Brundage Mountain Resort will continue its remarkable run and extend the 2009-2010 winter season in to May, marking only the second time the resort has done so during its nearly 50 year history.   Following the success of two Bonus Weekends already this spring, Brundage Mountain will remain closed mid-week and then open for its final day of the season, Saturday, May 1.

Brundage is able to continue operations into May because of a surge in snowfall which brought 19 inches of snow during the first 2 weeks of April, on top of two feet of snow that fell at the end of March.

Brundage Mountain will be the only ski resort in Idaho operating in May.

“We normally shut down after the second Sunday in April,” said resort spokeswoman April Russell.  “But our slope coverage continues to be good, so we couldn’t resist staying open as many extra weekends as possible.”

The slopes are expected to be in great shape next Saturday.  The weather forecast calls continued cool temperatures and for 5 to 10 inches of new snow mid-week, just in time to make closing day even better for all the die-hard skiers and boarders.

“We wanted to show extra appreciation to our valued season pass holders by staying open as long as we can, giving them as many days as possible to make some turns,” Russell continued.

Currently, the resort has a 39 inch snow base at the lodge and 64 inch snow base at the summit.

CHILDREN 11 & UNDER ARE FREE SATURDAY, MAY 1ST

Children 11 years of age and under are invited to come and ride the lifts for free at Brundage during the final day of operation, Saturday, May 1st. Brundage plans to run the Blue Bird Quad, Bear Chair and Easy Street Triple.

Additionally, Brundage will offer $44 full-day lift tickets to adults between the ages of 18 and 69.  $27 full-day lift tickets will be offered to those between the ages of 12 and 17 and aged 70 or above.

END OF SEASON PARTY FOR ALL SKIERS AND RIDERS

Brundage will celebrate skiing in May, and the final day of the season, by hosting an End of Season Party on closing day.  Food and beer will be served and the occasion will be used to mark the second latest closing in the resort’s history.