Winter Sports

Winter sports in the United States are popular, both professionally and recreationally. You can do every winter sport imaginable in our national forest - from skiing and snowboarding to ice-climbing and snow-kiting.

Skiing/Snowboarding

Alpine Ski Areas

Bridger Bowl
Phone: 406-587-2111

Red Lodge Mountain
Phone: 1-800-444-8977

Skiing/Snowboarding Areas

Bridger/Bangtails

Additional information:

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Sledding/Tubing

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Snowmobiling

All across the forest, one can find opportunities for snowmobile recreation ranging from groomed trails to challening backcounty terrain.

Over Snow Vehicle Use Maps display areas open and closed to snow vehicle use.
Current licensing and permitting requirements for Montana residents and non-residents
Current Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Report
Partner and Winter Maps for Cooke City and West Yellowstone

West Yellowstone Area Snowmobile Trails

Snowmobile trails in the West Yellowstone area are open December 1 through March 31. More than 135 miles of professionally groomed trails start both south of Electric Street and west of Iris Street, and also north of Dunraven Street in West Yellowstone, Montana. The high elevation allows for plenty of snow, and the trails range from flat to mountain climbing.

The speed limit on all groomed Forest Service trails is 45 MPH. Snowmobilers must stay on designated trails while traveling through the restricted area. All litter must be packed out. The trails have two-way traffic, so riders must be aware of oncoming traffic and keep to the right. No drinking and driving is permitted. Riders must also be aware that moose, elk, and bison may be on the trails. All snowmobiles must be registered.

For a map of the trails, trail descriptions and grooming report visit www.westyellowstonechamber.com

For more information and trail maps, contact the Hebgen Lake Ranger District Office

Snowmobiling Areas

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XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Ski Areas on the Gallatin National Forest

Lone Mountain Ranch and Crosscut Mountain Sports Center located near Bozeman, Montana are two nordic ski areas that operate under Special Use Permits on the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Both areas offer groomed cross country trails for classic and skate skiing and also allow for snowshoeing. For fatbike opportunities, contact each specific area.

Bozeman Area Cross Country Ski Areas

Crosscut Mountain Sports Center
16621 Bridger Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715

Lone Mountain Ranch Cross Country Ski Area
750 Lone Mountain Ranch Road
Big Sky, MT 59716

West Yellowstone Area Country Ski Areas

Rendezvous Ski Trail
Map: Rendezvous Ski Trail Map

Riverside and Boundary Ski and Snowshoe Trails
Map: Riverside and Boundary Trail Map

Refuge Point Snowshoe and Ski Trail
Brochure: Refuge Point Snowshoe Trail Brochure
Map: Refuge Point Trail Map

Gardiner Cross Country Ski Areas

Gardiner Bear Creek Ski Trails Map

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing Areas

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Tread lightly