Resort Comparison

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area vs Turner Mountain

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

The Verdict

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Turner Mountain

128" average season

Best Terrain
Turner Mountain

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
$$
Turner Mountain
Montana, United States
$$

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'
2,121'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
26%
12%
Trails
23
26
Lifts
4
1

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%

Turner Mountain

128"

avg season

2024-25 season

126" total

98%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
128"64"0"
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
Turner Mountain

Key Insights

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

Key Differences

  • Blacktail Mountain Ski Area's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Turner Mountain's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Blacktail Mountain Ski Area offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Turner Mountain has greater vertical drop (2,121' vs 1,422'), offering longer runs

Best For

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

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

Turner Mountain

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Expert skiers (42% advanced terrain)

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