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Bear Paw Ski Bowl
Bear Paw Ski Bowl is located in Montana
Bear Paw Ski Bowl
Bear Paw Ski Bowl
Location in Montana
Bear Paw Ski Bowl is located in the United States
Bear Paw Ski Bowl
Bear Paw Ski Bowl
Location in the United States
Location Hill County, Montana
Nearest city Havre, Montana
Coordinates 48°9′51.84″N 109°40′12.79″W / 48.1644000°N 109.6702194°W / 48.1644000; -109.6702194
Top elevation 5280 ft
Base elevation 4500 ft
Runs 24
Longest run .05 mi
Lift system 1 Double, 1 Handle Tow
Snowfall 140"
Website Official Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20061029144905/http://www.skibearpaw.com:80/

Bear Paw Ski Bowl is a super fun place to go skiing and snowboarding! It's a smaller ski area located in north central Montana. This spot is popular with people from nearby Havre, Montana and the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation. It's a great place to hit the slopes and enjoy the winter snow.

Welcome to Bear Paw Ski Bowl!

Bear Paw Ski Bowl is a special place where you can enjoy winter sports. It's known for being a friendly, local ski area. It's not as big as some famous resorts, but it offers a great experience. This makes it perfect for families and beginners. It's also a fantastic spot for experienced skiers and snowboarders.

Where is Bear Paw Ski Bowl?

This ski area is found in Hill County, Montana. It sits within the Chippewa Cree Recreation Area. This area is part of the beautiful Bear Paw Mountains. The nearest big town is Havre, Montana. It's also close to the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation. The location is along what's called the Hi-Line in Montana.

What Can You Do at Bear Paw Ski Bowl?

Bear Paw Ski Bowl offers lots of fun on the snow. You can ski or snowboard down its many trails.

Trails and Lifts

The ski area has 24 different trails. This means there are many paths to explore. The longest run is about 0.05 miles long. To get up the mountain, there are two main lifts. One is a Double chairlift, which carries two people at a time. The other is a Handle Tow, which is a simpler lift. These lifts help you get to the top of the slopes easily.

Mountain Heights and Snowfall

The top of the ski area is 5,280 feet high. That's over a mile above sea level! The base of the mountain is 4,500 feet high. This difference in height gives you a good vertical drop for skiing. Bear Paw Ski Bowl gets a lot of snow. On average, it receives about 140 inches of snowfall each year. That's almost 12 feet of snow, which is perfect for winter sports!

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