Red Lodge Mountain Resort vs Showdown Ski Area
Red Lodge Mountain Resort (Montana) and Showdown Ski Area (Montana) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Red Lodge Mountain Resort | Showdown Ski Area |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 2,287 ft (697 m) | 1,316 ft (401 m) |
| Summit elevation | 9,377 ft | 8,189 ft |
| Base elevation | 7,090 ft | 6,873 ft |
| Lifts | 7 | 4 |
| Runs | 58 | 43 |
| Beginner terrain | 16% | 36% |
| Intermediate terrain | 34% | 36% |
| Expert terrain | 50% | 28% |
| Night skiing | No | No |
Red Lodge Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (2,287 ft vs 1,316 ft); Red Lodge Mountain Resort has more runs (58 vs 43); Red Lodge Mountain Resort skews more expert (50% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Red Lodge Mountain Resort | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
| Showdown Ski Area | Not 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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