About skiing in Blacktail Mountain
Blacktail Mountain is above Lakeside on the western side of Flathead Lake. Unusually, the lodge and road arrival are at the top of the ski area: visitors ski down from the arrival level. It is a separate destination from Whitefish and needs Blacktail Road rather than the Whitefish mountain bus. Choose lodging and rental collection around your planned first-day terrain. Review the official trail map and open lifts before setting a meeting point; published totals describe the resort inventory rather than guaranteed daily availability.
Ski areas and terrain
Summit lodge
Road arrival at the top of the ski area.
Intermediate network
The majority of the marked terrain.
Lower mountain
Ski-down terrain with a lift return to the lodge.
Piste difficulty: Official mix: 15% beginner, 65% intermediate and 20% advanced.
Planning your arrival: This route map ends at Blacktail Mountain summit lodge. Give the actual lodging, rental or lesson meeting address; a valley-town stop may require a separate local ride. Blacktail’s road arrival is at the summit lodge above Lakeside.
Conditions, open lifts and published piste totals can change. Official mountain and trail-map information ↗ Resort information ↗
GETTING THERE
Airport routes to Blacktail Mountain
Each guide compares the available transport options from arrivals to the resort, including transfers and public transport where available.