Will We Open for Thanksgiving? Only Time Will Tell…
Our recent string of snowstorms is creating quite a buzz in and around Brundage Mountain. The question on everyone’s mind…will we open for Thanksgiving??? The answer to this mystery lies somewhere in the bright tones of this satellite image:Let me explain the best that I can…Right now (Wednesday AM) we have between 6-10 inches of snow sitting on various parts of the mountain. As our snow report shows, we’ve received a total of 16 inches this week. We have had some fluctuating temperatures and breezy conditions, and that snow has compacted down considerably. The forecast, however, looks very promising. It includes a good chance of snow this weekend, and that big pink blob on the satellite image appears to be headed our way. The one thing we don’t know is how much snow is in that blob and how much of it might fall on our beloved Brundage Mountain. There are a lot of factors involved, but it’s safe to say we need at least 12 more inches of snow by early next week in order to open for Thanksgiving Day. We also need it to be the right TYPE of snow. This is the one time of year we don’t really want to see light, fluffy powder. That’s not the best base-building snow. It would take a much greater quantity of snow if it is light and dry.
After we get the magical amount of snow, we can get our machinery on the slopes and begin packing and grooming the runs. That process takes about 48 hours. So right now, we’re crossing our fingers and keeping our eyes to the sky, because we would love to invite your family to spend Thanksgiving with ours! It’s a touch to soon to send out those invitations, but believe me, we’ll be in touch.
- April
Here are some photos to show you the state of the mountain right now:
If you’re looking at the flats in the base area, things look pretty good…
But you can see from this shot that the actual slopes need more snow.
From the top of the Blue Bird, it also looks covered, but keep in mind, that sign is sitting on dirt and wind has made some spots deep and others have thinner coverage. That’s even more evident below, where it’s obvious the steeper slopes need more snow.
November 18th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Let it dump!!
November 18th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
SNOW!!!!!!!! We need more,but good news overall hopefully another great year as far as snow depths go
November 18th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Let it *SNOW* … PLEASE … before my wife drives me #CRAZY# with a nasty case of Ski Fever!
November 18th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
We will be saying our prayers for “a bunch” of snow. Skiing Thanksgiving would be GREAT!
November 19th, 2009 at 7:19 am
Snow dance is going on at this very moment!! ;o)
November 19th, 2009 at 8:45 am
It is hard to ski on grass and rocks!! Let it snow let it snow—If anyone has an Indian friend- I want to order some snow dances!! Give the snow “g” “gods” their due this week.
November 19th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Hi Everyone –
I do have a little bit more encouraging news…we took some more measurements up on various parts of the summit – and there is a whole foot of snow (up to 14″) in most places. SO, we are headed into this storm with a little more of a head start that we had thought yesterday. Keep those fingers crossed!
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:35 am
i have been waiting for snow since Brundage closed last year. I am so excited for this year. LET IT SNOW!!! LET IT SNOW!!! LET IT SNOW!!!
November 22nd, 2009 at 10:45 am
IT NEEDS TO SNOW NOW OR IM GOING TO FLIP OUT!!!
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Nice Work April. Its great to see the photos.
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Thanks, Kurt! Hopefully we will get some more fresh snow so I can take some fresh photos soon!
November 22nd, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Shane i am right there with you. I just bought all new equipment and i haven’t been able to use it yet. i am checking the website like every 5 minutes hoping for an update. they are so close to being able to open!!!!!!!!!!! SNOW! SNOW! SNOW!
November 22nd, 2009 at 5:00 pm
let it snow
let it snow
let it snow
let it snow
let.
it.
snow.!
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:22 am
As a tribute to the mighty God(s) of winter, I shall hail the coming snow with great exuberance.
I shall promise to ULLR to use the bountiful spread of the beautiful white blanket that will be spun upon our land to define my own personal lines of gravity to play with!!
From the frozen water that we all pray for comes the recharge of spring and summer life to our wonderful area, the life we give to our precious snow by gleefully sliding on it surface is diminished only by the life is gives the creatures of our planet.
In short let it DUMP!!!!!!!
November 23rd, 2009 at 10:01 am
Amen, Ti!!!
November 23rd, 2009 at 6:46 pm
ya jordon i need to get me some gloves, a season pass, and some MORE SNOW!!!!!
November 24th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Oh my gosh all my friends have been itching to get on the mountain and have been hoping and praying that we will be surfing the icy waves of our home away from home (Brundage Mountain) Let there be snow!!!
November 24th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
I bought a new board this summer and it has just been siting in my room staring at me every day just begging to be gliding over the best snow in idaho! Snowboarding to me is my way of life it is my outlet to express myself, it is when the rest of the world fades away and all that matters is living in the moment, caching air, slashing pow, or sliding metal!
SNOW! SNOW! SNOW! SNOW! SNOW! SNOW!
November 25th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Well, said, Shane. I think there are many out here who feel the same way and can’t wait for more snow!
November 25th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Shane, “Amen brother”!!!!!!!
November 25th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
the snow gods aren’t listening to us. pray harder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!please snow for us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 27th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
amen jordon! pray pray pray! shane got the same prob bro new board saying lets slay that mountain
November 27th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
i cant practice for the olpmics if there is no snow! SNOW!!!SNOW!!!SNOW!!!SNOW!!! GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER EVERY DAY!!!
November 28th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Good luck with the olympics but i am slowly loseing my mind and the only cure is ……..
MORE SNOW!!!!!!
MORE SNOW!!!!!!
MORE SNOW!!!!!!
MORE SNOW!!!!!!
November 29th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
do work on the olympics! good luck! shane i am havin withdrawls to