News from the Knoff Group

Warmer weather is upon us here in Montana, which means it’s time for spring skiing and boarding! Knoff Group Real Estate has assembled a list of ski resort end dates and day-pass prices so you can get out there and shred while the vertical getting is good!

1. Big Sky Resort is located 45 miles south of Bozeman. The resort has 5,850+ skiable acres with 4,350’ of vertical, providing an unforgettable experience no matter your skill level. Big Sky Resort is open until April 23^th, 2023. Adult day-pass ticket prices vary and can be booked in advance at the link below. Adult (15-69 years) day-passes range from $125-$233 a day. Check out their website for more information https://shop.bigskyresort.com/s/winter-tickets-and-passes/lift-tickets/

2. Bridger Bowl is well known for its steep ridge terrain, excellent snowfall and fun family friendly options. Located only 20 minutes from town, Bridger offers a big mountain experience for a fraction of the price. Bridger is projected to stay open until at least April 9^th, 2023, but closing day depends on how the snow is. Reservations are required for day passes and parking passes and can be booked up to four days in advance. Single day adult (19-69 years) passes start at $70. Tickets can be viewed and purchased here: https://estore.bridgerbowl.com/products/day-tickets

3. Showdown Mountain, Montana’s oldest ski area is located in Central Montana, and is about a two-hour drive from Bozeman. The mountain offers skiers a choice of four lifts with access to 640 acres of skiable terrain. Showdown does not require reservations and operates on 100% all-natural snow. They will be open until April 2^nd, 2023. Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://www.showdownmontana.com/lift-tickets

Single day pass prices are as follows:

Adult (18-69 years) (Full Day) – $60, (Half Day) – $50

Junior All Area (Ages 11-High School) – $40

Kids All Area (Ages 6-10) – $30

Senior All Area (Ages 70+) – $50

College Student – $50

Military Adult – $40

Kids (5 & under) ski free!

4. Discovery Ski Area, located near the old mining town turned cute tourist town of Phillipsburg, Montana – about 2.5 hours from Bozeman. The mountain offers three faces of differing difficulty. No advance purchase of lift tickets is needed, but reservations for rental equipment are required. Discovery is open until April 3^rd, 2023. Full day lift tickets start at $50. You can purchase and view ticket prices at this link: https://www.skidiscovery.com/

5. Maverick Mountain Ski Area is located in the Beaverhead National Forest in southwestern Montana. Maverick is a large mountain with uncrowded trails offering great skiing for every level of skier. It is about a 2.5 hour drive from Bozeman, just 50 miles west of Dillon, MT. They are currently open Thursday-Sunday until the end of March. Tickets are purchased in person, but prices can be viewed here: https://skimaverick.com/

Single day pass prices are as follows:

Adult (Full Day) – $45, (Half Day) – $39

Junior (12 and under) (Full Day) – $30, (Half Day) – $25

Seniors (65+) (Full Day) – $40, (Half Day) – $35

Kids (4 & under) ski free!

6. Great Divide Ski Area is located northwest of Helena near the Continental Divide and is about a 2 hour drive from Bozeman. The resort is family-friendly with well-managed snow and a 1,330 vertical drop. They are planning to be open 7 days a week until at least April 2nd, and then will most likely move to weekends only until the snow melts. You can purchase tickets online or in person. https://skigd.com/

Single day pass prices are as follows, with discounts for college students and military:

Adult Weekday – $44

Adult Weekend – $64

Child (1^st through 5^th grade) – $28

Student (6th through 12th grade) – $48