Ski Brule Snow Report & Snow Conditions:
- 11/18/24 Snow & Opening Update: Well Mother Nature has been playing hardball. Cold temps are arriving toward the end of this week but not in time for target opening date of November 22, 2024. Ski Brule will make snow at every opportunity we can to open for the Thanksgiving holiday (November 28-December 1). Check back for updates on snowmaking.
- Snowmaking will begin as soon as temperatures drop on Bunny, Bambi & Log Jam.
- Stay tuned here for the season’s snow conditions and the snow report!
- 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
- Advanced Lift Ticket Sale. From $52-$59 a ticket, depending on quantity purchased. Valid for use anytime in the 24/25 season with no blackout dates. They can be used by anyone, so they make great Christmas gifts! They are good for the whole 24/25 season but must be purchased by 11/24.
Weather:
Temperature
High: 39
Low: 34
Snow Totals:
- Snowfall – Year To Date: dusting”
- Snowfall – 0″
- Snowbase: green!
Snow Conditions Trail Report:
Beginner
Maple Syrup:
Homestead:
Bambi: Snowmachines
Bunny: Snowmachines
Gentle Ben:
Intermediate / More Difficult
Sunrise:
Otterslide:
Log Jam: Snowmachines
Hot Cider:
North Forty:
Spillway:
Difficult
Whitewater:
Big Bear:
Timberdoodle:
Rapids:
Snowshoe:
Beginner Terrain More Difficult Difficult Most Difficult Terrain Trail
Lift Report:
Surface Lifts:
Bunny Rope Tow:
Bambi Rope Tow:
Gentle Ben Rope Tow:
Pony Handle Tow:
Whitewater T-Bar:
Spillway T-Bar:
Chairlifts Lifts:
Sunrise Chairlift:
Snowshoe Chairlift:
Big Bear Chairlift:
North Forty Chairlift:
Homestead Chairlift:
Additional Activities at Ski Brule:
- Snowshoe & Cross Country Trails: Typically opens late December, dependent on natural snowfall.
- Snowmobile Trails: Typically opens late December, dependent on natural snowfall.
- Fat Tire Bike Trails: Typically opens late December, dependent on natural snowfall.
- Whitewater Snow Tubing Park: Target opening Dec 26, 2024.
- Homestead Snow Tubing Park: Target opening Dec 26, 2024.
- Homestead Lodge: Target opening Dec 14, 2024.
- Homestead BBQ Dinner: 11/30 & 12/7 BBQ dinners will be at Brule Lodge. December 14 is target opening of the Homestead Lodge. BBQ dinner will be at the Brule Lodge until the Homestead Lodge opens for the season.
- Night Skiing & Snowboarding: Target opening Dec 26, 2024. Night session available 12/26-12/31, 4:30-7:30 and then Friday & Saturday, 4:30-7:30 starting 1/10/25.
- Activities schedule may vary depending on the snow conditions, the weather & special events.
Hours Of Operation:
- Lift Operation: Target opening Nov. 22. Once resort opens, lifts will operate 9-4:00 (see operational calendar).
November: Open Friday-Sunday & 11/28
December: Open Fri-Sunday & daily 12/20-12/31
January: Open daily 1/1-1/5, Thursday through Sunday & 1/20.
February: Open Thursday through Sunday & 2/17.
March: Open Thursday through Sunday.
April: Open Sat & Sun through closing. - Night Session Tow Operation: Target opening December 26. Once available, night session is 4:30-7:30 December 26-December 31 & Friday/Saturday 4:30-7:30 starting January 3, 2025.
- Homestead Lodge: Target opening December 14. Homestead Lodge hours are 9-3:45 when lifts operate & 5-8:00 12/26, 12/28, 12/30 & Saturdays in January, February & March for the Homestead BBQ Dinner.
- Bear’s Den Pro Shop: Daily 8-4:30 starting November 22 and 8-7:30 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 (Kid’s Center will be available as soon as there is snow coverage on Gentle Ben). Advanced reservations required (min. 24hours) November – December 25, in April & any midweek day (Monday-Friday) Ski Brule is open for snowsports (see operational calendar).
- Brule Saloon: Serving at 10:00am & 11:00am on Sundays on days lifts operate (see operational calendar).
November: Target opening 11/22. 11/28 & Friday-Sunday.
December: Friday-Sunday Dec 6-15 & then daily 12/20-12/31.
January: Jan. 1-5 & then 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 Thursday-Saturday (when lifts operate – see operational calendar) & nightly 12/26-12/30, 1/1-1/4, 1/19 & 2/16. Not available Thanksgiving Dinner & New Year’s Eve as both evenings a buffet dinner will be served.
- Cafe : Available 8-4:00 Thursday-Saturday (when lifts operate – see operational calendar) & daily 12/20-1/5, 1/19 & 2/16.
- Hours of operation may vary depending on the snow conditions, the weather & special events.