Philipsburg & Southwest Montana
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Year Round Information
Philipsburg & Southwest Montana
RecreationAdventure
Relaxation
Year Round Information
Historic Philipsburg and surrounding areas offer all kinds of recreation, adventure, & relaxation for everyone. From ghost towns to art galleries & museums, antiquing to skiing, and game hunting to treasure hunting, the Philipsburg area offers many recreational and cultural activities.
Summer recreation includes fishing, sailing, water skiing & all sorts of water fun at the many lakes, creeks, & resorts in the area. The multitude of ghost towns in the area always offer lots of opportunities to explore the past. The four golf courses in the area offer many amenities for those needing a golf fix. The Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness and Flint Creek Valley public lands offer miles of back country trails for horseback riding, hiking, and biking. Mountain bikers, ATV riders and other trail users have access to many old mining roads in the national forest.
Find information about and links to businesses offering Sapphire & Gemstone Treasure Hunting Photography & Wildlife Viewing Fishing Adventures HikingBikingZipLining 4-Wheeling Around Golfing Water Fun & Relaxation Hunting Adventures Playin' In The Snow Slip Slidin' Along that provide as much information as possible to find whatever you want to do and chart out YOUR adventure. Check out all the things to do in historic Philipsburg and Southwest Montana—including Glacier & Yellowstone National Parks!
Sapphire & Gemstone Treasure Hunting
In Philipsburg, you'll find three operations for mining, washing, and finding rough gemstones. Sapphire hunting is the most sought after, but lots of other finds can be had for any rockhound seeking an pleasurable, fun-filled day of adventure. All three businesses offer online shopping and great people that help you all the way through the journey. Whether you want to mine in the sunshine or in the cool indoors, these folks have got you covered. By the bucket or by the bag, you are bound to find that special treasure to remember your trip to Philipsburg.
Montana’s Largest, Oldest, & Best Sapphire Mine
Find your treasure in the great outdoors then have that treasure heat treated, faceted and built into your very own custom jewelry. Direct from the mine, 100% natural sapphire gravel mined right here. When you purchase a bucket of gravel you have the exact same odds of finding that large, high value gemstone as at the mine. Because the gravel is natural they cannot guarantee the quantity or quality of the sapphires you find. Dig in and find your Montana Treasure. Gem Mountain also offers indoor mining in historic downtown Philipsburg. The retail store offers gemstones and jewelry including rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, and gents rings. With an extensive selection of carat weight, size and cut you’ll find both loose faceted stones and sapphire jewelry in blue, yellow, orange, pink and more. The showroom offers a varied collection of home décor including teak wood furniture, wood carvings, amethyst cathedrals, clothing, and even framed butterflies. They introduce unique items throughout the year. 21 Sapphire Gulch Lane Philipsburg, Montana 59858 Map It!
201 West Broadway Street Philipsburg, Montana 59858 Map It! Open Daily 9AM to 5PM (406) 859-4367 OR (406) 859-6463 Mine Phone
Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine
Your Source for Fine Montana Sapphires
Montana Gems offers a large selection of gem gravel for the outdoor mining area—a free gem screening area to find your very own treasure! It’s outdoor family fun for “kids” of all ages. A running water flume makes short work of the Montana sapphire gravel. Rock hunting near gem mountain Montana has the benefit of being near Philipsburg where more family activities await. Outdoor gem mining is safe & easy. Montana Gems offers thunder eggs and geodes. They cut them for free. Cut and polished Dugway geodes are always in stock. The store stocks gemstones to suite any rockhounds and "Made In Montana" gifts and local art. 204 West Broadway Street Philipsburg, Montana 59858 Map It! Open Daily 9AM to 5PM (406) 859-6725
Montana Gems of Philipsburg
Simply the Best Montana Sapphire Jewelry Anywhere
Mine Your Own Montana Sapphires! Before sapphires find their new home in your blue sapphire necklace or pink sapphire earrings, they lay buried in the earth waiting to be discovered. Once discovered, mined, washed, and screened, the gem gravel is made available to you, the sapphire miner. Pull up a stool and start panning or take a bag of gravel to go. The sapphires are dense and settle to the bottom of a screen jigged in water. Over-turn the screen carefully and quickly, leaving the sapphires exposed at the top and center of the gravel. Go for them with tweezers and happy mining! Friendly, helpful staff assist you at every turn during the mining process. Once your treasure surfaces, The Sapphire Gallery offers advanced heat treating, faceting, and jewelry design. You can count on excellent service for all they offer. Find a Montana sapphire and make a memory that lasts a lifetime. Always feel free to call or email them with any questions! 115 East Broadway Street Philipsburg, Montana 59858 Map It! Sunday thru Friday 9AM to 5PM
