Most ski families have never heard of Brundage,
that’s why it’s such a great place to ski in Idaho. Located in the fun
frontier town of McCall in western Idaho, Brundage Mountain is reputed
(albeit rather quietly) for “Idaho’s best snow”.
Brundage Mountain Resort is a family owned and operated ski area with 1,800’
vertical , abundant natural snow and awesome scenery of Payette Lake, the
Salmon River Mountains, Seven Devils Wilderness and Hells Canyon.
Lifts at Brundage open at 9:30, a very relaxed pace with no lift lines. Our
family loved the base to summit high speed Blue Bird Express quad.
Brundage’s trails are fun, fantastic cruisers. From the 7,640’ summit you
can drop over to the Frontside to Lakeview Bowl or take a long twisty run on
45th Parallel or Engen – in remembrance of Cory Engen, the Olympic jumper
who started
Winter Carnivals in McCall in 1924. When you are ready to get
off the groomed track, hit Hidden Valley glades and you will likely come out
with a big snowy smile.
Brundage Mountain Resort is an ideal family mountain, reasonable rates, no crowds amid 1,500
acres, plus excellent learning terrain on Easy Street and the Bear Chair.
Brundage’s homespun base lodge emanates from the original 1961 A-frame, not
fancy but super friendly. Of the café style food sevice, we liked the Idaho
potato bar. Brundage was surrounded by national forest up until a land swap
was completed a few years ago, so there is not yet any slopeside lodging. We
recommend you stay at the
Shore Lodge in McCall. On the southern shores of
beautiful Payette Lake is this elegant log inspired 1948 Lodge also known as
the Whitetail Club.
If you really want to treat your family to Idaho powder, book a day of
Brundage Cat Skiing.
The cat ski operation makes daily trips to 19,000 acres of powder filled
Payette National Forest, full or half day ($299/ or $199). You and your kids
should be expert skiers with some powder and glad skiing experience. This is
a great day of guided backcountry powder skiing with a snow cat as your
personal armored tank to awesome untouched terrain.
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