Distinctly Montana Magazine

L VERTICAL DROP 900 ft 4,350 ft 1,440 ft 2,700 ft 2,388 ft 1,500 ft 1,150 ft 1,800 ft 2,020 ft 2,600 ft 1,983 ft 1,400 ft 1,000 ft 2,110 ft 2,353 ft NUMBER OF LIFTS 1 chairlift 23 chair lifts/ 11 surface lifts 3 chair lifts/ 1 handle tow 1 quad, 5 triple, 2 double chair lifts 5 triple, 2 doubles, 1 surface lift 5 chairlifts 1 handle tow 3 double and 1 triple chair lifts 5 double chair lifts 3 rope tows 1 double chair lift 1 handle tow 2 chair lifts 1 quad, 1 triple chair, 3 double chairs, 1 magic carpet 1 triple, 2 double chairs and one magic carpet 1 double chair, 1 platter tow, 1 magic carpet 1 double chair lift 14 lifts: 3 high speed quads, 2 quads, 6 triples, 1 easy carpet, 2 T-bars NUMBER OF TRAILS 24 300 24 75+ 67 110+ 34 60+ 24 39 65 36 43 22 105 LONGEST RUN .5 miles Liberty Bowl to Mountain Mall (6 miles) 1.75 miles 3 miles 1.5 miles 3 miles 1.5 miles 2.5 miles 1 mile 1 mile Lazy M (2.5 miles) 2 miles 3 miles 1 mile Hellfire (3.3 miles) NUMBER TERRAIN PARKS None 7 1 2 1 6 3 2 0 1 2 1 1 0 5 GREEN PROGRAM With Tesla charging stations, multiple recycling receptacles, no smoking policies at all lift loading areas and within 100 feet of all building entrances, 4-stroke snowmobiles for mountain operations, and various energy saving policies throughout the resort, Big Sky is committed to protecting the Yellowstone ecosystem and offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly mountain resort. Actively participates in NSAA's "Keep Winter Cool" program. Also, currently evaluating paving the 10-mile stretch of road to the top of Blacktail Mountain, which would provide long-term sustain- able access for land management and public use. Actively participates in NSAA's "Keep Winter Cool" program and offers carpool parking lots at the ski area and Gallatin County Fair grounds. Bridger's three lodges are all equipped with energy effi- cient light bulbs and recycles products like cardboard, glass, aluminum, and paper and magazines. Extremely proud of their re-used ski lifts. Since 1984, Discovery has installed several lifts that were all purchased from other resorts such as Sun Valley, Deer Valley, and Park City. From the towers and chairs to the cables, electric motors, gear boxes, and auxiliary diesel motors, Discovery took advantage of everything they could. Discovery also promotes recycling and uses LEED-certified roofing shingles to improve insulation. From recycling and composting to waterless urinals and low-energy snowmaking systems that use gravity instead of fans, Great Divide stays one step ahead in their green business practices. Features multiple recycling receptacles throughout the area. Snow making machines utilize pumps that rely on gravity flow. Red Lodge is a member of the Yellowstone Business Partnership and took part in Uncommon Sense — a two-year sustainable business operations program that promotes waste-stream management, responsible purchasing and energy, and water and transportation efficiency. Over the past few years, Showdown has implemented a number of energy efficiency improve- ments. These include the use of biodiesel for all heaters in Showdown's maintenance shops, LED light bulbs in the main lodge, and reusable dining ware instead of disposable dishes in their food services division. Offers several recycling receptacles for aluminum and paper products at the hill and also uses LED light bulbs in all of their lighting fixtures. The resort actively participates in a recycling program, uses motion-activated lighting, and energy-efficient construction. Whitefish also offers a free shuttle bus from the town of Whitefish to the ski hill in an effort to minimize the number of vehicles on the road. E AS Y G U I DE t o M O NT A NA D O WN H I L L S K II NG D I S T I N C T L Y M O N TA N A' S 20 17 NAME BEAR PAW SKI BOWL BIG SKY RESORT BLACKTAIL MOUNTAIN BRIDGER BOWL SKI AREA DISCOVERY SKI AREA GREAT DIVIDE LOOKOUT PASS SKI & RECREATION AREA LOST TRAIL POWDER MOUNTAIN MAVERICK MOUNTAIN MONTANA SNOWBOWL RED LODGE MOUNTAIN SHOWDOWN MONTANA TETON PASS TURNER MOUNTAIN WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT LOCATION HAVRE 29 miles south of Havre on the Chippewa Cree Recreation Area BIG SKY Midway between Bozeman and West Yellowstone LAKESIDE On the west shore of Flathead Lake BOZEMAN ANACONDA MARYSVILLE 25 miles west-northwest of Helena Off I-90 on the Idaho & Montana border just north of Wallace, ID GIBBONSVILLE, ID on the border of Montana and Idaho POLARIS Just off the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway MISSOULA RED LODGE NEIHART CHOTEAU LIBBY 22 miles north of Libby WHITEFISH PROJECTED OPENING DAY 11/24/16 12/19/16 12/9/16 11/24/16 11/20/16 11/24/16 12/1/16 12/10/16 12/2/16 11/25/16 12/9/16 12/16/16 12/16/16 12/7/16 ESTIMATED ANNUAL SNOWFALL 140 inches 400+ inches 250 inches 350 inches 215 inches 180 inches 400+ inches 325 inches 250 inches 300 inches 250 inches 240 inches 250 inches 250 inches 300 inches BASE ELEVATION 4,200 ft 6,800 ft 5,236 ft 6,100 ft 6,480 ft 5,900 ft 4,500 ft 6,400 ft 6,080 ft 5,000 ft 7,433 ft 6,800 ft 6,190 ft 3,842 ft 4,464 ft TOP ELEVATION 5,280 ft 11,166 ft 6,780 ft. 8,700 ft 8,158 ft 7,330 ft 5,650 ft 8,200 ft 9,000 ft 7,600 ft 9,416 ft 2,200 ft 7,200 ft 5,952 ft 6,817 ft VERTICAL DROP 900 ft 4,350 ft 1,440 ft 2,700 ft 2,388 ft 1,500 ft 1,150 ft 1,800 ft 2,020 ft 2,600 ft 1,983 ft 1,400 ft 1,000 ft 2,110 ft 2,353 ft TERRAIN

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