I love Lost Trail. However, the new pass system is incredibly inefficient. Getting to the mountain…read moretoday early still resulted in spending $73 for a. ticket plus $5 for the card. Waiting in line took 45 minutes+ which cut down the value of the ticket. As prices increase it would be nice for customers to feel the value of skiing a full day!

Lost Trial is one of the best hidden gem ski areas in Montana. The ski area is on the border of…read moreIdaho and Montana and is considered well worth the trip. Friendly, fun and amazing scenic skiing!

Solitude. What does…read moreit mean to you? To me, solitude is a snow-covered ski trail framed by dense pine forests on top of the North American continental divide, located 7300 feet above sea level. A light snow is falling and there are six inches of fresh wet powder covering everything. I glide silently through forests, ridges, and meadows, accompanied by the sound of the wind and the occasional scent of spruce. At times, animal tracks cross the trail but otherwise all is empty and white. The snow absorbs everything but my steady breathing and elevated heartbeat. I am alone on historic ground near to where Chief Joseph and a party of 800 Nez Pierce men, women, and children retreated across the Bitterroot Mountains in 1877, chased and hunted by U.S. federal troops. I finish the Lost Trail loop and turn left up Broadway towards a two-story log cabin in the woods - the Gordon Reese warming hut, which is staffed in winter by a succession of eager volunteers. They keep the fire going and kitchen stocked with hot drinks and water. It's like something out of a Robert Frost poem, except on a Western scale, not a New England one. Inside the cabin, a trio from Spokane are sitting around the communal table playing cribbage. I hang my wet clothes to dry by the cast-iron wood stove and ask to join them. We play a round together and share stories. I finish my tea ("Montana Gold," a rooibos, orange peel, and cinnamon blend) and head out for another circuit, past Windy Corner, along the Timber Trail, through the Sunny Meadow Loop, and back on Broadway to the parking lot. My car is covered in a thick layer of snow by the time I return. The skies have cleared a bit, and I change clothes for the 90 mile drive home, down the Bitterroot Valley back to Missoula. This is not easy country. It's a high mountain pass above 7000 feet from which the head waters of the Columbia and the Missouri flow in opposite directions to reach their Pacific and Atlantic destinations. On my drive up in the morning, I literally saw falling rocks tumbling down the steep cliff to my left, and on the way down I passed an SUV upside down on the shoulder, its passengers thankfully uninjured on the side with state police and a tow truck to assist them. The trail network at Chief Joseph is 25 kilometers long, well marked, mapped, and maintained by volunteers of the Bitterroot Ski Club. On good weather weekends, there might be a few dozen skiers on the trails, which are restricted to classical (Nordic) only and snowmobiles are not allowed. But, if you crave solitude the way that I do, you'll find a way to come on a Friday morning when the rains fall in the valley and snow piles up in the mountains, where your tracks will be covered by the time you return, and where you will disappear into the trees heading down narrow, single-track trails. But you're not really alone: the warming hut is always open, and a few hardy solitude seekers are bound to appear by mid-morning or afternoon. Solitude does not mean seeking separation from the world, but the opposite. It's when you discover a deep connection to the land around you: to the remote but accessible places on our common planet that are steeped in history and inhabited by wild creatures. Places like Chief Joseph Pass, where you are always welcome to visit, because it belongs to us all as national forest. Even the warming hut. In some parts of America, they are eagerly anticipating the start of spring. Here, in Montana, we're celebrating the last days of winter in solitude, but in style. Come ski with me next time, at Chief Joseph. Solitude loves company. There is snow enough for everyone, and the cabin's fire is warm.

I took my family here for lessons. They were so patient and kind with us. From the coaches to the…read morerental staff to the bartenders and kitchen staff-everybody was so great to us. Awesome customer service ensures we will be back. Already signed up the kids for more lessons.

Just spent the weekend skiing GD. A nice change of pace, and what you think of when you imagine a…read moresmaller Montana ski area. Friendly service and employees at every point of the day, happy to help and happy you're there enjoying the day. They prepped for a large ski race and did great job ready for a fast influx of a couple hundred kiddos plus families. Can't emphasize enough how friendly and happy the staff was from food / drink to lifties. We will be sneaking back when the next big snow fall hits! Neat below tree line Terrain. If your looking for fancy this is not your place if you're looking for a warm base lodge Fire large outside deck and a wave at every corner, it's your stop! Thanks GD. First time visitor and we will return!

