Winter in Montana is magical. The snow-capped mountains, the cozy cafes that welcome us in for a warm drink, and the whole aesthetic of a winter wonderland no matter where you turn. Winter is the season for both reflection and tons of adventure. For most winter sports enthusiasts, that often means skiing. But for those with children or who would simply rather not ski, snow tubing in Montana is a wonderful way to embrace the season.
You'll find plenty of hills all over our beautiful state perfect for enjoying a day of snow sports, but we highly recommend taking your tubes to Missoula's Blue Mountain Recreation Area.
This 4,900-acre recreation area is popular in every season, especially in winter.
You'll find ATV and motorcycle trails, horse and foot only trails, mountain biking trails, and, of course, some seriously perfect sledding and snow tubing hills.
Snow tubing is similar to sledding, but you'll typically slide down the hill much faster.
Snow tubing dates back to the 1820s, and it's still as popular as ever.
You can also pull the tubes with your snowboard.
At Blue Mountain, snowboarding is only allowed on Road #365.
Blue Mountain is an especially popular place for snow sports since it's conveniently close to the city.
It's open for use daily, so you can go snow tubing on your own schedule. Visit the website, linked below, for additional details and information.
Have you ever been to Missoula's Blue Mountain Recreation Area for snow tubing in Montana? What did you think of your wintery experiences there? Be sure to tell us all about them in the comments below. As always, we'd love to hear from you! For more information, you can visit Blue Mountain Recreation Area online.
Looking for even more reasons to love winter in Montana? We've got you covered -- just check out these photos that prove that Montana looks amazing covered in snow.
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