Winter Sports
The scenic mountains of Montana attract a range of recreationists during the winter. Snowmobiling, back-country skiing, down-hill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice fishing are some of the ways recreation users enjoy the winter environment.
Avalanche Information
View our current conditions information webpage (expand the "Avalanche and Snowpack" section) to get the latest avalanche and snowpack information for the Kootenai National Forest.
Skiing/Snowboarding
Turner Mountain Ski Area North of Libby covers 1000 acres, with 22 named runs. At any given time more than 50% of the runs are groomed.
Snowmobiling
232 miles of designated groomed snowmobile trails and thousands of acres of open play areas are found on the Kootenai. The Montana State Snowmobile Association lists local clubs on their website. This web site contains information on groomed snowmobile trails and events throughout the state.
Registration Requirements
In Montana, snowmobiles operating on public land must be registered and display decal sticker. Visit the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for more information required for residents and non-residents.
Snowmobile Trails List
To find a trail, visit our snowmobile webpage or view/download our Snowmobile Trail List Summary Sheet [PDF, 285k]
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
There are seven areas that offer more than 23 miles of intermittently groomed or groomed cross-country ski trails. No attempt is being made, however, to identify all possible Cross country ski areas. Cross country skiers are free to go anywhere they choose on the National Forests.
Cross Country Skiing Trails List
To find a trail, view our cross country skiing webpage or view/download our Nordic Skiing Trail List Summary Sheet [PDF, 205k]
The Forest is open to snowshoeing on winter roads closed by snow, nordic ski trails, and frozen lakes and snow covered trails. The road to Ross Creek Cedars is provides a wonderful snowshoeing opportunity.
Search for Winter Sports Opportunities
#900 Cabinet Fitness and Ski Trailhead
#SNO151 Marten Creek Snowmobile Trailhead
Bear Creek Cross Country Ski Trailhead
Fairview Ranger Station
Ross Creek X-C Ski Trailhead
South Flower Creek Cross Country Ski Trailhead
Tobacco River Campground
Yaak Area
