Lookout Pass

Straddling the Idaho-Montana border at the top of I-90, with abundant inland Northwest snowfall and free kids' lessons.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
366m (1,201ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,772m (5,814ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,406m (4,613ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,016cm (400in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
50
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
4
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
554 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
50%
Advanced
25%

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Location

Lookout Pass sits in the Bitterroot Range of the northern Rockies, on the crest dividing the Idaho Panhandle from western Montana. It is a mid-mountain, heavily forested setting in the continental interior of the inland Northwest.

Getting there

Moderate to reach

Fly into Missoula (MSO), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.

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