CLOSED SATURDAY (406) 859-3236 OR (800) 525-0169
The Sapphire Gallery
Photography & Wildlife Viewing
Montana is one of the most beautiful states. Our landscapes are marked by incredible mountains and broad valleys that create awe inspiring views for visitors and residents. These landscapes lend themselves to photographs, although it is hard to truly capture the scale in a single image. Living in Montana is a nature photographers dream. There are many oppurtunities to photograph many wildflowers, wildlife, and scenery. Bring your camera and be ready for anything!
Southwest Montana's Memory Making Shop
To truly complete your experience in Philipsburg, make a stop at Heritage Photo to step back into the old west. Where you can strap on a holster, put on a cowboy hat and transform into an old west outlaw or become the wild west ranger. There are saloon girl, prairie, and old time society dresses as well for you gals. You will find something for everyone. The friendly and courteous staff assist you to ensure you find the perfect get up. Your images will be ready to take with you within a few minutes. There are framing options to further enhance your image for display. Stop by and spend some quality family time and take home a treasured memory. It's Fun & Affordable!! They accommodate groups up to 12 without an appointment. Larger groups need to call ahead to schedule and make arrangements for the session. They also offer personalized gifts. 120 West Broadway Street Philipsburg, Montana 59858 Map It! Monday thru Friday 9:30AM to 5PM (406) 859-2232 OR (406) 221-5315
Heritage Imaging & Embroidery
Educating to Help Preserve Our Feathered Friends
Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery, entered what today is Montana in 1805 and returned through the state again in 1806 on their journey homeward. While in Montana they recorded as many as seventy different bird species in their field journals. Many of the species found in Montana and described by Lewis and Clark were new to science. The Sage Grouse and Loggerhead Shrike for instance, were first noted in the vicinity of the Marias River, while Western Meadowlark and Long-billed Curlew were found near what today is Great Falls. New birds were noted right here in Southwest Montana as well. A Lewis’s Woodpecker was found on the Missouri River around the Gates of the Mountains, while Dusky Grouse and Pinyon Jay were discovered along the Jefferson River near what today is the town of Whitehall. Both the Clark’s Nutcracker, first noted along the Salmon River in Idaho, and the Lewis’s Woodpecker bear the names of the two discoverers. Southwest Montana Birding Trails showcase one National Wildlife Refuge, two National Historic Sites, four Wildlife Management Areas, two State Parks, five campground / recreation areas, and numerous tracts of Bureau of Land Management and National Forest lands. Each area represents a unique combination of habitats, offering a wide variety of bird species. These lands provide important staging and nesting areas for habitat dependent rarities. Follow the Lewis and Clark trail through our varied habitats from valley wetlands, short grass prairies, and through large tracts of sagebrush, up winding riparian streams to expansive coniferous forests and alpine meadows and to the vistas of our mountain peaks. 1105 Main Street Deer Lodge, Montana 59722 Monday thru Friday 9AM to 5PM (406) 846-1943 OR (800) 879-1159
Visit Southwest Montana
For Bird Lovers of All Ages
Founded in 1976, Montana Audubon is an independent, statewide conservation organization whose mission is to promote appreciation, knowledge, and conservation of Montana’s native birds, other wildlife, and natural ecosystems and to safeguard biological diversity for current and future generations. They seek to create an environment in which all of Montana’s native bird species have healthy, sustainable populations, ensured by long-term habitat security. Montana Audubon uses science, conservation education, and engages in public policy work to protect Montana’s incomparable wildlife and landscapes. Montana Audubon works with people from all walks of life to become more effective stewards of Montana’s birds, wildlife and diverse landscapes. 324 Fuller Avenue, Suite N5 Helena, Montana 59624 Map It! Monday thru Friday 9AM to 5PM (406) 443-3949
Montana Audubon
Fishing the Pristine Waters of Southwest Montana
Summer fishing ranges from remote mountain lakes to the streams that criss-cross the valley and on to the world famous blue ribbon trout stream of Rock Creek. Fifteen minutes from Philipsburg you can be fly fishing on Rock Creek, Georgetown Lake, Flint Creek and more. Within an hour and a half, the Big Hole River, Big Blackfoot River, and Clark Fork River call you to wet a hook. Not to mention hundreds of miles of other streams and shorelines. Fishing is at its prime in the fall for catching some nice fat trout.
