Brundage Mountain Records Snowiest March in a Decade: Closing Day is Set for April 9

03/28/23 Brundage Mountain Blog

(Updated Friday, March 31, 2023) – Brundage Mountain has recorded its snowiest March in more than a decade, and the independently owned ski resort is inviting snow lovers to celebrate the season with a fun […]

New Brundage Mountain Ski Patrol Building Marks Successful First Phase of Base Area Construction

01/25/23 Brundage Mountain Blog News

Brundage Mountain Resort’s expansive 10-year improvement plan is right on track, with the first phase of base area construction completed last month. The first piece of the newly designed base area is a two-story, 2,800 square foot building that now serves as the permanent home of Brundage Mountain’s Patrol headquarters. The next step in the evolution of the Brundage Mountain base area is a 12,000 square foot building that will be known as the “Mountain Adventure Center”, or MAC. Brundage Mountain plans to break ground on the MAC in spring of this year (2023).

Winter Pro Tips

12/27/22 Brundage Mountain Blog

Maximize your Brundage experience and avoid frustration this winter season by reading our pro tips on parking, gear storage, and tailgating. 1. Gear Stashing & Storage Bags, backpacks, and gear should be kept either in […]

Unique Adventure Dining Experience Returns to Brundage Mountain

12/19/22 Brundage Mountain Blog News

Food lovers can take their tastebuds on a winter adventure as the Brundage Mountain Resort culinary team announces the return of its signature dining experience, the Bear’s Den Dinner After Dark. This after-hours culinary adventure begins when diners climb aboard a heated Snowcat for a memorable ride to the mid-mountain log cabin...

100% Open: Brundage Mountain is The First Ski Resort in Idaho to Open 100% of Terrain & Chairlifts Full Time

12/09/22 Brundage Mountain Blog News

A series of robust winter storms continues to drop early season snowfall on Brundage Mountain, and the McCall ski resort is excited to be the first ski area in Idaho to have 100 percent of its chairlifts operating and 100 percent of its terrain open to the public.

Game On: All Chairlifts Open Starting Friday, December 9

12/07/22 Brundage Mountain Blog News

Brundage Mountain is excited to announce that all chairlifts will be in operation starting this Friday, December 9. More than three feet of fresh snow has fallen on Brundage Mountain’s slopes since Thanksgiving Day. Brundage Mountain kicked off full-time operations last Friday, December 2 with the BlueBird Express, Centennial Triple and Easy Street Triple chairs in action. Starting this Friday, December 9, the Bear Chair and Lakeview Triple Chairs will be added to the mix. The Bear and Jammer runs will offer two sets of freestyle terrain park features.  

Opening Day Letter from General Manager, Ken Rider

12/02/22 Brundage Mountain Blog News

Opening Day is always an exciting time, and with three feet of fresh snow falling this week, we’re even more stoked to welcome skiers and riders to the mountain. This year's December 2 opening will go down as one of the earliest full-time openings in recent memory. Over the last 16 seasons, Brundage Mountain has opened by December 2 only one other time, which was in 2020. The storms that hit us over and over this week have truly transformed the mountain, but snowfall alone doesn’t make Opening Day possible.

THANK YOU! Brundage Mountain Ranks #4 in USA Today Reader’s Choice Survey of Best Ski Resorts in North America

12/02/22 Brundage Mountain Blog News

USA Today readers have voted independently-owned Brundage Mountain Resort on to a list of North America’s Top 10 Best Ski Resorts for the third year in a row. Brundage Mountain placed in the #4 spot in the 2022 reader’s choice competition. “Brundage Mountain has a different vibe and a different focus than the resorts that normally top these ‘Best Ski Resort’ lists,” says Brundage General Manager, Ken Rider. “The fact that our loyal supporters keep voting us to the top tells us that our focus on providing a consistent, family-friendly experience is resonating with today’s skiers and riders.”

