Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Coeur d'Alene National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,525 ft
Elevation

Lookout Pass Ski Area is located on the Idaho Panhandle and Lolo National Forests at the Idaho/Montana state line, roughly half-way between Spokane, WA and Missoula, MT. Access to the area is via Interstate 90, Exit 0. Lookout Pass features 540 acres of terrain, including 34 named runs and prime powder glades, and averages 400 inches of annual snowfall. The vertical drop from the summit elevation of 5,650 feet is 1,150 feet. Terrain is rated as follows: 20% Beginner, 50% Intermediate, 20% Advanced and 10% Expert. Three double chairs and one triple chair transport skiers and snowboarders up the mountain. Inside the base lodge, a cafeteria-style grill and deli, bar and gift shop serve visitors. PSIA & AASI certified instructors provide a full range of ski, snowboard and telemark lessons, and a full service ski and snowboard rental and repair shop operates next to the main lodge.

Directions: Lookout Ski Area is located on the Idaho – Montana state line adjacent to Interstate 90, and is accessed via Exit 0.

General Notes: Lookout Snow Buses provide transportation for a fee between several Idaho and Montana locations and the ski area on Saturdays during the peak season.

Parking: The ski area parking lot is located about 0.1 miles from the I-90 interchange.

Safety Information: Helmets are recommended while skiing and snowboarding.

Getting there

47.45308, -115.70650 · 47°27'11.1"N 115°42'23.4"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in7.35.45.83.73.02.91.01.11.84.46.97.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area?
No. Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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