Your Adventure! Our Pleasure!
AKA "Blackfoot River Outfitters" Whether its a signature full-day guided fly fishing trip or hosted destination fly fishing trip, you can rest assured that all will be in order on your arrival until you leave. They offer easy, relaxing, unique, and meaningful adventures. Full day guided fly fishing trips include all the gear, a shore lunch fit for a King's table, and of course they put you on fish. The half day guided fly fishing trips include all the gear and your choice of time of day to hit the water or you can leave that up to the guide. They offer fishing access to most rivers in southwest Montana including Rock Creek, Flint Creek, the Clark Fork River, the Big Hole River, the Big Blackfoot River, the Missouri River, the Beaverhead River, and more. The website offers weekly updates, fishing conditions, product reviews, and online sales. Contact Flint Creek Outdoors via telephone or the online Contact Form. 148 West Broadway Street Philipsburg, Montana 59858 Map It! Thursday thru Monday 7AM to 4PM (406) 859-9500
Adventure Everywhere!
Grizzly Paw Outfitters specializes in full-day guided fly fishing trips. They also offer half-day and 2-day or 3-day wade fishing and floating trips. They customize trips for anyone from the first-timer to experienced fly angler. All float and wade fishing trips include instruction for any ability level by a Montana licensed fishing guide, gear and equipment, and lunch. They accomodate specific river requests if you have a special place in Montana you'd like to float. Start time and meeting place is dependent on time of year, and stretch of water being fished or floated. They offer scenic float trips, guided hiking to alpine lakes, and nordic skiing in the winter. Philipsburg, Montana 59858 By Appointment (406) 880-8986
Grizzly Paw Outfitters
Hiking Biking ZipLining
The Philipsburg area offers lots of places and opportunities to hike & bike. From picnics to extended trips into the pristine wilderness areas, there great trails to take a hike. For the hale and hardy, Ridgeview Trail, above Shakey's Park is a 1.4 mile trail that gains 236 feet in elevation. It's a wonderful place for a bird's eye view of Philipsburg. There's Fuse Lake, Storm Lake Loop, and more. The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest website details & describes more hikes and trails descriptions.
Trail opportunities for mountain biking combine various uses so expect other travelers depending on the type of use. Pick up a Forest Service map for specific trail locations, restrictions, and ownership or visit Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Mountain Biking page and check the Pintler Ranger District trail information. Please be considerate of other trail users and wildlife. Weather conditions are subject to extreme changes in a short period of time. Be prepared for the unexpected. The only allocation that restricts mountain bikes is Recommended Wilderness.
The newest sensation to arrive in our area is ziplining—not for the weak at heart. A zip line is, at its most simple, a cable that starts at a higher point than it ends. Using the natural decline of the slope, a person or cargo can travel down the wire on a pulley system that minimizes friction to help the rider accelerate. This utilitarian method of moving cargo through difficult terrain has been transformed into an extreme sport! Have fun!
