Dogsledding, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, and snowshoeing are just some of the winter pursuits at Triple Creek Ranch, deep in the heart of the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana.

 

 

Winter is full of surprises and magic at Montana’s Triple Creek Ranch, a legendary Relais & Châteaux mountain retreat. The welcoming lodge at the heart of Triple Creek Ranch offers extraordinary cuisine and a world-class wine list. Add the roster of outdoor activities that showcase the best of the American West, and it’s the perfect Bitterroot Mountain adventure. Praised for its five-star service, the ranch has 25 private luxury cabins outfitted to cozy up by the fire while the snow falls, with wood-burning fireplaces, log frame beds, tranquil views, and most featuring private hot tubs.

Winter Adventures in the Rockies

Triple Creek Ranch offers a broad menu of outdoor experiences and complimentary winter gear so guests may embrace every aspect of a glittering Montana winter.

As a signature experience, guests can enjoy a beautiful trail ride in the snow with an experienced wrangler through trails ranging from the 700-acre primary ranch property to winding through the adjacent four-million-acre Bitterroot National Forest.

 

For the incredible opportunity to ski or snowboard in both Montana and Idaho, Triple Creek Ranch offers ⁠free round-trip shuttles to the nearby Lost Trail Ski Area, along with complimentary lift tickets & equipment rentals. Famed for its daily fresh powder, laid-back atmosphere, and uncrowded slopes, Lost Trail boasts five double lifts, three rope tows, and almost 70 runs, providing many options for all experience levels.

Guests can also head out on a thrilling dog sled ride, or even drive their own team of sled dogs, for a majestic winter experience reminiscent of early explorers in the Rockies.

Snowshoers can avail themselves of complimentary snowshoes, pre-loaded GPS trackers, trail maps, backpacks, bottled water, and gourmet picnic lunches for a self-guided snowshoe adventure.

 

Using complimentary Nordic skis, boots, and poles, cross-country skiers can ski on property or head up to the Chief Joseph Pass Trail system on the Continental Divide, where there’s even a warming cabin to enjoy the gourmet packed lunch that the kitchen provides for guests to enjoy on their journey.

Those wishing to stay warm inside also have a range of activities to look forward to such as the Double H Hat Making Workshop, Cooking Classes, guest favorite Artisanal Soap & Candle Making, Yoga & Meditation, or even just relaxing at the Mountain Wellness Spa. Guests ready for some diabolically addictive fun can also attend the annual Stave Puzzle Weekend March 6 – 10, 2025.

Winter Is Wine & Dine Season

With new menus daily, Chef Jacob Leatherman and his team create culinary magic inspired by the flavors of the American West, sourced locally when possible, and created through the lens of his classical French training.  This winter, Chef Jake and his team will welcome guests to a very special Culinary Weekend with Morning Cooking School, Makers Classes, Beverage Classes, and Wine Pairing Dinners from January 2-6, 2025.

 Triple Creek Ranch has also held a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for a dozen consecutive years, and the winter season is when the Ranch unveils its classic Vintner Events. These are four-day long weekend celebrations in partnerships with such acclaimed American producers as Chappellet Winery, Schramsberg & J. Davies Vineyards, Hill Family Estate, Et Fille Winery, Chateau Montelena, and more, with wine dinners and special tastings in the company of the vintners themselves.

Visit Triple Creek Ranch for more details on a romantic winter getaway.