we got 3 options for next year
the western front.....
fly in to Butte or Bozeman on a sat.....
Lost Trail on Sun
Montana Snowbowl on Monday
Discovery Basin on tuesday
Big sky/Moonlight on wed/thur/fri
the eastern assault.....
fly in to Billings or Bozeman on a sat
red lodge on sunday
Discovery on Monday
bridgerbowl on tuesday
big sky moonlight on wed/thur/fri
or the north to south invasion
fly in to Butte
ski big mtn on sunday
montana snowbowl on monday
discovery on tues
big sky/moonlight on wed/thur/fri
other resorts that could be in the mix.....Maverick....great divide and turner Mt....great divide and big mtn both have night skiing
or any combos of these.....feed back is needed....Montana is a big state
other wild cards are a visit to targhee/jackson
that combo would go like this.....fly in to Bozeman
drive to jackson
ski jackson on sun
targhee on monday....bigsky moonlight on tue/wed/thur
bridger bowl on friday...
Please dont post here yet until I get an overview of all the resorts posted then we can make a group decision....
CB said he didnt know Jack about montana so Im gonna educate you...
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Montanas ski areas
Downhill Data
14,000+ acres of skiing. That's more area than 10,000 football fields.
548 runs. If you tried one run each day, it would take more than 1 1/2 years of nonstop skiing to finish.
65 lifts. That's enough to move 72,000 people an hour. At that rate, it would take only about 13 hours to give the entire population of Montana a chairlift ride.
Downhill Data
14,000+ acres of skiing. That's more area than 10,000 football fields.
548 runs. If you tried one run each day, it would take more than 1 1/2 years of nonstop skiing to finish.
65 lifts. That's enough to move 72,000 people an hour. At that rate, it would take only about 13 hours to give the entire population of Montana a chairlift ride.
the resorts......
big mtn.....
http://www.bigmtn.com/
[img]http://www.skimt.com/DHSKI/TRAILMAPS/BI ... RESORT.JPG[/img]
there are 2 other faces
north side
hellroaring basin
stats
Average Snowfall: 300 inches annually
Vertical Drop: 2353 feet
Average Temperature: 24ºF
Longest Run: 3.3 miles (Hellfire)
Summit Elevation: 6817 feet
Base Elevation: 4464 feet
Lift System:
2 High-speed quads including one interchangeable chairlift & gondola
1 Quad chairlift
5 Triple chairs
1 Double chair
1 Platter lift
3 T-bars
1 carpet conveyor lift
Lift Capacity: 13,800-lift capacity per hour, 7700 comfortable skiing capacity per day
Terrain: 3000 acres, 93 marked trails with vast amounts of bowl and tree skiing
Terrain Difficulty: Terrain Difficulty: 20% Beginner, 50% Intermediate, 30% Advanced/Expert
big mtn.....
http://www.bigmtn.com/
[img]http://www.skimt.com/DHSKI/TRAILMAPS/BI ... RESORT.JPG[/img]
there are 2 other faces
north side
hellroaring basin
stats
Average Snowfall: 300 inches annually
Vertical Drop: 2353 feet
Average Temperature: 24ºF
Longest Run: 3.3 miles (Hellfire)
Summit Elevation: 6817 feet
Base Elevation: 4464 feet
Lift System:
2 High-speed quads including one interchangeable chairlift & gondola
1 Quad chairlift
5 Triple chairs
1 Double chair
1 Platter lift
3 T-bars
1 carpet conveyor lift
Lift Capacity: 13,800-lift capacity per hour, 7700 comfortable skiing capacity per day
Terrain: 3000 acres, 93 marked trails with vast amounts of bowl and tree skiing
Terrain Difficulty: Terrain Difficulty: 20% Beginner, 50% Intermediate, 30% Advanced/Expert
Bridger Bowl
http://www.bridgerbowl.com/
Bridger Bowl is flanked by two large bowls to the North and South. Most of the ski area offers wide open terrain with a variety of landscapes including long slopes, glades, chutes, gullies in addition to other smaller bowls.