A Downhill Rider’s Dream
Disco Bike Park is a downhill rider’s dream designed for all levels with lift-served access featuring flow-style trails. The park is located on the backside of Discovery and drops riders approximately 1,050 vertical feet. You can choose to keep your rubber grounded or attack the built in features including wall rides, bridges, jumps, logs and drops. The park is professionally maintained to smooth out jarring ruts and wash-boarding for a true pro-style experience. Inexperienced riders will have an opportunity every Saturday and Sunday to learn new downhill skills. For those looking for a warm-up, there will be a hill climb for riders to access the park with hair-raising descents and plenty of single track. Riders looking just to do a lap, have the option of booking a Single Use Ticket good for a single ride on the day of their choosing. We also offer a Scenic Lift Ticket good for one ride up and down the lift for anyone who not wanting to bike that day. Tickets/Lessons/Rentals must be purchased online. Purchases can be made online anytime, including day of. There will be no option to make any in person purchases. Please keep in mind that the bike park is limited to 100 riders/tickets per day. No Bike? No Problem! Discovery Bike Park has purchased a fleet of new Transition Patrol bikes with 160mm rear travel and 170mm front on 27.5″ rims. This bike was voted the "MTB Bike of the year 2017″ by Vital MTB. They have sizes to complement the junior rider Med through XL frames. 505 Mears Road Philipsburg, Montana 59858 Map It! Late May thru Early October
Friday 1PM to 7PM
Saturday & Sunday 11AM to 5PM
CLOSED MONTH OF AUGUST
RE-OPENS SEPTEMBER 1ST (406) 563-2184
Disco Bike Park
Montana's Premier Zipline Destination
Nestled just outside of Anaconda along the Pintler Scenic Highway is a high adventure completely unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. You will be immersed in the unparalleled beauty of the panoramic Pintler Wilderness while ziplining Montana’s longest zipline course over 9,300 feet. The course is considered intensive and action packed as the lines reach very high speeds. Please review their restrictions and requirements prior to booking, and email them for more information. RESERVATIONS ONLY. 467 Swissmont Drive Anaconda, Montana 59858 Map It! Open Daily 8AM to 8PM (406) 560-3115
Montana Zipline Adventures
Just 4-Wheeling Around Southwest Montana!
Philipsburg and the surrounding area offer some of the best and most expansive trail systems for 4-wheeling and other motorized activities. There are dozens of ghost towns, mountain lakes, streams and scenery that can only be accessed by 4-wheelers, 4-wheel drive vehicles or dirt bikes. There is nothing quite as exciting as packing your camping supplies and fishing gear on the back of an ATV and taking your family on a 4-wheeling adventure to a ghost town, remote lake, motoring up to your hunting camp or heading into the mountains to watch a herd of grazing elk or to take in the spectacular scenery. The US Forest Service Pintler Ranger District in Philipsburg provides trail information and requlations for this activity.
Golfing At Its Best
How about a game of golf? Southwest Montana boasts a number of challenging golf courses, in some of the best settings you can imagine. The courses are located throughout the area, and offer everything from the Jack Nicklaus designed Old Works Golf Course in Anaconda to low-key "country" courses. Be careful—you will probably find yourself distracted by the stunning scenery, occassional wildlife, and sweet smelling fresh air. Four golf courses grace our area—all within 45 minutes of Philipsburg.
