Base Area Snow Cam
Elevation: 6050’ - Brundage Base Area. This box will be cleared daily at 4:00 pm. Click image for larger view.
Summer Safety Policies
Brundage Mountain is committed to your safety. Our mountain patrol team is professionally trained to national standards and is here to ensure the safety of our guests. Lift operators, mountain patrol, and Brundage staff members may deny service to any guest at their discretion.
Need Help? Brundage Mountain Patrol 208-849-1350 or 9-1-1 after hours.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Mountain bikers must wear helmets and closed-toe shoes, and all riding is at your own risk. Be sure to know and follow the Code of Responsibility, ride within your limits, and progress carefully and safely.
Uphill riding is strictly prohibited on downhill trails. On shared-use trails, mountain bikers should always yield to hikers, no matter which direction they are traveling. On XC trails, downhill riders must yield to those riding uphill. When climbing, avoid tailgating and give others plenty of space, even if you are moving faster.
Stay aware and courteous. Let others know you are there and offer a friendly “Hi!” to keep the trails welcoming for everyone. Always stay on designated trails and mountain roads.
MTB BIKE Responsibility Code
STAY IN CONTROL. You’re responsible for avoiding objects and people.
KNOW YOUR LIMITS. Ride within your ability. Start small and work your way up.
PROTECT YOURSELF. Use an appropriate bike, helmet and protective equipment.
INSPECT AND MAINTAIN YOUR EQUIPMENT. Know your components and their operation prior to riding.
BE LIFT SMART. Know how to load, ride and unload lifts safely. Ask if you need help.
INSPECT THE TRAILS AND FEATURES. Conditions change constantly; plan and adjust your riding accordingly.
OBEY SIGNS AND WARNINGS. Stay on marked trails only. Keep off closed trails and features. Ride in the direction indicated.
BE VISIBLE. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail, feature, landing or are not visible.
LOOK AND YIELD TO OTHERS. Look both ways and yield when entering or crossing a road or trail. When overtaking, use caution and yield to those ahead.
COOPERATE. If involved in or witness to an incident, identify yourself to staff.
Hiking
No hiking is allowed on downhill bike trails. Hiker’s must stay on designated trails and mountain roads. Downhill hikers should yield to uphill hikers.
Chairlifts
Transporting a child in a backpack, front pack, on a lap, or in a car seat on any chairlift is not allowed.
All guests riding a chairlift at Brundage Mountain Resort must be able to ride safely and should be familiar with proper loading, riding, and unloading procedures. If you are unsure how to ride the lift, please ask for assistance.
Riders must be able to listen, understand, and respond to instructions from lift operators and mountain patrol. Lift operators, mountain patrol, and Brundage staff may deny lift access to any guest at their discretion.
For safety, all guests should use the restraint bar while riding. These policies are in place to help protect both guests and staff.
Allowed Devices
Children are not permitted on mountain bike trails or mountain roads in bike trailers or bike seats, including shotgun-style (front-mounted) seats. Strider or balance bikes without pedals are also not allowed on trails or mountain roads.
Only Class 1, pedal-assist eMTBs or hybrid eBikes with a mountain bike configuration are permitted. Bikes with any type of throttle are not allowed. There must be one rider per bike, with no exceptions.
We strongly recommend that bikes meet these minimum guidelines: a mountain bike frame, appropriate mountain bike tires and tread, disc brakes, an adjustable seat, and suspension. Adaptive devices that are commercially designed for mountain bike trail use are allowed. Please note that not all trails meet International Mountain Bicycling Association recommendations for adaptive trail design.
Mountain unicycles, or munis, are welcome on the lift if they are purpose-built for off-road trail use and equipped with a disc brake and a mountain bike-style tire.
Please reach out to Guest Services at (208) 634-4151 or email us at [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance so we can discuss how to best accommodate your needs for a particular device or service.
Dog Policy
Brundage is dog-friendly. Please respect our policies so we can all continue to enjoy having our furry friends on the mountain. Dogs must always be on a leash.
Dogs are only allowed in designated pet areas and on designated pet-friendly trails including Greenhorn, Thorn Creek, Hammerhead, and the base area amphitheater. Guests must clean up after pets. Do not leave pets unattended, tied to trees or in vehicles. There is no shaded parking.
If in doubt, please leave Fido at home for their safety. Dogs are not allowed on the chairlift under any circumstances. This includes service dogs. The only exception is for evacuation-trained patrol dogs.
Other policies
Leave no trace. Be bear and wildlife aware: avoid hiking at dawn or dusk, hike in a group, make noise, and carry bear spray. Do not disturb the natural environment of forest creatures. Do not allow dogs to chase wildlife. Never feed wild animals. Please be kind to all humans and wildlife. Drones or model aircraft piloted by guests, commercial operators, or the media are prohibited at Brundage Mountain Resort.
Pro tips
Download the AirFlare Rescue app, create a profile, and subscribe. AirFlare can help bike patrol locate you or a loved one when lost, injured, or otherwise in distress. This app can save a life. View our full safety policy at www.brundage.com.
Questions? Check with our Guest Services team on the ground level of the lodge. Save our patrol phone number, below.
in case of emergency
Call patrol at 208-849-1350 during operating hours or call 9-1-1.
