Blacktail Mountain Ski Area Ski Resort
# 2Beginner Terrain in Montana
All ReviewsOverview
Blacktail Mountain is located above the town of Lakeside along the west shore of Flathead Lake. The ski resort is unique in that skiers and riders will experience a top to bottom run before even riding their first chair. Surrounded by 1,000 acres of National Forest, you will find 24 runs covering 200 skiable acres. There are three chairs as well as a handle tow that cover a vertical drop of around 1,440 feet. Blacktail Mountain benefits from 250 inches of annual snowfall.
Assortment of inns, hotels, and motels in nearby Kalispell, Lakeside, Big Fork, and Somers.
Inside Scoop
Restaurant and cafeteria, private or group lessons for skiing or snowboarding, race programs, and rentals. Ski and snowboard instruction for all ages and abilities. Skiers 70 and older and 7 and younger ski free.
Best Time for Snow
Average Snowfall
50"
31"
21"
11"
0"
1"
Nov
28"
Dec
38"
Jan
41"
Feb
30"
Mar
6"
Apr
0"
May
Terrain Overview
27
Runs in Total
0.7 mi
Longest Run
1000 ac
Skiable Terrain
Total Lifts: 4
1
Triple Chairs
2
Double Chairs
1
Surface Lifts
Elevation
6676'
Summit
1440'
Vertical Drop
5236'
Base
Important Dates
December 10, 20222022/12/10
Projected Opening
April 16, 20232023/04/16
Projected Closing
N.A.
Projected Days Open
N.A.
Days Open Last Year
25
Years Open
250"
Average Snowfall
Contact Information
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
Box 1090
59922 Lakeside, Montana
United States
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