This decreases the chances of your entire group being caught in one avalanche. Carry the right equipment for avalanche rescue, including transceivers, probe poles and shovels. Again, an avalanche safety course is your best bet in this area. Any of Montana's downhill resorts operated on forest service lands present opportunities for backcountry exploration. But please talk with the local ski patrol before you venture out of bounds to get their thoughts on current conditions.
Many guides also offer helicopter and snowmobile trips.
For a listing of Montana guides offering snowcat skiing search Travel Montana's database here. Or for a complete listing of Montana guides offering backcountry ski getaways , search Travel Montana's database here.