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Frequently Asked Questions

Bridger Bowl Cards

What is the Bridger Bowl Card?

Season passes, lift tickets, lessons and rental information are loaded on the reusable Bridger Bowl Card using RFID technology. Every skier/rider must have their own BBC. The BBC is reloadable. Make sure to hang on to your card from past seasons* (replacement fee for lost cards is $5).

*note: All guests will need a new Bridger Bowl Card for the 2025/26 season. The first card is free for the 2025/26 season.

Bridger Bowl Cards are purchased online and registered with a guest's profile. All guest information is stored securely, strictly private and not accessible to other guests or employees without permission.

Keep Bridger Bowl Cards in a pocket alone away from other items such as cell phones, credit cards or other tickets and passes.

What is RFID?

RFID, or Radio Frequency Identification, is a technology that encodes digital data. This enables users hands free access to lifts and, by reusing the card, guests can reload products onto the same RFID card and skip the ticket window.

Keep Bridger Bowl Cards in a pocket alone away from other items such as cell phones, credit cards or other tickets and passes.

Will my Bridger Bowl Card interfere with my avalanche beacon?

No, Bridger Bowl’s RFID readers will not interfere with avalanche transceivers. The two systems operate using different frequencies.

Is there a charge for Bridger Bowl Cards?

The Bridger Bowl Card costs $5 and is included with all first-time Season Pass purchases. The BBC is reloadable for this season as well as future seasons (replacement fee for lost cards is $5).

What if I lose my Bridger Bowl Card

Visit any Guest Services area with your photo ID for a $5 replacement card.

How do I replace a damaged Bridger Bowl Card

Visit any Guest Services area. The damaged card will be invalidated and a new one issued.

Can someone else use my Bridger Bowl Card?

No, all Bridger Bowl Card products are non-transferable.

Do I need a photo for my Bridger Bowl Card?

Yes. Although photos do not appear on Bridger Bowl Cards, they are required for your account. Your photo will be stored in your online account and viewable to staff such as Lift Operators scanning your pass.

Passholders age 18 and younger require a new photo every season. Passholders age 19 and up can use the photo on file for 5 consecutive years or upload a new one.

Purchasing

How do I log into my Bridger Bowl account?

Log in by clicking the account icon at bridgerbowl.com and entering the registered email or customer code. If an account hasn't be created, you may register here: https://store.bridgerbowl.com/customer/info

I can't login to my account anymore. What should I do?

We've launched a new online store. All guests will need to create a new account for the 2025/26 season — it only takes a minute and will make future purchases faster and easier.

How do I make a purchase for a minor?

A parent or guardian must first create their own Bridger Bowl account. After an adult account is created the minor’s account can be created during the checkout process.

When do discounted pass sales end?

Availability and discount dates are subject to change. Please see our prices page for the most up to date information.

Is there a Family Discount?

Family Discounts are available through Oct. 31, 2025.

Families receive a 12% discount on all qualifying passes when purchased online. Adult (limit 2) and Junior and/or Child passes of the same type.

Family discounts are applied directly at the time of the online purchase. The offer expires October 31, 2025 and is valid for parents or legal guardians of their children only (excludes Senior, Midweek, Young Adult and Preschool Passes)

The Family Discount includes a minimum of 1 adult and allows you to add up to 3 dependents. If your family includes more than 3 dependents, you can add a second Family discount during the same checkout. You can split the adults between the two discount groups, allowing each adult to have up to 3 dependents. This way, larger families (up to 2 adults and 6 dependents) can complete their purchase in a single transaction.

Is there an MSU student discount?

To be fair to everyone in the community, all pass and ticket products are age based. There are no additional discounts.

Is there a discount for guests with a disability?

Disabled guests may purchase a full day ticket for the half day rate at the ticket window. Day Lift Ticket and Season passholders with a disability who require assistance may receive up to two (2) complimentary day tickets per day for assistant use.

The guest with the disability must accompany the assistant(s) to the ticket window in order to receive the complimentary lift ticket(s).

How does the payment plan work?

Bridger Bowl’s payment plan creates easy, automated monthly payments for Midweek, Value and Full Season Passes. From the time of purchase, installments are divided equally over several months until full payment is complete on November 15.

Payments are automatically deducted from a credit card. Choose payment plan option on product page. Payment plan contributions are non-refundable. Available through October 31 only.

Separate charges apply for each payment plan in the same order.

Purchase ByNumber of Payments
June 30 6
July 31 5
August 31 4
September 30 3
October 31 2
First payment will happen at the time of purchase. Following payments will occur on the 15th of the month until paid in full.

Can I buy my pass at Bridger Bowl?

Season passes can be purchased online here or to purchase in person at Bridger Bowl please email info@bridgerbowl.com to arrange a time.

Can I pay for my pass with cash or check?

Yes, please e-mail info@bridgerbowl.com to arrange a time to purchase at Bridger Bowl.

Does Bridger offer a military discount?

Yes, active and retired US Military members who present a valid ID will receive a discounted day ticket at the half day rate. They must be purchased at the ticket window to receive the discount.

Pass & Ticket Products

Can I use my pass at other ski areas?

