Bridger Bowl
A non-profit ski hill above Bozeman famed for the Ridge: hike-to expert-only terrain plus Montana's iconic cold smoke powder.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
645m (2,116ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,667m (8,750ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,859m (6,099ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
889cm (350in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
75
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
8
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,999 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
20%
Intermediate
30%
Advanced
50%
Best For
Location
Bridger Bowl sits in the Bridger Range, a north-south ridge of southwestern Montana rising just north of Bozeman. This is high, dry, continental interior country, with cold air settling over slopes that reach well above the tree line.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Bozeman (BZN), about 55 minutes from the resort by road.
- Bozeman (BZN)55 minutesDirections
- Missoula (MSO)4 hoursDirections
- Idaho Falls (IDA)4.5 hoursDirections
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