Welcome to Big Sky, Montana

Monday, April 14, 2008
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At the Mountain
Big Sky Resort is closed for the winter season Big Sky would like to thank everyone for the incredible 2007-08 season, what a memorable season it was with over 400 inches of snow on the upper mountain and too many powder days to count. Big Sky is currently closed for the winter season. For the safety of you and our staff, all recreation on Big Sky property is prohibited including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, sledding and snowmobiling.
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406-995-5900

The scenic community of Big Sky, Montana rests high in the Gallatin National Forest, where Lone Mountain, at 11,166 feet, towers over the community. Big Sky is home to the Big Sky Ski and Summer Resort, a year-round playground for outdoor recreationists. Big Sky also has new terrain for the young and young at heart in Moonlight Basin. As Big Sky's newest ski resort, visitors can enjoy over 1500 acres of extraordinary ski terrain on the north face of Montana's famed Lone Mountain.

The late newscaster, Chet Huntley purchased much of what is now known as Big Sky Mountain and Meadow Villages in the late 1960's and dreamed of developing one of Montana's first alpine ski areas. Development of the alpine area and the residential villages began in the early 1970s and the mountain first opened for skiing in December 1973.

Winter at Big Sky Resort offers world-class skiing spread across three interconnected mountains with over 5,512 acres of playground, 4,350 vertical feet of fun, 220 trails, 400 inches of snow annually, two terrain parks and a half pipe. Big Sky also offers plenty of other winter activities like snowmobiling, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, ice skating, and wildlife viewing in Yellowstone Park and the surrounding area.

Big Sky, Montana makes a great summer destination also. Golf, tennis, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting all abound at Big Sky. And don't forget to ride the gondola for some of the most breathtaking scenery in the west.

Big Sky, Montana Facts

• 48 miles from Yellowstone National Park
• Lone Mountain Summit elevation: 11,166 feet
• Mountain Village elevation: 7,500 feet
• Meadow Village elevation: 6,200 feet
• Over 25 restaurants, bars and eateries
• Over 40 shops selling everything from groceries to toys, clothing, jewelry, books, and art

The Mountain

Big Sky is an outdoor paradise with not just one but three mountains to choose from. All three feature great powder, long runs and no crowds making Big Sky one great big playground. And when you're done playing, plan to stay a while, take in the Big Sky night life, relax in a soothing hot tub and stay in one of the luxurious condominiums. Big Sky is your home away from home.

Lodging

Big Sky lodging is plentiful, and impressive. Whether you plan to spend a day or a week, chances are Big Sky, Montana has lodging to suit your needs. Big Sky Resort, located at the base of the mountain, has nearly 500 hotel rooms, suites and condominiums in fourteen different facilities. Slopeside accommodations at Moonlight Basin place the slopes in your backyard with ski access to the beautiful terrain that Moonlight Basin has to offer. Visit the Lodging section to plan your Big Sky room reservations.

The Town

Nestled within the Gallatin National Forest and the Spanish Peaks, Big Sky, Montana is a little town with big attractions and events. Take some time to explore Big Sky's friendly people and mountain atmosphere. Come make yourself at home in the mountains.

Tickets and Deals

For the latest information on tickets and deals in Big Sky visit our Tickets and Deals section.

Activities and Events

Whether its summer or winter, Big Sky, Montana is a big destination.

Come to Big Sky in the winter for some of the best skiing Mother Nature has to offer, along with snowshoeing, sleigh rides and snowmobiling. During the summer cast your line in blue-ribbon trout streams, play 18 holes of world class golf, or hike through Big Sky's beautiful mountains.

For more information on the many things to do in Big Sky visit our Activities and Events section. In Big Sky the sky is the limit!

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Getting to Big Sky