Showdown Ski Area

Showdown Ski Area
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Location Meagher County, Montana, near Neihart, Montana
Nearest city Neihart, Montana
Top elevation 8,200 ft (2,500 m)
Base elevation 6,800 ft (2,100 m)
Skiable area 640 acres (2.6 km2)
Runs 34
Lift system 4 total:
One Triple, Two Double, One Conveyer
Snowfall 20 feet (6.1 m)
Website Showdown official website

Showdown is an alpine ski area located in the Little Belt Mountains in Central Montana, United States.

History

Created in 1936 and originally called King's Hill Ski Area, Showdown is a small-scale ski area normally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, receiving most patrons on the weekends. During the summer months, the area offers a variety of activities ranging from mountain biking to hiking to camping.

In 1973 the Ski Area changed its name from King's Hill Ski Area to Showdown Ski Area. In 1995, it was changed again to Showdown Montana.

Geography

The Ski Area is near the Kings Hill Scenic Byway, also known as Highway 89, in a high elevation area of the Little Belt Mountains near Neihart, Montana. One of the most difficult runs is Glory Hole and one of the easiest runs is Golden Goose.

References

Showdown Website.

Coordinates: 46°50′19″N 110°42′32″W / 46.83861°N 110.70889°W / 46.83861; -110.70889

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