Winter lives here.

Skiing in Montana hasn't changed. You'll find a local waiting for first chair and an old timer skiing the same hill they learned on as a kid. Become part of the tradition.

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Skiing and Snowboarding in Montana

Winter feels familiar here.

Skiing feels like it always has. Boots piled in the lodge, wood stove waiting to warm you, the same views for the last 20 years or more. Some places don't change. And that's how we like it.

The best days start nearby.

Stay close to the lifts or in a small town where the locals can give you the best tips for the next day. Montana makes it easy to wake up, gear up and get on the snow fast.

Where to Stay
After the last run, the fun continues.

Montana ski towns run on wool sweaters, woodstoves and stories shared over laughter. Grab a drink, warm up, wander into a local spot and settle in. The day feels longer when you slow down.

Things To Do in Montana
Winter Stories

The moments that stay with you.

Some happen on the chairlift. Some happen on the last run. All of them will last a lifetime.

Carving a Legacy: How a Mother-Daughter Duo is Fostering Small-Town Ski Culture

Showdown is Montana’s oldest continuously operating ski area, serving the Little Belt Mountains and beyond for almost 90 years.

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How a Mountain Has Made a Family

Lost Trail Ski Area is known for abundant stashes, wide-open groomed runs and glade skiing, and incredible cold smoke powder.

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Four Day Ski Getaway: Montana's Local Gems

Discover where Montanans hit the slopes. These hometown ski areas offer a taste of true winter life in Big Sky Country.

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Winters in Montana are long and you need to get outside and play.

Avery Patrick, Vice President of Showdown Montana
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