Showdown Ski Area
Encyclopedia
Showdown is an alpine ski area located in the Little Belt Mountains
in Central Montana
, United States
.
Showdown is known for the 100% natural snow, beautiful scenery, and family atmosphere.
which snow removal crews work throughout the winter season to keep open for year round access.
Additional lodging is available in Monarch, Montana
and in nearby Neihart.
Little Belt Mountains
The Little Belt Mountains are a section of the Rocky Mountains in the U.S. state of Montana. Situated mainly in the Lewis and Clark National Forest, the mountains are used for logging and recreation for the residents of Great Falls, Montana...
in Central Montana
Montana
Montana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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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 acitivities ranging from mountain biking to hiking to camping.Showdown is known for the 100% natural snow, beautiful scenery, and family atmosphere.
Geography
The Ski Area is near the Kings Hill Scenic BywayKings Hill Scenic Byway
The Kings Hill Scenic Byway passes through the Little Belt Mountains in the Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana, United States.. The route is home to a wide variety of wildlife and provides many recreational opportunities for travelers on the route. The Byway is a 71 mile route that begins...
which snow removal crews work throughout the winter season to keep open for year round access.
Additional lodging is available in Monarch, Montana
Monarch, Montana
Monarch is an unincorporated community in Cascade County, Montana, United States.-Geography:Monarch is located in the Little Belt Mountains of central Montana, southeast of Great Falls on US Highway 89 in the Lewis and Clark National Forest...
and in nearby Neihart.