How to Go Skiing in Ski Brule, Michigan

Picture yourself swooshing down the beautifully groomed slopes of Ski Brule, Michigan as the breeze brushes against your cheeks and a rush of excitement ignites in your stomach. With 14 slopes that range in intensity, Ski Brule will make your ski trip special with runs for first-time skiers, intermediates and experts. Expect a vertical drop of 500 feet on a relatively short mountain (1,861 feet at the summit).

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Book Your Accommodations in Ski Brule

1. Book comfortable lodgings in one of Ski Brule's many rental properties. From spacious cabins for the whole family to a more romantic setting for couples, all rental packages include lift tickets, a barbecue dinner and more! Book by telephone by calling 1-800-DO-BRULE, and check the Ski Brule Web site for detailed information (see Resources below).
2. Choose between Ski Brule's luxury chalet and condos and its more reasonably priced cabins. All accommodations include towels, linens, pillows, bedding, either a kitchenette or full kitchen and a full supply of dishes and cookware. Stay in one of Ski Brule's relaxed accommodations and bring your pet along for an inexpensive nightly fee.
3. Find more accommodations options in the Iron County area by visiting the Iron County, Michigan Tourism Web site (see Resources below). Book by phone directly with the accommodations providers listed.

Get to Know Ski Brule

4. Start your ski trip on one of 14 slopes offered at Ski Brule. Beginners can find their rhythm with runs down the bunny and bambi trails, while experts can hone their skills on more intense runs like Big Bear and Whitewater.
5. Get a full day of skiing in before nightfall on days in which night skiing is not offered. Normal lift hours are from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Night skiing is available on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
6. Experience Ski Brule as late in the season as April! With its cutting edge snow making equipment, Ski Brule is usually the first resort in the area to open and the last to close.
7. Find Brule Mountain about 2 hours and 45 minutes north of Green Bay, Wisconsin. From the south, you'll take 139 north until it becomes M189. Shortly after the road becomes M189, you'll see a billboard directing you to Ski Brule.

Prepare for the Slopes in Ski Brule

8. Enroll your child in Ski Brule's Kid's program and feel comfortable knowing they are receiving the best training available before hitting the slopes. With a 'kids only' training area and professional instructors, your children will be able to hone their skills at their own pace.
9. Dress in layers to protect yourself from the elements. Temperatures at Ski Brule can dip as low as the single digits and skiing in that weather can chill you to the bone!
10. Get a 'virtual' online snow report at the Ski Brule Web site. Their on-site web cams allow you to see what conditions on the mountain actually look like.

Tips & Warnings

• The Ski Brule Web site does not offer online booking for on-site accommodations, although you may book by phone. The Iron County, Michigan Tourism Web site does not offer direct online booking either.
• Book your trip online through a third-party travel engine for more accommodations options.