Skiing in Montana
Big Sky
Surrounded by the beauty of the Greater Yellowstone Region, wide-open spaces meet dramatic peaks and create unique mountain experiences in Big Sky, Montana. Northern Rocky Mountain snow falls consistently on 5,850 acres of skiable terrain, ranging from groomers ready for your widest turns to bucket list descents that challenge even the best athletes. Whether you’re looking to push the limits on rugged mountain adventures or escape from the bustle of high-paced life, you’ll find reward in an escape to Big Sky no matter the season.
Bozeman, Montana
Bridger Bowl
15795 Bridger Canyon Road Bozeman, MT 59715
SEASON
Winter Dec – April
HOURS
Daily: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Christmas: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bridger Bowl, located 16 miles north of Bozeman, Montana on State Highway 86 (MT-86). For a “local” mountain, Bridger gives you the experience of a bigger mountain but the ambiance of a local ski area full of customer service and friendly folks. With a dedicated Beginner’s Area, including 2 covered conveyor lifts, a chairlift, and a warming hut, Bridger has a lot of offer the up an coming skier. Skiing on the north side is for the more experienced beginner and intermediate skier with easy access to 500 acres of low angle powder and groomers. Ridge terrain offers an impressive variety of steeps and natural features for advanced skiers and riders. Bridger Bowl ski area boasts some of the best skiing in the Rockies for a fraction of the price!
Philipsburg, Montana
Discovery Ski Corp.
PO Box 1250
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 563-2184
Season
Thanksgiving – April 3
Hours
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Discovery has three faces. The front face is the perfect blend of gently sloping runs and more advanced groomed cruisers. Off the Granite Chair, things step up a notch with steeper groomed runs and mogul skiing. And the backside? Well, imagine the Chugach without the costly helicopter ride. Point is, we have great terrain and lots of it. No matter what kind of mountain you like, you just discovered it.
Discovery also offers a lot of downhill thrills during the summer months at the Discovery Bike Park from June 18th through October. The trails are intermediate to advanced with loads of features for downhill riders to enjoy. You can learn more about the bike park by going here.
Red Lodge, Montana
Red Lodge Mountain
305 Ski Run Road
PO Box 750
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(800) 444-8977
Season
December 2 – April 16
Nestled within the Beartooth Mountains, Red Lodge Mountain delivers big mountain fun without the big crowds or big prices. We prize great skiing and great people over glitz and glamour, and nowhere is that more evident than in our diverse mix of terrain and friendly staff. But most of all we believe that on a powder day you should be free to seek out your own secret stash. Because you shouldn’t have to settle for first tracks when you can enjoy first, second, and third tracks. Red Lodge Mountain is Montana skiing, pure and simple.
Whitefish, Montana
It’s called Big Mountain for a reason. With 3,000 acres to choose from in winter and a myriad of different activities to choose from in summer, our helpful employees will help point you in the right direction for your perfect trip to the mountain. Contact us before you arrive, or stop by Base Lodge Tickets & Information located on level 2, year-round. Or, look for one of our on-mountain Ambassadors (they’re the ones in the yellow jackets) in winter.