Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

Ski lift in 2008
Location Lakeside, Montana
Nearest city Kalispell, Montana
Top elevation 6789 ft
Base elevation 5236 ft
Runs 26
- 15% beginner
- 70% intermediate
- 15% advanced
Longest run 1.75 miles
Lift system 1 Triple, 2 Double, 1 Handle Tow
Snowfall 250 inches
Website Official website

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area is an alpine ski area in northwestern Montana rising above the western shore of Flathead Lake.

Lifts and Trails

Blacktail mountain has four ski lifts, one triple chair, two double chairs, and one handle tow. The triple chair, called Olympic, runs up the centre of the ski area, with the two double chairs, Thunderhead and Crystal, to the west and east of Olympic, respectively. The rope tow runs on a small training hill for beginner skiers.[1] The ski area has 26 runs, 15% beginner, 70% intermediate, 15% expert, and also includes a terrain park.[2] Two of the expert trails run through an open field of trees that can be skied through.[1]

Services

The Blacktail Mountain lodge is equipped with a ski rental service, a dining area, and a restaurant.[3][4] A PDF file of the ski rental form can be found online.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "BlacktailLargeMap.pdf" (PDF). Blacktail Mountain Ski Area. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  2. ↑ "VisitMT.com". Visit Montana. March 3, 2016. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  3. ↑ French, Brett (March 16, 2015). "Missoulian". Missoulian. Missoulian. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  4. 1 2 "The Lodge". Blacktail Mountain Ski Area. Retrieved March 11, 2016.

Coordinates: 48°00′47″N 114°14′49″W / 48.01306°N 114.24694°W / 48.01306; -114.24694

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