Ski Brule Snow Report & Snow Conditions:
- Update 2/21/25 : The snow is AMAZING! 17 of 17 Trails are OPEN!
Lifts spin Thursday through Sunday & February 17, 9-4:00. - Homestead Tubing, Sleigh Ride, Marshmallow Roast & BBQ are available Saturdays, 5-8:00.
- Night Session is 4:30-7:30 on Lower Sunrise, Rapids, Bunny & Bambi Trails serviced by Pony Handle Tow and Bambi Rope Tow. Your daily lift ticket is included in the night session or $10 for night only ticket. Night Session is available on Friday/Saturday.
- Whitewater Snow Tubing is OPEN! Saturday & Sunday 1-3:00
- ~Ski Ya At Lift Start!
Jess - See the Operational Calendar Below.
24/25 Lift Ticket Pricing & Specials:
- Adult (age 18+) – $74
- Juniors (age 10-17) – $61
- Kids (age 0-9) – FREE!
- $5 Off Daily Lift Ticket With UP Ski Area Season Pass
- $3 Off Senior & Military Lift Ticket
Weather :
Friday 28 high / 11 low
Saturday 31 high / 18 low
Sunday 33 high / 29 low
Snow Totals:
- Snowfall – Year To Date: 99″
- Snowfall Last 24hrs – 2″
- Snowbase: 48-56″
Snow Conditions Trail Report:
Beginner
Maple Syrup: Open Thursday-Sunday Homestead: Open Thursday-Sunday Bambi: Open Thursday-Sunday Bunny: Open Thursday-Sunday Gentle Ben: Open Thursday-Sunday
Intermediate / More Difficult
Sunrise: Open Thursday-Sunday & Lower Sunrise 4:30-7:30 Friday/Saturday
Otterslide: Open Thursday-Sunday Log Jam: Open Thursday-Sunday Hot Cider: Open Thursday-Sunday North Forty: Open Thursday-Sunday Spillway: Open Thursday-Sunday
Difficult
Whitewater: Open Thursday-Sunday
Big Bear: Open Thursday-Sunday 
Timberdoodle: Open Thursday-Sunday
Most Difficult
Double Doodle: Open Thursday-Sunday
Rapids: Open Thursday-Sunday & 4:30-7:30 Friday/Saturday. Snowshoe: Open Thursday-Sunday.
Beginner Terrain More Difficult Difficult Most Difficult Terrain Trail
Lift Report:
Surface Lifts:
Bunny Rope Tow: Open Thursday-Sunday
Bambi Rope Tow: Open Thursday-Sunday & 4:30-7:30 Friday/Saturday
Gentle Ben Rope Tow: Open Thursday-Sunday
Pony Handle Tow: 4:30-7:30 Friday/Saturday
Whitewater T-Bar:
Spillway T-Bar:
Chairlifts Lifts:
Sunrise Chairlift: Open Thursday-Sunday
Snowshoe Chairlift: Open Thursday-Sunday
Big Bear Chairlift: Open Friday-Sunday
North Forty Chairlift: Open Thursday-Sunday
Homestead Chairlift: Open Thursday-Sunday
Additional Activities at Ski Brule:
- Snowshoe & Cross Country Trails: Waiting on natural snowfall.
- Snowmobile Trails: Open
- Fat Tire Bike Trails: Waiting on natural snowfall.
- Whitewater Snow Tubing Park: Open Saturday & Sunday 1-3:00
- Homestead Snow Tubing Park: Saturdays 5-8:00
- Homestead Lodge: Open Friday-Sunday, 9-3:45
- Homestead BBQ Dinner: 5-8:00 Saturdays
- Night Skiing & Snowboarding: Friday/Saturdays 4:30-7:30 on lower Sunrise, Bambi, Bunny & Rapids serviced by Pony Handle Tow and Bambi Rope Tow .
- Activities schedule may vary depending on the snow conditions, the weather & special events.
Hours Of Operation:
- Lift Operation: 9-4:00 (see operational calendar).
February: Open Thursday through Sunday.
March: Open Thursday through Sunday.
April: Open Sat & Sun through closing. - Night Session Tow Operation: Friday/Saturday night session is 4:30-7:30.
- Homestead Lodge: Homestead Lodge hours are 9-3:45 when lifts operate & 5-8:00 Saturdays in January, February & March for the Homestead BBQ Dinner.
- Bear’s Den Pro Shop: Daily 8-4:30 and 8-7:00 on night session nights.
- Rental & Tech Center: 8-4:30 when lifts operate and 8-7:30 on night session nights .
- Lodging Office: Daily 8-5:00 & 8-10:00 (or later) on Fridays, Saturdays & Holidays during the snow season.
- Lessons: 9:30, 10:45, 12:00, 1:15 & 2:30.
- Kid’s Center: 9-4:00 when lifts operate. Advanced reservations required (min. 24hours) midweek days & in April. (see operational calendar).
- Brule Saloon: Serving at 10:00am & 11:00am on Sundays on days lifts operate (see operational calendar).
January: Thursday – Sunday & 1/20.
February: Thursday-Sunday & 2/17.
March: Thursday – Sunday
April: Saturday & Sunday until closing day. - Evening Hillside Dining: Located at the Brule Saloon, evening dining is available 5-8:00 Friday-Saturday (when lifts operate – see operational calendar) & 2/16.
- Cafe : Available 8-4:00 Thursday-Saturday (when lifts operate – see operational calendar) & 2/17.
- Hours of operation may vary depending on the snow conditions, the weather & special events.
