Lost Trail Powder Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lost Trail Powder Mountain |
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 Lost Trail Powder Mountain
Location in Idaho
Lost Trail Powder Mountain
Location in Montana
Lost Trail Powder Mountain
Location in the United States
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| Location | Lost Trail Pass Lemhi County, Idaho & Ravalli County, Montana |
| Nearest city | Salmon, Idaho & Hamilton, Montana |
| Coordinates | 45°41′31″N 113°57′07″W / 45.692°N 113.952°W |
| Vertical | 1,800 ft (550 m) |
| Top elevation | 8,200 ft (2,500 m) |
| Base elevation | 6,400 ft (1,950 m) lowest lift - #3 7,000 ft (2,134 m) main base area |
| Skiable area | 900 acres (3.6 km2) |
| Runs | 60+ - 20% easiest - 60% more difficult - 20% most difficult |
| Longest run | 1.2 miles (2 km) |
| Lift system | 5 double chairs 3 rope tows |
| Terrain parks | 2 |
| Snowfall | 300 in (760 cm) |
| Snowmaking | none |
| Night skiing | none |
| Website | losttrail.com |
Lost Trail Powder Mountain is a fun place to ski and snowboard in the western United States. It's an alpine ski area, which means it's designed for skiing down mountains. You can find it right on the border between Montana and Idaho, high up in the northern Rocky Mountains.
The ski area is located near Lost Trail Pass, where two highways meet: US Highway 93 and Montana State Highway 43. It's also close to Chief Joseph Pass, which is part of the Continental Divide.
The highest point you can ski from is Saddle Mountain, which is about 8,200 feet (2,500 m) above sea level. The lowest point for skiing is 6,400 feet (1,950 m). This gives the mountain a "vertical drop" of 1,800 feet (550 m). The main area, where the parking lot and lodge are, sits at 7,000 feet (2,134 m) and is mostly in Montana.
Most of the ski runs are also in Montana. However, one of the chairlifts, Chairlift #1, runs along the border. The area south of it, including Chairlift #2, is in Idaho. Over the years, new chairlifts have been added to make the ski area bigger and offer more vertical drop. The slopes on the mountain mostly face east.
Lost Trail Powder Mountain is open four days a week, from Thursday to Sunday, plus on holidays.
Awesome Terrain Parks
Lost Trail Powder Mountain is always making its terrain parks better. These parks are special areas on the mountain designed for skiers and snowboarders to do tricks. They have lots of different features that welcome all skill levels.
You can find rails, tables, and wallrides for cool tricks. There are also natural features like powder pillows and cliff lines. No matter what kind of slope style you enjoy, Lost Trail has something for you!
Lost Trail has two main parks: Front Country and Powder Park.
- Front Country is right in front of the main lodge. It has different jumps where you can get some big air.
- Powder Park is located in an area called Powder Bowl. This park is known for its natural bumps and jumps, which are great for beginners. Both Powder Park and Front Country can be reached from Chair #1.
A Look Back: Plane Incident
In 2014, a historic World War II-era airplane had an accident near the ski area. On June 17, during a late spring snow squall (a sudden, heavy snowfall), the plane crashed into the main parking lot.
The plane, a Grumman G-21A Goose, was completely destroyed. Sadly, the pilot, who was the only person on board, did not survive. The ski lodge had hosted a meeting earlier that day, and everyone had left just before the accident happened. One person who was leaving in their car was very close to where the plane crashed, about 50 feet (15 m) away.
Images for kids
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The Lost Trail Ski mountain and lodge
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The base of chair #1