Nearly THREE Feet of Fresh Snow this Week = Full Time Operations Kick Off Friday, December 2

12/01/22 Brundage Mountain Blog News

Brundage Mountain Resort will open for full-time, seven day-a-week operations starting Friday, December 2. A series of snowstorms has dropped nearly three feet of fresh snow on the independently owned ski area since Monday, November 28.

Brundage Mountain Plans Limited Opening Friday, November 25

11/23/22 Brundage Mountain Blog

Early November snowfall and continued cold temperatures are making it possible for Brundage Mountain Resort to open with limited operations on Friday, November 25.

Opening Day Info & Season Pass Pickup

11/15/22 Brundage Mountain Blog

Please note that Brundage Mountain Resort is currently closed. In preparation for opening, all uphill traffic is closed until further notice. WHEN WILL BRUNDAGE OPEN? Brundage Mountain will open with limited operations on Friday, November […]

22/23 Passholder Pickup

11/11/22 Brundage Mountain Blog

Winter is here! If you’re a 22/23 season passholder and are wondering how to pick up your pass, here are a few options: Pick up your pass at our Guest Services office in the ground […]

USA Today Nominates Brundage Mountain as a Top 10 Best Ski Resort Nominee for Third Year in a Row

10/24/22 Brundage Mountain Blog News

Brundage Mountain Resort has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for the third year in a row. The contest runs for four weeks. Each person can register one vote a day, every day, through 10 am Mountain Time, Monday, November 21. Final rankings are determined entirely by online readers’ choice voting.  

What's New for the Winter of 2022/23

10/12/22 Brundage Mountain Blog

Less than a year after Brundage Mountain announced its ambitious 10-year Mountain Improvement Plan, several key components are already on track to be in place for the Winter 2022/23 season. Improvements include a brand new Ski Patrol building, a newly remodeled Employee Housing facility and two new PB 400 groomers.

Rainbow Fire at Top of Brundage Mountain Declared Officially Under Control

09/12/22 Brundage Mountain Blog News

Monday, September 12 @ 11:55 am Just five days after lightning sparked a fire at the top of Brundage Mountain, the Forest Service has declared the Rainbow Fire to be officially under control. The Rainbow […]

Rainbow Fire Update - Thursday, September 8 @ 7 pm

09/08/22 Brundage Mountain Blog News

The five-acre Rainbow Fire, burning on Brundage Mountain, saw no significant growth this afternoon, thanks to the valiant efforts of fire crews from multiple agencies. “The firefighting efforts over the past 24 hours have been remarkable,” says Brundage Mountain General Manager, Ken Rider. “The weather was wild but the response has been extremely effective. We want to sincerely thank all the firefighters for their tireless efforts.”

Rainbow Fire Update - Thursday, September 8 @ 11 am

09/08/22 Brundage Mountain Blog News

Forest Service firefighters are continuing their work to suppress a fire burning near the top of Brundage Mountain, with multiple crews attacking from the ground and the air. The Rainbow Fire was sparked by lightning during a thunderstorm event on the evening of Wednesday, September 7.

Thank you for an incredible summer!

09/05/22 Brundage Mountain Blog

Thank you to our guests for another fun-filled summer at Brundage Mountain! We had a blast celebrating the season with you, mountain biking, hiking, dancing, and living it up! Brundage Mountain is now closed for […]

Big News: Centennial Triple Will Be Replaced With a High-Speed Quad as Part of $25-$30 Million in Resort Investments

07/25/22 Brundage Mountain Blog News

Brundage Mountain Resort is pleased to announce that the Centennial Triple Chair will be replaced by a high-speed quad in time for the start of the Winter 2023-24 season. The front side lift upgrade is a key part of the resort’s 10-year improvement plan, which includes a new, modern, day lodge, on-site lodging and an extensive list of on-mountain recreation upgrades.

