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Discovery Ski Area
A visit to any of these downhill areas in our backyard promises a unique winter experience – uncrowded, friendly slopes with great natural snow conditions and terrain for beginners and experts alike. Montana winters are known for the incredible conditions and beckon thousands of visitors.
DISCOVERY SKI AREA
Located 23 miles west of Anaconda on Highway 1, Discovery Basin Ski Area boasts 61 runs, 614 skiable acres and uncrowded slopes. A real Montana ski experience. 406-563-2184
GREAT DIVIDE SKI AREA
Great Divide is located 22 miles from Helena via Highway 279. It rises above the ghost town of Marysville in the Helena National Forest. Classic slopes and backcountry terrain mix freely on more than 1,600 skiable acres, including 140 named trails. 406-449-3746
LOST TRAIL POWDER MOUNTAIN
Well known for reliable snowfall and consistently good snow conditions, Lost Trail straddles the Montana-Idaho border in the breathtaking Bitterroot Range of the Northern Rockies. The Ski Area offers over 60 marked trails on 1,800 acres across two mountains. 406-821-3742
MAVERICK MOUNTAIN
Located 35 miles west of Dillon on Polaris Road, Maverick Mountain has a vertical drop of more than 2,000 feet. Views of the Pioneer Mountain Wilderness Area are as much of an attraction as the snow. 406-834-3454
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Chief Joseph Ski Area
A beautiful and quiet sport, cross-country skiing is a great way to experience the splendor of a Montana winter. Many of our region’s most beautiful areas are also blessed with abundant snowfall in winter offering hundreds of miles of groomed and ungroomed trails.
BIG HOLE BATTLEFIELD
The Battlefield (10 miles west of Wisdom on Highway 43) is open year-round, dependent on snowpack, from sunrise to sunset, however the road leading to the lower parking lot and trailheads is closed to vehicles but open for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Visitor center hours for the winter are 10am-5pm.
CHIEF JOSEPH SKI AREA
Settled at the southern end of the Bitterroot Valley along the Idaho border, this area receives reliable snowfall that is sure to meet your expectations. The immense trail system offers terrain for a range of experience levels from easy to difficult. Trail maps are available, and every junction is marked with a map. Trails are consistently groomed December – mid April.
ELKHORN HOT SPRINGS
This trail system has 1,000 feet of climb following the old Wise River Polaris Road from Elkhorn Hot Springs to the top of the Price Creek Divide and continuing near the Pioneer Mountain National Scenic Byway. While the trail is occasionally groomed, expect difficult terrain.
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ECHO LAKE
The Echo Lake Trails are adjacent to the Discovery Basin Ski Area and Echo Lake. The Echo Lake Trails Association grooms 14 km of trails for both skate and classic skiing, with an additional marked 15km of ungroomed trails. Snowshoeing is permitted. The best access for parking is the Midway lot on the road to Discovery Ski Area.
GEORGETOWN LAKE
Georgetown Lake is located between Philipsburg and Anaconda, Montana on Highway 1. At 6,337 ft. elevation, this area gets plenty of snow for winter recreation. Ski rentals are available at the Discovery Rental Shop.
HOMESTAKE LODGE
Homestake Lodge maintains and grooms over 35km of trail, most of the trails are set with a classic track and skate lane. Maintaining narrow trails allows guests the opportunity to ski in an intimate and natural setting. There are 15km of dog friendly trails. The lodge offers lessons, ski rentals, and food.
MACDONALD PASS SKI AREA
Located 15 miles west of Helena on Highway 12, MacDonald Pass ski trails provide the perfect getaway from town. As long as snow permits, trails are open December through April. The 14km of trails are groomed by the Last Chance Nordic Ski Club. You will find a plowed parking lot on the north side of Highway 12, about a third of a mile east of the summit.
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Mount Haggin Nordic Ski Area
MOUNT HAGGIN NORDIC SKI AREA
The Mount Haggin ski trails are groomed weekly by volunteers of the Mile High Nordic Ski Club. Located just 11 miles south of Highway 1 near Anaconda on Mill Creek Highway, Mount Haggin offers 25km of groomed trails. Roughly 10km are groomed for both classic and skate skiing while the remaining trails are tracked only for classic skiing.
STEMPLE PASS SKI AREA
Stemple Pass Ski Area is located 37 miles north of Helena toward Lincoln and offers 32km of ungroomed ski trails in four connected loops for beginner to intermediate cross-country skiing. While less popular than MacDonald Pass, it is traveled well enough to keep well defined tracks.The trailhead is located adjacent to County Road #601 at the top of Stemple Pass.
WADE & CLIFF LAKES
There are 35km of groomed (weekly) ski trails near Wade and Cliff Lakes in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. 15km are rated easiest, while the remaining 20km are more difficult. Several routes of set track provide skiers with a scenic tour of Cliff and Wade Lakes and provide a scenic vista of the area. Food and lodging are available at Wade Lake Resort.
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