Winter is one of those times of the year bound to be filled with a lot of fun for your family, more so if you are going to spend it in Montana. With a lot of places and activities to offer for those who are always on the look for some adventure, Montana won’t fail to satisfy your yearning for that memorable, casual winter setting. And with happenings spent with loved ones, every moment is set to be unforgettable in the Big Sky State.

For a big start of a Montana winter, families can go country skiing and enjoy together the beauty of expansive land covered in dazzling, frozen white. Montana is known for its millions of acres of open land accessible to the public for skiing. And of course, there are those private resorts offering private trails for skiing. You can actually choose from several trails. Groomed and ungroomed trails are both available. Some even especially cater to families by offering child discounts.

Dog sledding is another popular choice for families. Imagine the sight of mushing your own team of sled huskies. Tug your kids along and have fun together exploring the cold winter landscape. Seeing your sled dogs passionately involved with the activity is sure to get you going through the day. A family owned dog sledding business called Base Camp Bigfork allows guests several options to experience dog sledding. You can choose to start with half day option, or you may wish to go for backcountry camping with a dog team. Most activities are allowed for children seven years of age and above.

For families with kids who are having their first experience of the winter outdoors, it is best to sign them up for the Kids’N’Snow events. Just head up to and request information at the West Yellowstone Visitors Center. Kids’N’Snow makes your child’s first outdoor winter enjoyable with various group activities including cross country skiing, ice skating, and snowshoeing. With the program in place, your kids will quickly learn to outgrow fear of these outdoor winter sports activities.

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