Bridger Bowl Ski Area vs Showdown Ski Area

Bridger Bowl Ski Area (Montana) and Showdown Ski Area (Montana) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBridger Bowl Ski AreaShowdown Ski Area
Vertical drop1,942 ft (592 m)1,316 ft (401 m)
Summit elevation8,061 ft8,189 ft
Base elevation6,119 ft6,873 ft
Lifts124
Runs6443
Beginner terrain23%36%
Intermediate terrain53%36%
Expert terrain24%28%
Night skiingNoNo

Bridger Bowl Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,942 ft vs 1,316 ft); Bridger Bowl Ski Area has more runs (64 vs 43); Showdown Ski Area skews more expert (28% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Bridger Bowl Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Showdown Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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