# Find ski buddies and snowboard friends in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho

> Find ski buddies in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, compare forecasts for Big Sky, Jackson Hole, Sun Valley and Whitefish, and plan a shared trip.

Source: https://skibudsapp.com/mountains/northern-rockies

These mountains are far apart, so a Northern Rockies riding group usually forms around one resort and one set of dates. A Big Sky week, a Jackson Hole trip, a Sun Valley weekend, and a day at Whitefish are separate plans. Start with the mountain, then the travel.

## Make a meetup that fits the journey

Riders often arrive from different cities, so meeting at the resort is usually simpler than coordinating a shared journey. Decide whether you want a first morning together or company for the whole trip. Compare comfort on the terrain you have in mind; steep advanced terrain is a different conversation from cruising groomers.

Use [ski club and community resources](https://skibudsapp.com/resources) to look for existing groups. Our [riding buddy meetup checklist](https://skibudsapp.com/guides/ski-buddy-meetup-checklist) helps you agree on terrain, pace, and a first meeting.

## Read the mountain forecast before confirming

Each resort has its own mountain forecast, so compare the outlook for the place you will ride, including wind and temperature. Check the resort's report for current operations, then use the state road service for each part of the drive.

[Montana road conditions on 511MT](https://www.511mt.net/), [Wyoming road conditions on WYDOT 511](https://www.wyoroad.info/), and [Idaho road conditions on Idaho 511](https://511.idaho.gov/). Learn [how to read a ski resort snow forecast](https://skibudsapp.com/guides/how-to-read-snow-forecasts), then check the individual mountain pages below.

## A message you can adapt for Montana, Wyoming and Idaho

> Ski or snowboard friends for [resort], [dates]. Arriving [day] from [general area], riding [terrain] at [pace]. I have [lift access] and would like to meet at [public base point] for the first morning, then see if our plans match.

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## Montana, Wyoming and Idaho resorts and snow forecasts

- [Big Sky Resort](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/big-sky): Multiple base areas
- [Jackson Hole Mountain Resort](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/jackson-hole): Teton Village mountain base
- [Magic Mountain Ski Area](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/magic-mountain): Southern Idaho and Twin Falls region
- [Sun Valley Resort](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/sun-valley): Separate Dollar and Bald mountains
- [Whitefish Mountain Resort](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/whitefish): Big Mountain above Whitefish