Vertical Rise: 2600 ft (2000ft lift-served)
Skiable Acreage: 1500
Top Elevation: 8700 ft
Base Elevation: 6100 ft
Highest Lift Served Elevation: 8100 ft
Average Annual Snowfall: 350 inches
Trails: 69
Trail Classifications: 25% Beginner
35% Intermediate
30% Advanced
10% Extreme
Longest Run: 3 miles
Lift System: 1 Quad - 2 Triples - 4 Doubles
Snowmaking: Coverage on 4% of the resort
Terrain Parks: Yes
Area Description
Bridger Bowl offers a very diverse ski experience with the following ratings: 25% beginner, 35% intermediate, 30% advance and 10% extreme. Incredible expert only skiing is available on Bridger's renown "Ridge". Skiers and snowboarders who wish to access this terrain must hike up 400 vertical feet above the Bridger Lift. Ridge skiing requires expert ability, an avalanche transceiver (457 khz), shovel, partner, and knowledge of the terrain. The ridge has steep chutes, rock cliffs, and snowfields, providing some of the most challenging skiing found within any ski area boundary.
just outside of Bozeman.....
http://www.bridgerbowl.com/
Bridger Bowl is flanked by two large bowls to the North and South. Most of the ski area offers wide open terrain with a variety of landscapes including long slopes, glades, chutes, gullies in addition to other smaller bowls.
Vertical Rise: 2600 ft (2000ft lift-served)
Skiable Acreage: 1500
Top Elevation: 8700 ft
Base Elevation: 6100 ft
Highest Lift Served Elevation: 8100 ft
Average Annual Snowfall: 350 inches
Trails: 69
Trail Classifications: 25% Beginner
35% Intermediate
30% Advanced
10% Extreme
Longest Run: 3 miles
Lift System: 1 Quad - 2 Triples - 4 Doubles
Snowmaking: Coverage on 4% of the resort
Terrain Parks: Yes
Area Description
Bridger Bowl offers a very diverse ski experience with the following ratings: 25% beginner, 35% intermediate, 30% advance and 10% extreme. Incredible expert only skiing is available on Bridger's renown "Ridge". Skiers and snowboarders who wish to access this terrain must hike up 400 vertical feet above the Bridger Lift. Ridge skiing requires expert ability, an avalanche transceiver (457 khz), shovel, partner, and knowledge of the terrain. The ridge has steep chutes, rock cliffs, and snowfields, providing some of the most challenging skiing found within any ski area boundary.
just outside of Bozeman.....
Lost trail/Powder mt
http://www.losttrail.com/
these guys have freshies when others don't....
Location & Getting Here:
Lost Trail Powder Mountain is located 90 miles south of Missoula on US Highway 93.
MOUNTAIN STATISTICS:
Base Elevation: 6400 ft
Top Elevation: 8200 ft
Vertical Drop: 1800 ft
Longest Run: 2.5 mi
Avg. Annual Snowfall: 300"
LIFT INFORMATION:
chair 5 doubles
surface 2 handle tows
TRAIL INFORMATION:
Number of Trails: 45
Beginner: 20%
Intermediate: 60%
Expert: 20%
RATE INFORMATION:
full day senior - 70+ Free
child under 5 Free
surface $4
youth 6-12 $17
adult $27
half day youth 6-12 $13
adult $22
http://www.losttrail.com/
these guys have freshies when others don't....
Location & Getting Here:
Lost Trail Powder Mountain is located 90 miles south of Missoula on US Highway 93.
MOUNTAIN STATISTICS:
Base Elevation: 6400 ft
Top Elevation: 8200 ft
Vertical Drop: 1800 ft
Longest Run: 2.5 mi
Avg. Annual Snowfall: 300"
LIFT INFORMATION:
chair 5 doubles
surface 2 handle tows
TRAIL INFORMATION:
Number of Trails: 45
Beginner: 20%
Intermediate: 60%
Expert: 20%
RATE INFORMATION:
full day senior - 70+ Free
child under 5 Free
surface $4
youth 6-12 $17
adult $27
half day youth 6-12 $13
adult $22
Discovery Basin
I love Disco....
http://www.skidiscovery.com/
Expert thrills in a local’s hangout! Come to Discovery to experience what skiing Montana is all about! In the heart of southwestern Montana, this regional secret boasts great terrain, uncrowded slopes, amazing views, and a friendly atmosphere. Discovery’s 614 skiable acres are spread over 2100 acres of National Forest. Our two north-facing bowls offer some of the steepest lift-served skiing around. The extensive frontside faces offer excellent beginner & intermediate runs. Our terrain truely offers something for everyone - tree skiing, powder bowls, mogul-runs, groomed trails and great boarding air
this place is nothing but pure fun...
I have unfinished business here....