Brundage Mountain is Hosting a FREE Music Festival and Expanding Hours for Fourth of July Week

06/29/22 Brundage Mountain Blog News

Brundage Mountain is celebrating Independence Day 2022 with 5k/10k running events, an all-day concert and two extra days of operations. Brundage Mountain is now open Wednesdays through Sundays, with Bonus Days on Monday, July 4 & Tuesday, July 5. The Bluebird Express chairlift runs from 10 am – 4:30 pm on operating days.

Skiing in June! Brundage Mountain to Offer Both Skiing and Mountain Biking for Opening Weekend of Summer Season

06/15/22 News

Brundage Mountain’s Summer Season is set to open Friday, June 17, but the Opening Weekend activities will look a lot different this year. Scenic Chairlift rides will be offered starting Friday, June 17, but Opening Weekend visitors will also have the opportunity to ski or snowboard off the summit, for some off-piste late spring skiing turns. A small terrain park will also be open on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19.

Check Out the TGIF Concert Series & 4th of July Music Fest Lineups for Summer 2022

05/24/22 Brundage Mountain Blog News

Brundage Mountain is excited to announce the musical lineups for the Fourth of July Music Fest and TGIF Summer Concert Series, which are FREE and fun for the whole family.

Guest Blog: Good Trails Come to Those Who Wait

05/03/22 Brundage Mountain Blog

Imagine if you can, a rolling, singletrack ribbon of dirt winding its way down a mountainside through an alpine meadow and into a forest of aspen and evergreens dotted with granite outcrops and perfectly constructed swoopy turns. Turns for miles, and every time you change directions you get another incredible view. That’s a common vision for trail designers and singletrack visionaries across the globe. No matter where you ride, sooner or later you look at an area and think, wow this would make a great spot for a trail. That is exactly how the newest project of the Central Idaho Mountain Bike Association (CIMBA) was conceived back in 2009. It all started with a map, an existing trail system, a new trail system, and the idea of connecting the two. Then press pause…for nine years.

Family-Friendly Ski Adventures at Brundage Mountain

02/28/22 Brundage Mountain Blog

When it comes to winter recreation, the right timing, the right gear and the right attitudes can make or break a family's day. That's why it's important to choose your adventures wisely, and why Brundage Mountain's Beartopia Fun Zone is such an exceptional choice for families learning to ski and snowboard. Here's why:

Post-Holiday Hello from General Manager, Ken Rider

01/06/22 Brundage Mountain Blog News

Happy 2022 from the Brundage Mountain family to yours! We were excited to see so many of you over the holidays enjoying a great end to 2021. Brundage Mountain saw near record snowfall for the […]

Brundage Mountain Records Second Snowiest December in More Than a Decade

01/01/22 Brundage Mountain Blog News

December 2021 will go down in the history books as one of the snowiest Decembers on record at Brundage Mountain. The base area snow station logged 104 inches of fresh snow between December 6 and December 31. That makes it the second snowiest December in more than a decade.

100% Open!!! All Chairlifts & 1,920 Acres of Terrain are OPEN for the Season

12/23/21 Brundage Mountain Blog News

A series of robust winter storms continues to drop pre-Christmas blessings on Brundage Mountain, and we now have all six chairlifts operating and 100 percent of our terrain open! More than five and a half feet (68 inches) of fresh snow has fallen since December 10, which has created a base area depth of 42” and a summit depth of 57”. The snow shows no signs of stopping. Forecasters are predicting significant amounts of snow every day for at least the next five days, with an additional five FEET of snow possible over the next week.

Single Day Tickets are SOLD OUT for Saturday, December 18

12/16/21 Brundage Mountain Blog News

With more than three FEET of fresh snow this week and excellent early season conditions on the front side, we are expecting a large number of season passholders and Select 4-Pak holders to hit the slopes this weekend. In order to ensure an enjoyable experience for our guests, we have capped the number of single day tickets available.

Brundage Mountain Opens Full Time Operations Starting Tuesday, December 14

12/13/21 Brundage Mountain Blog News

A series of winter storms has laid down a base at Brundage Mountain and the McCall, Idaho ski resort will open for seven-day-a-week operations starting Tuesday, December 14. More than two FEET of snow has accumulated at the Brundage base area since Friday, allowing the Mountain Operations team to prep the slopes for the start of the 2021/22 Winter ski season.

