Winter Getaways at
Hardscrabble Ranch

Discover the best of Montana’s winter season

Let us show you the best way to spend a winter vacation: Montana style.

About the Ranch

Come experience wintertime Montana-style. Our 78-acre ranch offers a serene setting for a ski trip or staycation with friends or family. Whether you’re craving a cozy retreat or an adrenaline-fueled adventure in the mountains, we’re the basecamp you’ve been looking for.

Winter Fun in the Mountains

When winter hits on the east side of the Bridger Mountains, it’s all about the snow. And we get a lot of it. 

Bridger Bowl Ski Area is an easy ten-minute drive away and the cross country ski and fat biking trails at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center are even closer. The activities don’t end there: Winter guests are a stone’s throw from world-class snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and backcountry skiing.

Overnight Accommodations at the Ranch

Two-night minimum applies

Plan the ultimate winter getaway with friends or family, and stay just minutes from world-class skiing. We have only the best for our guests, each will enjoy deluxe, hotel-quality linens, premium pillows, and high-quality mattresses.

Hideaway

This charming 900-square-foot studio offers a serene and spacious retreat. Couples visiting in the winter will enjoy the high ceilings and an open layout, which create a beautiful, light-filled space.

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Lodges

The Brackett and Bridger Lodges offer accommodations for 24 guests with all the conveniences of home, including storage space for gear, well-equipped kitchens, and large common areas.

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What Our Guests Are Saying

  • "...highly recommend Hardscrabble Ranch for any type of event!"

    “There was plenty of room in the lodges for all of us to stay comfortably. Very easy access to Bridger Bowl nice to skip the traffic coming from the other side of the resort! Would highly recommend hardscrabble ranch for any type of event!”

    — Abbi

  • "...had so much fun together on our winter ski trip!"

    “Our Family—three generations from across the country—had so much fun together on our winter ski trip! We skied Bridger during the day and played games back at Hardscrabble Ranch at night. There were so many entertaining inside games that kept us busy. The younger cousins loved sharing the bunk room.”

    — Google Review

  • "The owner Peter and his staff are fantastic..."

    “My son’s high school ski team had the pleasure of staying at Hardscrabble Ranch while training at Bridger Bowl Ski Area the first week of January. The owner Peter and his staff are fantastic, genuinely nice people and first-class hosts. The common spaces and dining areas are clean, modern, and perfect for big groups to spend time and socialize.”

    — Crystal

  • "We had a blast at Hardscrabble in January!"

    “We had a blast at Hardscrabble Ranch in January! The lodges were clean, spacious, and warm! The views from the property are beautiful! Finding the place was easy, with a beautiful ride into Bozeman, which is up and coming for young adults and families. We even got the chance to feed some of the animals at the ranch!”

    — Andrea

  • "I recommend this place to any bride..."

    “My husband and I had our winter wedding here—February 2023! It was absolutely gorgeous and couldn’t have been more perfect. The wedding coordinator and all the staff were so impressive and kind! They helped so much with every detail. I recommend this place to any bride—it will not disappoint.”

    — Hailey

  • "It was a fantastic place to spend time with family."

    “We had the pleasure of celebrating the holidays at the Hardscrabble Ranch. It was a fantastic place to spend time with family. The facilities were spacious, comfortable, and welcoming. Kris and Peter were fantastic hosts and were so accommodating. Finally, the distance to Bridger for skiing is totally manageable, less than 10 minutes (we timed it).”

    — Miriam

  • Rates

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  • Common Questions

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  • Get In Touch

    Start planning your winter retreat at the ranch! We look forward to hosting your group.

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