Open
Base Area Snow Cam
Elevation: 6050’ - Brundage Base Area. This box will be cleared daily at 4:00 pm. Click image for larger view.
Current Status:
ClosedOff Season Uphill Travel
Uphill travel is currently permitted on runs between Alpine and North/Rodeo. Sargents access is through Lower Rodeo. Always be aware of large machinery operating on the mountain at all times of the day and night. Stay far away from all machinery and groomers. Base area facilities and Patrol assistance is not available in the off season. For emergencies, please call 911.
In-season, Brundage allows uphill travel outside of operational hours between 4:30 PM and 9:00 AM. Guidelines apply to all terrain within the BMR special use permit area. Please follow these guidelines to ensure your safety and respect for the area. Uphill Access Closure can happen at any time. Failure to follow these policies may result in revoked ski privileges or legal action. Brundage reserves the right to restrict or close access and to modify this policy at any time.
Please be mindful of safety and respect others and resort operations to keep this program available.
Check the Snow Report for updates and closures.
Off-Season Access:
(Before opening day or after closing day)
- Always check the Snow Report for off-season status.
- Access Sargents via the trail on Lower Rodeo.
- Park in the north rows of the Upper Main lot. Centennial lot is off-limits.
- Patrol services are not available. In case of emergency, call 911.
Guidelines
- Check Daily: Visit Snow Report for daily open/closed status.
- Uphill travel within the patrolled boundary is CLOSED during planned winch cat operations.
- Approved Devices: Skis, splitboards, skins.
- Parking: Park in the north rows of the Upper Main parking lot. Don’t block the paved perimeter road.
- Safety Gear: Be Visible. Wear reflective clothing and use a headlamp.
- No Dogs: Dogs are not allowed due to safety concerns.
- Motorized Vehicles: Expect to encounter motorized vehicles on roads and trails and ensure you’re visible. It is your responsibility to avoid motorized traffic.
- DO NOT trespass on private land.
Uphill Travel Rules
- Uphill travel is allowed in single file, sharing one common track.
- When descending, stay off all the groomed runs between North and Alpine.
- Terrain north of North is off-limits due to avalanche control.
- No patrol services are available outside operational hours. In an emergency, call 911.
Uphill Routes:
Brundage Mountain Resort has two Uphill Travel Routes. When inbounds the turn around time is 9am SHARP.
Inbounds – looking uphill, use only the left groomed edge of these runs:
- Lower/Upper Rodeo
- North
- Lower/Upper Alpine
- Main Street
Sargents Access (open 24/7)
Due to private property and construction in the Northwoods Neighborhood and Norhaven Neighborhood, Sargents access has changed. Please respect private property
Route:
From the upper lot, travel up looker’s left of lower rodeo following “Uphill Route Signs”
While traveling uphill, stay on looker’s left of the “Uphill Route Signs”
Turn north off Lower Rodeo at the designated location, following the “Uphill Route Signs” to the base of Sargents.
Sargent’s Access Information
- Do not use the North Boundary Trail for travel uphill.
- Do not enter into the ski area “patrolled boundary” from Sargent’s Access.
- Terrain outside the patrolled boundary is considered backcountry, but within the Brundage special use permit area. Avalanche mitigation and terrain assessments are not conducted, and conditions can change quickly.
- Never enter backcountry terrain alone. Be fully prepared with appropriate gear, knowledge of self-rescue, and backcountry safety.
- Rescue may be difficult in this terrain. Patrol services are not available. In case of emergency, call 911.
