Ski Montana: 2006-07 Ski Season
What’s new for the Northwest United States, Montana ski resorts for
Planning on heading to Montana for this winter's 2006-07 ski season, read highlights from Big Sky Resort, Big Mountain and Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area.
Big Sky Resort and Big Mountain are the homes to some of the most unspoiled skiing in the North West United States. Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area is known for its hip youthful crowd and the thrill of skiing across the Montana/Idaho border. Read about what's new with Montana's ski resorts for 2006-2007. Plus, look for special information on how kids can ski for free in Montana!
Big Sky Resort-Big Sky, Montana. The British Newspaper, The Sunday Times named Big Sky Resort one of the Top 10 Winter Resorts in the world. However the impressive recommendation, Big Sky is truly renowned for its peace, quite, and non-existing lift lines.
The resort recently added 212 acres of open bowl skiing. Big Sky Resort also offers tours of Yellowstone National Park. Take a tour by snow coach, snowmobile or snowshoe. Go to: Big Sky for more details.
Special Events: “RUST Rail Under STars," December 16, 2006. Watch some of the best snowboarders ride. A party and fireworks follow the event.
Torchlight Parade, December 24, 2006.
New Year’s Fireworks, 8 p.m. and midnight, December 31, 2006.
Big Mountain-Whitefish, Montana. Big Mountain is happily located near beautiful Glacier National Park. The resort has a sense of laid back nostalgia, as it successfully keeps the “real world at bay.” However, The Reader Survey 2006 for Ski Magazine, has rated Big Mountain #27 for best overall ski resort in the Western United States.
New this season is a $10 million dollar state of the art ski lodge, complete with the all the ultimate amenities in skiing comfort. Big Mountain also offers Glacier National Park Tours. Choose to cross country ski or snowshoe among the awe-inspiring landscape. Check out: Big Mountain for more information.
Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area-Wallace, Idaho. Lookout Pass spans both Idaho and Montana. There is simply something magical about skiing across the state-line. Check Lookout Pass for more information.
While Lookout Pass is currently constructing five new runs, lift construction won’t begin until next summer. However, there are three acres of new terrain open for this winter. Also, Lookout has a brand new lodge and “LOFT” its aprés ski bar on the top floor.
Special Events: The Winter Games of Idaho, February 2006. “BIG AIR” Contest, February 10th and “SLOPE STYLE” Competition, February 11th.
On a final note, Montana has a 2nd Grade Passport Program so children can ski for free. Please got to: Montana Passport for all the information details. Enjoy Montana!
To learn more about Montana, visit The Films of Montana or read more about this ski season in Ski Idaho: 2006-07 Ski Season. Plus, check out why you should Visit a Red State: Liberal Reasons.