Montana's Premier Golf Course
Old Works Golf Course is an 18 hole, 72 par, 7,705 yardage course. In addition to the spectacular Jack Nicklaus designed course, other amenities include a brick clubhouse designed to blend with the buildings prevalent in the early boom days of Anaconda. The entrance corridor includes pictures of an era gone by. The associates in both the golf operation and dining room will do all they can to ensure that your visit is enjoyable. Before or after your round you can relax and enjoy a variety of items that are sure to please your palate, from either our breakfast, lunch or appetizer menus at Jack's Grille. It is open year round. The dining room at Old Works features comfortable seating and beautiful views of the Anaconda Pintler Mountains. You can enjoy a quick bite before your round or a more leisurely meal or cold beverage after finishing. Weather permitting you may prefer to dine on the patio. Either way the atmosphere is ideal and a great way to start or end your day. If it is your first visit or you've played the course before, the golf shop at Old Works features a variety of golf related products from clubs, bags and balls to logoed apparel, headwear and a wide variety of unique accessories. The PGA Improvement Center features leading equipment brands, junior golf development camps and clinics, outdoor lesson tee for full swing, on-course & short game instruction, and a state-of-the-art Trackman Golf Simulator that is open year round. You can book tee times online. 1205 Pizzini Way Anaconda, Montana 59711 Map It! Open Daily 7AM to 8PM
Jack's Grille
Breakfast: Saturday thru Sunday 8AM to 12PM
Lunch: Monday thru Sunday 11AM to 8PM (406) 563-5989 OR (406) 563-5827 Jack's Grille
Paul Johns, Head Golf Professional
Todd Lupkes, General Manager
Just the Place! Nestled Just East of Anaconda
The 9-hole course features 3,020 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35. The 18-hole yardage for the course is 6,223 yards, par 71 for men, and 5,500 yards, par 73 for women with differing tee boxes set for your ‘front’ nine and ‘back’ nine giving each hole a new twist for your second time around. Mill Creek comes into direct play on several holes beside the 3 ponds. The Club includes a driving range, a chipping & putting green, event facilities with a large upstairs dining space, pro shop, Mick’s Snack Bar, and bar—the 19th Hole Bar serving a wide variety of drinks and snacks with TVs, gambling machines & video games. 1521 Countnry Club Road Philipsburg, Montana 59858 Map It! April thru October Open Daily 9AM to 5PM (406) 797-3220
Mark Torney, PGA Golf Professional
Home of the Mile high, Mile-long 5th Hole
Fairmont’s Golf Course features a 6,741 yard, 18-Hole, par 72 layout. The “mile high, mile-long” 5th Hole is a mile high and the Tee Box is 649 yards away, making this par 5 one of the longest holes in Montana. The 3rd hole features Montana’s largest green, a three-tiered 10,000ft 2 putting surface. Five ponds add to the diversity of the 150-acre course, with a dramatic fountain pond on the finishing hole. A full-service Golf Shop with snack bar, beer, and wine service completes the course facilities. Golf Lessons are available through the golf shop. Cart and equipment rental are available. 1500 Fairmont Road Anaconda, Montana 59711 Map It! April thru October 8AM to 8PM (406) 797-3241 OR (800) 332-3272
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Golf Course
Stunning Views Good Golf Good Company!
Not far from Deer Lodge, the beautiful Deer Park Golf Course with majestic Mount Powell as a backdrop and terrific views, offers challenging play for golfers at every skill level. The public course is a 3,200 yard, 9-hole layout and offers plenty of challenges, along with beautiful scenery. Advance tee times are not required and there's always someone looking for a playing partner. Online Tee Time pre-pay booking online is available. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Deer Park Golf Club difficult yet friendly. Deer Park Golf Club is a terrific choice for your regular rounds of golf or a new destination for you and friends when visiting Deer Lodge. The club offers hosted events and features a full-line pro shop, a driving range, a putting green, a pitching or chipping area, rental carts, rental clubs, snack bar and lounge with alcohol and non-alcohol options. 838 Golf Course Road Deer Lodge, Montana 59722 Map It! Late April thru October Open Daily 8AM to 8PM (406) 846-1625
Deer Park Golf Course
Water Sports Fun & Adventure Wet Relaxation
Whether you want to enjoy an invigorating morning plunge or to relax after an adventure-filled day, a spa or hot springs experience awaits. Take a moment to see the mountains cascade around you as you are boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, sailing, swimming, paddling, or soaking. Paddle across water so clear you can watch the trout swimming below you at any of the myriad lake and creeks in the area. A stand-up paddleboard gives you a fun way to explore, while a multi-day canoe or kayak adventure offers unspoiled scenery that few will ever see. At the end of the day, relax by a campfire or in a luxurious hotel near the shore. Whether you want a quick plunge to cool you off after one of Montana’s other outdoor adventures or you want to wakeboard every day you’re here, you'll find what you're looking for just minutes from Philipsburg.
