Montana Ski Areas & Resorts List
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Montana’s ski areas are known for expansive terrain, deep Rocky Mountain snow, and a laid-back atmosphere that reflects the state’s wide-open landscapes. The largest resort, Big Sky Resort, offers thousands of acres of lift-served terrain and the towering summit of Lone Peak, making it one of the biggest ski destinations in North America. Other major resorts include Whitefish Mountain Resort near Glacier National Park and Bridger Bowl outside Bozeman, both known for excellent powder and a strong local ski culture. Across the state, a mix of destination resorts and smaller community hills provide access to Montana’s rugged mountains, offering everything from wide groomed runs to steep chutes and backcountry-style terrain with far fewer crowds than many larger ski regions.
| Resort | Acres | Vertical | Trails | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Resort | 5800 | 4350 | 300 | 34 |
| Whitefish Mountain Resort | 3000 | 2353 | 105 | 14 |
| Yellowstone Club* | 2200 | 2700 | 60 | 15 |
| Discovery Ski Area | 2200 | 2388 | 67 | 8 |
| Bridger Bowl | 2000 | 2600 | 75 | 8 |
| Blacktail Mountain Ski Area | 2500 | 1440 | 24 | 4 |
| Red Lodge Mountain | 1600 | 2400 | 71 | 7 |
| Lost Trail Powder Mountain | 1800 | 1800 | 50 | 8 |
| Great Divide | 1600 | 1500 | 100 | 6 |
| Snowbowl | 1200 | 2600 | 32 | 4 |
| Turner Mountain Ski Area | 1000 | 2110 | 22 | 1 |
| Showdown Ski Area | 640 | 1400 | 36 | 4 |
| Lookout Pass | 540 | 1150 | 34 | 4 |
| Teton Pass Ski Resort | 407 | 1000 | 39 | 3 |
| Maverick Mountain Ski Area | 255 | 2020 | 24 | 1 |
| Bear Paw Ski Bowl | 80 | 900 | 11 | 2 |
| Bear Canyon Ski Area** | 32 | 590 | 3 | 1 |
*private resort
**private ski area for Mt. Ellis Academy; occasional public use permitted
