Brundage Mountain: From Dream to Reality
Pictured, left to right: Warren Brown, Jack Simplot, and Corey Engen are the founders of Brundage Mountain Ski Area.
Boy, have times changed! In 1958, partners Warren Brown, Corey Engen, and Jack Simplot sought approval to build a ski resort from the US Forest Service.
In two short years, the three partners received all of the approvals necessary to build Brundage Mountain Ski Area.
When the snow melted in May of 1961, a ski lift was installed, lodge built, water, sewer, and electricity brought to the mountain, and employees hired. Amazingly, in less than seven months, and with an expenditure of $215,000, Brundage Mountain Ski Area opened to the public on Thanksgiving Day, 1961.
How did the three men pull together such a feat in such a short time?
That’s just one of the stories you’ll read in our new book, Brundage Mountain: The Best Snow in Idaho. Brundage Mountain is proud to announce the release of the book on Saturday, October 6 at Shore Lodge, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
A second release party will be held in Boise on Tuesday, October 9 at the Idaho Historical Museum at noon. Author Eve Chandler will be available to sign books at both events. Those unable to attend can purchase on-line here.
September 13th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
So how do I get a midweek club card?
September 13th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Hi Allen –
The answer is…stay tuned! We haven’t finalized all of the details of our pre-season promotional plans, but I think you’ll want to be sure you don’t miss it. The best way to be in the loop is to sign up for our ‘Hot Deals’ or ‘News & Events’ after following this link.
September 17th, 2012 at 9:42 am
April, I assume the book will be available for purchase at Brundage? Excellent reason to visit Brundage.
September 17th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Absolutely, Bill! It will be available at our gift shop as soon as we open for the season. For those who’d like to get their copy sooner, they can order on-line at http://www.brundage.com/book.
October 8th, 2012 at 9:15 am
Please send info on Brundage Mtn. Along with cat skiing and rental condos.
Thank you, Kole
October 10th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Hi Kole –
You can find all of our most current info on Brundage Mountain on-line at http://www.brundage.com. Our Cat Skiing info is at http://www.brundage.com/the-mountain/snow-cat-adventures/ and there is info on renting condos on this page: http://www.brundage.com/plan-your-trip/. Please let us know if we can help you find anything else.