Bridger Bowl
Bridger Bowl Ski Area
A non-profit community ski area known for its “cold smoke” powder and steep ridge runs, only half an hour’s drive from the city.
Bridger Bowl is a non-profit ski area that has operated since 1955. It lies on the east side of the Bridger Mountains, about 26 kilometers northeast of Bozeman. It is known for its dry “cold smoke” powder and good value. The beginner and intermediate runs are concentrated at the bottom, while the upper “Ridge” area consists of very steep expert terrain, where you must carry an avalanche beacon and go with a partner. The ski season runs from about December to early April. There are weekend buses to and from the city, and the parking lots fill up early in peak season. In summer, you can drive up Bridger Canyon to enjoy the scenery.
Opening hours
Snow season approx. 09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Sacagawea Peak
- The M Trail
- Montana Grizzly Encounter
- Main Street Historic District
- Gallatin History Museum
- Museum of the Rockies
- American Computer & Robotics Museum
- Bozeman Hot Springs