State ski guide

Best Ski Mountains in Montana

Montana mixes Big Sky and Bridger Bowl with smaller community favorites. Snow quality and drive time often matter more than trail count.

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8Mountains

0Epic Pass

1Ikon Pass

4Indy Pass

0Night skiing

290"Avg annual snow

Pass guide

Epic Pass vs Ikon Pass: Rockies

4 Indy Pass mountains in Montana, more than either mega-pass. Worth comparing if you ski indie hills more than destination weekends.

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How Montana stacks up

Montana mixes legendary big-mountain skiing with smaller community favorites. Snow quality and travel time often drive the decision more than trail count alone.

Biggest vertical: Big Sky (4,366 ft)4 Indy Pass mountains

Mountain	Vertical	Trails	Avg Snow/yr	Day Ticket*	Pass	Night Skiing	Live Data
Bridger Bowl	2,600 ft	82	350"	$73	No Major Pass	No	Open live data →
Lost Trail Powder Mountain	1,800 ft	68	325"	$49	Indy Pass	No	Open live data →
Whitefish Mountain	2,353 ft	109	300"	$115	No Major Pass	No	Open live data →
Discovery Basin	2,388 ft	70	300"	$74	No Major Pass	No	Open live data →
Big Sky	4,366 ft	330	291"	$225	Ikon Pass	No	Open live data →
Red Lodge Mountain	2,400 ft	70	250"	$75	Indy Pass	No	Open live data →
Blacktail Mountain	1,440 ft	27	250"	$56	Indy Pass	No	Open live data →
Montana Snowbowl	2,600 ft	50	250"	$65	Indy Pass	No	Open live data →

*Ticket prices vary by date, demand, and age. Verify with the mountain before purchasing.

How Montana stacks up

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