If untracked powder and wide open spaces is your idea of fun then we have what you’re looking for. Big Sky, Montana has three big mountains to delight downhill skiers and snowboarders. Lone Mountain rises to the sky at an impressive 11,166 feet and the Lone Peak Tram will take adventurers to the top of 4,350 vertical feet.

Whether skiing or snowboarding, Big Sky, Montana has some of the best powder and terrain anywhere.

There are also over 40 miles of nationally ranked, groomed cross-country ski trails at Lone Mountain Ranch. Lessons, rentals and guided tours are also available. Or check out the Rendezvous Trails in West Yellowstone.

The new Tube Park is open at Big Sky as well. Rates for adults are $15/hour and kids(10 and under)$10/hour. Come out and play in the snow.

After you've spent a day on the cold slopes, soak in a warm hot tub, or get a relaxing massage. It all waits in Big Sky.

If snowshoeing is your thing check out the snowshoe trail called Moose Tracks, which starts at the base of Andesite and Lone Mountains. Or explore the grandeur of the surrounding backcountry and Yellowstone Park. Big Sky, Montana also has snowmobiling, dog sledding, back country skiing, cat skiing and sleigh rides to keep you entertained.

During the holiday season there are torchlight parades on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, Saturday night firework displays during Christmas, and Easter sunrise services.

Summer

Summer is also big at Big Sky. Fishing holes are plentiful, with a choice of five blue-ribbon trout streams. Fly fishing in the Big Sky area is centered around the Gallatin River. 50 miles away is the west entrance to Yellowstone Park in West Yellowstone, where you can fish the famous waters of the Firehole River and the headwaters of the Madison River. Peak flows and maximum turbidity usually occur between May 1 and June 30. The salmon fly hatch on the Gallatin River usually occurs between June and mid July.

Big Sky also has a scenic 18 hole, par 72 golf course that winds its way along the banks of the West Fork of the Gallatin River. Hiking, biking, camping, whitewater rafting and tennis are also available in the Big Sky area. Rafting trips are a good way to spend the day with family and friends. The Gallatin river provides great whitewater excitement. Lots of smaller rapids, some wildlife viewing, and excellent scenic views in the Gallatin canyon.

While in Big Sky take some time to visit Historic Crail Ranch, original buildings from a 960 acre ranch, built in 1905. You can hike the Crail Ranch Trail, a leisurely path tracing the historic Crail Ranch land. The Ranch is open weekends Memorial Day through Labor Day.