Red Lodge Mountain
A family-friendly ski area about 10 km west of town, with a vertical drop of roughly 700 m. Less crowded, with good snow and more affordable prices than the big resorts.
Red Lodge Mountain sits on the eastern flank of the Beartooth Mountains, about 10 km by car from the town center. The summit is at about 2,870 m, with a vertical drop of roughly 730 m and around 70 runs of balanced beginner, intermediate and advanced difficulty. There are also tree runs and steep terrain. Unlike the big ski resorts, it is not crowded, lift lines are short and tickets are relatively cheap, making it good for families and intermediate skiers. The base area has ski rentals, a ski school and restaurants, but no lodging on the mountain, so most skiers stay in Red Lodge. In summer the lifts do not run, but you can hike around the base. Check the official website for current season dates and ticket prices.
Opening hours
Ski season approx. December–early April, 09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Red Lodge Historic District
- Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary
- Smith Mine Historic District
- Beartooth Highway & Rock Creek Vista Point
- Bear Creek Saloon Pig Races
- Twin Lakes & Beartooth Basin
- Beartooth Lake & Beartooth Butte
- Clay Butte Fire Lookout