Chase the mountains

Waterside residents enjoy two first-rate ski resorts within a short drive from their door.

Located just 15 minutes west of Waterside, Blacktail Ski Area sits on 1,000 acres of Montana national forest and boasts an average snowfall of over 20 feet. A variety of trail options and first-rate amenities are available for everyone, whether you are new to the mountain lifestyle or a veteran ski bum.

For serious powder fanatics, Big Mountain Ski Resort in Whitefish is located only 60 minutes from Waterside. With an average snowfall of 25 feet and 3,000 acres of skiable terrain, this family resort is one of the most popular skiing and snowboarding destinations in North America.

For those craving a private powder day, area CAT and heli-ski operators provide a perfect free-skiing alternative, and if a more leisurely pace is desired, an abundance of trails and landscapes await for cross-country skiers.