Ski Brule Snow Report & Snow Conditions:
Update For 1/1/26:
Open Daily Starting 12/19/25-1/4/26 9:00-4. Trails 16/17 include: Log Jam, Bunny, Bambi, Otterslide, Big Bear, Sunrise, Maple Syrup, Whitewater, North Forty, Timberdoodle, Homestead, Spillway, Hot Cider, Gentle Ben And Snowshoe & Rapids Terrain Trails. Homestead Lodge is open 12/20/25!! More terrain, more places to warm up, grab a bite to eat & drinks 🍹 ☕️
Log Jam, Otterslide, Bunny, Bambi, Sunrise, Big Bear, Maple Syrup, North Forty, Timberdoodle, Whitewater, Homestead, Spillway, Hot Cider, Gentle Ben & Snowshoe and Rapids Terrain are open daily 12/19/25-1/4-26 9:00-4pm. That’s 16/17 runs available!! Currently making snow on Double Doodle. We anticipate 100% OPEN very soon!!! Ski Brule is DEDICATED to getting and keeping you on snow!
Night Ski opens 12/27/25 4:30-7:30pm!
Night Ski Included with your daily pass or $10 Night Only.
Fridays, Saturdays & 12/27-12/31 4:30-7:30.
Thereafter, night session is available stating 1/2/26 on Friday’s & Saturday’s. 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).
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: 1/1/26
Weather:
Tuesday: High 14, Low 7
Wednesday: High 11, Low 2
Thursday: High 8, Low 0
Snow Totals:
- Snowfall – Year To Date: 39”
- Snowfall Last 24hrs – 0”
- Snowbase: 40” – 60”
Trail Report: 16 of 17
Beginner
Maple Syrup: Open 12/19/25-1/4/26 9:00-4. Homestead: Open 12/22/2025-1/4/2026 9:00-4. Bambi: Open 12/19/25-1/4/26 9:00-4. Rails & Boxes Available. Bunny: Open 12/19/25-1/4/26 9:00-4. Gentle Ben: Open 12/27/25-1/4/26 9:00-4.
Intermediate / More Difficult
Sunrise: Open 12/19/25-1/4/26 9:00-4.
Otterslide: Open 12/19/25-1/4/26 9:00-4. Log Jam: Open 12/19/25-1/4/26 9:00-4. Hot Cider: Open 12/25/25-1/4/26 9-4:00. North Forty: Open 12/20/25-1/4/26 9:00-4. Spillway: Open 12/25/25-1/4/26 9:00-4.
Difficult
Whitewater: Open 12/19/25-1/4/26 9:00-4.
Big Bear: Open 12/19/25-1/4/26 9:00-4. 
Timberdoodle: Open 12/21/25-1/4/26 9:00-4.
Most Difficult
Double Doodle: Making snow.
Rapids: Open 12/19/25-1/4/26 9:00-4. Terrain Available. Snowshoe: Open 12/19/25-1/4/26 9:00-4. Terrain Available.
Beginner Terrain More Difficult Difficult Most Difficult Terrain Trail
Lift Report: 8 of 11
Surface Lifts:
Bunny Rope Tow: Open 12/19/25-1/4/26 9:00-4.
Bambi Rope Tow: Open 12/19/25-1/4/26. 12/27-12/31 9:00-4.
Gentle Ben Rope Tow: Open 12/27/25-1/4/26 9:00-4.
Pony Handle Tow:
Whitewater T-Bar:
Spillway T-Bar:
Chairlifts Lifts:
Sunrise Chairlift: Open 9:00-4.
Snowshoe Chairlift: Open 9:00-4.
Big Bear Chairlift: Open 9:00-4.
North Forty Chairlift: Open 9:00-4.
Homestead Chairlift: Open 9:00-4.
Additional Activities at Ski Brule:
- Snowshoe & Cross Country Trails: Awaiting natural snow. 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: Awaiting natural Snow. 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: Opening 12/27. Once open, Whitewater Snow Tubing is available daily 12/27-12/31, 1-3:00 and at 5pm by reservation on 12/27, 1/18 & 2/15. Whitewater snow tubing is $10/5runs.
- Homestead Snow Tubing Park: Target opening 1/3/26. Once open, 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: Open 12/20/25-1/4/26. Homestead Lodge is open 9-3:45 when lifts spin.
- Homestead BBQ Dinner: Saturdays 5-8:00. The Homestead BBQ dinner is held at Brule Lodge 11/29, 12/6, 12/13 & 12/20. Target opening for Homestead BBQ dinner at the Homestead Lodge is 1/3 (held at main lodge 12/28 5-8).
- Night Skiing & Snowboarding: Opening 12/27. Night session is available nightly 12/27-12/31 and thereafter 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: 9-4:00 Friday through Sunday in December, daily 12/19/25-1/4/26, 1/19, 2/16, 4/2-4/5 & thereafter Saturday & Sunday in April.
- Night Session Tow Operation: Open 12/27. Available nightly 12/27-12/31 & Friday/Saturday 4:30-7:30.
- Homestead Lodge: Open 12/20/25-1/4/26. Homestead Lodge 9-3:45 when lifts spin.
- Bear’s Den Pro Shop: Friday-Sunday 8-4:30 in December, Daily 8:00-7:00pm 12/26-12/31, 8:00-4:30 Thursday through Sunday in January, February, March, 1/19, 2/16, 4/2-4/5 & Saturday/Sunday thereafter.
- Rental & Tech Center: Friday-Sunday 8-4:30 in December, Daily 8:00-7:00pm 12/26-12/31, 8:00-4:30 Thursday through Sunday 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: 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: 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: Open 10am-8pm (or later) on Friday, Saturday & 12/19/25-1/4/26. (11am Sundays until 5:00pm) The Brule Saloon opens at noon (per state law) on Christmas Day.
Evening Hillside Dining: 12/28 Homestead BBQ @ Main Lodge & 5-8:00 Fridays & Saturdays, nightly 12/24-1/4/25. Hillside Dining is not available New Year’s Eve as special buffet dinners are being served. - Cafe : Open 8am-4:30pm daily when Ski Brule is open for snow sports.
