Brundage Mountain: Idaho’s Best-Kept Secret (That I’m a Little Hesitant to Share)

A low-key Idaho ski resort with deep snow, local charm, and just enough infrastructure to keep it magical—not overrun.

Brundage probably isn’t on your “must-ski” list. They don’t advertise much, and they’re definitely not angling to become the next hotspot for snow-loving billionaires. In fact, this snow-rich corner of Idaho feels like it’s doing everything in its power not to be overrun by Silicon Valley.

After interviewing the head of ski patrol, Janna Allen, for the Ski Moms podcast, I had an idea of what to expect from Brundage, a beloved ski area tucked into Idaho’s Payette National Forest. But nothing prepared me for the quiet magic of arriving there in person.

Head of Ski Patrol at Brundage Mountain