Big Sky Resort
Ski resort · Big Sky ·
Expansive mountain destination with 300+ runs, lessons, dining & spa
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50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky, MT 59716 Get directions
Expansive mountain destination with 300+ runs, lessons, dining & spa
50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky, MT 59716 Get directions
"Skiing here means more than 300 named runs across a series of connected mountains, cementing the area’s reputation for expansive, varied terrain. While famous for winter, it anchors an all‑seasons destination with plenty to do beyond the slopes." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"March still brings prime conditions thanks to a long season that lasts until late April, and the 5,850 acres of skiable terrain include sizable portions for both beginners and experts; keep an eye out for the brand-new Lone Peak Tram opening this winter. It’s easily one of the best ski destinations in the country." - Matt Ortile
"A massive, 5,850-acre expanse beloved by die-hard skiers and riders, now elevated by a cutting-edge lift network—think Ramcharger 8’s heated, bubble-covered seats and Swift Current 6, the region’s fastest—plus new après and dining like Umbrella Bar and gondolas (Kircliff and Explorer) that let non-skiers reach Lone Peak’s summit in winter for the first time." - Elise Taylor, Chadner Navarro
"Set in the heart of the Rockies, this sprawling, unified ski area now spans over 5,800 acres after integrating neighboring Moonlight Basin in 2013, and the quiet, no‑service drive from Bozeman teases the remoteness that defines the experience. Expert terrain is the calling card: a 4,350‑foot vertical drop, the iconic Lone Peak Tram, the Headwaters, and the legendary Big Couloir—a steep, epically long chute that even requires signing out with ski patrol. Across its microclimates you’ll find endless steeps, technical tree runs, and open bowls, typically blanketed by 400‑plus inches of light, dry “cold smoke” powder. While the gnar keeps purists hooked, a parallel ecosystem of private clubs like Spanish Peaks and the Yellowstone Club has layered in hush‑hush luxury and amenities, reshaping the social scene without sanding down the mountain’s edge." - Charles Curkin
"Set against Lone Peak and averaging 400 inches of snow, this vast mountain offers nearly 6,000 acres of skiable terrain with few lift lines, steep tram-accessed chutes on Lone Peak (11,166 feet), long six-mile groomers for intermediates, and extensive Nordic options; recent lift upgrades include the Madison 8 high-speed eight-seater with heated seats and bubbles, and the Lone Peak Tram is now included with lift tickets, making summit laps and scenic rides more accessible." - Jessica Chapel