Condé Nast TravelerDec 4, 2025
6 Best Montana Ski Resorts for Fun, Runs, and Après, Western Style
Opt for a Montana ski trip if you want fine powder, endless terrain, and less-crowded lifts.
Downtown distillery mixing inventive cocktails for après.
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- Whitefish Mountain ResortSight3,000 acres with 113 named trails, legendary tree skiing.
- Buffalo CaféRestaurantGreat spot for breakfast, known for brioche French toast.
- Markus Community MarketMarketHearty grab-and-go breakfast options.
- Spotted Bear SpiritsRestaurantDowntown distillery mixing inventive cocktails for après.
- Montana Tap HousePubNearly 60 craft beers on tap.
- Tupelo GrilleRestaurantOffers riffs on Southern classics.
- Indah SushiRestaurantServes unique maki rolls.
- Latitude 48RestaurantFeatures locally-sourced ingredients and rustic charm.
- Loula’s CaféRestaurantKnown for huckleberry pie.
- Summit HouseRestaurant
- Kintla LodgeHotel
- Morning EagleHotel
- Elsewhere
- Montage Big SkyHotelBig Sky, United StatesLuxe option with cushy spa and gorgeous heated indoor pool.
- Summit Pursuits clinicPlaceBig Sky, United StatesLed by Ski Hall-of-Famer Dan Egan for advanced-intermediate skiers.
- Big CouloirTrailBig Sky, United StatesLegendary triple-black-diamond, 50-degree steep, 1,400-foot thrill.
- Everett’s 8800RestaurantBig Sky, United StatesOn-mountain restaurant with panoramic views, upscale log cabin aesthetics.
- The Peak’s ChophouseRestaurantBig Sky, United StatesIn the Summit Hotel, serves killer steaks.
- M by The Alinea GroupRestaurantBig Sky, United StatesFour-month residency for 2025-2026 ski season.
- The Umbrella barRestaurantBig Sky, United StatesOffers alfresco and cozy seating for craft beer and cocktails.
- Montana Dinner YurtRestaurantBig Sky, United StatesSnowcat ride up mountain for family-style dinner in a yurt.
- The Summit HotelHotelBig Sky, United StatesCrown jewel of slope-side lodging, contemporary ski culture design.
- One&OnlyHotelBig Sky, United StatesFirst US location, features six restaurants and a private gondola.
- Explorer GondolaSightBig Sky, United StatesDebuted December 2025, from base to Lone Peak Tram.