Economic Impact and Skier Characteristics: Montana

Authors

Norma P. Nickerson, The University of Montana-MissoulaFollow
Kara Grau, The University of Montana-MissoulaFollow

Document Type

Report

Publisher

The Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research

Publication Date

7-1-2010

Disciplines

Economics | Leisure Studies | Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration | Tourism and Travel

Abstract

Seven ski resorts in Montana participated in the first economic impact of the alpine ski industry in Montana. Extrapolating the data to all Montana resorts shows that 35 percent of skiers are nonresidents who contribute a combined impact of $83 million dollars to the state. Nonresidents spent $1,252/ski trip/group while in Montana. Residents spent an average of $138/ski trip/group. More nonresidents came from Alberta, Minnesota, Washington and North Dakota than any other state. Residents traveled 75 miles on average to access the ski area.

Keywords

skier economic impacts, ski tourism, skier characteristics, Montana ski areas, ski industry, Montana Ski Area Association, Montana ski resorts

Comments

Research Report 2010-3

Rights

© 2010 ITRR

Recommended Citation

Nickerson, Norma P. and Grau, Kara, "Economic Impact and Skier Characteristics: Montana " (2010). Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications. 195.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/itrr_pubs/195