Story Created:
Mar 24, 2008 at 2:21 PM MDT
Story Updated:
Mar 24, 2008 at 2:21 PM MDT
McCALL - The snow is still calling skier's names at Brundage Mountain.
On Monday the resort announced that it plans to add extra weekends of operation 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 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 April Russell, resort spokesperson. "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 deep on the summit. We're confident that we can continue to offer an excellent skiing experience well into the month of April," Russell said.
The resort is also closing in on a major snowfall. 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.