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Brundage Mountain Resort
Uphill Policy 2024/2025
Current Status:
OpenOff Season Uphill Travel
Brundage is closed for Winter 24/25. Off season uphill travel is currently permitted on runs north of Main Street. Please access the mountain from Lower Rodeo. Large machinery will be working on the mountain clearing roads, removing downed trees, and other lift maintenance. Please stay out of the base area and trails to the south of Main Street for your safety. 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.
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: Unfortunately, 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.
- Turn around by 9:00 AM SHARP.
- 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:
Looking uphill, use only the left groomed edge of these runs
- Lower/Upper Rodeo
- North
- Lower/Upper Alpine
- Main Street
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.
Off-Season Access:
(Before opening day or after closing day)
- Always check the Snow Report for off-season status.
- 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.
