Ski Vacation In Popular Ski Resorts In Montana: Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort

Those looking for an alpine ski vacation for all the family without the crowds will find the Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort in Montana especially appealing. Recently developed and situated about 15 miles from the charming town of Lakeside, this holiday resort in Montana is perfect for all ages, given its range of easy and intermediate slopes, excellent ski school and great day care facilities. Further adding to the family atmosphere, Blacktail Mountain offers free skiing to children and the elderly, while the nearby towns provide a good range of restaurants and activities. There is also easy access to the slopes, with four lifts in operation throughout the season, which lasts until late spring. Those who are not so keen on the slopes will find a wide range of other things to do in the surrounding towns of Lakeside and Somers. Actually, Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort is the perfect ski destination in Montana for everybody, and it is on to which seasonal skier return repeatedly.

The mountain itself boasts 1,000 acres of national park, and boasts some stunning scenery characteristic to Montana. Blacktail is a particularly good resort in Montana for intermediate skier, with up to 70% of the slopes suitable to those at mid-level. With three lifts catering to almost 4,000 people an hour, there is not likely to be a queue, and those looking to hop around the ski resort can do so easily. With 25 different trails, there is something for everyone. Beginners love the easy runs, including the "Long Branch", "Never Ever Land" and the "Widow Maker", while the pros can flaunt their skills on the challenging "Snowblower", "Meadow" and "Damnation" runs. As mentioned above however, the majority of the trails are best suited for intermediate sportsman, who can practice what they already know on the "Independence Park", "Blacktail" and "Clear Cut" runs. Of course, snowboarders and cross-country skier coming in vacation in this part of Montana will find something to keep themselves busy as well.

Off the tracks, the lodge in Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort Montana and surrounding towns offer plenty of vacation activities to keep those who are fed up of the slopes busy. The lodge itself has a cozy bar restaurant and cafeteria in which tired tourists can warm their stomaches and replenish their energy stores. Elsewhere in Montana, the charming town of Lakeside (the nearest to the ski resort) has a few casino, plenty of restaurants and of course is near the "West Shore State Park". Further, on, at the northwest point of the lake, the town of Somers is a great base for lakeside activities, including some of the best fishing and bird watching in Montana. Nearby, the small town of Bigfork offers a good golf course, excellent fly-fishing and the chance to skate on Swan Lake on winter. All three towns are ideal base locations for winter vacations in Montana, and offer tours into the surrounding areas, as well as quite a number of reasonably priced and quaint accommodation.

In Lakeside, tourists planning a winter vacation at Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort can choose from the Sunrise Vista Inn, located right by flatbed lake, or the Edgewater R.V Resort and Motel, which as docks for their RV, and quaint cabins and rooms. On vacationers' way up to Somers, there is the Somers Bay Log Cabins. These quaint log cabins are set amongst pine trees in the beautiful flathead valley, and provide charming accommodation, typical for Montana, in the heart of Somers. Just outside the town is the Best Western White Oak, an excellent choice for those who wish to stick to what they know. It is right near the lake and there are a few great restaurants nearby. Finally, the town of Bigfork boasts plenty of accommodation, including the Marina Cay Resort that is a hotel and condominium resort with plenty of activities for all the family, including a pool and great food. Another accommodation option is the Grand Hotel Bigfork, with stunning views, Montana hospitality and cute, well-appointed rooms.