Skiing

The only short skiing lines in Montana are for the lifts.

Montana has excellent downhill skiing, as well as cross-country and backcountry skiing opportunities. Due to its wide variety of tourist-oriented attractions along with the skiing, Bozeman is ranked by Skiing Magazine as one of the top ten ski towns in the West. You can enjoy the skiing and then return to Bozeman to enjoy art galleries, fine restaurants, movie theaters and unique shops.

Ski Vacations
It is easy to plan a ski vacation for yourself, for a group of friends or for a family. There are many fun and interesting things to do in the Bozeman area. In addition, the many opportunities for all types of skiing provide options for every age and experience level.

Ski Report
It is always wise to plan ahead when planning a day of skiing. Each Ski Resort and the local office for the Gallatin National Forest can provide information concerning skiing conditions, backcountry conditions and avalanche dangers.

Shops and Rentals
No matter where you intend to ski or what type of skiing you enjoy, there are various ski shops and rental equipment shops both at the Ski Resort locations and in downtown Bozeman.

Backcountry Skiing
Backcountry skiing is the ultimate thrill. There is nothing like being the first tracks on an open slope, skiing waist deep in powder.

Cross Country Skiing
If you enjoy hiking in the summer, you will definitely enjoy the experience of gliding along on the many cross-country ski trails in the winter that you will find in close proximity to Bozeman.

Ski Resorts
Within easy driving distance from Bozeman are the well-known ski resorts of Big Sky and Bridger Bowl.

Bridger Bowl
This is an exceptional ski area near Bozeman. Affordable lift tickets combined with wonderful terrain make Bridger Bowl the place to ski.

Big Sky
Big Sky is the premiere destination ski resort just south of Bozeman. With more than 3600 acres of skiable terrain, Big Sky is definitely worth the price of the lift ticket.

Moonlight Basin
Montana's newest ski area, Moonlight Basin is conveniently located adjacent to Big Sky. Combined ticket pricing allows you to use both resorts.

Bohart
Bohart Ranch Cross-Country Ski Center is a day-use ski center with trails leading through terrain that is suited to cross-country skiing for every age and experience level.

Lone Mountain
Lone Mountain has cross-country trails that have tracks set on one side for traditional skiers and a groomed flat surface on the other side for skaters.

National Forest
Some of the best national forest cross-country trails are found on the Gallatin National Forest just minutes from downtown Bozeman.

Other Online Resources

  • Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association
    PNSAA is an association whose membership is made up of ski areas and ski related suppliers in the northwest. The association has created and encourages a standard for ski area operations and guest services.
  • Red Lodge Skiing
    Red Lodge offers a great family ski resort near Billings, Montana.
  • Skiing in Yellowstone
    Cross country and backcountry skiing in Yellowstone National Park.
  • WestWide Avalanche Network
    The WestWide Avalanche Network is a good resource for weather, avalanche advisories in certain areas, and previous accidents.
  • Wyoming Heliskiing
    Experience the ultimate in Wyoming heliskiing!

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