Took the 4:30 tour today with my running boos and had a great experience. There are 4 lines all…read moredifferent levels. After the first line we hiked about a mile to the next one. Lines 3 and 4 were easy walks. Three instructors were absolutely fantastic. I personally think they all deserve raises! Anyway, I had a great time and will definitely recommend this place to my other running friends before the weekends over!

Zip-line : The staff were awesome. If I remember correctly…read moreit was Hannah & Garret.. I am not sure honestly. They were amazing and definitely deserve a raise. When we first began our adventure, a member of someone's group was removed because they were highly intoxicated. I was thankful for it because the man made my group uncomfortable. I had zip-lined before from tree top to tree top so I expected it to be that way. It was NOT. I repeat it was NOT. I should first warn you that if you do not like roller coaster that have drops in them, this zip-lining is not for you. I myself do not like roller coaster like that so I was in for a rude awakening. So, the very first zip line was a short hike away from the entrance but it very steep. My only complaint about this hike is there was no time to catch your breath before getting on the zip line. Also, there was no water or drinks given. It was in the high 80s on the day we went. Anyhow, once you are on the line, they make you show them the moves you learned for flying. I liked the idea of it but I did not like that you had kinda hang over the side (you are harnessed in but it was still scary). The first line was pretty short so I did not really decide if I liked it or not. After your whole group goes you hike up to the second line. It's not a bad hike but it is kind of long. Once I got to the second zip-line, I knew that this zip-lining was not for me. Once they got me all hooked in, I could not make myself lift my legs to begin my descent down the line. I should have turned back then because once you get that far there is no turning back. So, I did the second line and HATED it. I hated to feel like I was falling and could not slow myself down. Well, I could not turn back. So, I did the last two lines and hated them just as much as the first two because of the drop feeling you get when coming down the line. Ski lift: After zip-lining we did the ski lift. I would like to give it 4 stars because the operator who was supposed to slow the lift down and give some kind of direction did not. When we walked up, we asked to get a squirt of his hand sanitizer bottle and he acted like an asshole about it. Then, when we went to get on the lift he didn't tell us nothing after showing him the ticket. He went back to reading his book. So, the process of getting on the lift was funny because it scooped us up at full speed and then we were laughing trying to figure how to get situated while we were getting lifted through the pulley system and bouncing around. The lift itself was a little questionable because there was a lot of creaking and squeaking noises throughout our journey around it. But, it was really long & relaxing. I would definitely say it was worth the money to ride. Also, the same man who was an asshole during the getting on process did not slow the lift or direct us on how to get off. We made a quick dash off while still going fast and almost fell because we were trying to use a wooden step thing & not get hit by the next chair. But, overall it was a great trip.

This center is great! The bathrooms are pretty nice, and there are informational signs around if…read moreyou want to read about the area and its wildlife. There's a trail behind the center that is well-maintained. Unfortunately, the visitor center was closed when I stopped by, but there was still plenty to do in the area. Peeking in the windows, it looks well stocked with things to buy and exhibits. I'll hopefully stop by when they're open next time!

If those bathroom are open 24 seven. Why where they closed Thursday Oct 16 2025. There was alot of…read morepeople wondering why. And your add said that store was opened. And each time I come it's closed.

The buildings were closed, except for the bike races and they didn't have any bathrooms open, only…read moretwo port a potties for over 150 people. The trails are nice for riding a bike.

Great Divide bills itself as a small ski area that caters to families, especially those with small…read morechildren. I have taken my two kids there many times over the past five years because it is close to my home in Helena. But I will never go again. I have always been treated very rudely by all the help, especially in the rental shop. They have even yelled at me and threatened me on my last trip, despite me being a loyal customer. The owners are obnoxious, rude, and discourteous to customers. On top of all this, the ski trails are in terrible condition. They put no effort into grooming or maintenance. This is the worst ski experience you can have.

Rustic, charming, off grid, clean, best prices, clean large pool, clean small hotter pool and…read moreextremely hot sauna that was great for 3 - 4 minute dips. We stayed in a quant double bed about the lodge. Cost $100 and came with a hot greatest for free. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, coffee and juice ... we will be back!!!

100% visit this Hot Spring location. Dig for quartz crystals (4) miles away. After digging for (8)…read morehours dip in the hot springs. Stay at there Elk Horn Hotsprings Lodge rooms. Or stay in there log cabins. Call to inquire. I visit once or twice a year. Try the Mushroom burger at the lodge. Excellent food and excellent service. Sincerely, Stan Andreasen (aka Stan the Bamboo Man) www.beautyandthebamboo.com