Big Sky ski area, Montana, Management Description <<< Back to Big Sky ski area main page   Big Sky ski area Management Says: Big Sky Resort along with Moonlight Basin is the biggest skiing in America with over 5500 acres of terrain and an endless variety of runs. With non-stop flights from Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Denver, Boise, Seattle, Las Vegas, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles its quick and easy to arrive here. A beautiful drive 50 miles south of Bozeman through the Gallatin Canyon will take you to the 11,166 foot     peak of Lone Mountain to begin your vacation. Drop in to Big Sky?s 4,350 feet of vertical drop, ride and ski over 150 + named runs, experience over 400 inches of annual snowfall and relax in a winter resort destination with small town charm. If steep and extreme are what you crave hop off of the Lone Peak Tram into some of the best lift accessible double black diamond runs in the country. If the tram is not what you after enjoy the numerous beginner and intermediate runs that make up 40% of our terrain. If you need a little advice our experts at the Snowsports School are available for everything from never-ever been on snow to Tram guides. Group lessons and private instruction   can be reserved no matter what your needs. Show off your skills in one of our three terrain parks or air out of the super pipe and dial in your tricks. Regardless of your ability level there is a park for and terrain to fit your needs. Big Sky?s 21 lifts will take you to any run and terrain you desire. New this season will also have the Family Fun Zone, open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 4pm-8pm, the Zone will have tubing and some free-ride features and jibs. Yellowstone National Park is just 18 miles away with the West Yellowstone entrance only 48 miles south of Big Sky Resort. In the winter take a guided hike around the park. Ride a snow-coach to Old Faithful Lodge and check out the wildlife. Cross- country ski along the Riverside Trail or snowshoe to frozen Mystic Falls near the Upper Geyser Basin. After a hard day of sliding on the snow relax in one of our numerous village bars or restaurants while you listen to live music and enjoy a beverage or a bite to eat. Check out 24 dining options, 14 within walking distance from the mountain village. Our full service spa will ease you tired legs and the Kids Club and numerous other activities will keep the whole family busy. With virtually no lift lines, numerous lodging options and a mountain village with tons to do, Big Sky invites you to come out and see what makes Big Sky Resort the biggest skiing in America. Beginners -14% (534 Acres) Intermediates-26% (991 Acres) Advanced- 40% (1,525 Acres) Expert- 20% (762 Acres)   Hotels Near Big Sky ski area, Montana The Lodge At Big Sky, Big Sky .2 miles away Lone Mountain Ranch, Big Sky 7 miles away Bucks T4 Lodge, Big Sky 10.6 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Big Sky ski area Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Summer Summer Activites at Big Sky ski area Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Big Sky ski area.   Ski Areas Near Big Sky ski area: Moonlight Basin, Montana , 3 miles away    4166 foot drop, 7 lifts, 97 runs    53% Expert & Adv.    26% Intermediate    21% Beginner Bridger Bowl, Montana , 44 miles away    2600 foot drop, 8 lifts, 71 runs    50% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    20% Beginner Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 79 miles away    2212 foot drop, 5 lifts, 74 runs    70% Expert & Adv.    20% Intermediate    10% Beginner Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 81 miles away    1000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    45% Intermediate    35% Beginner Showdown, Montana , 90 miles away    1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    30% Beginner Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 92 miles away    4139 foot drop, 11 lifts, 116 runs    50% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    10% Beginner Great Divide, Montana , 95 miles away    1503 foot drop, 6 lifts, 140 runs    50% Expert & Adv.    35% Intermediate    15% Beginner Snow King, Wyoming , 99 miles away    1571 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs    60% Expert & Adv.    25% Intermediate    15% Beginner   Whitewater Near Big Sky ski area: Gallatin River - West Fork, Gallatin County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 0.75 miles long (Ouzel Falls to 3/4 mile downstream) Gallatin River, Gallatin County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (West Fork Gallatin to Greek Creek) Whitewater Outfitter - Geyser Whitewater Expeditions, Gallatin County , 11 miles away, Whitewater outfitter   Trails Near Big Sky ski area: Eldridge Trail, Gallatin , 13 miles away Lightning Creek Trail, Madison , 14 miles away Wapiti Creek Trail, Gallatin , 15 miles away   National Parks Near Big Sky ski area: Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park - WY , 51 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big Sky ski area: Big Sky Golf Course, Big Sky , 8 miles away Club At Spanish Peaks, Big Sky , 8 miles away Reserve Golf Course, Big Sky , 8 miles away

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