Bozeman, Montana

Skiing & Snowboarding

Located perfectly between two phenomenal ski hills, Bozeman offers a perfect getaway for those seeking for premium skiing and snowboarding right in their backyard.

• Bridger Bowl Ski Area, where the locals go to feel the cold smoke, is only a brief 17 miles from Bozeman up the beautiful Bridger Canyon. It operates as a non-profit giving back to our community in the best way. With over 2,000 skiable acres, 75+ trails, and 300 inches of snow on average, Bridger Bowl is begging for you to come ski the gnar this winter.
• Big Sky Resort tucks up into the 11,166 foot Lone Peak in Big Sky, Montana only 50 stunning miles from Bozeman through the Gallatin Canyon. Boasting 320 runs with 40 lifts, Big Sky gets 400 inches of snow annually on its 5,800+ skiable acres making Big Sky Resort one of the best world-class ski opportunities you have to try at least once in your life. Or twice. Or make this your home hill, we would understand.

National Parks

Your gateway to the two of the most stunning national parks, Bozeman is the easiest destination to arrive for seekers of Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.

• Yellowstone National Park (YPN) is American's first national park! From Bozeman, the northwest entrance through Gardiner, Montana is a quick 78 mile journey through the appropriately named Paradise Valley. Being the original entrance to the park, visitors can walk to the famous Roosevelt Archway, the original gateway into the park. Heading directly south from Bozeman, the west entrance is 89 miles through the Gallatin Canyon to West Yellowstone. With over one million visitors annually, YNP is a world of its own featuring thermal hot springs, geysers, and a stunning landscape you have to see it in person to understand. Plentiful with all American-west animals, it is a family-friendly experience of a lifetime that happens to be in our backyard.
• Glacier National Park (GNP) will leave you breathless! About a five hour drive north from Bozeman, GNP was home to over 100 glaciers when it was established in 1910. Jump to 115+ years later, these giants are still viewable to visitors of the park. With over 700 miles of hike-able trails, Glacier offers vast, stunning views that will reset your soul. The park still offers historical chalets and lodges for visitors to stay in, but camping with a permit is allowed. Known for its grizzly bears, GNP showcases many North American animals including big horn sheep and mountain goats, easily seen through the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road that opens as soon as the snowpack allows!

Water Activities

Summer in Montana means FISHING! Famous for our Gallatin River, Yellowstone River, and Madison River, Bozeman paints a beautiful experience of world-class fly fishing opportunities. Not a angler? No sweat, Bozeman provides plenty of places for kayakers, rafters, and paddleboarders seeking good water and stunning views for a short drive up to Hyalite Reservoir.

Hiking & Biking

There is something for everyone and all levels when it comes to getting into the great outdoors around Bozeman. The Gallatin Valley provides many Forest Service and state land trails. The must-do trail offering the best view of the valley is the famous "M" Hiking Trail at the gates of Bridger Canyon. Bozeman is also home of the non-profit Gallatin Valley Land Trust that promotes land conservation to give back to the hikers of our lands. Ready to get into the backcountry for some peace and quiet? Surround Bozeman is the Gallatin National Forest made up of the Bridger Mountain Range, the Bangtail Mountain Range, the Gallatin Mountain Range. Don't forget your bear spray and always let someone know where you're going; cell service becomes very limited once you get into the wilderness.

Public School System

Bozeman is home to 13 public schools including its two high schools Bozeman High School home of the Hawks and Gallatin High School home of the Raptors.

Private & Montessori

The Gallatin Valley offers 25 private schools and Montessories offering a non-traditional options for its residents.

Montana State University

Established in 1891, Montana State has become the premier university in Montana with over 17,000+ students enrolled each semester. Offering over 250 undergrad and 115 grad programs, MSU can proudly say it is the largest research entity in Montana with half of its students being residents of Montana! Ranking in the top 5% of universities in the world, MSU is a stem powerhouse having research affiliations with NASA and other world-class organizations. Montana State's heart comes from the support of its students for our beloved Bobcat Athletics including a highly successful Rodeo team, Football, and Ski team.

Gallatin College

Gallatin College MSU enhances educational opportunities offering two-year associate degrees and one-year professional certificates. With over 27 programs available, Gallatin College helps develop valuable skills for the local economy workforce including options like Behavioral Health, Carpentry, and the up and coming IT Cybersecurity.