What’s New at Big Sky This Winter

Big Sky is widely considered one of North America's top five ski resorts. It’s located in southwestern Montana in the Madison Mountain Range, about 50 miles southwest of Bozeman and 45 miles north of West Yellowstone. Big Sky Resort is known for its breathtaking scenery, spacious terrain, and long runs.

The resort has an average annual snowfall of more than 400 inches, a vertical drop of 4,350 feet, a summit elevation of 11,166 feet, and 36 lifts spread over 5,850 acres of skiable terrain. The terrain is 15 percent beginner-friendly, 25 percent intermediate, 42 percent advanced, and 18 percent expert.

Big Sky Resort will open for the 2024-’25 winter season on November 27, 2024.

Here’s what’s new at Big Sky.

Crazy Eights

The Six Shooter has been replaced by the Madison 8 , the world’s longest 8-person chairlift. The new D-line chairlift will reduce ride time by 30 percent and double uphill capacity out of the Madison base. Big Sky is now the only resort in North America to have two eight-person lifts. The new lift features ultrawide heated seats with a weatherproof Big Sky Blue Bubble.

New Lone Peak Tram Terminal

Big Sky unveiled its new Lone Peak Tram last December and will debut the new glass dome bottom terminal for the 2024-’25 ski season. This thick glass canopy has more than 400 panels and is meant to mimic the fluid, faceted surface of snowflakes and ice crystals.

One and Only Moonlight Basin

One and Only is an ultra-luxury one-off resort that offers curated experiences, authentic cuisine, and privacy. The ski lodge and gondola for One and Only Moonlight Basin is their first resort in the United States and will open for the winter 2024’25 ski season with new dining and après experiences. There are 73 guest rooms and suites, 19 guest cabins, 62 private homes, eight private estate lots, and six resort buildings.

Where to Stay

Montage Big Sky

The Montage Big Sky is a ski-in/ski-out luxury hotel in the Spanish Peaks beside the Yellowstone Club. Its modern design meets alpine charm is reflected in its stylish decor. The 500,000-square-foot property has 139 guestrooms and suites, six dining options, an outdoor pool and hot tub, a fitness center, a retail shop, a spa, and even a bowling alley. Best of all, you can bring Fido on your family ski trip because the Montage Big Sky allows dogs. After all, dogs need vacations, too. Don’t miss the sunrise flow yoga or a session at the Spa Montage, which offers treatments like CBD massages, couples massages, high-altitude acclimation massages, and hydrafacials.

Big Sky Restaurants and Bars

• Block 3 : American chophouse and full bar with a fine-dining menu that includes shareables, seafood, soups, salads, and a butcher's block.
• Tips Up: Jump into our hot tub time machine and take a trip through your family photos of ski trips past—flashback to when your ski suit was neon and Levi 501s. At Tips Up, they not only worship the art of the fried chicken sandwich but value having so much room for activities.
• Blue Buddha Sushi : Dine at Blue Buddha for Big Sky’s best sushi. Enjoy a variety of traditional and infused menu options, creative craft cocktails, and a well-rounded serving of local craft and domestic/import beers. Happy hour daily from 5-6 PM
• The Rocks: A locally owned and operated full-service restaurant and liquor store featuring Montana made spirits and beer. Their menu includes non-GMO organic proteins and produce from responsible and natural farms regionally and from Montana whenever possible.
• Beehive Basin Brewery operates a 7-barrel brewing system and a small tap room where you can taste hand-crafted brews.
• Pinky G's Pizzaria is known for its hand-tossed pizza, good people, music, sports, cocktails, and beer. It is a fun and casual dining experience with a low-key local vibe.
• The Hungry Moose : A small family-owned and locally-operated store with a deli that deli that serves breakfast, homemade baked goods and hand-dipped ice cream, and lunch.
• Ousel & Spur Pizza Co. offers hand-tossed pizza and a wide selection of authentic Italian pasta dishes, creative appetizers, and delectable desserts.
• Olive B's : Easygoing bistro featuring locally sourced American fare plus beer, wine & house cocktails.
• Horn & Cantle (located at Lone Mountain Ranch): Cozy dining in a rustic log-cabin restaurant focusing on steaks & seasonal ingredients.

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