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Big Sky Resort

About

Big Sky Resort in Montana is the largest ski resort in the United States by skiable acreage (5,850 acres) and is famous for its uncrowded slopes and immense vertical. Sitting on the eastern face of 11,166-foot Lone Mountain, Big Sky offers 320 trails, a 4,350-foot vertical drop, and 400+ inches of annual snowfall, all with far shorter lift lines than comparably sized western resorts.
  • 5,850 skiable acres, largest in the US by acreage
  • 4,350-foot vertical drop, second in North America
  • 320 trails with uncrowded, crowd-free skiing
  • Lone Peak Tram to 11,166-ft summit with 360° views
  • 400"+ average annual snowfall
  • Adjacent to Yellowstone Club and Moonlight Basin

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Operation details

Price Range
$$$
Best Season
December through March
Difficulty
All levels: 15% beginner, 25% intermediate, 42% advanced, 18% expert
Disciplines
Alpine, Backcountry
Ski passes
Ikon Pass: 7 daysIkon Base Pass: 5 days, blackout dates applyMountain Collective Pass: 2 daysCompare passes for a trip here

Skier reviews

4.6on Google, 3,937 reviews
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Around here

Around Big Sky Resort

1 mi

51 lifts

  • Madison 8Eight-pack chairlift
  • Swift Current 6Six-pack chairlift · 7 min
  • MeadowQuad chairlift · 6 min
  • Thunder WolfQuad chairlift · 6 min
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Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US

Current conditions

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49Maybe/ 100

No new snow · High 45°F

CloudyHigh 45°F, low 32°FRain 10%Wind 15 kt, gusts 30

Snow 24h

0.0 in

Snow 72h

0.0 in

Overnight

34°F

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