Ski Areas

Big Sky, Bozeman & Big Sky

Big Sky Resort

5,850 acres and 4,350 feet of vertical under Lone Peak, with a tram to 11,166 feet

From $260

Missoula, Missoula & the Bitterroot Valley

Montana Snowbowl

Missoula's local ski hill: 2,600 feet of vertical, 12 miles from town, old-school lifts

From $10

Big Sky, Bozeman & Big Sky

Lone Peak Tram

Aerial tram to the 11,166-foot summit of Lone Mountain and its glass observatory

From $67

Bozeman, Bozeman & Big Sky

Bridger Bowl

Non-profit ski area 16 miles north of Bozeman, with expert hike-to terrain on the Ridge

From $40

Red Lodge, Yellowstone Gateways & the Beartooths

Red Lodge Mountain

Ski area on Grizzly Peak above Red Lodge: 2,400 ft vertical, opening Nov 27