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Showdown ski area, Little Belt Mountains, Montana
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| | This ski area has an acceptable range of runs and a small number of ski lifts. The 1,400 feet of altitude difference is relatively okay; it's enough to get some decent time on the ski slopes between lifts. This ski mountain gets covered by an average amount of snow every ski season. Having a total of 34 trails to ski on; there's a perfect assortment to gratify everyone. The snow here becomes very deep, 20 feet every year, and that is one of the reasons this is such a magnificent ski resort. Showdown is a petite ski |
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mountain featuring a medium elevation difference if compared to other US Rockies ski mountains. You have to go 145 miles to get to a ski mountain featuring a fuller-size elevation difference. All 4 different ski lifts at this ski resort are satisfactorily maintained
| | and controlled by caring folks. The snow covered summits of Montana are a nice spot for snowboarding or skiing. This ski hill has a much lower than average share of expert and advanced runs and a much higher than average share of easy runs. Showdown is a family friendly ski hill with lots of easy trails for learners. Getting a bit of nice exercise and spending some quality time in the great outdoors are nice motives to come. Having such a good size skiable land, 640 acres in all you will never lack terrain. The Little | |
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Belt Mountains and its summits is a sight worth seeing. Skiing and snowboarding here in Montana is lots of fun through the snow season. Showdown has a splendid selection of trails to suit all abilities; there's absolutely no way to get bored here. Whether you're
skiing or snowboarding, this neighborhood has a lot of ski resorts. The scenic panorama of the Montana mountaintops and the really glorious ski runs are sure to keep you returning for more. The Little Belt Mountains in winter is a pure snowboarding or skiing paradise.
Not too many accommodations in the vicinity, you'll have to journey a bit to get to one, but do reserve a room before you go given that it is a very popular destination. Please refer to the ski map of Showdown on this internet page for information.
Special features: Terrain Park with rails, boxes, and other features depending on snow conditions.
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Showdown ski area management's own description
Current weather conditions
at Showdown ski area
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QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 1,400 feet
Top Elevation: 8200 feet
Base Elevation: 6800 feet
Total Runs: 34
- 30% Expert and Advanced
- 40% Intermediate Runs
- 30% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 1.75 miles
Total Lifts: 4
- 3 Chair Lifts
- 1 Carpet Lifts
Skiing Area: 640 acres
Annual snowfall: 20 feet
Snowboarders Welcome
Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.838133
Longitude: -110.698483
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Skier and snowboarder reviews of Showdown ski area, Montana:
Showdown ski area - Kids by Ben Haugan
BIGGER SIZE PICTURE HERE
Showdown ski area - Eric Held by Beth Leatham
BIGGER SIZE PICTURE HERE
Showdown ski area - Kip Koral's pics
BIGGER SIZE PICTURE HERE
Showdown ski area - Chairs Rising by Ben Haugan
BIGGER SIZE PICTURE HERE
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| These outdoors activities are available near Showdown ski area. |
| | Ski Areas Near Showdown ski area:
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Bridger Bowl, Montana
, 50 miles away
2600 vertical feet
71 runs - 8 lifts
50% Expert & Adv.
30% Intermediate
20% Beginner |
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Big Sky, Montana
, 88 miles away
4350 vertical feet
150 runs - 17 lifts
58% Expert & Adv.
25% Intermediate
17% Beginner |
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Moonlight Basin, Montana
, 88 miles away
4166 vertical feet
97 runs - 7 lifts
53% Expert & Adv.
26% Intermediate
21% Beginner |
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Bear Paw Ski Bowl, Montana
, 95 miles away
900 vertical feet
25 runs - 2 lifts
50% Expert & Adv.
25% Intermediate
25% Beginner |
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| | Whitewater Near Showdown ski area:
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Belt Creek, Cascade
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-III - 19 miles long (Sec 15 to Monarch) |
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Belt Creek, Cascade
County
, 20 miles away, Class II-III - 14 miles long (Monarch to Riceville) |
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