Showdown Ski Area vs Turner Mountain Ski Resort

Showdown Ski Area (Montana) and Turner Mountain Ski Resort (Montana) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatShowdown Ski AreaTurner Mountain Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,316 ft (401 m)2,080 ft (634 m)
Summit elevation8,189 ft5,945 ft
Base elevation6,873 ft3,865 ft
Lifts41
Runs4329
Beginner terrain36%12%
Intermediate terrain36%46%
Expert terrain28%42%
Night skiingNo-

Turner Mountain Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,080 ft vs 1,316 ft); Showdown Ski Area has more runs (43 vs 29); Turner Mountain Ski Resort skews more expert (42% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Showdown Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Turner Mountain Ski ResortNot 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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