Ski area visitation has grown nationwide, prompting many resorts to leave partnerships with individual ski areas and join multi-mountain pass programs. However, Bridger Bowl has chosen to remain independent and will no longer be partnering with other ski areas. This decision was made with the intention of prioritizing passholders and community in hopes of preserving the quality of the experience on the hill.

What is the age cut-off date for season passes?

Pass type is determined by age on the day the pass is purchased. The October 15 age cut-off date has been eliminated.

How do the Any Day Packs work?

With an Any Day Pack choose to ski/ride any 3 days, there are no blackout dates. This product is non-transferable (same guest must use all 3 themselves) and expires at the end of the season along with any unused days.

This product can be loaded onto a previously purchased Bridger Bowl Card for direct lift access, skipping the ticket window.

Can I upload my own photo?

Yes. Log in or create an account and follow the requirements for submitting photos.

Can I change the photo I uploaded?

Yes. Log in to your account profile. Under "My Group," click on the circular icon with the initials of the guest whose image you want to change, then upload a new photo.

Can I have my photo taken at Bridger Bowl?

Yes, once opened for the season in the Ticket Office in Saddle Peak Lodge

When will I receive my season pass?

Choose to have passes shipped or picked up during check out. Both start August 1. The last day for shipping is November 15.

I had a pass last year, will I be sent a new card for this season?

Yes. All guests will need a new Bridger Bowl Card for the 2025/26 season. The first card is included with the purchase of a season pass ($5 replacement fee).

I skied last year, will I be sent a new pass?

Yes. All guests will need a new Bridger Bowl Card for the 2025/26 season. The first card is included with the purchase of a season pass ($5 replacement fee).

Are the Tickets I purchased online mailed?

No. Tickets are not mailed, however, if you already have a BRIDGER BOWL CARD your ticket will be automatically loaded and you can head straight to the lift. If not, stop by the ticket window with photo ID to pick up your BBC and have it activated.

Gift Cards

Can I use a gift card to make a purchase on the eStore?

No, not at this time. Please call 406.587.2111 ext 4699 to use a gift card for a purchase.

Do Bridger Bowl gift cards expire?

No, gift cards do not expire.

Refunds

What is the Ticket and Pass refund policy?

All season pass products, Any Day Packs, Day Tickets and Bridger Bowl Cards are nonrefundable.

What is the Snowsports School refund policy?

  • All Multi-Week Programs are non refundable and non transferrable.
  • Snowsports School private and group lessons are eligible for the following refunds:
    • -Full refund (less $25 per lesson processing fee) if cancelled at least two days in advance
    • -50% if cancelled one day in advance
    • -No refund for day of cancellations
  • A cancellation of a Private or Group Lesson due to personal illness/injury within 24 hours of a lesson start time may be eligible for a full refund; however, Bridger Bowl reserves the right to request medical documentation confirming the personal illness/injury.
  • Changes or cancellations can be made in advance of a lesson date by emailing the Snowsports School office at skischool@bridgerbowl.com
  • Changes to a Private or Group Lesson are subject to lesson availability, and Bridger Bowl reserves the right to refuse any change request at its sole discretion.

What is the policy if Bridger closes for the day?

This will depend on at what time and for how long lifts stop running. If you bought a ticket for a day in which the lifts stopped running please refer to our Snowcheck page to see if a discount will be given for a future date.

Lessons

What time should I arrive at the ski area for my lesson?

It is very important to be geared up and on time for your lesson.

If you need ski or snowboard rentals, plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before your lesson start time. Allow extra time for arrival on weekends and holidays.

Lessons meet 15 minutes prior to the start time. If you arrive more than a half hour late, you may miss your lesson completely.

Check your email the day before your lesson for more specific information from the Snowsports School team.

Where should I go when I get to Bridger Bowl?

Need rentals, lift tickets or have questions about your lesson? Come directly to the Snowsports School Office on the 2 nd floor of Saddle Peak Lodge.

All ready for your lesson? Group and Private Lessons meet 15 minutes prior to the lesson start time. Meet at the bottom of the Sundog Tube and look for staff members in Green Jackets.

What should I wear?

This will depend on the day’s weather. Dress in layers, you can always remove extra clothing if you are too warm.

Layer recommendations:

  • Synthetic/wool thermal underwear
  • Top with a heavier layer, such as a fleece or sweater
  • Insulated and waterproof jacket and snow pants
  • Knit hat or helmet
  • Mittens or gloves
  • Goggles or sunglasses
  • Wool/synthetic ski socks
  • Sunscreen

Helmets are available for rent. Mittens are warmer than gloves and should be waterproof. Bring a second, dry pair of ski socks to change into at lunch to keep feet warm.

What should I bring?

Extra clothing, purses, backpacks, street shoes can be stored in the Ski & Bag Check in the Jim Bridger Lodge.

Cafeteria style food is available in each base lodge and sit down dining at Jimmy B’s in the Jim Bridger Lodge.

If you forget an item, the Cold Smoke Trading Post sells ski socks, sunglasses, goggles, hats & gloves, sunscreen, lip balm and other accessories.

Will inclement weather cancel lessons?

Lessons for students 6 and under are be canceled if temperatures fall below 10 degrees. Options to reschedule the lesson or refunds will be available.