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Skiers and snowboarders who showed up today to celebrate Brundage Mountain’s latest closing day in history were treated to a surprise afternoon snowstorm which dropped two inches of fresh snow on the slopes. It’s a fitting way to end a season marked by incredible spring snowfall.

Brundage Mountain added a record five Bonus Weekends to the regular season, resulting in the 50-year-old ski resort’s latest closing day ever, today, Sunday, May 15. The previous record was set on May 10, 2008 during a season that boasted 428 inches of cumulative snowfall. Today’s snow will bring this season’s total snowfall to 365 inches.

“It was not a record year for overall snowfall,” said resort spokesperson, April Russell. “But our spring conditions have been incredible. We got 97 inches in March, 35 inches in April and 7 inches in the first half of May. That allowed us to extend our season longer than ever before.”

Visitors experienced sunshine and spring snow conditions Saturday, with fog giving way to fresh snowfall for those who visited today. Guests gathered for group photos to commemorate the final day of Brundage Mountain’s 50^th season.

View and download commemorative group photos here.

Brundage Mountain Resort is also reporting its most successful season to date. The ski area set a new record for skier visits, exceeding last year’s previous record by 12%.

2010/2011 also brought record overall revenues and a record number of season pass holders to Brundage Mountain.

“Season Pass holders understand that when we extend our season, we are giving them more value for their dollar,” added Russell. “We’ve had very positive feedback on our Bonus Weekends and the experience that we offer here all season long.”

Brundage Mountain will be celebrating its latest closing date in history as its 50^th Season comes to a close this weekend, May 14-15.

Brundage Mountain is now closed mid-week, but is planning to operate for a final Bonus Weekend this Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. (more…)

Monday, April 25, 2011

McCall, ID – Fresh snow is falling on Brundage Mountain, and the McCall, Idaho ski resort is extending ski season again, this time through mid-May.

Brundage Mountain is now closed mid-week, but is planning to operate Saturdays and Sundays for Bonus Weekends, at least through May 15, conditions permitting.

Bonus Weekends:

April 30 – May 1

May 7 & 8

May 14 & 15

Brundage Mountain is celebrating its 50^th season this year, and as long as the weather cooperates, it will also celebrate its latest closing date ever.

Brundage Mountain’s latest closing day was May 10 in 2008, a season that brought near-record snowfall. This year, resort operators are confident that slope conditions will hold up through May 15^th and possibly longer.

“We have an extremely healthy snow base, and it actually continues to get deeper,” said resort spokesperson, April Russell. “We’ve watched over ten feet of snow fall in March and April and we’ve seen very little spring melt-off this year. We continue to get fresh snow every week and conditions have been stellar for our first two Bonus Weekends.”

Brundage Mountain got three inches of fresh snow the morning of Monday, April 25^th, with several more inches forecast this week. The mountain’s snow depth currently measures 94 inches at the base and 133 inches on the summit.

View the current snow report.

Brundage Mountain is offering discounted lift tickets for Bonus Weekends. Children 11 & under are free, and all other age groups will enjoy a $10 discount off regular season prices. Any adult who holds a season pass at another ski area receives an extra $5 off. Seniors (70+) and Juniors (17 & under) who hold a season pass at another area can ski for free on Bonus Weekends.

Anyone who purchases their 2011/2012 Brundage Mountain Season pass can ski or ride for free on all Bonus Weekends this season. 2011/2012 season passes are now on sale, and purchasing that pass by closing day can save the buyer up to $120.

“Extending our season is a great way for us to add value for our season pass holders,” said Russell. “Long after other resorts have shut down, our pass holders can still enjoy their investment.”

The extended season also benefits the local economy by keeping seasonal employees working longer into the shoulder season and keeping tourist traffic moving through the nearby communities.

“If we can attract people to our area and boost traffic even a little bit, that really helps this time of year,” added Russell.

Resort operators are hopeful that slope conditions will remain favorable for weeks to come. Brundage Mountain will be assessing conditions in the coming weeks in hopes of adding even more Bonus Weekends beyond the May 15^th date.

Family-friendly Brundage Mountain Resort is slashing prices on lift tickets and offering FREE skiing for kids 11 & under for Bonus Weekends.

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Another barrage of fresh powder has blessed Brundage Mountain with the best snow conditions of the entire season, and the McCall, Idaho ski area now plans to stay open on weekends AT LEAST through the first of May.

Brundage Mountain will be open seven days a week through April 10, and has now planned three “Bonus Weekends” beyond that date. Operations are scheduled for the following weekends, conditions permitting: (more…)

Inspired by a bounty of fresh snowfall, Brundage Mountain is offering two full weekends of family-friendly events for Spring Break, including two days when kids can ski for FREE.

Brundage Mountain will kick off the local Spring Break period with its 3^rd Annual O-Wimp-Ic Games, Saturday, March 26, and Celebrate Family Day on Sunday, March 27^th. (more…)

McCALL, ID – Winter is far from over at Brundage Mountain. Persistent storms have dropped more than 4 feet of fresh snow between March 1 – March 17.

“Thanks to our elevation and cold air patterns, we’ve avoided the rain that’s been hitting other areas,” said resort spokesperson, April Russell. “Our base is the deepest it’s been all season and we’re optimistic that we will be able to extend our season into the month of May.”

Brundage Mountain expects to operate seven days a week through Sunday, April 10^th, then move to weekend-only operations for as long as snow conditions permit.

“The past several years, we’ve been able to offer Bonus Weekends all the way into the month of May,” added Russell. “One of these years, we’d like to see if we can make it until June.”

Brundage Mountain Resort is pleased to announce a special limited-time offer that allows visitors to save up to $120 on their purchase of a 2011/2012 Brundage Mountain Season Pass, and enjoy free skiing for the remainder of this season, too. (more…)

Who doesn’t want to explore a brand new playground this holiday weekend?

We’re excited to announce the opening of “The Big Easy” today!

This terrain garden is located on Easy Street. It’s designed to give beginners of all ages new ‘sensations’ on the snow and to give them their first taste of terrain features. (more…)

Brundage Mountain Resort is reaching out to attract new people to the sport of skiing by offering a revolutionary program designed to ensure that they’ll learn to ski or snowboard. The program is being launched in conjunction with the national “Learn a Snowsport Month”. (more…)