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HELENA BIGHORNS
The champion Helena Bighorns hockey team plays in the NorPac America West Division. They lace up their skates at the Helena Ice Arena located on U.S. Highway 12 East. 400 Lola St.
More info: (406) 457-2817 or helenabighorns.com
CAPITAL HIGH AND HELENA HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Both public high schools in Helena have strong sports programs and have earned numerous championships in recent years. Capital High School fields the Bruins, and Helena High School fields the Bengals.
More info: helena.k12.mt.us WINTER SPORTS
GREAT DIVIDE SKI AREA
The ski area boasts more than 100 trails with more than 1,600 skiable acres, five double chairlifts and one beginner tow plus six terrain parks. Services include lessons, rental shop, and cafeteria. To get there, head north on Montana Avenue, Green Meadow Drive or Interstate 15. About 9 miles
north of town, turn or exit left (west) on Lincoln Road(highway 279). In about 9 miles, turn left toward Marysville. The ski area is about 7 miles from the turn.
More info: (406) 449-3746 or skigd.com
MACDONALD PASS
Located about 15 miles west of Helena, you can find 14 miles of groomed classic cross country ski trails. Open December-April; snow permitting.
FLESHER PASS TO STEMPLE PASS
Trail 440, from Flesher Pass to Stemple Pass is available for cross-country skiing during winter months, and is accessible starting at Flesher Pass via Highway 279. The trail is also open
for snowshoeing.
SNOWMOBILING
Many trails are available to snowmobile enthusiasts. Minnehaha/Beaver Creek Loop, Rimini Loop, Rimini- Elliston-Basin Snowmobile Loop and Marysville and Lincoln.
OUTDOOR ICE SKATING
Outdoor ice skating is available at three parks:
• Memorial Park: 1203 Last Chance Gulch
• Lincoln Park: 1800 North Roberts
• Cunningham Park: 1234 Floweree
INDOOR ICE SKATING
The Helena Ice Arena, 400 Lola St., offers public skating, figure skating lessons, ice skating lessons and adult and youth hockey programs.
More info: (406) 457-2817.
CARROLL COLLEGE FOOTBALL BILL ROBERTS GOLF COURSE
SLEDDING
NIGHT SKIING AT GREAT DIVIDE
PADDLEBOARDING AT PARK LAKE
GO TO HELENAMT.COM FOR DETAILS
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