# 4Small Ski Area in Michigan
All ReviewsOverview
Ski Brule in Iron River, Mich. is a family-centered resort that has made a promise for several decades that it will be the first to open (sometimes as early as October) and the last to close because of its location and snowmaking capabilities. The Rapids and Snowshoe Terrain Parks make it a favorite of snowboarders and there's even a Learn To Ride program that's free for first-timers, age 10 and up. The Homestead Lodge is popular and has the built-in coziness of a family homestead dating to 1891. There's even a tubing park on the Whitewater Trail.
Forty eight luxury chalets sleep 300 at the resort. Additional lodging is available seven miles away in Iron River ranging from studio condiminiums to upscale log chalets.
Inside Scoop
Hillside dining, homestead BBQ, pro shop, gift shop, snowmobile trail access, shuttle service, instruction with kids' programs, childcare, NASTAR, and kids 9 and under ski and stay free.
Best Time for Snow
Average Snowfall
30"
19"
13"
7"
0"
16"
Nov
24"
Dec
23"
Jan
25"
Feb
14"
Mar
11"
Apr
0"
May
Terrain Overview
35%
Beginners Runs
35%
Intermediate Runs
24%
Advanced Runs
6%
Expert Runs
17
Runs in Total
1 mi
Longest Run
150 ac
Skiable Terrain
40 ac
Night Skiing
150 ac
Snow Making
Total Lifts: 11
5
Double Chairs
6
Surface Lifts
Elevation
1860'
Summit
500'
Vertical Drop
1360'
Base
Important Dates
November 19, 20222022/11/19
Projected Opening
April 30, 20232023/04/30
Projected Closing
163
Projected Days Open
164
Days Open Last Year
66
Years Open
150"
Average Snowfall
Contact Information
Ski Brule
397 Brule Mountain Road
49935 Iron River, Michigan
United States
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