I love Disco....
http://www.skidiscovery.com/
Expert thrills in a local’s hangout! Come to Discovery to experience what skiing Montana is all about! In the heart of southwestern Montana, this regional secret boasts great terrain, uncrowded slopes, amazing views, and a friendly atmosphere. Discovery’s 614 skiable acres are spread over 2100 acres of National Forest. Our two north-facing bowls offer some of the steepest lift-served skiing around. The extensive frontside faces offer excellent beginner & intermediate runs. Our terrain truely offers something for everyone - tree skiing, powder bowls, mogul-runs, groomed trails and great boarding air
this place is nothing but pure fun...
I have unfinished business here....
Great divide....would have to be skied on a sat or sun....to have all lifts open....It wouldnt be a bad thing for everyone to fly in on a friday if possible...
http://greatdividemontana.com/
Huge! Over 139 named trails on 1600 acres of “ski-all” terrain served by 5 double chairlifts. Lower mountain fun for everyone, including snowmaking and night lights. Great glades, cornices, cliffs, and chutes on the upper mountain. All this at a very reasonable price.
Base Lodge: 5,900 ft.
Lift Serviced Vertical:1,500 ft.
Top Elevation (Mt Belmont):
7330 ft.; Chairlift: 7,250 ft.
Longest run: 3 miles
Bottom of Wild West: 5,750 ft.
[img]http://www.skimt.com/DHSKI/TRAILMAPS/GREAT_DIVIDE.JPG[/img]
http://greatdividemontana.com/
Huge! Over 139 named trails on 1600 acres of “ski-all” terrain served by 5 double chairlifts. Lower mountain fun for everyone, including snowmaking and night lights. Great glades, cornices, cliffs, and chutes on the upper mountain. All this at a very reasonable price.
Base Lodge: 5,900 ft.
Lift Serviced Vertical:1,500 ft.
Top Elevation (Mt Belmont):
7330 ft.; Chairlift: 7,250 ft.
Longest run: 3 miles
Bottom of Wild West: 5,750 ft.
[img]http://www.skimt.com/DHSKI/TRAILMAPS/GREAT_DIVIDE.JPG[/img]
Red lodge.....
phat on the good snow years
http://www.redlodgemountain.com
[img]http://www.skimt.com/DHSKI/TRAILMAPS/RE ... RESORT.JPG[/img]
SEASON
November 26 to April 15
HOURS OF OPERATION
9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily
VERTICAL DROP
2,400 Feet
Base Elevation: 7,016 Feet
1600 acres on Custer National Forest
Summit Elevation: 9,416 Feet
LIFTS
2 High-Speed Detachable Quads
4 Double Chairs
1 Triple Chair
1 Mighty Mite hand tow
LIFT CAPACITY
10,690 skiers per hour
TRAILS
71 trails and groomed slopes
30 acres extreme chute skiing
60 acres gladed tree skiing
TRAIL DIFFICULTY
25% Beginner
40% Intermediate
25% Advanced
10% Expert
LONGEST RUN
"Lazy M" is 2.5 miles long
AVERAGE SNOWFALL
250 inches
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
25 degrees
SNOWMAKING
Top to bottom coverage over 40% of trails
Largest capacity in the Northern Rockies
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Daycare for 18 months to 4 year olds
Ski programs for kids 3-12
FACILITIES ON THE MOUNTAIN
Central Reservations
Ski Accessory & Gift Shop
PSIA Certified Instructors
Complete Ski Rental & Repair
1 full service Restaurant
2 Bars
Espresso Shop
2 Cafeterias
State Licensed Day Care
Terrain Park
HOURS
Upper Mtn: 9am - 3:30pm
Lower Mtn: 9am - 4pm
INFORMATION
P.O. Box 750, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Snow Reports (406) 446-2610
or (406) 255-6973
Central Reservations 1-800-444-8977
[email protected]
great small town located away from the ski area....cheap lodging and good nightlife...
