Red Lodge Mountain

Beartooth steeps above an Old West ski town.

A down-to-earth mountain in the Beartooths, a short drive from the historic town of Red Lodge. Big snowmaking keeps the groomers reliable early in the season, and the upper mountain has real steeps and chutes. Short lines and an easygoing crowd; an easy long weekend from Billings.

The mountain

Vertical drop

2,400 ft

Summit

9,416 ft

Skiable terrain

1,635 acres

Trails

70

Lifts

8

Average snowfall

250″ a year

Longest run

1.5 mi

Snowmaking

28% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 19%
• Intermediate 25%
• Advanced 56%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Ice skating
• Nightlife
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasFirst weekend of December (annual)Usually

  Red Lodge Christmas Stroll

  The town’s holiday weekend downtown.

• ChristmasDec 24, 10 am–1 pm (last year)Usually

  Ski with Santa

  Santa skis the mountain on Christmas Eve morning.

• New Year’sDec 31 from 4 pm (last year)Usually

  New Year’s Eve Après Party

  Live music in the Bierstube, bonfires outside and s’mores.

• Opening dayFri, Nov 27, 2026

  Opening Day

  The scheduled first chair of the season, snow permitting.

Where to stay

• lodgeRock Creek Resort

  Creekside cabins and lodge rooms on 30+ acres south of town, with an indoor pool, saunas and the Old Piney Dell restaurant. Its ski-and-stay package includes a mountain shuttle.

  20 min drive
• hotelThe Pollard Hotel

  Renovated landmark hotel downtown with saunas and Marli’s restaurant.

  15 min drive
• innYodeler Motel

  Locally owned historic motel three blocks from downtown, with an outdoor hot tub, sauna and a wax room. Pet friendly.

  15 min drive
• cabinRed Lodge Reservations

  Vacation rentals from in-town cottages and condos to cabins and big mountain lodges.

  Around town

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Red Lodge Ice · In town

  Volunteer-run community rink in town, open to the public when the weather allows.

• Red Lodge Ales · In town

  The town’s own brewery; stop at the taproom after skiing.

• Old Piney Dell · 20 min drive

  Creekside restaurant in a historic homestead cabin at Rock Creek Resort, serving refined Montana cooking.

• Carbon County Historical Society & Museum · In town

  Local history museum on Broadway in downtown Red Lodge. Check winter hours.

Après and nightlife

• The Bierstube

  Base-area pub with hearty food, ten beers on tap and a sunny deck.

• Red Lodge Ales

  Local brewery taproom in town.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Billings Logan International (BIL) · about 1 hr 15 min drive
• Denver · about 8 hr
• Salt Lake City · about 7.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps