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A busy day at the Great Divide ski resort in Marysville, Montana with various winter sports enthusiasts. A charming chalet nestled amidst the snowy landscape, serving as the hub for this winter sports centre.
A busy day at the Great Divide ski resort in Marysville, Montana with various winter sports enthusiasts. A charming chalet nestled amidst the snowy landscape, serving as the hub for this winter sports centre.
A winter sports scene at Great Divide Montana showcasing a bustling ski resort with a chalet and ski lift in the background. A skier is also visible enjoying the snowy terrain.
Great Divide in USA - a person skiing down a snow covered hill.
Great Divide in USA - a snow covered mountain with trees in the fore.
Great Divide in USA - a view of a snowy village in the mountains.
Winter landscape at Great Divide ski resort in Marysville, Montana, showcasing a stunning snowy scenery, active winter sports and a ski lift in the distance.

Great Divide Overview

Nestled in the serene Montana mountains, Great Divide Ski Resort is an exceptional destination for ski enthusiasts. This quiet, compact resort is well-known for its welcoming ambiance, underpinned by an unwavering commitment to customer service. The resort boasts a variety of offerings, making it an appealing choice for visitors of all skill levels.

Despite its smaller size, Great Divide is packed with exciting features. The resort is praised for its ability to create its own snow, ensuring a seamless skiing experience even during warmer seasons. The chairlifts are notably short with minimal lines, making them efficient and convenient for visitors. Additionally, the resort offers a range of services, including equipment rental and repair, which have been appreciated by many visitors.

Great Divide's landscape makes it a prime spot for exploration. Skiers often find themselves discovering new routes, with an exciting blend of smooth runs and challenging rocky terrains. The resort also offers a diverse range of runs serviced by several lifts, which, despite a short waiting period, provide stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

The resort's lodges offer more than just a place to rest. With a lively bar and a quality food menu that surpasses typical ski resort fare, they provide a relaxing and enjoyable environment. The night skiing experience at Great Divide is also highly recommended, adding an exciting twist to the usual daytime skiing adventures.

Aside from its recreational offerings, Great Divide is also recognized for the warmth and friendliness of its staff. From the ski patrol's efficiency and kindness during emergencies to the helpfulness of the rental equipment staff, the team's dedication to ensuring an enjoyable experience for visitors stands out.

Despite some mixed feelings from visitors, primarily related to the resort's challenging runs and an isolated incident with a pet, the overall consensus points to Great Divide as a highly recommended destination. With its affordability, unique offerings, and exceptional service, this small ski resort certainly leaves a big impression.

Key insights

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Night Skiing Area

100
Skiable terrain at night

Snow Making Coverage

150
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Skiable Terrain

1600
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

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Terrain Difficulty

Intermediate
67.0%
Expert
27.0%
Beginner
6.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

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Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Frequently asked questions about Great Divide

Where is Great Divide?

Great Divide is a ski resort in Marysville, Montana, United States, at coordinates 46.7500, -112.3100.

How many lifts does Great Divide have?

Great Divide has 6 lifts, serving 45 km of marked runs and 1,600 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Great Divide?

Great Divide has a peak elevation of 2,194 m, a base elevation of 1,769 m and a vertical drop of 425 m.

How is Great Divide rated?

ShredIndex rates Great Divide 63.4 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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100 ac

Night Skiing Area

1600 ac

Skiable Terrain

45km

Total Run Distance

6total

Number of Lifts

425m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

160.2cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: February (28.9cm)
15.6cm
Nov
22.5cm
Dec
20.7cm
Jan
28.9cm
Feb
20.6cm
Mar
24.6cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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