Ski Brule Snow Report & Snow Conditions:
Update 1/22/26:
Open Thurs-Sun & 1/19 in January, Thurs-Sun & 2/16 in February, Thurs-Sun in March & April 2nd-5th, weekends only in April on thereafter.
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:
📣 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 – Olympic Kickoff!!!!!
- Date & Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 5:30–9:00 PM
- Location: Brule Lodge
- Cost: $20 per person (100% of proceeds benefit Nick Baumgartner)
- 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!
MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEK 1/22/26-1/25/26 — $65 LIFT TICKETS!! Just show appreciation ID to cashier and window to redeem lift tickets. As well as 15% Off Lodging & Lift Special by calling 1-800-DO-BRULE. First Responders 1/29-2/1, College 3/18-3/22, Teachers 3/26-3/29.
Check snow report below or our social media for the current details on conditions and opening status prior to traveling. Tickets are required & available at Rental, Bear’s Den & Lodging Office. Remember ages 9 and under are always free. Call 1-800-DO-BRULE or email [email protected] for more information.
- Warmest Wishes, Ski Brule Family
25/26 Lift Ticket Pricing & Specials:
Snow Report Updated: 1/22/26
- Adult (age 18+) – $74
- Juniors (age 10-17) – $61
- Kids (age 0-9) – FREE!
- Senior & Military (age 60+) – $69
- Military Appreciation Week – $65 1/22/26-1/25/26
Weather:
Thursday: High, 7, Low -15
Friday: High -13, Low -21
Saturday: High 0, Low -24
Sunday: High 4, Low -21
Snow Totals:
- Snowfall – Year To Date: 51”
- Snowfall Last 24hrs – 0″
- Snowbase: 40” – 60”
Trail Report: 16 of 17
Beginner
Maple Syrup: Open Thurs, Sat & Sun 9:00-4. Homestead: Open Thurs, Sat & Sun 9:00-4. Bambi: Open Thurs, Sat & Sun 9:00-4. Rails & Boxes Available. Bunny: Open Thurs, Sat & Sun 9:00-4. Gentle Ben: Open Thurs, Sat & Sun 9:00-4.
Intermediate / More Difficult
Sunrise: Open Thurs, Sat & Sun 9:00-4.
Otterslide: Open Thurs, Sat, Sun 9:00-4. Log Jam: Open Thurs, Sat & Sun 9:00-4. Hot Cider: Open Thurs, Sat & Sun 9-4:00. North Forty: Open Thurs, Sat & Sun 9:00-4. Spillway: Open Thurs, Sat & Sun 9:00-4.
Difficult
Whitewater: Open Thurs, Sat & Sun 9:00-4.
Big Bear: Open Thurs, Sat & Sun 9:00-4. 
Timberdoodle: Open Thurs, Sat & Sun 9:00-4.
Most Difficult
Double Doodle: Closed.
Rapids: Open Thurs, Sat & Sun 9:00-4. Terrain Available. Snowshoe: Open Thurs, Sat & Sun 9:00-4. Terrain Available.
Beginner Terrain More Difficult Difficult Most Difficult Terrain Trail
Lift Report: 4 of 11
Surface Lifts:
Bunny Rope Tow: Open 9:00-4. Thurs, Sat & Sun
Bambi Rope Tow:
Gentle Ben Rope Tow:
Pony Handle Tow:
Whitewater T-Bar: Open 9:00-4. Thurs, Sat & Sun
Spillway T-Bar:
Chairlifts Lifts:
Sunrise Chairlift:
Snowshoe Chairlift: Open 9:00-4. Thurs, Sat & Sun
Big Bear Chairlift:
North Forty Chairlift: Open 9:00-4. Thurs, Sat & Sun
Homestead Chairlift:
Additional Activities at Ski Brule:
- Snowshoe & Cross Country Trails: Closed 1/22-1/25. 15 KM system at Ski Brule. Your daily facilities pass includes the trail system or a trail pass is $12.
- Snowmobile Trails: Open.
- Fat Tire Bike Trails: Closed 1/22-1/25. 15 KM trail system at Ski Brule. Your daily facilities pass includes the trail system or a fat tire bike trail pass is $12.
