Deep Snow Allows Extended Ski Season at Brundage

03/27/2008 - Near-record snowfall and consistently low spring temperatures are creating ideal conditions at Brundage Mountain Resort. The snow quality is so good and the snow pack so deep, the resort now plans to add extra weekends of operation. Season Extended Through Late April Normally, Brundage Mountain closes its winter operations after the second Sunday in April. This year, resort managers plan to operate seven days a week through Sunday, April 13. After that, Brundage will continue lift service for two additional weekends, April 19-20 and April 26-27. “Our snow depths right now are on par with what they were after that amazing snowfall in early February,” said resort spokesperson April Russell, “the whole time it’s been raining in the Treasure Valley, it’s been snowing up here at Brundage Mountain.” “Our snow base is nearly eight feet deep at the base area – and well over 10 feet on the summit. We’re confident that we can continue to offer an excellent skiing experience well into the month of April,” added Russell. Closing in on 400 Inches & Discount Lift Tickets The resort is also closing in on a major milestone and looking forward to celebrating that with visitors. Brundage Mountain is just 12 inches away from the elusive 400 inch milestone for cumulative season snowfall. While Brundage Mountain has surpassed the 400 inch mark in four of the last 20 years, most U.S. ski resorts consider a 300 inch season to be landmark. Visitors will want to follow the progress toward that 400 inch goal at www.brundage.com/snowreport. Starting the day after that total reaches 400 inches, a full-day adult lift ticket will be just $40. That price will continue for the remainder of the season. (That’s 400 inches of snow for the equivalent of 400 dimes!) Pond Skimming Returns for Crazy Daze April 12 & 13 The resort’s traditional Crazy Daze celebration will be held as scheduled on April 12 & 13th. It’s a whole weekend of live music, with headliner Bouncing Souls taking the stage on Sunday. Big prizes will be awarded for the winners of the Crazy Daze Costume contest and the resort’s second annual Pond Skimming Contest.