BoatingWater SkiingWake Boarding It's All Good!
Just Paddlin' Around Georgetown Lake
By Sail or Jet Ski Moose Rule!
Enhancing Your Georgetown Lake Experience
Services to enhance your Georgetown Lake experience include dock leasing, boat trailer parking for the season, fishing boat rentals, paddle board & kayak rentals, selling premium fuel, and a convenience store with fishing supplies, beer, wine & snacks. They keep a wide variety of your favorite refreshments on hand! 24443 Montana Highway 1 Anaconda, Montana 59711 Map It! Memorial Day Weekend thru October 8AM to 8PM (406) 563-3277 OR (406) 560-4106
Moose Marina at Georgetown Lake
Genuine Montana Experience
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a year-round resort with a water slide and four hot spring pools! Food and beverage outlets include The Springwater Cafe, The Waters Edge Dining Room and Minerals Lounge, plus several snack bars. There are two Olympic-sized swimming pools, two mineral soaking pools, one located indoors and the other outdoors. Fairmont's 350-foot enclosed water slide is open year-round. The Massage Studio provides complete spa services and products at the Resort. 1500 Fairmont Road Anaconda, Montana 59711 Map It! Open Daily 24 Hours A Day (406) 797-3241 OR (800) 332-3272
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
Hunting Adventures Lions, Elks & Bears! Oh My!
Fall brings the opening of the big game hunting season. The area is known for producing trophy elk and bighorn sheep, as well as some nice bucks, moose, mountain goats, and black bears. Obtaining nonresident combination hunting licenses and special big game permits is available through Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. The interactive topography map below details hunting areas and the various terrains surrounding the Philipsburg.
Granite County Topography Map
Montana Rocky Mountain Elk & Lion Hunts
Royal Tine Outfitters offers fully guided elk and mountain lion hunts, both archery and rifle on private and public land in the Rocky Mountains of Montana. They also offer horseback riding, wildlife photography safaris, fly fishing adventures, drop camps and more. Experienced professionals guide and host your elk or lion hunting trip. They offer Mountain Lion hunting using our own team of lion hounds. Royal Tine is licensed by the Montana Board of Outfitters (#6035) and permitted by the Beaverhead-Deer Lodge National Forest. 1130 Sunshine Road Map It!
P.O. Box 809 Philipsburg, Montana 59858 By Appointment (406) 859-5138
Royal Tine Outfitters
Learn New Skills & Have a Blast
If you are looking for a guide and packing school that will teach you all you need to know to live and work as a wilderness hunting guide, these are the folks you need to talk to. Do you want to learn how to saddle a horse, pack important hunting and camp gear on a mule string and confidently ride the trail to a wilderness hunting camp? How about scouting for elk, strategizing the first hunt, bugling in a screaming bull and placing your hunter for the perfect shot? They also show you how to quarter, cape and gut that elk or deer and pack it on the mules back to hunting camp. They cover horse shoeing, how to safely and confidently navigate the back country with extensive map, compass and GPS instruction, teach important knots and how to get camp set up to withstand wind, rain and snow. You’ll learn valuable lessons and get plenty of hands on experience with stock, reading and following a blood trail to recover your hunters’ first big buck deer or bull elk, and accurately score and field judge animals so you know the animal before and after your hunter fires the shot. They even teach which is the best and most important gear that a guide needs while hunting and working in the field. Some alternative courses include fly fishing lessons and outdoor camp cooking classes. If you’ve ever had the desire to be a wilderness outfitter, a big game hunting guide, a mule packer, a camp cook, or to simply learn how to better enjoy the traditional outdoors, then contact Royal Tine Guide & Packer School for the time of your life! 1130 Sunshine Road Map It!
