WINTER ACTIVITIES

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

Montana XC Skiing at its Purest! 


Green Valley Ranch is a Montana cross country skiing destination in its own right. We maintain over 25 kilometers of groomed trails for Nordic skiers of all abilities. The advanced terrain has been favorably compared to elite NCAA courses. We set classic tracks and some skating lanes. However, we can’t promise that the elk and moose will stay off the groomed trails!


Guests of Green Valley Ranch, can also explore Glacier National Park on backcountry skis over many trails from West Glacier and the Lake McDonald Lodge areas.


For beautifully groomed cross country trails close to the amenities of the charming mountain town of Whitefish, there are 15 km at the Glacier Nordic Center located on the Whitefish Lake Golf Course, 3 km of which is lighted for night skiing.

ALPINE SKIING

Two downhill ski resorts are located within an hours drive of Green Valley Ranch; Whitefish Mountain Resort in Whitefish, and Blacktail Mountain Ski Area in Somers. Whitefish Mountain Resort offers rewarding terrain from novice to expert with skier amenities including group and private lessons, equipment rentals, and inviting lodges to warm up and unwind after a day of skiing. Ski Magazine and Outside Magazine have consistently ranked Whitefish Mountain Resort among the top ski areas in the country.


Backcountry skiing can be reached by hiring a powder cat and guide for your group. With Great Northern Powder Guides, guests have the opportunity to ski up to 14,000′ vertical per day. Trees, burned over areas, cleared open areas, glades, pillows, rocks, chutes… you name it, they've got it.

DOG SLEDDING

You can ski any day. But not every day is a chance for a truly unique journey by dog sled. Take a Dog Sled Adventure and carve powder and catch air as you fly through the woods. There’s a good chance you’ll see the northern country’s rarest wildlife or signs of-something you’ll never see on the slopes.

SNOW SHOEING

An activity accessible to all skill levels and snow conditions, snowshoeing is an incredible way to explore Green Valley Ranch. Float on top of our groomed trails with snow shoes available to rent from Sportsman Ski Haus. Self-guided tours are always available at Glacier National Park as well. Walking the shores of Lake McDonald is a popular option, or along the unplowed Going-to-the-Sun Road.

SNOWMOBILING

Touring the winter wonderlands surrounding Glacier National Park on snowmobiles is one of the most comfortable yet adventurous means of exploring the area in winter. Flathead Valley boasts over 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and miles of Forest Service roads. Frozen lakes, wildlife viewing opportunities and breathtaking views of the snow-covered peaks of Glacier National Park sit waiting for you to discover them in their winter beauty.


Our friends at Swan Mountain Snowmobiling provide the best in Montana snowmobiling, with new state-of-the-art machines, equipment and gear, and friendly, knowledgeable and professional guides to complete your trip. They also offer snowmobile rentals for those who wish to brave the backcountry trails on their own.


Swan Mountain Snowmobiling offers a wide range of guided snowmobiling tours including two hour, half day and full day tours as well as snowmobile rentals. They operate in three distinct groomed areas including Desert Mountain snowmobile area just minutes from Glacier National Park and Green Valley Ranch, the Canyon Creek snowmobile area along the backside of Whitefish Mountain Resort and the Crane Mountain/Porcupine snowmobile area in the Swan Valley. Try out one of their unique tours, such as the Breakfast Tour, Sunset Tour or the Cook While You Ride Tour.

SLEDDING

Family fun all around. When it comes to sledding at Green Valley Ranch there are plenty of hills to choose from. A gentle slope down to the meadow or a steep channel between the trees, you're bound to have fun exploring by sled.

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