Member Reviews: Bridger Bowl

With the new lift and terrain opening this year BB has it all.  The new terrain is all natural as no trails were cut.  Several steep chutes and a big bowl make for some great skiing. The mountain has a great blend of terrain and seldom any crowds.  A family oriented day area so weekends have the biggest crowds.  Lack of crowds.during the week make it your own private area .   This all skiiable if you want to do a little hiking.  And yes it is as steep as it looks.    

I grew up an Eastern Rock & Ice guy.  When I got older, I finally got out west, skiing Utah, and then Montana.  the Joy of Bridger is that it is well run and not very crowded, even at peak.  There is everything from well marked groomers for speed to steep drops. You won't get bored here.  The mountain scoops the passing clouds so there can be a massive dump at the ski area but Bozeman (20 minutes away-really) gets a dusting.  The area is publicly owned so profits go into running the area and new equipment.  Staff is friendly and courteous.  Lift prices are very low compared to other Western areas. You are almost totally free of the poseur types seen in Vermont and at "name" areas. ...

Ride any chair at Bridger Bowl and look up at the rock faces of The Ridge: to me, this is the most beautiful cathedral in the world. I never get bored at Bridger--there are lots of north faces where the snow stays fresh for days, great tree-skiing, wonderful chutes, and terrific hike-to terrain. This is an expert skier's mecca, and also a fun family-friendly area with lots of skiing for the more sedate riders on Pierre's Knob and Alpine, which is like a private ski area within the ski area. The ambience at Bridger is another feature I love--laid-back, authentic, and a great value (midweek season pass for only $375, early purchase). This is a very special place. I call it home.  

 I had the good fortune of skiing Bridger Bowl after ESA at Big Sky.  Bridger served up a tremendous amount of snow, phenomenal vibes and grins galore.  On first impression the one word that came to mind when I skied Bridger is Respect.  This is a mountain to be respected and a place that will leave you in awe of what can be enjoyed by someone who is ready to embrace all that she has to offer. When I left Bridger Bowl I didn't leave with a sense of having skied as much as that I had been given the opportunity to caress the mountain side with my tracks and she enjoyed the time we spent together almost as much as I did. Bridger is not a Resort in the sense of having on site activities,...