USA Today Honors Brundage Mountain in 10Best Ski Resort Contest for Second Straight Year

12/03/21 Brundage Mountain Blog News

Brundage Mountain Resort is proud to announce that USA Today has once again honored the McCall, Idaho ski resort in its 10Best Reader’s Choice contest for Best Ski Resort. Brundage Mountain placed seventh overall among 20 nominees from across North America

Brundage Mountain Maps Out 10 Years of Resort Upgrades

11/11/21 Brundage Mountain Blog News

Brundage Mountain Resort is excited to share early details of a cohesive new plan for future improvements at the independently owned McCall, Idaho ski resort. The 10-year plan includes a New Day Lodge, Lift & Terrain Expansion and Ski In/Ski Out Accommodations.

National Ski Patrol Names Brundage Mountain's Janna Allen to National Leadership Post

11/09/21 Brundage Mountain Blog News

Brundage Patrol Director Janna Allen has been named Pro Division Women's Program Supervisor by the National Ski Patrol organization based in Lakewood, Colorado. The primary mission of the program is female-focused recruitment and retention.

Brundage Mountain Featured in Latest TGR Release: In Pursuit of Soul

10/19/21 Brundage Mountain Blog News

IN PURSUIT OF SOUL, a short film by Teton Gravity Research, explores the fiercely authentic culture of independent resort towns across the country while meeting the people that call those mountains home - the true soul of skiing and snowboarding. Brundage Mountain is honored to be part of the film and more importantly, part of the independent resort culture that inspired it.

What's New for Winter 2021/22

10/13/21 Brundage Mountain Blog News

Brundage Mountain’s 2021/22 visitors will be treated to a more streamlined website experience, will notice the resort’s commitment to high-quality snow surfaces, and feel the impact of the talented people who work behind the scenes to deliver a safe and satisfying resort experience.

Base Area Access Closed for Fall 2021

09/03/21 News

As summer turns to fall, Brundage Mountain Resort is already working hard to gear up for Winter 2021-22 and for future plans, and that work includes some significant construction and logging in and around the Brundage base area. These projects will require complete closure of public access to the lodge and parking facilities for several weeks STARTING SEPTEMBER 7.

Brundage Mountain Welcomes Chef Sam Hess, Introduces Other Key Players

08/10/21 News

Brundage Mountain Resort is excited to welcome Sam Hess as the resort’s new Executive Chef. Hess brings 20 years of experience to the position. Sam is trained in the classic French style and has honed his culinary craft over the years by working in award-winning kitchens in New Orleans and Orlando. Hess has trained under Emeril Legasse, among other James Beard award winners, and has developed original restaurant concepts in Texas and the Bahamas. In recent years, Sam has been at the helm of some of Central Idaho’s finest restaurants.

Brundage Mountain Opens Summer Season Friday, June 18

06/17/21 Brundage Mountain Blog

Brundage Mountain’s Summer Season is set to open Friday, June 18, kicking off an action-packed lineup of summer activities and outdoor events. Brundage Mountain will be open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays June 18-20 and June 25-27. Wednesday through Sunday operations begin June 30, with Bonus Days Monday, July 5, Tuesday, July 6 and Monday, September 6.

Ride the Blue Line: The Bigger, Better Bluebird Express Shuttle is Ready to Hit the Road!

05/27/21 News

The new Blue Line will operate on Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm, looping through the downtown corridor area (Super 8 to the Brundage Inn). On holiday weekends, it will run Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The new route will run all summer through Labor Day Weekend, then transition for its winter service to Brundage Mountain.  

