Ski Brule is closed 1/23/26 Due To Extreme Temperatures
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UPDATE
Ski Brule Operations Plan January 22nd-25th, 2026
Ski Brule Operations: January 22–25, 2026
In deference to Mother Nature, Ski Brule will operate under the following plan from Thursday, January 22 through Sunday, January 25, 2026: Open 1/22, 1/24, 1/25 and CLOSED FRIDAY 1/23.
📣 Conditions Update 📣
For the safety and well-being of our guests and Ski Brule family, we will not be open for skiing or snowboarding on Friday, 1/23/26. Thank you for understanding as we always want to put safety first. 💙
Good news! The Brule Saloon will still be open Friday evening with dinner and our classic fish fry starting at 5:00 p.m. 🍽️🍻
Operating Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM for skiing and snowboarding Thursday, Saturday & Sunday. CLOSED FRIDAY 1/23/26.
Lift Operations (subject to participation and wind conditions):
- Snowshoe Chairlift
- North Forty Chairlift
- Whitewater T-Bar
- Bunny Tow
Trail Availability: All trails will be open except Double Doodle.
Programs & Events – Modifications / Cancellations:
- SKIwee/Childcare: Available, but outdoor skiing will not occur. Children will be taught indoor skills such as putting on/taking off skis and walking in skis.
- Whitewater & Homestead Snow Tubing, Sleigh Rides, Groomer Rides, and Lessons: Not available.
- Night Sessions (Friday & Saturday): Not available.
- Saturday BBQ Dinner: Held at Brule Main Lodge (not Homestead Lodge).
- Cross-Country / Snowshoe / Fat Tire Bike Trails: Not available.
- Rental Center & Bear’s Den: Open 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Thursday through Sunday.
- Saturday Music & Brule Saloon: Music 2:00–5:00 PM and 5:00–8:00 PM BBQ at Brule Saloon are cancelled.
- Evening Dining:
- Friday: Brule Saloon evening dining available
- Saturday: BBQ Dinner at Brule Lodge (no Brule Saloon evening menu)
- Special Event – Nick Baumgartner Party & Benefit 🥳🥇
- Date & Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 5:30–9:00 PM
- Location: Brule Lodge
- Cost: Participation & Donations
At Nick’s request, there is NO required entry fee.He wants this to be about community support, not exclusion.• Kids 17 & under attend free• Donations are welcome — whatever you’re able to give helps support Nick’s Olympic journey and legacy• No reservation required
- Includes: Entry, social time with Nick, open tap beer & soda, hors d’oeuvres
- Guests under 21: Must be accompanied by an adult
This event celebrates Nick Baumgartner’s unprecedented achievements and gives him our full support. All are invited to join in the celebration this Saturday!
Nick Baumgartner Benefit & Party To Kickoff The 2026 Olympics!

Military Appreciation Week 1/22-1/25. $65 Lift Tickets!