Great Divide is a local ski hill for the residents of Helena, Montana and the surrounding area. Located west of Helena in Southwestern Montana near the Continental Divide, Great Divide is a locally owned ski area known for being the first ski area in Montana to open each year, though often opening with only a single run, with little snow, and only on weekends. Because of it's location, Great Divide's mountain, Mt. Belmont, receives little snow comparative to the rest of the state and is sometimes referred to as 'The Rock' in reference to the poor conditions.