Great Divide Ski Area
1,500 ft vertical
Lessons · Rentals · Night skiing · Snowmaking
Public cross-country trails
MacDonald Pass Nordic Trails (Last Chance Nordic Ski Club)
Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Operating status not confirmedOpen to the public
Operating status not confirmed. Check with the operator before planning a visit.
About MacDonald Pass Nordic Trails (Last Chance Nordic Ski Club)
Cross-country trails designated by a public land manager (park, forest, county).
- Club grooms about 14 km on MacDonald Pass, about 15 miles west of Helena, and about 4 km on the in-town Bill Roberts Golf Course when snow allows.
- Skiing is free; the club asks for memberships and donations.
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Season
- Usual season
- Not published
- 2026-27 announced opening
- Not yet announced
- 2026-27 announced closing
- Not yet announced
- Today's conditions
- Check with the operator for lifts, trails and snow
Terrain and facilities
- Cross-country trails
- 14 km
Source: xcski.org.
Skiing here: Classic cross-country, Skate skiing.
Amenities: Grooming.
Weather forecast
This Afternoon
40°F · Partly Sunny · 1% precip.
40°F · Partly Sunny · 1% precip.
Tonight
29°F · Mostly Cloudy · 2% precip.
29°F · Mostly Cloudy · 2% precip.
Saturday
41°F · Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain And Snow · 32% precip.
41°F · Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain And Snow · 32% precip.
Saturday Night
32°F · Chance Light Rain then Light Snow Likely · 68% precip.
32°F · Chance Light Rain then Light Snow Likely · 68% precip.
Sunday
35°F · Rain And Snow · 84% precip.
35°F · Rain And Snow · 84% precip.
Sunday Night
28°F · Rain And Snow · 75% precip.
28°F · Rain And Snow · 75% precip.
National Weather Service forecast near the general location (approximate) (about 6,168 ft), issued recently. Summit weather can differ. Full forecast at weather.gov
Snow report: see the official site for current snowfall, base depth and grooming.
Other places to ski within 50 miles
Homestake Lodge Nordic Trails
35 km of trails
Lessons · Snowmaking · Grooming · Lodging on site
Map location approximate
Discovery Ski Area
67 trails8 lifts2,200 acres
Rentals
Map location approximate
Sources and verification
Listed by an official ski or tourism association. Last checked Oct 29, 2026.
- CCSAA directory: Last Chance Nordic Ski Club (checked Oct 29, 2026) · supports: name, nordic_km, location
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