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 Teton Pass Ski Area is located about an hour and a half northwest of Great Falls on Highway 89 and 30 minutes west of Choteau. The area is known as an affordable, family oriented spot with over 100 acres of terrain and a vertical drop of about 1000 feet. Obviously, Teton Pass doesn't have the vertical or acreage that you find at many the other mountains in Montana; however, it does have a nice variety of terrain, light crowds and very affordable prices for lift tickets, rentals and lessons. There is a comfortable base lodge complete with a bar and tavern to relax in after a busy day on the slopes. One thing to keep in mind before you head to Teton, it is usually only open for the weekends except during holiday periods and special events so check the schedule on their website. Terrain Considering the size of the mountain, there is a good variety of terrain at Teton Pass, including backcountry. There is only one main chair lift to the top. The relatively quick double chair does have a mid-station and beginners will want to get off there since there is no true beginner trails available from the top. For the intermediates and advanced skiers and riders, stay on the lift to the top. From there it is possible to trek up to the summit of Mt. Lockhart for some out-of-bounds experiences. Keep in mind that this area is not patrolled so if you go, you are on your own. Also, even though the area does average 250 inches of snow, the summit area can get pretty windy which creates piles of snow in the bowls as well as some thin spots on the exposed flanks. If you prefer to keep it in bounds there are 26 named trails to choose from and even on those offer a good variety including tree skiing and a couple of runs that are natural half pipes can be found on the mountain as well. Off-slope Fun Teton Pass also features cross-country and snowmobile trails for those not into the downhill scene.
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Ski Report
Montana