12.7 °F |

  2.0 mph |

  96 %

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OPENING DAY!

Good morning Snow Riders, this is Jessi with your Blacktail Mountain Report for opening day, Friday, December 13th. It is currently 25 degrees with light winds of 0-5 miles per hour, visibility is at 200 yards and it is currently snowing. Groomers are reporting 1 inch of new snow and a settled base of 15 inches. We will be sliding today on packed powder and machine groomed runs with the Olympic and Thunderhead lifts in operation, with Thunderhead runs open to the mid-way station. Early season conditions exist. Be aware of your surroundings, proceed cautiously, and respect all rope lines and trail closures as they are there for your safety. Save time and money when you purchase your lift tickets online.

I’ll see you on the slopes!

  • The Olympic Chair, Thunderhead Chair to the midway station and the Magic Carpet  are scheduled for operation from 9am to 4pm.
  • Early season conditions exist. Be aware of your surroundings, proceed cautiously, and respect all rope lines and trail closures as they are there for your safety.
  • Season Passes and daily lift tickets are available to purchase ONLINE. Save money and time at the ticket office by creating an account, purchasing RFID cards and day lift tickets or passes in advance online.
  • Tickets today are $65 for Adults (25-69), $55 for Young Adults (18-24), $50 for Teens (13-17), $40 for Children (8-12), free* for Tiny Tots (7 & under) and 5th Graders, and $35 for Seniors (70+).
  • Save $10 when you purchase online and in advance.
  • Muley’s Bar  will be open 10:30 am-5 pm, the Grill 10:30-4 pm, Mighty Bites Cafeteria and Blacktail Bean (located in the cafeteria will be open 8 am-4 pm..
  • The rental shop will be open from 8 am-4 pm.
  • The Blacktail Trading Co. retail shop will be open from 9 am-5 pm.
  • Snow Sports Lessons will be available beginning December 20th. 

Snow Report

  • Updated:    12:05 pm
  • Current Temp:  12.7 °F
  • New Snow Overnight:  0"
  • New Snow 24 Hours:  0"
  • Summit Depth:  35"
  • Wind:  

    2.0 mph S

  • Visibility:  unlimited

Grooming Report

  • Percent of Terrain Open:  100%
  • Number of trails groomed:  19
  • Conditions:  Packed Powder, Machine Groomed
  • Number of lifts in operation:  4

Groomed Runs

  • Magic Carpet:  Never-ever Land
  • Olympic:  Cold Camp, Widow Maker, Easy Out, Crossover, Rob's Run, Toilet Bowl
  • Crystal:  Short Branch, Clearcut, Blacktail Run, Independence Park, Tail Dragger, West Ridge
  • Thunderhead:  Lakeside Run, Long Branch, Radar, Snowblower, Emmons Ridge, Little Salmon