Blacktail Mountain Ski Area Ski Resort

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

Projected Opening: Dec 26
Projected Closing: Mar 28
Lifts: 4
Trails: 27
Skiable Terrain: 1,000 ac
Base: 5,236'
Summit: 6,676'
Vertical Drop: 1,440'
Average Snowfall: 134"

Snowfall

134"

Annual Snowfall

Nov6"
Dec30"
Jan34"
Feb42"
Mar29"
Apr10"

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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.

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Important Dates

Projected opening date
Dec 26, 2026
Projected closing date
Mar 28, 2027
Years Open
28
Average Snowfall
134"

Terrain

Runs in Total

Longest Run

0.7 mi

Skiable Terrain

1,000 ac

Lifts

Triple Chairs

Double Chairs

Surface Lifts

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.

Reviews

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I love this mountain! Great powder, great off piste powder skiing, especially if you use the midway lift. No snobs, no million dollar condos, park right in front of base, beautiful views and usually clear skies with great visibility. Wonderful place to learn to ski. Value CANNOT be beat and I have N…

justine gavagan

Feb 17, 2018