Snow Conditions & Hours

Ski Brule Snow Report & Snow Conditions:  

Update 4/12/26: Open Saturday & Sundays only in April 9:00-4PM. Conditions are FANTASTIC and ABUNDANT.. Some of The Best in Years! Closing date is NOT decided as it is completely up to Mother Nature!

 UPDATE 4/12/26 

Well… the rain didn’t miss us, but neither did we 💪

We’re open rain or shine, and we’re still riding today! MTN Ops says conditions may not be the prettiest, but they’re definitely still skiable—and that’s what matters.

🚗 $100 Carload Day is ON

Grab your crew and come make the most of it!


📅  Open 9:00-4 for weekends only in April until WEATHER depending close. No end in our sight!

🔥 Saturday Night Dining HELD AT MAIN LODGE (5 – 8 PM)

Come celebrate all that winter at Ski Brule has to offer!

Carload Day April 12th, 2026. Pay $100 and EVERYONE in your vehicle receives lift tickets. 

$80 Lift & Lodging Special can be booked ASAP by calling 1-800-362-7853.

 

 

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: 4/12/26

    • Adult (age 18+) – $74
    • Juniors (age 10-17) – $61
    • Kids (age 0-9) – FREE!
    • Senior & Military (age 60+) – $69
    • Carload – $100 and all get tickets (4.12.26)

Hit the slopes 5+ times? This pass pays for itself 🎿🔥

Unlimited skiing & riding all season, no daily ticket hassle—just show up and ride. The more you visit, the more you save.

Early Bird Season Pass For 26/27 Sale Pricing:
Adult $365 • Junior $290 • Senior $290 • Family $1,300

✔️ Best value after just a few visits
✔️ Access to every powder day & bluebird lap
✔️ Family option for even bigger savings

Sale ends 4/15/26

👉 Buy now at skibrule.com or stop by Bear’s Den Pro Shop at Ski Brule

Weather:

Saturday:  High 53, Low 27
Sunday: High 59, Low 39

Snow Totals:

  • Snowfall – Year To Date: 88”
  • Snowfall Last 24hrs – ” 
  • Snowbase:  20” – 55”

Trail Report: 16 of 17 (Lift Report Below)  

Beginner

circle Maple Syrup: Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00-4. 
Midwest Ski Trail Report Homestead: Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00-4. 
Michigan Snowboard Trail Report Bambi: Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00-4. Rails, Boxes, Features Available. 
Michigan Snowboard Trail Report Bunny: Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00-4. 
circle Gentle Ben: Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00-4. 

Intermediate / More Difficult

Michigan Ski Report Sunrise: Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00-4. 
square Otterslide: Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00-4. 
square Log Jam: Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00-4. 
square Hot Cider: Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00-4. 
square North Forty: Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00-4. 
square Spillway: Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00-4. 

Difficult
Wisconsin Ski Report Whitewater:  Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00-4.  
Wisconsin Snow Conditions Big Bear: Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00-4. 
diamondMidwest Snow Conditions Timberdoodle: Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00-4. 

Most Difficult

double_diamondSnow Conditions At Ski Brule Double Doodle: Closed.

Snow Conditions at Ski Brule Rapids: Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00-4.  Rails, Boxes, Features Available. 
Snow Conditions Snowshoe: Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00-4. Rails, Boxes, Features Available.

Midwest Snow Conditions Beginner Terrain Michigan Snow Conditions More Difficult diamond Difficult double_diamond Most Difficult rectangleTerrain Trail

 

Lift Report: 8 of 11

Surface Lifts: 
Bunny Rope Tow: Open 9:00-4 Saturday & Sunday
Bambi Rope Tow: Open 9:00-4 AN

Gentle Ben Rope Tow: Open AN 
Pony Handle Tow: 
Whitewater T-Bar:

Spillway T-Bar: 

Chairlifts Lifts: 

Sunrise Chairlift:   Open 9:00-4 Saturday-Sunday As Needed
Snowshoe Chairlift: Open 9:00-4. Saturday-Sunday  
Big Bear Chairlift: Open 9:00-4 Saturday & Sunday 

North Forty Chairlift: Open 9:00-4 Saturday-Sunday 

Homestead Chairlift:   Open 9:00-4 Saturday-Sunday As Needed

Additional Activities at Ski Brule:

  • Snowshoe & Cross Country Trails: Closed. 15 KM system at Ski Brule. Your daily facilities pass includes the trail system or a trail pass is FREE as of 3/27/26 as the trails have not been groomed in recent time. Travel at your own discretion. 
  • Snowmobile Trails:  As of 3/24/26 “You can expect late riding conditions–slushy during the day and icy at night. Road crossings and parking lots are bare. Many bare spots and puddles on trails. Due to these conditions, we are not grooming our trails anymore this season. Trails will officially close on April 1st. Thank you for riding our trails. When we have all of the miles and hours groomed, I will post the totals!!! -Iron Range Trail Club, Inc. 
  • Fat Tire Bike Trails:   Closed. 15 KM trail system at Ski Brule.  Your daily facilities pass includes the trail system or a fat tire bike trail pass is FREE as of 3/27/26 as the trails have not been groomed in recent time. Travel at your own discretion
  • Whitewater Snow Tubing Park: Closed for season. Whitewater Snow Tubing is NA.
  • Homestead Snow Tubing Park: Closed for season.   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. Sat & Sun.
  • Homestead BBQ Dinner: Update 4/6/26 Done For Season. The Homestead BBQ dinner   is held at the Homestead Lodge every Saturday night of the season. Thanks for a great season!
  • Night Skiing & Snowboarding: Open. Night session is closed for the season.   
  • Activities schedule may vary depending on the snow conditions, the weather & special events.

 Hours Of Operation:

  • Lift Operation: 9-4:00 Saturday & Sunday in April.
  • Night Session Tow Operation:  Closed for Season. 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:  Homestead Lodge is open 9-3:45 when lifts spin.
  • Bear’s Den Pro Shop: 8:00-4:00pm Saturday & Sunday in April.
  • Rental & Tech Center: 8:00-4:30 Saturday & Sunday in April.
  • Lodging Office: 8:00am-12:00pm Monday-Thursday. 8:00-7pm Friday & Saturday. 8:00-5pm Sunday.    
  • Lessons: 9:30, 10:45, 12:00, 1:15 & 2:30. By reservation ~ 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 (Sat & Sun) 9:00am-4:00pm by reservations only in April. Morning session is 9-12:00, Lunch 12-1:00 & Afternoon is 1-4:00. 
  • Brule Saloon: Saturday 10:00-10, Sunday 11:00-8 (or earlier) Based on Occupants.  
    Evening Hillside Dining: Evening Dining Saturday 5-8:00 at the Main Lodge.
    Sunday night evening dining is available at 5:00 at Brule Saloon, as long as we have participants.
  • Cafe : Open 8am-4:30pm daily when Ski Brule is open for snow sports. Saturdays-Sundays.

 

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