Photo: Richard Barley / CC BY 2.0About Bridger Bowl
Bridger Bowl is a ski resort in Montana. It offers 2,700 feet of vertical drop, 2,000 skiable acres, 75 marked runs, served by 11 lifts, with an average of about 300" of snow a year. The Bridger Bowl Association formed in 1954, and the ski area opened to the public on January 16, 1955. A nonprofit community ski area; revenue is reinvested in the mountain. The trail total covers 75 named trails plus many unmarked routes.
Why Visit Bridger Bowl?
- 75 runs with 2,700ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 300"
- 2,000 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 11 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
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Mountain Statistics
8,799ft
Summit Elevation
2,682m
6,099ft
Base Elevation
1,859m
2,700ft
Vertical Drop
823m
2,000 acres
Skiable Area
809.37 ha
75
Total Runs
2.5mi
Longest Run
4km
11
Lifts
300"
Avg. Snowfall
762cm annually
How Bridger Bowl compares
Terrain Breakdown
20%
30%
25%
25%
●Beginner
20% of trails
■Intermediate
30% of trails
◆Advanced
25% of trails
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◆◆Expert
25% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 6, 2025
Closing DayApril 12, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Bridger Bowl
By Car
Bridger Bowl is in Montana, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude45.8175
Longitude-110.8944
RegionMontana, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Bridger Bowl trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Bridger Bowl averages 300" of snowfall a year.
Bridger Bowl rates 20% of its terrain as beginner, across 75 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Bridger Bowl averages 300" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 8,799 ft.
Bridger Bowl is located in Montana, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 45.8175, -110.8944.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Bridger Bowl, plus any places we've researched.
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