Showdown Ski Area facts for kids

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Location	Meagher County, Montana, near Neihart, Montana
Nearest city	Neihart, Montana
Coordinates	46°50′19″N 110°42′32″W / 46.83861°N 110.70889°W / 46.83861; -110.70889
Top elevation	8,200 ft (2,500 m)
Base elevation	6,800 ft (2,100 m)
Skiable area	640 acres (2.6 km2)
Runs	34
Lift system	4 total: One Triple, Two Double, One Conveyer
Snowfall	20 feet (6.1 m)
Website	Showdown official website: http://www.showdownmontana.com/

Showdown is an alpine ski area located in the Little Belt Mountains in Central Montana, United States.

History

Created in 1936 and originally called King's Hill Ski Area, Showdown is a small-scale ski area that is often closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, receiving most patrons on the weekends during the season. An office in Great Falls, Montana has also been known to be available for ticket sales.

In 1973 the Ski Area changed its name from King's Hill Ski Area to Showdown Ski Area. In 1995, it was changed again to Showdown Montana.

Geography

The Ski Area is near Kings Hill Pass in a high elevation area of the Little Belt Mountains. One of the most difficult runs is Glory Hole and one of the easiest runs is Golden Goose.

Showdown Website.