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Montana - Regional Ski Guide

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, Montana Snowbowl and Soldier Mountain.

Snow Forecasts for Montana

Ski Resorts in Montana with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Monarch Mountain 21cm 8in
Showdown Montana 4cm 2in
Big Sky 3cm 1in
Moonlight Basin 1cm -

Forecast updated : 01 Jun 2026 21:54 UTC

Montana Ski Resorts

 Largest ski areas in Montana

The most extensive downhill ski areas in Montana, by total downhill piste length.

Largest ski areas in Montana
Ski ResortPistes
Big Sky 136km 85 miles

 Highest altitude ski resorts in Montana

The highest altitude ski resorts in Montana, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in Montana
Ski ResortResort
Big Sky 2,290m 7,513ft
Bridger Bowl 1,860m 6,102ft
Monarch Mountain 3,288m 10,787ft
Montana Snowbowl 1,524m 5,000ft
Red Lodge Mountain 2,138m 7,014ft

 Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in Montana

The highest lift-served skiing in Montana, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas in Montana
Ski ResortTop
Big Sky 3,410m 11,188ft
Bridger Bowl 2,470m 8,104ft
Denton 750m 2,461ft
Monarch Mountain 3,643m 11,952ft
Montana Snowbowl 2,317m 7,602ft
Moonlight Basin 3,048m 10,000ft
Red Lodge Mountain 2,869m 9,413ft
Showdown Montana 2,500m 8,202ft
Soldier Mountain 2,195m 7,201ft
Whitefish Mountain Resort 2,078m 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.

Best ski areas for Beginners in Montana
Ski ResortBeginn.
Monarch Mountain4*
Montana Snowbowl3*
Moonlight Basin4*
Red Lodge Mountain4*
Whitefish Mountain Resort4*

 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.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Montana
Ski ResortInterm.
Monarch Mountain5*
Moonlight Basin5*
Red Lodge Mountain4*
Whitefish Mountain Resort4*

 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.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Montana
Ski ResortExperts
Big Sky3*
Monarch Mountain4*
Montana Snowbowl3*
Moonlight Basin4*
Red Lodge Mountain4*
Whitefish Mountain Resort4*