In Montana, winter isn’t just a season; it’s a heartfelt passion that beckons families and friends to step outside and embrace the enchanting landscape. As the snow blankets the ground, the opportunities for adventure are endless, inviting you to create unforgettable memories together on the slopes, and off.
To help you dive into the winter wonderland of Big Sky Country, off the ski slopes, we’ve gathered family adventure ideas throughout the state to share with you.
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Winter Fat Biking in Montana
As snow blankets the trails, Montana transforms into a haven for winter fat biking enthusiasts. Join fellow adventurers as you navigate the picturesque landscapes on specially designed bikes. For the best rentals and local insights, head to Glacier Cyclery in Whitefish, Montana. Many of the state’s mountain biking shops also rent fat bikes for winter fun through the Treasure State.
Montana’s Top Dog Sled Adventures
In a word, MUSH! If you have never experienced a thrilling Dog Sled Adventure, make this a New Year’s Resolution! Several very reputable companies will take you on a tour of a lifetime from the far north corner of Olney down to Big Sky, Montana.
With some of the highest ratings in the business, and featured on National Geographic TV, Yellowstone Dog Sled Adventures makes good on its promise to make this an experience you will return to year after year.
Dog Sled Contests and Festivals in Montana
If you would rather watch than participate, in January and February, there are ‘must-not-miss’ dog sled competitions and festivals throughout Montana. Three of our favorites include the annual 300-mile Race to the Sky in Lincoln, Montana, which is recognized as one of the most challenging and beautiful dog sled races in the world. Two others to put on your list are the Darby Dog Derby in Darby, Montana and Flathead Classic in Olney, Montana. All are fun and festive spectator events.
Backcountry Skiing in the Bitterroot Wilderness of Montana
The Downing Mountain Lodge in Hamilton, Montana offers a magical winter escape complete with hot tubs, communal fireplaces, and endless outdoor activities – right out the backdoor. It’s one of our state’s most treasured locations that offers its guests direct backcountry skiing on Forest Service lands with 3,000 vertical feet of snow laden terrain rising directly behind the Lodge offering access to the vast Bitterroot Wilderness.
Montana Snowmobile Adventures
For a truly authentic western getaway, Rich’s Montana Guest Ranch in Seeley Lake, Montana, offers snowmobile adventures at their hideaway guest ranch in the heart of the Rockies. The charm of this ultimate winter family vacation in Montana is that your lodging is at the Ranch, which is not a hotel, motel, or resort. It is the home of the Rich family, hosted along with their dedicated crew. They offer a full-service vacation that includes all meals, lodging, use of ranch amenities, and guide service to 1500+ miles of groomed, secondary, and mountain snowmobile trails from your cabin door.
Snowshoeing and Winter Camping in Montana’s National Parks
With less than 4% of annual visitors exploring Montana’s National Parks in the winter, now is the perfect time to enjoy the ‘quiet season.’ We always encourage our friends and family to experience the parks’ free ranger-led snowshoe hikes or guided tours. Whether you wander on your snowshoes, cross-country skis or snow bikes, every day in the great outdoors provides an unforgettable escape unplugged and plugged into the rich history and stunning landscapes of Montana’s National Parks.
Extreme Winter Adventures in Montana
If your New Year’s resolution is to live life on the edge, connect with Montana Alpine Guides for exhilarating experiences like backcountry skiing, ice climbing and winter mountaineering. The professional staff is dedicated to teaching and guiding the novice to the most advanced in some of winter’s most extreme sports and within some of the state’s most breathtaking terrain. They also offer avalanche education programs.
What’s the Best Family Winter Adventure in Montana?
Although all of the ideas we have listed above will offer memories that you will remember for years to come, the Hollinger Real Estate team in Northwest Montana voted on this one: Ice skating on McDonald Lake in Glacier National Park. Watch this this beautiful YouTube video then make your plans to escape to our Treasure State to experience the exhilarating family winter adventures in Montana.
Montana’s Winter Wonderland … Your Next “Home Sweet Home”
For generations, the Hollinger family has cherished the beauty of winter in Montana, creating lifelong memories in this snowy paradise. If your New Year’s Resolution is to find a new home with the great outdoors out your own back door ,Contact Hollinger Real Estate today
