This Ski Resort Was Just Named the Most Affordable in the U.S.-and Lift Tickets Start at $62

"According to a new report by HomeToGo, one U.S. ski resort in particular rises above them all when it comes to destinations for an affordable ski trip. The company analyzed 70 U.S. resorts, taking into account lift ticket prices, vacation rental rates, and size of skiable terrain to see which winter wonderland offers travelers the best bang for their bucks. After the numbers were crunched, Montana's Red Lodge Mountain emerged as the best-value ski resort in the U.S."

"First opened in 1960 under the name Grizzly Peak Ski Area, Red Lodge Mountain delivers a variety of terrain, with a 2,400-foot vertical drop and an average of 250 inches of yearly snowfall. HomeToGo calculated the median nightly cost of an overnight stay at $80.73 and average lift ticket price at $62, for a total $142.73 cost per day, per person and a value score of 27 out of a possible 30."

"The 1,635-acre resort is just outside of Yellowstone National Park's northeastern corner in the Rocky Mountains. It rises in the town of Red Lodge, which was once dubbed America's most charming small-town. Only seven miles away from the Red Lodge's classic main street, the mountain is the perfect choice for those looking to combine a ski getaway with shopping, Western history, saloon revelry, and good-old-fashioned small-town hospitality."

An analysis of 70 U.S. ski resorts compared lift ticket prices, vacation rental rates, and skiable terrain to identify best-value destinations. Montana's Red Lodge Mountain ranked highest, offering 1,635 acres, a 2,400-foot vertical drop, and an average of 250 inches of annual snowfall. Median nightly lodging cost is $80.73 and average lift ticket price is $62, producing a $142.73 per person per day cost and a value score of 27 out of 30. Typical medians across resorts are $171 per night and $162 for lift tickets. Red Lodge sits near Yellowstone, participates in the Indy Pass, and is known for excellent spring skiing.

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