Love skiing?  Montana's got awesome skiing!  Downhill? 14,000+ acres worth and 548 downhill runs with 65 lifts.  Cross-country?  Hundreds of trails in two national parks, nine national forests (16.8 million acres of public lands), and twelve wilderness areas.  Montana Ski Report

Snowboarding?  Snowboarders (and telemark skiers) are welcome at every one of Montana's 15 ski areas. In fact, resorts all across the state serve up a snowboard smorgasbord. Many Montana ski resorts have state-of-the-art snowboard parks, complete with half-pipes (groomed by pipe dragons), board jumps, banked turns, kickers, table tops and more. If you want to get out and hit the trails, Montana's areas have plenty of groomed runs, as well as deep, powdery bowls and vertical black-diamond terrain. Some members of the US Snowboard Team even live in Montana; that's no coincidence.

Snowmobiling? 3,700 miles of groomed trails. Thousands of miles of ungroomed trails. Top high mountain trails, wide open spaces, and some of the most gorgeous scenery on earth by snowmobile. Montana will top all of it with hundreds of inches of soft, pure powder. Not only that, but Montana has many destination areas where snowmobiles actually outnumber cars on winter streets.

A variety of lodging is available from rustic cabins to hotels, condominiums, townhomes, and luxurious lodges. You'll find excellent dining, guided tours, ski rentals, daycare, and best of all, a warm Montana welcome and hospitality.

And it doesn't stop here. Montana offers ice-skating, ski joring, sleigh rides, dog sled races, and winter carnivals. And when you aren't on the slopes, explore Montana's many museums, galleries, restaurants, mineral hot springs, wildlife, and scenery.

Experiencing Montana is a never-ending reward. Here are a few tips for making your visit safe and enjoyable.

• Respect the rights and property of others. Always get permission before entering private land.
• Dispose of trash properly.
• Enjoy wildlife from a distance for their safety and yours.
• Respect Montana's traditions, customs, and local ordinances.
• Be prepared for wide temperature ranges and check the forecast frequently.
• Beware of hypothermia and remember wind chill can be deadly.
• Be in good physical condition.
• Know your location at all times and let someone know where you are going and when you intend to return.
• Carry and know how to use avalanche equipment.
• Snowmobilers must know how to operate their machines, drive safely and courteously, and have the required licenses and stickers.
• Skiers and snowboarders should always stay within the limits of their abilities.
• Drinking does not mix with skiing, snowmobiling, snowboarding, or any other outdoor winter activity.

Make your vacation even more meaningful. Call Montana Homes & Land at (406) 586-7700 today and find that Montana property that will make your dream of living in the Big Sky Country come true!