P.O. Box 809 Philipsburg, Montana 59858 By Appointment (406) 859-5138
Royal Tine Guide & Packer School
Serving Those Who Serve!
Montana Grit Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to honor and serve our veterans, first responders, and their families by offering programs that enrich their lives and families through shooting, survival education, and outdoor programs with guided hunts for women and educational workshops. They offer all-inclusive guided hunts for females who are in the veteran and first responder communities. Montana Grit Outdoors is a female-led non-profit that caters to self development and includes a backcountry hunting experience specifically for women in the veteran and first responder communities. They offer online shopping for Montana Grit clothing. 5 Yellow Straw Lane Hall, Montana 59837
P.O. Box 292 Philipsburg, Montana 59858 By Appointment (406) 490-0477
Montana Grit Outdoors
Amazing Landscapes, Unforgettable Memories
Elk hunting is their specialty. They offer three different types of elk hunts—archery, early season rifle, and general season rifle. They offer spring bear hunts or fall bear hunts. They hunt in the Lolo National Forest Southwest of Missoula and the Bob Marshall Wilderness north of Ovando, operating on two permits with the U.S. Forest Service. Montana Outfitter #43176. Permit Number MIS414 & SEE273. 65 Lower Sunny Meadow Lane Philipsburg, Montana 59858 Map It! By Appointment (406) 560-7480
Wild Country Outfitting
Playin' In The Snow & Lovin' It!
Winter entices snow enthusiasts to the area to enjoy skiing—downhill, cross-country, backcountry, & telemark—for all competencies, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling on thousands of national forest lands surrounding Philipsburg. With miles and miles of groomed trails and thousands of acres of backcountry deep powder, the areas surrounding Philipsburg provide some of the best and most exciting snowmobiling in Montana.
Downhill SkiingFrom Beginners to Experts
SnowboardingCatchin' Air on Every Slope
Strap on your board and catch some air in the deep powder just crying out for you to enjoy the great terrain, uncrowded slopes, and amazing views!
Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing in Southwest Montana
Those with the skills and willingness to venture into the “back country” on snowshoes and cross-country skis enjoy a pristine wilderness to explore.
SnowmobilingMiles & Miles of Adventure
With thousands of back country acres of deep powder, Philipsburg and the surrounding wilderness areas welcome more and more snowmobile riders every year. Local groups in cooperation with the US Forest Service and Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks groom and maintain over 120 miles of trails for the snowmobile riders. The snowmobile trails in the Skalkaho area are accessible from just south of Philipsburg.
Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding At Its Best
Discovery Ski Area is an alpine ski area just 20 minutes away from Philipsburg. Situated on Rumsey and Jubilee mountains, the area consists of four different faces and provides for beginner groomed runs to expert bowl skiing. Discovery offers double diamond back slopes as well as gentler, groomed trails for the less adventurous skiers & snowboarders. Several groomed and ungroomed cross-country ski trails are located around the ski area. Amenities include a rental shop, the "Tap 'er Lite Bar," and a café. They offer season passes and full or half-day tickets. Snow enthusiasts enjoy a 2,200 acre skiable area with seventy (70) trails, and 47" average snow depth. Five triple, two double, and one surface lift carry skiers from a base elevation of 6,480 feet to a top elevation of 8,158 feet. Discovery Ski Area gets an average annual snowfall of 130" of snow per year and on average has 45 annual snowfall days. A great place to enjoy winter. 180 Discovery Basin Road Anaconda, Montana 59711 Map It! December to April 9AM to 4PM (406) 563-2184
Ski Discovery Area
Mile High Nordic Adventure
The Mile High Nordic Ski Education Foundation is an all-volunteer group that maintains ski trails in the Butte and Anaconda area. The Foundation promotes ski education through ‘Learn to Ski Days’ and helps teach and fund a youth ski program at Homestake Lodge. Only 45 minutes away near Anaconda, The Mile High Nordic Ski Education Foundation maintains 25 kilometers (~15 miles) of Nordic ski trails that reach close to the Continental Divide. Shields Avenue
P.O. Box 3332 Butte, Montana 59701 Monday thru Friday 9AM to 5PM (406) 560-6060
Mount Hagen Ski Trails
Groomin' & Zoomin'
With over 120 miles of groomed trails and thousands of acres of backcountry deep powder, the Georgetown Lake area has some of the best and most exciting snowmobiling in state. The Anaconda Snowmobile Club keeps snowmobile trails around Georgetown Lake groomed and maintained throughout the snow season. A printable map of their trail system can be found at Georgetown Lake Snowmobile Trails. 45 Fire Lane Anaconda, Montana 59711 Map It! By Appointment (406) 560-1885
Anaconda Snowmobile Club
Enjoy the Snow!
