Montana Ski Areas

Two Feet of New Snow Improves Ski Area Attendance

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:11:00 +0000

Montana winter resorts and ski areas have enjoyed up to two feet of fresh powder during the past five to seven days, with a likelihood of more precip coming. This has improved attendance and probably elevated the mood among operators and owners. The two consecutive snow days for Missoula area schools last Thursday and Friday undoubtedly help attendance at Snowbowl, Lost Trail, Discovery, Blacktail and Lookout, all of which are less than a two-hour drive from that city.

Wow! Snow Everywhere in the Mountains

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:49:00 +0000

Yes we are receiving the biggest snow dump of the season right now! Virtually every ski area and resort in the State of Montana is having a big powder day and operators are finally having fun. Come on up to the Montana Mountains. Check the individual page sites in the links above.

Ski Discovery has SIX inches of Fresh Powder

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:44:00 +0000

Good news for skiers of Discover Basin (now just Ski Discovery), as they have reported six inches of fresh in the past 48. This is a good week to ski Montana as the mountains have received new snow. We even had a skiff of fresh on my lawn in town this morning. Temperatures are comfortably in the 20s. Come on up!

New Snow Just in Time for New Year Torchlight Parades

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:19:00 +0000

All of the ski resorts' snow conditions have been updated as of Dec 29, 2011. Several areas are reporting substantial snowfall over the past 48 hours, with more expected for Friday, Dec 30, and Saturday, Dec 31. Check on individual resort pages above for New Year's Eve events.

A Good Foot of New Snow on the Mountains

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:07:00 +0000

Most Montana ski areas and resorts are reporting nearly a foot of new snow in the past 28-48 hours. Looking like a GREAT weekend on the slopes!

Fresh Powder at Eight Montana Ski Areas

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:23:00 +0000

Eight of Montana's ski areas and resorts are reporting fresh snow in the past 24 hours, with Moonlight Basin's TEN inches topping the list! The following areas have fresh in the past 24:

Big Sky (5")
Blacktail (5")
Bridger (1")
Discovery Basin (5")
Lost Trail (2")
Lookout Pass (4")
Moonlight Basin (10")
Showdown (4")

With snow coming down right now at most every Area, we should be looking at the best weekend of the season Friday, Dec 23 through Monday, Dec 26th. COME ON UP!

Lost Trail Powder Mountain Now Open Daily

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:47:00 +0000

Lost Trail has plenty of snow and is open every day from Dec 19 through January 2, 2012. Then reverts to Thursday-Sunday schedule. Lost Trail Powder Mountain LINK

Snow? Finally?

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:19:00 +0000

Discovery, Lookout Pass and Blacktail Mountain all report an inch of fresh. Whitefish Mountain received 2 inches overnight and 5 in the past 72. They also announced that they will be opening T-bar #2 on Friday morning, Dec 16.

Big Sky received 7 inches in the past 24 hours, Bridger Bowl received 8! Moonlight Basin reports 2 inches overnight, but 7 in the past 72 hours.

Montana Snowbowl is hopeful for snow tonight. Hope isn't producing much these days.

Where is the El Nina Snow?

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:27:00 +0000

We were virtually shut out from the snow storms that were forecast for last week, but we are again hopeful for Wednesday and Thursday snow at most of the Montana Ski Areas.

Red Lodge Mountain did receive two inches seven days ago. That keeps the front side open and the remainder of the mountain will be open on Saturday, December 17.

Whitefish Mountain Announces Opening Day is Saturday, Dec 10

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:43:00 +0000

A few minutes ago, Whitefish Mountain Resort announced that they will open on Saturday, Dec 10. They have been able to "make" enough snow to operate around Chair Lift 3 and in the Base Area, so decided to open with a limited number of trails. Special rates for the weekend are $39 for Adults, ages 13-69, and $25 for youngsters 7-12. Over 70s and 6 and unders are free.
Visit the Whitefish Snow Report page for more information.

Ski Discovery closed until Saturday, Dec 10. Ticket Prices will Vary

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:25:00 +0000

Discovery had a good powder weekend on Dec 3 and 4, and will re-open for the season on Saturday, Dec 10. Ticket prices will vary, depending on the number of lifts operating, which depends on how much new snow is received on Weds and Thursday (when a dump is expected).

Check the News and Events page on the website for latest information.

Lost Trail Powder Mountain Schedules Daily Operations for Holiday Season

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:15:00 +0000

Lost Trail Powder Mountain (at Lost Trail Pass Summit on U.S. Highway 93) will operate on a daily basis from December 15 through January 2, 2012.

Adult (ages 13-59) Full Day ticket is $36. Child (6-12) is $26. Other discounts for 60+ and 70+ skiers.

Normal operating days are Thurs, Fri, Sat, and Sun. Check the website for latest.

Montana Snowbowl begins Daily Ops on Dec 16. Bus Service on Dec 17

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:06:00 +0000

Snowbowl at Missoula is currently operating Friday, Saturday, Sunday, but will commence daily operations on December 16th and will continue daily run until Feb 29, 2012.

Shuttle Bus service begins on Dec. 17. See the Upcoming Events tab on their Website

The Bowl will be closed on Christmas Day.

Big Sky Resort has Sun and Snow

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:48:00 +0000

Plenty of sunshine and plenty of snow at Big Sky Resort. Early season lift ticket prices are in effect through Friday, December 9 ($58 Adults, $53 Juniors). New rates this season take effect on December 10 ($84 Adults, $64 Juniors, with a half-day adult ticket for $74).

Eleven of the 150 runs are open (as of Dec 5), but more should be open for the weekend.

Check the website for current conditions.

Lookout Pass to Begin 7-day Operations on Dec 17

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:42:00 +0000

Lookout Pass will be open for business again on Thursday, Dec 8, with plenty of good snow and more predicted for Weds and Thursday.

Seven-day-a-week operations will commence on December 17. See the latest conditions at the website snow report.

Whitefish Mountain Waiting for One More Snow Dump

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:37:00 +0000

Although Whitefish Mountain has plenty of snow up top, the base is skill not adequately covered to allow the resort to open. Right now (Dec 5), the opening day is on hold.
Check the Snow Report Page for latest update.

2011-2012 Season Opening Days

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:33:00 +0000

Most Montana ski areas are only able to estimate an opening day as our snow conditions vary widely from season to season and area to area.

Watch this site for updates or go to the individual Ski Area websites on the Pages Tabs above.

Opening Days in Montana vary greatly by geographic areas. This is a big State. Some areas aim for opening Thanksgiving Weekend, then typically open for weekends after that date until sufficient snow cover allows for daily operations. Some areas only operate on five or six day schedules except during the Christmas and New Year holidays.