- Whitewater Snow Tubing Park: Closed 1/22-1/25. Whitewater Snow Tubing is available Sat & Sun 1-3:00 and 5pm by reservation on 12/27, 1/18 & 2/15. Whitewater snow tubing is $10/5runs.
- Homestead Snow Tubing Park: Closed 1/22-1/25. Homestead tubing is available 5-8:00 on Homestead BBQ nights (see Homestead BBQ schedule). Homestead tubing ticket is $10/5 runs. This tubing is traditional hike up the hill style tubing.
- Homestead Lodge: Homestead Lodge is open 9-3:45 when lifts spin. Closed Friday 1/23/26.
- Homestead BBQ Dinner: Saturdays 5-8:00. January 24th BBQ Dinner will be held at the Main Lodge, not Homestead Lodge. The Homestead BBQ dinner is held at the Homestead Lodge every Saturday of the season.
- Night Skiing & Snowboarding: Closed 1/22-1/25. Night session is available nightly Friday/Saturday 4:30-7:30. Your daily facilities pass includes the night session or you may purchase a night only pass for $10.
- Activities schedule may vary depending on the snow conditions, the weather & special events.
Hours Of Operation:
- Lift Operation: Operations for 1/22-1/25. Open 1/22, closed Friday 1/23, open 1/24 Saturday & open Sunday 1/25 — Otherwise normally 9-4:00 Thursday through Sunday in January, & 1/19, 2/16, 4/2-4/5 & thereafter Saturday & Sunday in April.
- Night Session Tow Operation: Closed 1/22-1/25. Available Friday/Saturday 4:30-7:30. Night session includes Lower Sunrise, Rapids, Bunny & Bambi Trails, serviced by Pony Handle Tow and Bambi Rope Tow. Surface lifts operate for night session (no chairlifts).
- Homestead Lodge: Open 1/22. Closed 1/23. Open 1/24 & 1/25. Homestead Lodge 9-3:45 when lifts spin.
- Bear’s Den Pro Shop: Hours for 1/22-1/25 are 8:00-4:30 1/22, 1/24 & 1/25. Closed 1/23.
- 8:00-4:30 Thursday & Sunday, & 8:00-7:00pm Friday & Saturday in January, February, March, 1/19, 2/16, 4/2-4/5 & Saturday/Sunday thereafter.
- Rental & Tech Center: Hours for 1/22-1/25 are 8:00-4:30 1/22, 1/24 & 1/25. Closed Friday 1/23.
- 8:00-4:30 Thursday & Sunday, & 8:00-7:30 Friday & Saturday in January, February, March, 1/19, 2/16, 4/2-4/5 & Saturday/Sunday thereafter.
- Lodging Office: Sunday – Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm and 8:00am-9:00pm (or later) Friday, Saturday & Holidays.
- Lessons: Not Available 1/22-1/25. 9:30, 10:45, 12:00, 1:15 & 2:30. Sign up for lessons at Guest Services or Bear’s Den Pro Shop when Guest Services is closed.
- Kid’s Center: Hours for 1/22-1/25 is open 1/22, 1/24 & 1/25. Closed 1/23. Skiwee/Childcare available, however children will be taught to get in and out of their skis & how to walk with them on indoors. Open when lifts spin 9:00am-4:00pm. Morning session is 9-12:00, Lunch 12-1:00 & Afternoon is 1-4:00.
- Brule Saloon: Hours for 1/22-1/25 Open 10am-5pm (or later) on Thurs & Sun. Closed during day on Friday 1/23, open at 5:00-8pm for Fish Fry Friday. 10-9 or later Saturday. (11am open on Sundays)
Evening Hillside Dining: Hours for 1/22-1/25 include evening dining and fish fry on Friday 1/23 & Saturday 1/24 BBQ Dinner at the Main Lodge (no Brule Saloon evening dining menu on Sat). 5-8pm. NA Thurs & Sun this week. - Cafe : Open 8am-4:30pm daily when Ski Brule is open for snow sports. Thursday-Sundays. Closed Friday 1/23/26.