Southwest Montana is home to four scenic downhill ski areas. A visit to any of these areas in our backyard promises a unique winter experience – uncrowded, friendly slopes with great natural snow conditions and terrain for beginners and experts alike. Montana winters are known for the incredible conditions and beckon thousands of visitors every year. As you travel through the region, why not explore the pristine terrain and enjoy an adrenaline rush, or three. 1105 Main Street Deer Lodge, Montana 59722 Monday thru Friday 9AM to 5PM (406) 846-1943 OR (800) 879-1159
Visit Southwest Montana
Slip Slidin' Along & Skatin' the Rest of the Way!
Ice Skating Just For Fun at Winninghoff Park
Kids of all ages (adults included) get to enjoy ice-skating for the first time, work on their skating abilities, or just have a leisurely skate with friends and family. The skating rink is open daily for all ages and abilities. Skates and helmets are available at no charge in the warming hut adjacent to the rink. Our volunteers work hard at providing this asset for the community, so please pair your skates, and put them in the proper bin. The close proximity of Winninghoff Park to the Philipsburg Public Schools allows school children to ice skate as part of their Physical Education classes. The location also makes it easy for children to ice skate or play hockey after school.
Hockey Anyone?Winning & Playing on Ice
Philipsburg Youth Hockey play and practice on Wednesdays and Sundays during hockey season and draws youth from not only Philipsburg, but also Anaconda and Hall. Players work to develop their hockey and skating skills under the tutelage of the hockey coach during practices. The 2025 Brewer's Cup Hockey Tournament is January 17-19. It just keeps getting bigger every year and the fun keeps growing. Friday night pick-up hockey draws players from surrounding areas to Philipsburg for the opportunity just to play.
The Newest Fun Stuff at Winninghoff Park! CURLING!
The inaugural Philipsburg Outdoor Spiel in 2023 embodied all envisioned it to be—a grand celebration of the curling community, gathering of friends from near and far, an introduction of a new sport to the Philipsburg community, great competition, with joy and gratitude felt by competitors and spectators alike. The 2025 Philipsburg Outdoor Spiel—the Philipsburg Ice Association's newest annual ice event—begins January 31ST with the fun continuing through February 2ND with 24 teams already signed up to compete. Come join the fun!
Ice Fishing at Georgetown Lake! Fun for Everyone!
Ice fisherman can indulge their favorite sport at Georgetown Lake and other remote spots. Some local streams are open for taking whitefish and catch-and-release trout fishing. Complete fishing regulations are available through the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Bringing More to Youth & Community
The Philipsburg Ice Association hosts the Brewer’s Cup the third weekend of January. Games start Friday night with the championship games to be played Sunday. Our pick up hockey games bring skaters of all ages and skill levels out for an evening of good times and great skating in a non-competitive environment. The Philipsburg Ice Association started our youth hockey program to share the enthusiasm for winters sports. We welcome youth, ages 7 and up with skill levels from beginner to advanced. Ice Rink 210 West Stockton Street Map It!
P.O. Box 674 Philipsburg, Montana 59858 November thru April Daylight to Whenever Every Day (406) 616-2873
Philipsburg Ice Association
"Southwest Montana's Best Motel & RV Park"
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Proprietor: Karyn Byhre
Philipsburg, Montana