Fresh snow is falling on Brundage Mountain, and we’re excited to announce that we are extending ski season AGAIN, this time through mid-May.

We are now closed mid-week, but plan to operate Saturdays and Sundays for Bonus Weekends, at least through May 15, conditions permitting.

Bonus Weekends:

April 30 – May 1

May 7 & 8

May 14 & 15

We got another three inches of fresh snow this morning, and several more inches are expected this week.

As you can see from these photos, there is still a TON of snow in the base area (and even more on the rest of the mountain). The mountain’s snow depth currently measures 94 inches at the base and 133 inches on the summit.

We’ve watched over ten feet of snow fall in March and April and we’ve seen very little spring melt-off this year. We continue to get fresh snow every week and conditions have been stellar for our first two Bonus Weekends.

This past weekend, we even got some true spring skiing!

Overnight, temperatures plunged and the wintery weather cycle returned, bringing us fresh snow today and refreshing the slopes!

Brundage Mountain is celebrating its 50^th season this year, and as long as the weather cooperates, we will also celebrate our latest closing date ever.

We set the existing record for latest closing day on May 10 in 2008, a season that brought near-record snowfall.

We’ve had less snow overall this year (just about 350″) but we still have more snow sitting on the ground right now than we did this time in 2008.

Brundage Mountain is offering discounted lift tickets for Bonus Weekends. Children 11 & under are free, and all other age groups will enjoy a $10 discount off regular season prices. Any adult who holds a season pass at another ski area receives an extra $5 off. Seniors (70+) and Juniors (17 & under) who hold a season pass at another area can ski for free on Bonus Weekends.

Anyone who purchases their 2011/2012 Brundage Mountain Season pass can ski or ride for free on all Bonus Weekends this season. 2011/2012 season passes are now on sale, and purchasing that pass by closing day can save the buyer up to $120.

We are hopeful that slope conditions will remain favorable for weeks to come. We will be assessing conditions in the coming weeks in hopes of adding even more Bonus Weekends beyond the May 15^th date. But in case we can’t be sure to join us soon – and help us celebrate a VERY memorable 50th season!

– April