Monarch Mountain Ski Resort Guide
Monarch Mountain, United States
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 11,952ft |
| Resort Height | 10,787ft |
| Nearest Airports | Great Falls and Bozeman Yellowstone |
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Monarch Mountain
The ski area of Monarch Mountain is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 10,787ft.
Summary
Monarch Mountain has direct access to 54 marked pistes, served by a total of 5 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 10,787ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 11,952ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Monarch Mountain is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Monarch Mountain.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Monarch Mountain?
The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 28 December.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Monarch Mountain Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 19 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 13 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Monarch Mountain Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 11,952ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 10,787ft |
| Resort Altitude (Monarch Mountain) | 10,787ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,165ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
SW
Monarch Mountain has ski slopes facing south-west (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Monarch Mountain?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Cascade, Montana.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Monarch Mountain is Great Falls, 71 minutes drive away.
Bozeman Yellowstone airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 6,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Monarch Mountain open?
Opened (since December 4, 2024).
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
