Nightly 12/26-12/31 & thereafter Fri & Sat 4:30 – 7:30pm
Ski Brule Snow Report
Check the latest Ski Brule snow report, snow conditions, open trails, lift status, snowfall totals, grooming and operating hours in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Update 10/30/26
Winter Is Getting Closer! Ski Brule Gears Up for the 2026/27 Season!
October 30, 2026 | Ski Brule – Iron River, Michigan
Chilly Mornings & Signs of Winter!
A beautiful, balmy 25°F greeted us this morning at Ski Brule!
A little morning frost, a touch of fog, gorgeous sunrises, and that crisp Upper Peninsula fall air sure make for a beautiful start to the day! But these chilly mornings can only mean one thing… SNOW is getting closer!
Snowmaking Preparations Are Underway!
Our team continues working hard behind the scenes preparing for another exciting winter season! We’re moving more of our snowmaking fleet into position today, making sure everything is ready when Mother Nature gives us the temperatures we need.
You never know when those snowmaking machines might fire up, but rest assured… WE’RE READY!
We’ll take advantage of every snowmaking opportunity as temperatures allow. Keep those snow dances going!
⛷️ Target Opening: November 20–22, 2026!
The countdown is ON! Ski Brule is targeting November 20–22, 2026, for the opening of the 2026/27 snow season!
$30 OPENING WEEKEND LIFT TICKETS!
If our target opening is achieved, lift tickets will be just $30 per day for ages 10 and up throughout November 20–22!
Children ages 9 and under ski FREE, as always!
Opening is weather and snowmaking dependent. If opening occurs after November 22, regular lift ticket rates apply.
Happy Halloween from Ski Brule!
We’re enjoying these beautiful fall mornings, but we wouldn’t mind trading that frost for a little snow!
Our snowmaking crew is ready, preparations are underway, and the excitement for winter continues to grow!
Keep those snow dances going and stay tuned for snowmaking updates as we count down to opening day!
Snow Totals
- Snowfall – Year To Date0"
- Snowfall – Last 24hrs0"
- Snowbase0"
2026/27 Lift Ticket Pricing & Specials
- Adult (age 18+) $79
- Juniors (age 10–17) $69
- Kids (age 0–9) FREE!
- Senior & Military (age 60+) $74
Trail Report · 0 of 17 Open
Trails
Beginner
- Maple SyrupClosed
- HomesteadClosed
- BambiClosed
- BunnyClosed
- Gentle BenClosed
More Difficult
- SunriseClosed
- OtterslideClosed
- Log JamClosed
- Hot CiderClosed
- North FortyClosed
- SpillwayClosed
Difficult
- WhitewaterClosed
- Big BearClosed
- TimberdoodleClosed
Most Difficult
- Double DoodleClosed
- RapidsClosed
- SnowshoeClosed
Beginner Terrain More Difficult Difficult Most Difficult
Lift Report · 0 of 11 Open
Lifts
Surface Lifts
- Bunny Rope TowClosed
- Bambi Rope TowClosed
- Gentle Ben Rope TowClosed
- Pony Handle TowClosed
- Whitewater T-BarClosed
- Spillway T-BarClosed
Chairlifts
- Sunrise ChairliftClosed
- Snowshoe ChairliftClosed
- Big Bear ChairliftClosed
- North Forty ChairliftClosed
- Homestead ChairliftClosed
Additional Activities
- Snowshoe & Cross Country TrailsWaiting on natural snow.
- Snowmobile TrailsWaiting on natural snow.
- Fat Tire Bike TrailsWaiting on natural snow.
- Whitewater Snow Tubing ParkTarget opening 12/26, 1-3:00 12/26-12/31 and then Saturday/Sunday thereafter. Night tubing 5-7:00 12/7, 12/29, 1/17 & 2/14
- Homestead Snow Tubing ParkTarget opening 12/26. 5-8:00 – 12/26, 12/28, 12/30 & Saturdays in January, February & March
- Homestead LodgeTarget opening 12/19/26, 9-3:45 when lifts operate.
- Homestead BBQ Dinner5-8:00 11/26, 12/19, 12/26, 12/28, 12/30 & Saturdays starting 1/2
- Night Skiing & SnowboardingTarget opening 12/26. Nightly 12/26-12/31 & then Friday/Saturday starting 1/2, 4:3.-7:30
Activities schedule may vary depending on the snow conditions, the weather & special events.
Hours of Operation
- Lift OperationTarget Opening 11/20/26
- Night Session Tow Operation4:30 pm-7:30pm 12/26-12/31 & thereafter Fridays & Saturdays.
- Homestead LodgeTarget open 12/19/26
- Bear's Den Pro Shop8am-5pm when lifts operate and until 7pm on night session nights.
- Rental & Tech Center8am-4pm when lifts operate & 8:00 am-7:30 pm on night session nights.
- Lodging Office9am-3pm Monday through Friday 11/1-11/15, 8am-6pm or later 11/16-11/30, 8-6:00 Monday-Thursday 12/1-12/25 & 8-10:00 12/26-1/2.
- Lessons9:30, 10:45, 12:00, 1:15 & 2:30
- Kid's Center9am-4pm when lifts operate. Availability will vary early & late season. Reservations required midweek, early & late season.
- Brule SaloonTarget opening 11/20 – Friday, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 11am-5. Daily 12/19-1/3.
- Evening Hillside Dining5pm-8pm: 11/27, 12/4, 12/5, 12/11, 12/12, 12/18, 12/26-1/2 & thereafter Thursday-Saturday.
- Cafe8am-4pm when lifts operate.