Closing Day Message from General Manager, Ken Rider

04/11/21 Brundage Mountain Blog

The last few days of any ski season always bring mixed bag of feelings and emotions. The entire Brundage Team would like to say thank you to YOU, all of our guests, for helping us get through the season. It wasn’t easy. There were some challenges. It wasn’t always fun. But in the end, we had some great times, we got to ski the Best Snow in Idaho, we had some amazing powder days, some fantastic bluebird sunny spring groomer days and had a ton of fun during this 135 day long ski season…all while keeping the Brundage vibe alive and sharing this all with you!

February 2021 Goes Down in the Books as Second Snowiest February on Record

02/28/21 Brundage Mountain Blog News

A seemingly endless series of storms has dumped copious amounts of powder on Brundage Mountain, giving the resort its second snowiest February since monthly totals have been recorded. Brundage Mountain got measurable snowfall on 21 out of the 28 days in February, with a total of 88 inches of new accumulation at the base elevation and 93 inches at the summit.

Deep Pow = Tree Well Hazards

01/28/21 Brundage Mountain Blog

As the allure of fresh, forgiving powder begins to pull more and more people off-trail, we want to remind everyone about a mountain feature that is NOT forgiving in these conditions: Tree Wells. A tree […]

Face Covering FAQ

12/23/20 Brundage Mountain Blog

Do you have questions about where and what type of face coverings are required at Brundage Mountain? We have answers to your Frequently Asked Questions here:

USA Today Honors Brundage Mountain Resort as the Top U.S. Ski Resort in 10Best Contest

11/20/20 Brundage Mountain Blog

Brundage Mountain Resort is proud to announce that USA Today has honored the McCall, Idaho ski resort as the first runner up in its 2020 10Best Reader’s Choice contest for Best Ski Resort. Brundage Mountain placed second overall among nominees from across North America, with only Sunshine Village in Banff, Alberta Canada receiving more votes.

Keep Our Season Safe

11/16/20 Brundage Mountain Blog

Keep Our Season Safe: A Message from General Manager, Ken Rider outlining Brundage Mountain's plans for Winter 2020-21.

DeBoer Family Transitions Managing Ownership of Brundage Mountain to Local Group

11/04/20 Brundage Mountain Blog

The DeBoer family and Brundage Mountain Resort President, Bob Looper, jointly announce that Brundage Mountain Holdings LLC has purchased the majority interest in Brundage Mountain Resort. Resort guests and employees can expect the same quality operations at Brundage along with a sustained investment in resort improvements.

What's New at Brundage Mountain for Winter 2020-21

10/14/20 Brundage Mountain Blog

Brundage Mountain Resort is focusing its off-season investments and projects on improvements that will enhance the guest experience and promote safety in the era of COVID-19 and beyond.

A September Message from General Manager, Ken Rider

09/10/20 Brundage Mountain Blog

Summer season came to a successful close earlier this week. This year more than ever, it was rewarding to see so many of our loyal guests, along with many new guests, up here on the mountain enjoying all the summer recreation and relaxation opportunities that our area provides. Our team is already hard at work reimagining our winter operations. We will continue to fine-tune our operating plans as ski season draws closer, but we wanted to share some of our initial adjustments now, so our guests can get a feel for what will be different this winter.

Brundage Mountain Tops List of 'North America's Best-Kept Secret Ski Resorts'

04/23/18 Brundage Mountain Blog

It's always been part of what makes Brundage Mountain great - a quality experience, without the crowds. And no matter how many 'Best Of' lists Brundage is part of, the character of this family-owned ski area remains intact. We are proud to top Flight Network's brand new list of 'North America's Best-Kept Secret Ski Resorts'. 

The New Brundage App Puts Winter in the Palm of Your Hand

11/21/17 Brundage Mountain Blog

Brundage Mountain is excited to announce the release of its new app on Android and iOS. The app includes all the most popular real-time snow and temperature data, along with the latest grooming report, trail […]

Our Nature Trail Allows Hikers of all Ages to EXPLORE the Woods

06/29/17 Brundage Mountain Blog

Cruise our Nature Trail at Your Own Pace Our 1-mile nature trail winds through the forest for a mixture of shade and open vistas. This is a gently rolling trail, which takes about a half […]