How to Go Skiing in Bear Paw Ski Bowl, Montana

Bear Paw Ski Bowl is a family-oriented ski resort in northern Montana that offers downhill skiing and other winter sports activities. Bear Paw Ski Bowl is located in Hill County, about 1/2 an hour by car from the city of Havre. With more than 20 runs (1/4 of which are beginner, 1/4 intermediate and 1/2 advanced), a 5,280-foot elevation, a 900-foot vertical drop and 140 inches of average annual snowfall, Bear Paw Ski Bowl is a great place to enjoy a fun and exciting day on the slopes.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Phone
• Computer with Internet access

Book a Ski Trip to Bear Paw Ski Bowl

1. Book lodging through Montana's Official State Travel Information Site (see Resources below). Choose Havre from the drop-down menu of Montana cities. You can also call Travel Montana at 1-800-VISITMT for help with your booking. Call Bear Paw Ski Bowl directly at 406-265-8404 if you want to inquire about their recommendations.
2. Book reservations at 1 of almost 20 local hotels. Hotels in the area range from budget accommodations to mid-level hotel/motels. Virtually all rooms near Bear Paw Ski Bowl are inexpensive in price.
3. Check out the current ski and snow report for Bear Paw Ski Bowl on the 'Current Ski Conditions' page of Montana's Official State Travel Information Site (see Resources below). Reading the report will help you better prepare for your trip.
4. Fly to the Havre City County Airport, and then rent a car to get to the Bear Paw Ski Bowl. You'll drive approximately 29 miles south of Havre to the Chippewa Cree Recreation Area.

Tips & Warnings

• Book over the Internet to be able to book at any time of day or night.
• Check out the names of the ski runs. Bear Paw Ski Bowl is located on the Chippewa Cree Recreation area, and a lot of its ski runs are named after prominent Chippewa Cree tribal members.
• Bear Paw Ski Bowl does not offer ski or snowboard rentals on the hill, so be sure to rent your equipment at one of the rental shops in nearby Havre.
• If you are planning on driving to the resort, be sure to check the road conditions before beginning your trip.

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