SKI THE AUTHENTIC WEST
Best time to visit: Monday through Friday
DAY 1
- FLY INTO BOZEMAN
- Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is the busiest airport in Montana with, 17 nonstop flights to major cities across the U.S.
- HOP ON A BUS TO RED LODGE, OR RENT A CAR
- Watch for wildlife along the scenic, two-hour ride.
- CHECK IN
- Check into idyllic downtown Red Lodge, home to a historic hotel, a brewery, bars, shops, restaurants and true western hospitality just minutes from the mountain. Or, get cozy in a ski lodge or chalet.
- DINNER
- This quaint small town serves up big flavor, from farm-to-table fine dining, fresh trout and local steaks, to authentic Mexican and Italian fare.
- BREWS + NIGHTLIFE
- Mosey into a local pub for a night cap and some live local tunes, and take in the small-town vibes.
DAY 2
- BREAKFAST
- Red Lodge has no shortage of good places to fuel up on breakfast and caffeine for the day ahead.
- SKIING AT RED LODGE MOUNTAIN
- It’s time for big mountain fun without big mountain crowds or prices. Snowpack is king at Red Lodge, offering 1600+ acres and 2,400’ vertical drop.
- Take the Willow Creek chairlift to the Midway Chalet for lunch and enjoy views of five mountain ranges.
- APRÈS SKI
- Head to the base of the mountain for Bierstube fun, where you’ll find pub fare, live music and 10 beers on tap.
- TIME TO EAT
- If you didn’t fill up at the ‘Stube, head back into town for whatever you’re craving. Then, settle in to some live music and local fun.
DAY 3
- BREAKFAST
- What you need before a day on the slopes is good hot coffee and a homestyle breakfast. Ask any local and they’ll point you in the right direction.
- SKIING AT RED LODGE MOUNTAIN
- Montana skiing, pure and simple. Pick your pleasure—powder days at Red Lodge last a week and you won’t find any lift lines here. Ski your heart out.
- Lunch in the main lodge, or head back to the Midway Chalet—it’s worth the repeat.
- DINNER + DRINKS
- Celebrate your slope time with fine dining and a menu made from locally-sourced ingredients at the historic hotel in downtown Red Lodge, or stay casual at a local pub. Then, stand out on Broadway Ave and let the din draw you into your last stop—the nightlife here is lively and cozy. Cheers to three days well spent.
