Skiing

Within the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park, you can enjoy scenic cross-country skiing and backcountry skiing, while in the surrounding area you can enjoy a variety of terrain at different mountain ski resorts.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

  • Overview
    Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has over 2,500 acres of inbounds terrain with unlimited amounts of backcountry access. Established nearly 40 years ago, this famed ski area has become a destination ski location for people from all over the world. All skiers can enjoy the 4,139 feet of vertical rise and the 459 inches of average snowfall each season.
  • Season
    Late November to the first part of April.
  • Price Range
    Tickets range from $32.00 to $91.00 dependent on age, full or part day, and time of year.
  • Location
    Distance from south entrance of Yellowstone National Park – 75 miles. 

Snow King Mountain Resort

  • Overview
    Located directly in the town of Jackson, Wyoming, Snow King Ski Area has been providing excellent family skiing fun for the past 70 years. The area also offers night skiing and snow tubing.
  • Season
    From the first part of December to the end of March.
  • Price Range
    Tickets range from $15.00 to $42.00 dependent on age, full or part day, and time of year
  • Location
    Distance from south entrance of Yellowstone National Park – 62 miles

Big Sky

  • Overview
    Big Sky Ski Resort has over 3,800 of skiable acres, and 4,350-foot vertical rise. Short lift lines and moderate temperatures make this the place for enjoyable skiing.
  • Season
    First the first part of December to the end of March.
  • Price Range
    Tickets range from $49.00 to $79.00 dependent on age, full or part day, and time of year.
  • Location
    Distance from the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park – 50 miles

Red Lodge Mountain Resort

  • Overview
    Marking its 50th year in 2010, Red Lodge continues to be the place to enjoy an un-crowded, relaxed ski experience.
  • Season
    Last of November to the first part of April
  • Price Range
    Tickets range from $14.00 to $47.00 dependent on age, full or part day, and time of year.
  • Location
    The main roadway between Yellowstone National Park and Red Lodge over Beartooth Pass is closed in the winter. To get between the two in the winter, it is necessary to travel from the northwest entrance of the Park. The distance from the northwest entrance of the Park and Red Lodge is 250 miles.

Rental Equipment
Rental ski equipment is available from a number of shops in all of the surrounding communities.

Backcountry
The surrounding communities have a variety of accesses to backcountry trails and can provide you with equipment and guides.

Other Online Resources

  • Big Sky Montana Skiing
    Ski information for Big Sky Montana and the surrounding resorts.
  • Bridger Bowl Montana Skiing
    Bridger Bowl is a non-profit ski area offering excellent skiing near Bozeman.
  • Lone Mountain Ranch
    Cross country skiing center at Big Sky Montana.
  • Moonlight Basin Resort
    Ski Moonlight Basin, at Big Sky Montana.
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