Resort Comparison

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area vs Great Divide Ski Area

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features, while Great Divide Ski Area offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area leads with 6 wins
Best for Families
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

71.3" average season

Best Terrain
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

Pleasant base area

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
Montana, United States
$$
Great Divide Ski Area
Montana, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
6.5
5.0
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
1,422'
1,368'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
26%
9%
Trails
23
109
Lifts
4
6

Getting There

Airport
BZN
BZN
Drive Time
2h
2h
Road Ease
5.0
5.0

Cost

Passes
None
None
Day Pass
$0
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

71.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

71.8" total

101%

Great Divide Ski Area

65.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

57.8" total

88%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
71"36"0"
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
Great Divide Ski Area

Key Insights

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features, while Great Divide Ski Area offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Blacktail Mountain Ski Area's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Great Divide Ski Area's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Blacktail Mountain Ski Area offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)

Best For

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

  • Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
  • Budget-conscious families

Great Divide Ski Area

  • Budget-conscious families

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