Unforgettable Trail Names: Discover Montana’s Unique Ski Slopes

Skiing is one of Montana's most beloved sports and a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors during winter. One thing I've always enjoyed at every ski resort I've visited is reading the names of the trails.

From puns and wordplay to warnings about what you'll experience on that particular slope, there's no doubt that some of these names are great conversation starters on the mountain.

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Some trail names are more creative than others and we can only wonder how they earned their titles. Here are some of the most unique trail names and run rating from Montana's most popular ski resorts. 

Big Sky Resort

• Tears (Triple Black)
• Hell's Half Acre (Triple Black)
• Lady YaYa (Black)

Whitefish Mountain Resort

• 1000 turns (Black)
• Whisky spring (Blue)
• Glory Hole (Black)

Bridger Bowl

• Crazy Woman (Blue)
• Bobcat (Blue)
• Avalanche Gulch (Black)

Red Lodge Mountain

• True Grit (Double Black)
• Widow Maker (Black)

Great Divide

• Misfit (Black)
• Wake Up (Black)
• Blazing Saddles (Blue)

Discovery Ski Area

• Good Finger (Double Black)
• Bad Finger (Double Black)
• Little Finger (Double Black)

Montana Snowbowl

• Bada Bing Bada Boom (Black) 
• Purgatory (Black)
• Hazard County (Double Black)

Yellowstone Club

• Beetlemania (Black)
• Mac N' Trees (Black)
• Boston Tree Party (Black)

Teton Pass Resort

• Fat Belly Burn (Black)
• Whoop Up (Blue)
• Firewater (Black)

If you've had the opportunity to ski on any of these trails, we'd love to hear about it! Even more fascinating would be your insights into the stories behind the names of these trails. You can share your insights on our downloadable app!

Credit: Yellowstone Club , SkiDiscovery , Teton Pass , Big Sky, Snowbowl , Great Divide , Red Lodge , Bridger Bowl , Whitefish