Maverick Mountain is a small, community-run ski hill at Polaris in the Pioneer Mountains, about 40 miles from Dillon. It has 22 runs across roughly 450 acres (182 hectares), rising from 6,500 ft (1,981 m) at the base to 8,520 ft (2,597 m) at the top, a vertical drop of 2,020 ft (616 m). That is a big drop for the size of the hill. Terrain splits 30% beginner, 40% intermediate and 30% advanced, with no expert category. One double chair and a surface lift serve the mountain, so lift capacity is modest and the pace stays relaxed, even on weekends.

The hill has a steeper, longer feel than its acreage suggests, with groomed runs on the open slopes and tree skiing in the glades between them. Advanced skiers get their fix on the steeper top-to-bottom lines, while beginners and intermediates have enough gentle ground near the lodge to build confidence. Maverick suits families, locals and southwest Montana road-trippers who want a quiet day away from the larger resorts. Expect minimal facilities, short lift lines and a friendly crowd, and check current operating days and rebuilding updates before travelling, as the area has had recent challenges after wildfire damage.

The 2025-26 season at Maverick Mountain ran through the winter months, supported by average annual snowfall of around 250 inches across the resort's compact terrain. Specific opening and closing dates for the 2025-26 season are not confirmed in available resort information, though the mountain typically operates through the core winter period given its elevation and snowfall totals.

Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most consistent conditions to the resort's varied 450-acre terrain. Given Maverick's remote location roughly 40 miles from Dillon along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway, the resort draws a genuinely small, dedicated skier base from the surrounding Beaverhead Valley region rather than national destination traffic.

As an independently operated resort without major pass affiliation, Maverick's visitor base skews heavily toward locals and regional skiers specifically seeking out its uncrowded, community-focused character. Weekend visitation draws primarily from Dillon and the broader southwestern Montana region, with the mountain's remote setting naturally limiting crowds throughout the season.

Specific event programming beyond standard operations is not confirmed in available resort information. Since Erik and Kristi Borge's 2015 purchase, following Randy Shilling's roughly 25-year tenure, the resort has continued its tradition as a modest, independently run community mountain. Maverick's proximity to Bannack State Park's gold rush history remains a distinctive point of regional interest for visitors throughout the winter.

Daily snow reports at Maverick Mountain go back to 2025, 2 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.