Tuesday, 12 January 2010

Visit Northwest Montana's Blacktail Mountain Ski Area and other Recreational Activities

Are you one of those people who are not so fond of crowds and waiting at long lines for the lift? Would you also looking for something more budget friendly? You might want to try visiting Blacktail Mountain Ski Area. This skiing paradise is located in Montana, a stone's throw away from the Flathead Valley. Specifically, it is 17 miles to Lakeside, Montana; 35 miles to Kalispell. The summit has a height of more than 6,600 feet while the vertical drop is at 1,440 feet. This gives Blacktail Mountain Ski Area a skiable slope area of around 1,000 acres

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area is not as old as some of the other ski places in Montana. The chairlifts only opened in 2000. You can be assured that the slopes in Blacktail Mountain Ski Area are not dangerous and they are well taken care of. Skiers of every skill level can find their slopes here but most of them are for the beginners and intermediate skiers. Blacktail Mountain Ski Area does not have that many slopes for the experts but this just makes it a great place for the family to learn.

There is something different about Blacktail Mountain Ski Area and it has something to do with their ski lodges. These can be found at the mountain's top and not at the base like they usually are. So you would need to drive a bit of a distance to get to the top before you can even start skiing. But the good thing is that this location gives the lodgers an amazing view of the scenery around Blacktail Mountain Ski Area. You can find more details about it; just type Blacktail Mountain Ski Area in your search engine.

The Forest Service also provides areas for cross-country skiing, as well as snow-shoeing. These trails, which can be found 8 miles from Lakeside, have trails that are well-groomed by the North Shore Nordic Club.

In the Wild Bill Off Road Vehicle Trails you will also find areas for snowmobiling. These trails are 12 miles from Lakeside and Blacktail Road. Snowmobiles can be rented out for a price but you cannot use these on the cross-country ski trails.

To get more details about other activities you can do, search for "Lakeside and Somers Chamber of Commerce" which can be found in the Flathead Valley in Montana.

The next time you plan a vacation, consider Northwest Montana. The crowds are small here and the resort areas are usually bigger. You will find that peace and quiet that you need while enjoying the magnificent scenery given by the Rocky Mountains and the Flathead Lake. For entrepreneurs looking to settle down somewhere new, try Flathead Valley. Affordable housing is abundant and your recreational needs will be well taken care of courtesy of places like Blacktail Mountain Ski Area and the other trails.

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