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Red Lodge Mountain Resort - Ski Experience

Red Lodge Mountain Resort in south central Montana offers over 250 inches of snow each year for snowsports fans. About 50 miles from Billings, Montana, Red Lodge is nestled near the Beartooth mountains. In its 50th year, Red Lodge offers a panoramic view of mountains stretching from Montana to Wyoming, unsurpassed skiing and snow sports, many dining and lodging options, and a bustling nightlife for visitors to enjoy.

Near Yellowstone National Park, the area offers activities for serious skiers and whole families. Downtown Red Lodge features modern shopping areas as well as old-time shops. You can find après ski activities in contemporary lounges or saloons. And enjoy lodging in a hotel, inn, cabin, vacation home or bed & breakfast.

Red Lodge is home to many different competitions, festivals and activities, from a lively local scene, music festivals and entertainment, winter-time activities like the Citizens Cup or the Rocky Mountain Winter Games. A Taste of Red Lodge which is held in November and offers the area's finest dining, can help visitors sample some of the many cuisine options. Per capita, Red Lodge offers more dining options than any other area in Montana. Shopping in Red Lodge ranges from mom & pop shops to the Mountain Shoppe where you can get all the gear you need to enjoy the snow sports and activities.

Families are part of the fun at Red Lodge Mountain, and to get whole families in on the act there are skiing and snowboarding lessons available in their snowsports school. Both adults and children can take easy lessons to learn how to ski or snowboard, or learn how to get better at a favorite sport.

With more places to eat and enjoy après ski drinks per capita than any other area in Montana, Red Lodge has something for everyone. The Bierstube offers up some great late afternoon fun in the base area, with a full 13 beers on tap, and great meals available, too. Live music and locally famous drink specials make the Stube a place not to miss.

The huge variety of dining and après ski choices makes Red Lodge a great place for those who enjoy a variety of cuisines, while the variety of snowsports make it a great destination for those who are into the thrill of a vertical drop, as well as those who are just learning to ski or snowboard. From a guys and gals get-a-way to the perfect family ski vacation destination, Red Lodge Montana is the place to Visit.