 Big
Sky, Montana - Big Sky offers one of the biggest
lift-served vertical drops in the USA, and the area has
won numerous awards for its uncrowded slopes and virtually
non-existent lift lines. There's an average of less than
two skiers per acre on the busiest days and the longest
lines are usually for the breakfast buffet at the Huntley
Lodge.
Speaking of records, Big Sky holds the
world record as the place where the most vertical feet have
been skied in one day. A local named Rusty Squire made 220
helicopter ascents to claim the title.
Don't miss a day trip to Yellowstone National
Park, only 20 miles from Big Sky. Explore the park on a
snowmobile and you'll see buffalo herds, elk, bald eagles
and the famous geysers. Bridger Bowl, a rugged mountain
with challenging terrain, is another day trip option.
Statistics:
Vertical Drop: 4,350'
Top Elevation: 11,150' (Lone Peak)
Lifts: 18 (1 tram, 1 gondola, 12 chairs, 4 surface)
Terrain:  10%
 47%  43%
Trails: 122
Skiable Acres: 3,600
Longest Run: 6 miles - Liberty Bowl to Mountain Mall
Annual Snowfall: 400"
Snowmaking: 10%
Cross Country: Nearby (45 km)
Snowboards: Yes
Winter season: Late November - Mid April
Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily
Halfday begins 12:30 PM
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