Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

Cross Country Skiing

With reliable snow pack and a history of Norwegian and Swedish settlers, cross-country skiing could practically be considered the state sport of Montana. Your Paws Up guide will outfit you with the best equipment, and lead you through the expertly groomed trails of the Lubrecht Experimental Forest as well as The Resort itself. Imagine gliding your way under a canopy of conifers freshly dusted in white powder. The Paws Up guides can demonstrate and teach every aspect of cross-country skiing, from skating to classic. Your guide will also treat you to an insightful narrative covering the history of the area, as well as fascinating naturalist wisdom you'll remember for a lifetime.

Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding

For alpine 'snow riding' enthusiasts, several ski resorts are located within a short radius of Paws Up. Montana Snow Bowl, boasting over 2,600 vertical feet of terrain is a scenic 50-minute drive from The Resort. "Snow-Bowl" as locals call it, is a favorite destination of skiers in the University town of Missoula. A little further away, and well worth the 2 hour drive is The Big Mountain Ski Resort in Whitefish. Overlooking the massive alpine peaks of Glacier National Park, Big Mountain offers over 15 lifts and every type of terrain imaginable.

Snowshoeing

The days of walking on those clumsy, funny-looking tennis rackets are over. Great strides in technological equipment as well as the desire for increased cardiovascular activities have made snowshoeing America's fastest growing winter activity. The 100-mile plus trail system at Paws Up will provide excellent opportunities to explore this Rocky Mountain winter wonderland. If you've never tried snowshoeing, now is your chance to do it in The Last Best Place. The bottom line is, if you can hike, you can snowshoe. Your guide will outfit you with the best snowshoes for the terrain, ensuring your experience will be a memorable one. You'll find serene spots and panoramic vantage points that could never be reached by hiking alone. Stand still and Mother Nature will reward you with a wildlife show few have ever witnessed.