7 Ski & Snowboard Areas in Glacier Country That You Shouldn't Miss

Turner Mountain, "Might offer the best lift-assisted powder skiing in the U.S." quoted in Ski Magazine, has trails and slopes designed to suit every skier, there are many miles of ski terrain that makes every descent of the mountain an exciting, satisfying, and thrilling experience. Days of Operation: Friday thru Sunday and Holidays Hours of Operation: 9:30 - 4:00 (seasonally adjusted for close) Mountain Rental is available on non-operational days. Base lodge with full-service snack-bar One double-chair lift with More Than 50% of runs groomed Base Elevation: 3842 Summit Elevation: 5952 Vertical Drop: 2110 Runs: 22 named runs Black Diamonds: 60% More Difficult: 30% Beginner: 10%

Whitefish Mountain Resort, in northwest Montana, is noted for its laid-back vibe, world-class skiing, and unbeatable value. The resort sees an average of 300 inches of snow on its 3,000 acres, and is as well known for a pleasant lack of lift lines as for its consistently good snow conditions. When the snow melts, Whitefish Mountain Resort becomes home to thrilling Zip Line Tours and an Aerial Adventure Park along with world-class downhill and cross-country mountain biking. Located next to the Base Lodge patio are fun activities for younger kids like Spider Monkey Mountain, the Strider Bike Park, and Summer Tubing. New for 2019, the Alpine Slide has a new and improved route and a second slide is being constructed! You can't beat the views from the Scenic Lift Ride to the Summit House Montana's only mountaintop restaurant.

Great skiing at lower prices with smaller crowds.

Montana's popular ski area features the "Paradise," a three-mile long scenic trail, and the "Grizzly," which drops skiers 2,000 vertical feet through steep terrain. Beginners will find slim pickings, but the pros will have a blast with the numerous offerings at this 950-acre skiers' haven.