phat on the good snow years
http://www.redlodgemountain.com
[img]http://www.skimt.com/DHSKI/TRAILMAPS/RE ... RESORT.JPG[/img]
SEASON
November 26 to April 15
HOURS OF OPERATION
9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily
VERTICAL DROP
2,400 Feet
Base Elevation: 7,016 Feet
1600 acres on Custer National Forest
Summit Elevation: 9,416 Feet
LIFTS
2 High-Speed Detachable Quads
4 Double Chairs
1 Triple Chair
1 Mighty Mite hand tow
LIFT CAPACITY
10,690 skiers per hour
TRAILS
71 trails and groomed slopes
30 acres extreme chute skiing
60 acres gladed tree skiing
TRAIL DIFFICULTY
25% Beginner
40% Intermediate
25% Advanced
10% Expert
LONGEST RUN
"Lazy M" is 2.5 miles long
AVERAGE SNOWFALL
250 inches
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
25 degrees
SNOWMAKING
Top to bottom coverage over 40% of trails
Largest capacity in the Northern Rockies
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Daycare for 18 months to 4 year olds
Ski programs for kids 3-12
FACILITIES ON THE MOUNTAIN
Central Reservations
Ski Accessory & Gift Shop
PSIA Certified Instructors
Complete Ski Rental & Repair
1 full service Restaurant
2 Bars
Espresso Shop
2 Cafeterias
State Licensed Day Care
Terrain Park
HOURS
Upper Mtn: 9am - 3:30pm
Lower Mtn: 9am - 4pm
INFORMATION
P.O. Box 750, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Snow Reports (406) 446-2610
or (406) 255-6973
Central Reservations 1-800-444-8977
[email protected]
great small town located away from the ski area....cheap lodging and good nightlife...
Big Sky/Moonlight Basin
big sky stats
Elevation
• Summit (Lone Peak) - 11,150 feet
• Base (Mountain Village) - 7,500 feet
• Base (Lone Moose) - 6,800 feet
Ski Terrain
• 3,600 acres - 150 named runs covering over 85 miles on three separate mountains.
Slope Difficulty
• 21% expert
• 37% advanced
• 25% intermediate
• 17% beginner
Skiable Vertical
• 4,350 feet
Longest Run
• Liberty Bowl to Mountain Mall - 6 miles
Average Lift Line
• Consistently recognized in national ski magazines for short or non-existent lines.
Average Winter Daytime Temperature
• 20 degrees F
Average Annual Snowfall
• 400+ inches
Lift Capacity
• 20,000 skiers per hour
Ski Season Opens
November 25, 2005
Ski Season Ends
• April 16, 2006
Snow Conditions Phone Line
• 406.995.5900
• Online Report
Moonlight Basin
Moonlight Basin Terrain Statistics
2005-2006 Season
Total lifts 6
Total skiable acres 1,900
Summit Elevation 11,150'
Base Elevation 7,000’
Mapped trails, glades and bowls 76 +
Vertical Drop 4,150'
Longest run 2.8 miles
Average annual snowfall 400"
Total acreage, controlled area 2,000 acres
combined stats
Moonlight Basin/Big Sky Resort Terrain Statistics
2005-2006 Season
Total lifts 23
Total skiable acres 5,300
Summit Elevation 11,166'
Base Elevation 6,800'
Mapped trails, glades and bowls 220+
Vertical Drop 4,350'
Longest run 6 miles
Average annual snowfall 400"
there is no way to describe the feeling of truly unfinished business every time I leave this place
skiing behind my daughter.....base area and andesit mountain in the back.....see the glades
big sky stats
Elevation
• Summit (Lone Peak) - 11,150 feet
• Base (Mountain Village) - 7,500 feet
• Base (Lone Moose) - 6,800 feet
Ski Terrain
• 3,600 acres - 150 named runs covering over 85 miles on three separate mountains.
Slope Difficulty
• 21% expert
• 37% advanced
• 25% intermediate
• 17% beginner
Skiable Vertical
• 4,350 feet
Longest Run
• Liberty Bowl to Mountain Mall - 6 miles
Average Lift Line
• Consistently recognized in national ski magazines for short or non-existent lines.
Average Winter Daytime Temperature
• 20 degrees F
Average Annual Snowfall
• 400+ inches
Lift Capacity
• 20,000 skiers per hour
Ski Season Opens
November 25, 2005
Ski Season Ends
• April 16, 2006
Snow Conditions Phone Line
• 406.995.5900
• Online Report
Moonlight Basin
Moonlight Basin Terrain Statistics
2005-2006 Season
Total lifts 6
Total skiable acres 1,900
Summit Elevation 11,150'
Base Elevation 7,000’
Mapped trails, glades and bowls 76 +
Vertical Drop 4,150'
Longest run 2.8 miles
Average annual snowfall 400"
Total acreage, controlled area 2,000 acres
combined stats
Moonlight Basin/Big Sky Resort Terrain Statistics
2005-2006 Season
Total lifts 23
Total skiable acres 5,300
Summit Elevation 11,166'
Base Elevation 6,800'
Mapped trails, glades and bowls 220+
Vertical Drop 4,350'
Longest run 6 miles
Average annual snowfall 400"
there is no way to describe the feeling of truly unfinished business every time I leave this place
skiing behind my daughter.....base area and andesit mountain in the back.....see the glades