Ski Areas in Montana
Montana Ski Resorts
Montana is a region of United States offering skiing and snowboarding in 12 American Ski Resorts, including Big Sky, Mont Ripley and Montana Snowbowl.
Snow Forecasts for Montana
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Montana Snowbowl | 17in |
| Big Sky | 13in |
| Moonlight Basin | 13in |
| Bridger Bowl | 12in |
| Soldier Mountain | 10in |
Forecast updated : 11 Apr 2026 16:50 PDT
Montana Ski Resorts
Largest ski areas in Montana
The most extensive downhill ski areas in Montana, by total downhill piste length.
| Ski Resort | Trails |
|---|---|
| Big Sky | 85 miles |
Highest altitude ski resorts in Montana
The highest altitude ski resorts in Montana, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Big Sky | 7,513ft |
| Bridger Bowl | 6,102ft |
| Monarch Mountain | 10,787ft |
| Montana Snowbowl | 5,000ft |
| Red Lodge Mountain | 7,014ft |
Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in Montana
The highest lift-served skiing in Montana, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Big Sky | 11,188ft |
| Bridger Bowl | 8,104ft |
| Denton | 2,461ft |
| Monarch Mountain | 11,952ft |
| Montana Snowbowl | 7,602ft |
| Moonlight Basin | 10,000ft |
| Red Lodge Mountain | 9,413ft |
| Showdown Montana | 8,202ft |
| Soldier Mountain | 7,201ft |
| Whitefish Mountain Resort | 6,818ft |
Best ski areas for Beginners in Montana
The best beginner ski areas in Montana, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Monarch Mountain |  |
| Montana Snowbowl |  |
| Moonlight Basin | |
| Red Lodge Mountain | |
| Whitefish Mountain Resort | |
Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Montana
The best intermediate ski resorts in Montana, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Monarch Mountain |  |
| Moonlight Basin | |
| Red Lodge Mountain | |
| Whitefish Mountain Resort | |
Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Montana
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Montana, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Big Sky | |
| Monarch Mountain | |
| Montana Snowbowl | |
| Moonlight Basin | |
| Red Lodge Mountain | |
| Whitefish Mountain Resort | |