GREAT SNOW IN MONTANA THIS WINTER
Current conditions and ski reports are as follows: The Big Mountain, with a base of 55"-84" has powder and packed powder surfaces. Blacktail Ski Resort has a base of 56", with surfaces being powder, packed powder and machine groomed. Lookout Pass has 76"-114" for a base, with machine groomed, powder and packed powder surfaces. Lost Trail Powder Mountain, with a base of 90" has all powder surfaces. Marshall Mountain has a base of 33"-55" with machine groomed, powder and packed powder surfaces. Montana Snowbowl has a base of 42"-72", also with machine groomed, powder and packed powder surfaces. Turner Mountain, with a base depth of 30"-50", has both powder and packed powder surfaces. (This information changes on an hourly basis.) On Montana's downhill ski slopes, you'll be treated to plenty of snow, trails and space. The downhill areas offer lessons for beginners as well as pros. Snowboarders and telemark skiers are welcome at every Glacier Country ski area. Some winter wonders to be witnessed include the area's mountains, forests, lakes and wildlife and the friendly people,� Instead of waiting for the snow to come to you, why not come to the snow in Glacier Country. For daily snow reports, visit the Montana web site at: http://www.wintermt.com and for current reports on road conditions, call 1-800-226-ROAD (7623).� For more information about Glacier Country or to request a travel guide, call 1-800-338-5072 or e-mail glaciercountry@montana.com. For more detailed information on monthly events, visit http://www.glacier@visitmt.com Edited by: Autumn Rhea Image courtesy of Glacier Country, Montana |
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Although it hasn�t been a white winter this year, Montana remains the exception.� Skiing conditions are fantastic in Glacier Country, a region of Montana made up of the eight most northwestern counties. It�s also home to seven ski resorts, including Big Mountain and Black Tail in the Flathead Valley, Snowbowl and Marshall in Missoula, Lost Trail in the Bitterroot Valley, Turner Mountain in Libby, and Lookout Pass located on the border of Montana and Idaho.