Brundage Mountain Cranks Up Summer Fun
Brundage Mountain kicks off its five-day-a-week summer operations with special offerings for the Fourth of July holiday week.
Brundage Mountain is now operating Wednesdays through Sundays, with Bonus Days July 7 and 8. Brundage Mountain hosts its Cat Track 5k/10k Fun Runs and free Fourth of July Music Fest on Independence Day.
Chairlift Service – Half Priced Tickets ALL SUMMER
Overlook Trail Wildflowers34 SM.jpgThe Bluebird Express chairlift operates from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., carrying guests to the Brundage Mountain Summit for high-elevation views and bite-sized hikes that deliver oversized scenery.
Guests can save a full 50 percent off window prices by pre-purchasing scenic chairlift ride and lift-served mountain bike tickets online.
With the savings, guests ages 13 and up pay just $10 for scenic rides (Juniors 7-12 are $7.50 and kids 6 & under are free). The online purchase deal brings mountain bike tickets down to $22.50 for adults and $17.50 for ages 7-12. Purchase online
Brundage Bike Park is Open
20240828-McCall-MTB-ChrisWellhausen-2393SM.jpgThe Brundage Trail crew is flying through its yearly trail work, with nearly all of the most popular bike and hiking trails already open -- including the stunning Rock Garden and Lakeview Vista Trails, which offer scenic beauty at every turn.
This route connects to the new Brundage to Bear Basin (B2BB) Trail, a 6+ mile multi-use intermediate trail that links these two trail systems while serving up an enjoyable ride for bikers headed either direction. Brundage Mountain has 30+ miles of single-track for downhillers and XC riders to explore. Summer Trail Report
The Brundage Mountain Rental Shop offers full-suspension bike rentals in several sizes from Transition and Rocky Mountain, and the Brundage Mountain Sports School provides Mountain Bike lessons by reservation throughout the summer.
Free Live Music Events Start July 4th
DSC07181SM.jpgBrundage’s Fourth of July celebration returns with the Cat Track 10K/5K Fun Run in the morning and a full day of live music to enjoy with friends and family.
Concert-goers can enjoy lawn games, delicious food, and a festive atmosphere. Ryan Yates kicks off the music at 10:30 am, followed by Don Hurt and the Prairie Blue at 12:30. Eli Howard and the Greater Good are set to take the stage at 3:00 p.m.
Fridays this summer will again feature the TGIF Concert Series, presented by Toyota. Free and open to all, the concerts run weekly from July 11 through August 29. Each week’s show also supports a local nonprofit through the “Good Music, Good Deeds” initiative. Concerts are family-friendly, dog-friendly, and donation-friendly—with feel-good energy and plenty of room to dance.
Lineup:
July 11 – Darci Carlson Band
July 18 – Great Bait
July 25 – Reb and The Good News
August 1 – The Dangling Chains
August 8 – Ellis Bullard
August 22 – Möbius Trip
August 29 – Jeff Crosby
In addition to weekly concerts, Brundage will host live music at Smoky’s Bar & Grill every Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm – 3 pm starting June 14.
Brundage also offers free mountain yoga on Wednesdays, Sip & Stretch sessions on Saturdays, and the popular Twisted Turtle Racing Weekend, scheduled for July 25–27.
Brundage Summer Event Calendar
Mountain Adventure Center Welcomes Summer Guests for the First Time
This is Brundage Mountain’s first summer of operations in the Mountain Adventure Center (MAC), a new base area hub that houses the bike shop, bike school, restrooms, retail shop, lift tickets, guest services, and a coffee shop.
The building offers a more organized and accessible space for summer guests, with a convenient drop-off loop and upgraded upper parking lot.
New Wedding & Event Space
An expansive outdoor event space will create fun new options for summer events. The Bluebird Pavilion is a 3,200 square foot carpeted event shelter that will be used for weddings and can also be rented for family reunions or corporate events and retreats.
With MAC construction complete, Brundage is hosting weddings and beautifully catered receptions in the base area once again, along with its signature mountaintop wedding ceremonies.
While many summer 2025 dates are already booked, a few openings remain. The resort recently opened bookings for Summer 2026.
Labor Day Weekend Marks End of Chairlift Operations
Summer chairlift operations wrap up on Labor Day, September 1, but the base-area activity rolls on with the NICA Youth Bike Race (Sept. 5–6) and the Brundage Car Show Takeover (Sept. 13).
