Peak Elevation
8,200 ft
2,499 m
Vertical Drop
1,400 ft
427 m
Skiable Area
640 ac
259 ha
Avg Snowfall
240 in
610 cm
Lifts
4
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About
Showdown is Montana's oldest operating ski area, on Porphyry Peak near Kings Hill Pass in the Little Belt Mountains. It opened in 1936 as the King's Hill area and drops 1,400 vertical feet from an 8,200-foot summit, served by four lifts across roughly 640 acres. Average snowfall runs about 240 inches a season, and the hill stays small, local, and uncrowded.
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Operated by Katie Boedecker
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Showdown have?
Showdown has 4 ski lifts.
What is the vertical drop at Showdown?
Showdown has a vertical drop of 1,400 feet (427 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Showdown?
The summit of Showdown sits at 8,200 feet (2,499 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Showdown have?
Showdown has 4 marked trails, totaling roughly 15.9 miles of skiing.
How big is the skiable terrain at Showdown?
Showdown covers 640 acres (259 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Showdown offer night skiing?
No, Showdown does not offer night skiing.
Does Showdown have snowmaking?
No, Showdown relies on natural snowfall and does not operate snowmaking equipment.
How much snow does Showdown get each year?
Showdown averages around 240 inches (610 cm) of snowfall per season.