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Mountain Stats
Brundage Mountain sits 8 miles north of McCall, Idaho, and about 2.5 hours from Boise, with 1,920 acres of lift-accessed terrain, 1,921 feet of vertical and an average of 320 inches of snow a year. Here’s the mountain by the numbers, plus answers to the questions we hear most.
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Summit elevation | 7,803 feet |
| Base elevation | 5,882 feet |
| Vertical drop | 1,921 feet |
| Lift-accessed terrain | 1,920 acres (includes 420 acres of unpatrolled backcountry) |
| Guided snowcat terrain | 18,000 acres |
| Average snowfall | 320 inches at the base area |
| Named trails | 70 |
| Terrain mix | 21% easiest, 33% more difficult, 46% most difficult |
| Lifts | 6: two high-speed quads, three triples, one magic carpet |
| Lift capacity | Up to 9,000 people per hour |
| Terrain parks | 2: Bear Park and Jammer Park |
| Season | Mid-November through mid-April |
The snow
Brundage averages 320 inches of natural snowfall a year at the base area. That snow, and how it falls on our terrain, is why we call it The Best Snow in Idaho™. Check the live snow report below for today’s totals.
The terrain
Brundage has 1,920 acres of lift-accessed terrain and 70 named trails. About a fifth of the trails are rated easiest, a third more difficult, and just under half most difficult, so there’s room to learn and plenty to grow into. Longtime favorites include Temptation, Dropline, Kickback and North.
The lifts
Six lifts serve the mountain: two high-speed quads, three triple chairs and a magic carpet for first-timers. Together they can move up to 9,000 people an hour.
Backcountry and snowcat skiing
Beyond the groomers, 420 of our lift-accessed acres are unpatrolled backcountry. Only head there with the right gear, training and partners. For a guided day in the backcountry, our snowcat adventures cover 18,000 acres of terrain in the Payette National Forest.
Frequently asked questions
How much snow does Brundage Mountain get? Brundage averages 320 inches of natural snowfall a year, measured at the base area.
How big is Brundage Mountain? Brundage has 1,920 acres of lift-accessed terrain and 70 named trails, plus 18,000 acres of guided snowcat terrain.
What is the vertical drop at Brundage? The vertical drop is 1,921 feet, from a summit of 7,803 feet to a base of 5,882 feet.
Is Brundage good for beginners? Yes. 21% of trails are rated easiest, there’s a magic carpet for first-timers, and the Starter PAK is built to get new skiers and riders comfortable on the mountain.
When is ski season at Brundage? The season usually runs from mid-November through mid-April, depending on snow.
How many lifts does Brundage have? Six: two high-speed quads, three triple chairs and one magic carpet.
Where is Brundage Mountain? Brundage is just north of McCall, Idaho, 8 miles from downtown McCall and about 2.5 hours from Boise.ds, three triple chairs and a magic carpet for first-timers. Together they can move up to 9,000 people an hour.
