Big Sky Resort

Big Sky is probably the most well known ski resort in Montana. It’s an easy drive from Bozeman, but don’t expect crowds. Skiers can spread out over three mountains and 3,812 acres of terrain. Lone Peak is the centerpiece of the resort, rising to 11,166′ and offering European style expert terrain. You’ll also find great intermediate runs on Andesite mountain as well as a giant terrain park.

Some quick stats:

Elevation
• Summit (Lone Peak) – 11,166 feet
• Base (Mountain Village) – 7,500 feet
• Base (Lone Moose) – 6,800 feet

Ski Terrain
• 3,812 acres – 150 named runs covering over 85 miles on three separate mountains.

Slope Difficulty
• 21% expert
• 37% advanced
• 25% intermediate
• 17% beginner

Skiable Vertical
• 4,350 feet

Longest Run
• Liberty Bowl to Mountain Mall – 6 miles

Average Lift Line
• Consistently recognized in national ski magazines for short or non-existent lines.

Average Winter Daytime Temperature
• 20 degrees F

Average Annual Snowfall
• 400+ inches

Lift Capacity
• 20,000 skiers per hour

Ski Season Opens
November 23, 2006

Ski Season Ends
• April 15, 2007

Snow Conditions Phone Line
• 406.995.5900

Online Snow Report

Also, you can now ride Moonlight and Big Sky on the same lift ticket for a combined 5,512 acres of terrain. How’s that for options?

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