Blacktail Mountain
Top-down ski area with the parking lot above the lifts: sweeping Flathead Lake views and quiet glades.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
442m (1,450ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,073m (6,801ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,631m (5,351ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
635cm (250in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
27
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
3
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,001 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
30%
Best For
Location
Blacktail Mountain sits in the mountains of northwestern Montana, above the town of Lakeside on the western shore of Flathead Lake. This is mid-mountain continental terrain in a quiet corner of the northern Rockies, away from the larger resorts.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Kalispell (FCA), about 55 minutes from the resort by road.
- Kalispell (FCA)55 minutesDirections
- Missoula (MSO)3 hoursDirections
- Cranbrook (YXC)3 hoursDirections
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