Ski Vacation In Popular Ski Resorts In Montana: Red Lodge Ski Resort

Red Lodge Ski Resort Montana did not always have a ski culture. At least not until an enthusiastic group of skier from the area raised enough money to open a resort in the late 1950's. It started with just one chair lift, three trails and one lodge. Over the years, this winter vacation resort of Montana became more and more popular and continued to grow and more lifts, trails and lodges were added. Sixty years later, there are now sixty-five trails and seven lifts that transport 10,690 people per hour. The Red Lodge Ski Resort has a long season running from November until April and all facilities are operational throughout that time. The ski area gets an average annual snowfall of about 250 inches and the Red Lodge Mountain stats are quite impressive. The vertical drop is 2,400 feet and the summit elevation of 9,416 feet. Of the sixty-five trails, most are intermediate or advanced, but there is a fair share of beginner ski runs too - for this reason this ski destination is perfect for a family vacation in Montana. The longest run called "Lazy M" is 2.5 miles long.

Red Lodge has always been the only ski destination in the town of Red Lodge and although it is a very popular vacation place in Montana, it is never crowded and skier rarely have to wait in line-ups to be lifted up the mountain or be served in the lodge. Snowboarders are also welcome in this mountainous region of Montana. Both skier and snowboarders can enjoy other features throughout the day. If visitors have the time to become familiar with the mountain, they can venture off the beaten path and into some backcountry of Montana, as there are gates near both summit lifts.

In Red Lodge Resort is also a regularly groomed terrain park with many jumps and other features suitable for all skill levels. Ski lessons are available both to beginners who want to learn how to ski and to intermediate sportsman who want to improve on their skills. Ski rental and repair is available on first come, first serve basis and adult season passes for Red Lodge Ski Resort are $475.00 and come with many benefits! Besides unlimited skiing at Red Lodge in Montana, members also get free skiing at other resorts such as Alpine Meadows in Lake Tahoe and Durango Mountain in Colorado; 10% off food, lessons and various retail items; and Mid-week Buddy Pass lift tickets for family and friends.

Skier who want to take a break from skiing throughout the day or just relax have many choices when it comes to such facilities at Red Lodge Montana. "The Mountain Gift Shoppe" is a wonderful place to browse for the perfect gift for someone else or stock up on ski and winter essentials. The Main Lodge in the base area serves cafeteria-style food, snack, and has a fireplace and a loft area. The Midway Chalet, which is located mid-mountain, features great views of the mountain surroundings, a fireplace and a snack bar. Bierstube, also located at the base area of Red Lodge Ski Resort Montana, is a full-service restaurant with a reasonably priced and varied menu and a full bar. The town of Red Lodge also has a lot to offer visitors to the ski area. There are many shops and restaurants and tourists who plan an extended vacation have many accommodations at disposal. There is the Red Lodge Inn, the Lupine Inn, Rocky Fort Inn, and Beartooth Hideaway Inn and cabins just to name a few. Everywhere a visitor goes, they will be met with superb down home hospitality provided by caring and knowledgeable people who want guests to have the best holiday at Red Lodge Ski Resort Montana possible!