Great Divide

Great Divide
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Great Divide is Montana's sunniest ski area. We are on the Continental Divide and offer seven lifts with no waiting to an amazing 140 trails. Great Divide boasts three peaks and three mountain valleys and four fun terrain parks. Enjoy Friday nights under the lights. Experience snowmaking with a powerful punch! Come meet our friendly folks and enjoy our puny prices.

 
Phone: (406)449-3746
Fax: (406)443-0540
Snow Phone: (406)447-1310

 
 SNOW REPORT:      Updated 3/10/2010 - 7:11:10 AM
New Snow: 2" Lower Mtn Depth: 30"
Temperature: 17° Lower Mountain trails ver...

 COUPONS AVAILABLE:      
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 LEARN TO SKI IN 3      
 Learn to ski or snowboard this winter at Great Divide for $99

 LODGING:
 In Helena 23 miles southeast, you'll find Best Western, Comfort Inn, Days Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Quality Inn, Shilo Inn, Super 8, Wingate Inn. These properties offer 20% discount lift ticket coupons at the desk.  View Lodging & Accommodations around Marysville
 
 FOOD AND DRINK:
 Our Base Lodge Grill offers chilli, soup, burgers and fries at low-altitude prices. The Sundeck Hut features grillin' in the great outdoors when the weather is wonderful. Visit Missing Lynx Saloon for lunch specials, local brews, quirky cocktails and wine from bottles (not boxes). The Wild West Cabin offers snacks and warm ups with a great view at 7,000 feet. Find Food and Lodging around Marysville
 
 RENTALS AND SALES:
 1,200 skis and boards…all recent and right! Adult: $25, Child: $15, Performance: $30, Multi-day discounted $5/day
 
 INSTRUCTION:
 Over 8,000 students each season! EZ 1-2-3! Start-up only $99: 3 days of lessons, lifts and equipment. One-on-one: $30/hour.
 
 JUST FOR KIDS:
 Pre-School and Kindergarten ski FREE with ticketed adult. 1st Graders are FREE in EZ 1-2-3 a three day learn to ski or snowboard program. 2nd Grade students qualify for the MONTANA 2nd Grade Passport with 3 FREE lift tickets to every Montana Ski Area and other family benefits.
 
 EVENTS:
 Torchlight Parade - New Year's Eve - Always lots of fun whether you ski or watch. View Winter Events
 
 HELENA:
 A great state capital. Terrific variety of wonderful resturants, theaters, museums, entertainment, architecture and history. A Pretty Pleasant Place to Ski and a Terrific Town to visit!
 

TRAIL MAP       View Larger Trail Map
Great Divide Trail Map

MOUNTAIN STATISTICS:
 Base Elevation: 5750 ft
 Top Elevation: 7310 ft
 Vertical Drop: 1560 ft
 Longest Run: 2 mi
 Avg. Annual Snowfall: 180"
 Terrain Park 5 Rails
Tunnel
Jumps

LIFT INFORMATION:
 chair  5 doubles
 surface  2 handle tows
 
TRAIL INFORMATION:
 Number of Trails: 140
 Beginner: 10%
 Intermediate: 40%
 Expert: 50%

RATE INFORMATION:
 4-9pm  friday nights  $9
 full day  beginner's tow  Free
  preschool - with parent  Free
  child - grades 1-5  $16
  student & senior  $28
  adult non-holiday weekday  $28
  adult weekend & holidays  $34
 

Location & Getting Here:

Great Divide is 23 miles north of Helena, or 95 miles south of Great Falls at I-15 Exit 200, then Highway 279 west to Marysville. The Helena Regional Airport is served by Big Sky, Delta/SkyWest, Horizon Airlines.


Season Information:

Thanksgiving to early April, Wednesday - Sunday. Open holidays, holidays weeks, and Friday nights.


Helena City Information