Ski Brule Upgrades With New Power System & Snowmaking Improvements
Ski Brule begun a major underground power upgrade, laying new lines that will not only improve snowmaking capacity but also bring power to areas that have never had it before. This investment means Ski Brule can make snow faster, more efficiently, and exactly where it’s needed. Plus, with a new motor system for Big Bear chairlift, operations will be smoother and more reliable. It’s all part of the ongoing commitment to improving the Ski Brule experience—starting from the ground up.
They say "Digging deep… literally! There’s more happening beneath your skis than you might expect. We’ve begun a major underground power upgrade, laying new lines that will not only improve our snowmaking capacity but also bring power to areas that have never had it before. This investment means we can make snow faster, more efficiently, and exactly where it’s needed. Plus, with a new motor system for Big Bear chairlift, operations will be smoother and more reliable. It’s all part of our ongoing commitment to improving the Ski Brule experience—starting from the ground up."
Ski Brule is a ski area located in Stambaugh Township, Iron County, near Iron River, Michigan.
Ski Brule has seventeen ski runs and eleven ski lifts. The trails include one double black diamond, three black diamonds, six blue, five green, and a 30-acre terrain park consisting of two trails.
he Midwest’s finest family skiing and cruising terrain is found on the Homestead side of Ski Brule. Rolling terrain on Spillway and serious steeps on Double Doodle, you are sure to find what you like.
Spillway, an intermediate trail, cuts along a natural ride. Cruise this long uninterrupted trail as it stair steps its way through a forest of northern hardwoods or pause midway to absorb the tranquility provided by the view of the meadows, spruce plantation and Brule River Valley.
The Homestead Trail is a novice trail with enough terrain variety to allure the expert. Follow the gentle, natural turns of this open slope as it flows through stands of hardwoods and evergreens. Wander into the homestead clearing and pause at the Homestead Lodge for a hot drink. You’ll cherish this trail and the setting when you ski Michigan. Ski Brule offers the best holiday packages for your family’s downhill skiing or snowboarding vacation. It’s time to plan your get-a-way to the northwoods.
The view from the top looking to the north will remind one of New England’s rolling, maple covered mountains. Blue spruce and balsam trees line the edges of the trails here, in stunning contrast to sparkling white snows. Ski Brule’s seventeen trails, each with its own unique challenge, cover more than 150 acres that make up Ski Brule. Mile long trail will take you deep into Brule Country Forest. Sunrise and Spillway provide scenic cruising. Feel your pulse quicken as you stand atop the steep headwalls on Whitewater and Big Bear.
“We have come with our family, which ranges in age from 2-16 years old, for the past 6 years. We will continue to come. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. Ski Brule is the place to bring your family for a great ski adventure.”
Remember when it was okay to ski through the woods? Timber Doodle brings back those thrills and spills, without being ‘out of bounds’. Everyone from tiny tots to senior citizens have fun on the playful challenge of its bumps, berms and turns. Double Doodle, with its serious steeps and banked switch backs, is not for the faint of heart. Those who choose this roller coaster must be confident of their advanced ability.
There are so many things to do in Michigan including downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice fishing, sleigh rides, tubing and more. Artfully designed to provide diversity, Ski Brule will put a smile on your family’s face. Join with those who’ve already discovered the luxurious Michigan lodging, uncrowded slopes and warm, friendly atmosphere at rates that you can afford. It is a good experience; come to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for the skiing experience. Enjoy the all the fun and beauty that Ski Brule offers. Ski Michigan today, you’ll be glad that you did.
