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Bridger Bowl Ski Area

15795 Bridger Canyon Rd · Bozeman, MT

Why you should go…

Bridger Bowl is a nonprofit, community-owned alpine ski area in the Bridger Range, 16 miles north of Bozeman, Montana. It has a summit elevation of 8,700 feet, a 2,600-foot vertical drop, 2,000 skiable acres and 75 named runs served by 8 chairlifts, with an average of 300 inches of snow per season. The area reinvests revenue into the mountain and offers a free shuttle from Bozeman.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

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