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Showdown MontanaShowdown MontanaSince 1936 · Neihart, MT Closed for summer · Opens Dec 11
Plan

Getting here, and everything else.

2850 US-89, Neihart, MT 59465 — at the top of Kings Hill Pass. 67 miles from Great Falls, 108 from Helena, 111 from Bozeman, 175 from Billings.

Parking

Park in the lower lot, along the bank between the upper and lower lots. Do not park at the lodge. Attendants direct parking on weekend and holiday mornings.

The road

Kings Hill Pass is a state highway and is plowed, but it is a mountain pass. Check MDT road conditions before you leave; in 1951 the drifts on Riceville Hill stopped everyone for a whole season.

Snow phone

406-771-1300 — conditions and the day’s report, updated before the lifts open.

Hours

Wednesday – Sunday, plus Monday holidays.

Every building’s hours →

Lifts 9:30 – 4:00

Prospector closes at 3:30. Ticket Office from 9:00; ShedQuarters guest services 8:30 – 4:00.

Holidays

Open every day December 18 – January 3 except Christmas Day. Open MLK Day and Presidents’ Day.

The season

Opening Day Friday, December 11, 2026. Closing Day Sunday, April 4, 2027. Dates and times subject to change.

Groups, schools & clubs

Twenty or more? You save.

Group packet (PDF)

Group rates

A group organizer distributes forms, collects money and hands out tickets; Showdown does the rest. Tickets: adult $65 · military $45 · college $55 · senior $45 · junior $45 · kids 6–10 $30 · 5 & under free. Rentals $40. Group lessons $45.

P.E. Program

Each winter Showdown teaches thousands of school children through their PE classes — any day the school operates and the mountain is open. $30 covers a two-hour lesson, rentals and a skill-appropriate lift ticket. Requests for 2026-27 are answered in order from July 1.

Ski & Snowboard Clubs

Grades 2–12, public, private and home school, five or more from the same school. Discounted tickets and rentals, free lessons, a free brownie at the end of every ski day, and a Showdown hat after eight visits and the Responsibility Code.

Adaptive skiers: Showdown works with Eagle Mount of Great Falls. Students with disabilities are welcome in the PE program — contact Eagle Mount to arrange support.

Weddings & conferences

A picturesque setting with professional service.

Outdoor locations on the mountain or the lodge at the base — for a ceremony, a reception, a meeting, or anything that needs a room with a view. Call 406-236-5522 or email ripleigh@showdownmontana.com to start planning.

Private mountain rental

The whole mountain. $20,000 a day.

Ideal for up to 75 guests. Exclusive use of the double and triple chairs, rentals and lessons, patrol, mountain guides, night grooming, full lodge access, breakfast and lunch for everyone, unlimited soft drinks and five drinks per adult. Extras: the beginner lifts, custom Showdown clothing, catered dinners and lodging help in White Sulphur Springs, shuttles, more than 75 people, multiple days. $10,000 non-refundable deposit; 20% gratuity.

Business memberships

Make our guests your guests.

See current partners →

Reward your team and reach new customers. Members get lift tickets for their employees, invitations to networking events, and a place on the Added Benefits page — 74,000 skier visits last season, 36,000 followers on Facebook, 30,000 on Instagram.

Tier 1

Classic · $1,000

25 lift tickets or learn-to-ski packages ($1,750 value). Listing on Added Benefits.

Tier 2

Premier · $2,500

75 tickets ($5,250 value). Added Benefits listing, a dedicated social post, 30 Finale tickets.

Tier 3

Elite · $5,000

125 tickets ($8,750 value). Featured Partner status, email blast, social feature and story, 40 Finale tickets, logo on lodge signage and the lodge TVs.

Employment

Be a part of something special ♥️

Apply here
Showdown staff group photo

Seasonal full- and part-time openings for the 2026-27 winter. Advanced skiing is not required to teach — we hire the smile and train the feet. Junior instructor opportunities at 14, 15 and 16.

Snow Sports Instructor

Work outdoors and teach others to love winter. Training in customer service, public speaking and your own riding; skill-building toward PSIA-AASI certification.

Food & Beverage

Cross-trained across cashier, busser, short-order, prep, server, dishwasher and barista. You will meet every guest.

Lift Operator

Safety first. Load and unload guests of all ages, check tickets, work with Patrol and Snow School.

Rental Shop

Technicians set skis and boards and fit boots — we train and certify the right personality. Cashiers help first-timers through forms and sell tickets.

Ticket Office

The Ticket Queen or King: sales, guest relations, radio, money, in a fast-paced morning.

Parking Lot Attendant

Greet guests and structure the lots on weekend and holiday mornings.

Custodial

Keep the lodge clean and lovely for the next day, nightly.

The Edith

Hotel roles in White Sulphur Springs. Edith is hiring →

Mountain policies & safety

Please note.

All fencing, pads, equipment covers, poles, signage, cones, rope and other marking devices are provided to inform you of potential obstacles or hazards. These marking devices will not protect you from injury and not all obstacles or hazards will be marked or padded. The presence of marking devices does not guarantee that every hazard has been identified. It is your responsibility to avoid all marking devices and all obstacles and hazards, marked or unmarked.

Uphill travel — allowed at your own risk

Persons using the ski area for uphill travel assume all risks, including route selection and stability analysis. Early- and late-season and backcountry conditions exist. During normal operations: stay on the designated uphill routes on the trail map, stay off closed runs, and no dogs. Ski Patrol clears the mountain daily at close. Showdown has no slope maintenance, rescue or liability obligations for uphill travel; use of the area implies agreement.

Your Responsibility Code

  • Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
  • People ahead of you have the right of way.
  • Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above.
  • Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or merging.
  • Use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
  • Observe all posted signs and warnings; keep off closed trails.
  • Know how to load, ride and unload lifts safely.

Privacy policy and terms & conditions carry over from the current site unchanged. Season pass terms are on the passes page.

Lost & found

Left something on the hill or in the lodge? Fill out the form and Guest Services will look.

Lost & found form ↗

Helmets

Recommended everywhere, required for the Slopestyle. Rent one for $15, or come to the Helmet Give-away on January 9.

FAQ

Things people ask.

Can I buy lift tickets online?
No — lift tickets are sold at the window when you arrive. Season passes, Showup Cards, the 4th & 5th Grader pass, lessons and youth programs are all sold online.
Is there really a $10 season pass?
Yes, for 4th and 5th graders. Buy it online before you come up to save time at the window.
What is a Showup Card?
A punch card with three transferable lift tickets. Share them with friends, use all three in one day, or keep them for yourself. Valid for the season it’s sold for. Cards mail from November.
Can I bring my dog?
Not on the hill during operations. The Edith Hotel welcomes pets on a leash. The lodge has its own dogs.
Is there lodging on the mountain?
Not at the base. The Edith Hotel in White Sulphur Springs is Showdown’s own, 30 minutes south; the Days Inn of Great Falls gives 15% off when you mention Showdown.
How do I get my kid into lessons?
Snow Monsters (skiers 4–6), Little Shredders (snowboarders 7–10) and Group Lessons (skiers 7+, riders 11+) run daily at 10:30 and 1:30 — sign up in the Rental Shop. For the 10:30, be through the Rental Shop by 10:15. Eight-week Saturday programs start January 9.
How do I send in old photos or passes for the 90th?
Through the official Google Form, linked from the History page. Season passes go to the pass contest; everything else appears on The People’s Page once a release is signed.