WINTER
Moonlight Basin
POWDER
Skiing-x-country and downhill are just minutes away.
There are miles of backcountry trails that are great venues for cross-country skiing in the winter as well as two cross-country facilities with groomed and ungroomed trails near Bridger Bowl and Big Sky Ski Resorts. Bridger Bowl and Bohart Cross- Country Ranch are approximately 16 miles from Bozeman. Big Sky Resort, Moonlight Basin and Lone Mountain Ranch are located about 50 miles from Bozeman.
Located only 16 miles north of Bozeman on Highway 86, the Bridger Bowl Ski Area. Bridger Bowl is like skiing in your own backyard, you’ll meet people from all over Montana as well as from around the world. A community gem known for its incredible terrain and the best ski experiences for the money anywhere in the world!
This area is one of the most exciting winter recreation sites found anywhere in the Northern Rockies. This community gem is known for its incredible terrain spanning 1,500 skiable acres, and its reputation for spawning some of the best skiers in the world. Bridger Bowl is also renown for offering one of the best ski experiences for the money anywhere in the world.
Bridger Bowl Ski area has provided quality service for more than 49 years as a private, nonprofit ski area. This status translates to incredible value and savings for visiting skiers. The full day adult lift ticket is only $36.
Unspoiled charm and pristine alpine surroundings set Bridger Bowl apart from most other major ski resorts. The Bridger Range offers classic Rocky Mountain features: Large, snow-filled bowls, beautiful alpine glades and wide open slopes. With an average snowfall of 350 inches and 2,000 vertical feet of lift served terrain (plus an additional 500 vertical for those hiking to the ridge), Bridger Bowl offers an incredible variety of terrain for skiers of all abilities.
The first-time ski and board learning area, called Glenn’s Glade, offers a special, low-speed triple chairlift, called Snowflake, which serves this learners slope. The slope is 400 feet long, 80 feet wide and rises 40 vertical feet. This makes an ideal 10 percent grade for learning to ski and snowboard, as well as, become familiar with chair lifts.
FaceShots, an espresso and aprés ski bar located in the east wing of the Jim Bridger Lodge cafeteria, offers cafeteria diners in a very comfortable and fun environment. The facility’s design, Bose Sound System and decor make this area warm and inviting for everyone to enjoy before, during and after a great day on the slopes. This base area facility is also the home of Jimmy B’s Bar and Grill, a great full service dining area to enjoy fireside lunches and drinks during or after the ski day.
At mid-mountain, the Deer Park Chalet has seating for 295 people. This beautiful post and beam facility has a 3,000 square foot deck for an additional 120 people to enjoy slope-side barbecue lunches. Between these three dining facilities, Bridger now has indoor seating for nearly 600 people.
Bridger Bowl Ski School offers group and private lessons daily for skiing and snowboarding. Ridge tours are also available. The daycare center provides specialized programs including lunch and supervision for kids between 18 months and 6 years. The First Tracks ski program incorporates a ski lesson for kids in half and full day programs. Advance reservations are recommended.
Bridger Bowl also has a rental and retail shop providing competitive prices on rental skis and snowboards, as well as all the accessories, gifts and Bridger Bowl memorabilia you need.
Bridger Bowl’s central reservation office is open year-round. Each season they offer several outstanding vacation packages. Single Day tickets are as low as $57 a day!
Just past Bridger Bowl, Bohart Ranch offers multi-terrain nordic skiing of 30Km scenic trail system situated on private and Forest Service lands, loops through terrain well suited to all levels of ability.
Opening Day
Experience a full round trip POV up the Lone Peak Tram and ski run down the Black Diamond Expert's Only Liberty Bowl on Lone Peak at Big Sky Ski Resort in Montana. Board the new Lone Peak Tram and ride to 11,166 ft for some breathing views (and 35 mph winds). Then navigate through thin snow coverage, rocks, and Expert's Only Black Diamond terrain to some decent wind blown powder. It's a leg burning run with a long no-fall zone clear to the bottom of Lone Peak. Finally, see the route back to SWIFT Current 6 and the base lodge area at Big Sky for much needed break after depending one of the longest vertical runs in the United States.
Big Sky Resort
Lone Mountain Ranch
Experience the thrill of fly fishing, horseback riding, and exclusive tours of Yellowstone National Park. Ski across 50 miles of top-tier Nordic trails or downhill slopes, or explore 53 miles of breathtaking hiking paths. Stay to witness the tranquil mist at sunrise and perhaps spot a moose or deer wandering nearby. Whether you’re with family, friends, or a special someone, they’ll handle all the details for you.
For more than a century, Lone Mountain Ranch has been a cornerstone of the American West. With deep ties to Yellowstone’s early history, the founding of Big Sky, and the evolution of ranching and logging in the Northern Rockies, the ranch has played an integral role in preserving this extraordinary wilderness. Since homesteading in 1915, their story has always been defined by one enduring principle: warm, genuine hospitality for all. Step back in time and experience the heart of Montana, where the spirit of the Real Montana awaits you.
