Big Sky, MT, Jumps Into Seasonal Forecasting With Custom A.I. Predictions As the air begins to turn crisp and the leaves change color across North America, many skiers will begin the annual cycle of strengthening their legs, sharpening their stoke, and speculating about when the snow will fly. The gradual turn towards winter brings several reliable markers, such as a new Warren Miller film and seasonal forecasts from the Farmer’s Almanac […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | October 8, 2025 0 Comments
Reclaimed Water into Snow: State Approves Recycled Water for Snowmaking at Big Sky Resort, MT Conservation groups applaud first-ever permit for a public ski area in Montana. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued final approval of Spanish Peaks’ application to use highly treated recycled water for base layer snowmaking at Big Sky Resort. This process will improve the quality of snow and the early and late-season ski experience, in addition to recharging […] Industry News Press Release | October 8, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] First Snow of Winter 2025-26 Falls on Big Sky Resort’s Lone Peak The first snowfall of the season arrived at Big Sky Resort’s Lone Peak on September 15, blanketing the summit at 11,166 feet in a light dusting of snow. Construction crews working on Kircliff, the Montana resort’s new scenic viewing platform situated atop Lone Peak, captured the early winter dusting as work progresses on the platform. Related: SnowBrains Winter 2025–26 Forecast: […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 16, 2025 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, Announces Kircliff: A Glass Summit Experience at the Top of Lone Peak In the latest chapter of Montana’s Big Sky Resort’s ongoing transformation, the mountain is preparing to unveil Kircliff, an alpine summit observatory unlike anything else in the American West. Perched at 11,166 feet on Lone Peak, Kircliff is a stunning glass enclosure that offers sweeping 360-degree views across three states and two national parks, redefining what it means to experience […] Industry News Press Release | August 25, 2025 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, Completes Massive 9-Year Lift Upgrade Project Big Sky Resort’s 2025 Initiative ushers in a wide range of resort improvements as the mountain sets out to build the most advanced lift network in the nation. This ambitious project was first announced in 2016 and aims to level up resort transport by building 12 new lifts in just over 9 years, improving the on-mountain experience and vastly upgrading […] Industry News Luke W. Smith | July 29, 2025 0 Comments
The Best Resort in the World for Advanced Skiers is…Big Sky? Imagine you’re sitting on a chairlift and the skier next to you starts chatting you up. Happens all the time, right? You exchange pleasantries about the weather, how many days you’ve hit the mountain this season, when they’re going to open [insert run name here] – you know, the usual stuff. Then, right before the bar goes up, your lift […] Industry News Joe Vignolo | June 15, 2025 20 Comments
Big Sky, MT, Voters Approve $60 Million for 389 Affordable Homes for Local Workforce In a landmark decision, the Big Sky community in Montana has voted to authorize the Big Sky Resort Area District (Resort Tax) to issue bonds backed by future resort tax collections, thereby funding critical community infrastructure, including affordable housing. The approval of the measure will enable the Big Sky Community Housing Trust (BSCHT) to acquire a significant land assemblage in the […] Industry News Press Release | May 9, 2025 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, Raises $162,600 Through Explorer 2 Chair Sale to Benefit Local Nonprofits Big Sky Resort, Montana, is proud to announce that the sale of 125 historic Explorer 2 chairs has raised $162,600 for three local nonprofit organizations: Big Sky Community Housing Trust, Gallatin River Task Force, and Wellness in Action. Each organization will receive $54,200 in support of its ongoing community work. Related: Big Sky, MT, Report: Winter’s Not Over Yet The […] Industry News Press Release | April 17, 2025 0 Comments
Big Sky, MT, Report: Winter’s Not Over Yet Report from Saturday, March 22, 2025 “What about Big Sky?” my partner asked while we were perusing the list of Mountain Collective resorts early in the season, planning possible ski trips for the season. Though I had always been aware that Big Sky was a big resort in the grand state of Montana, I had not found my way up […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | March 26, 2025 0 Comments
JetBlue Expands Mint Services to Bozeman, MT, Providing Premium Travel To Big Sky Resort Traveling to Big Sky Resort, Montana, just got even bigger—and comfier: JetBlue’s award-winning Mint service is officially touching down in Bozeman since Friday, February 14, making it easier than ever for travelers from Boston and New York to hit the slopes in style. The Mint experience will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until March 30 in addition to the airlines’ […] Industry News Press Release | February 18, 2025 0 Comments
Patrollers Evacuated From Closed Chairlift After Mitigation Caused Huge Avalanche at Big Sky Resort, MT During avalanche mitigation work on Wednesday, February 5, an avalanche was triggered in the Bone Crusher area at Big Sky Resort, Montana, before the resort opened. A significant amount of snow was deposited in and around the upper lift terminal of Swift Current 6. Related: Inbounds Avalanche Ushers Upper Mountain Closure at Alyeska Resort, AK The Big Sky Resort Ski […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 5, 2025 2 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, Unveils World’s Longest 8-Pack Chairlift With Grand Opening of Madison 8 BIG SKY, Montana – December 20 – Big Sky Resort made history on Friday with the grand opening of the Madison 8 chairlift, furthering the resort’s position as the home of North America’s most technologically advanced lift infrastructure. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony and traditional Doppelmayr bell ringing celebrated the debut of the state-of-the-art D-line chairlift. Related: New Nonstop Flights Make […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 22, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Big Sky Resort, MT, Kicks Off Winter Season With Massive 1,500-Acre Opening Bluebird powder day welcomed skiers to the 24-25 season; Powder Seeker and The Bowl are expected to open mid-morning tomorrow BIG SKY, Montana – November 27, 2024 – Big Sky Resort in Montana kicked off its 2024-25 winter season today with one of North America’s largest terrain openings, giving skiers and riders access to more than 1,500 acres of perfect […] Industry News Press Release | November 28, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Big Sky, MT, Sees 13” of Snow The biggest snowstorm in North America landed in Big Sky, Montana, overnight, dropping over a foot of snow on the mountain. Snowmaking teams are taking advantage of cold temperatures, clocking in with more than 170 hours of snow guns running this season. Snowcats will head out this week to track-pack natural snow and start shaping up the trails. Conditions are […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 4, 2024 0 Comments
Gallatin County, MT, Commissioners Vote Unanimously to Approve Zone Map Amendment in Big Sky for Affordable Housing Development Big Sky, Mont. – The Gallatin County Commissioners voted today unanimously to approve a Zone Map Amendment in Big Sky. The parcels are part of the proposed Cold Smoke affordable housing development. The Big Sky Community Housing Trust (BSCHT) is partnering with Lone Mountain Land Company (LMLC) on this project to deliver 389 permanently deed-restricted residences only available to the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 16, 2024 0 Comments
New Nonstop Flights Make Travel to Big Sky Resort, MT, Easier Than Ever Big Sky, Mont., September 10, 2024 – Skiers, pack your bags and turn your ski dreams into reality. Big Sky Resort is now more accessible with expanded air service to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) this winter. Travelers will benefit from new nonstop Saturday flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) via United Airlines, the first time offered for the winter season. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 11, 2024 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, Announces Top Leadership Transition Big Sky, Montana, September 3, 2024 – After nearly three decades leading Big Sky Resort, President and Chief Operating Officer Taylor Middleton will step down from day-to-day responsibilities on October 1, 2024. Current Big Sky Resort General Manager Troy Nedved will succeed him, assuming both President and COO positions. Middleton will continue to serve the company in a new strategic […] Industry News Press Release | September 3, 2024 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, Drops Tram Charge on Lift Tickets Big Sky, Mont., August 26, 2024 – Starting in the 2024-25 season, all Big Sky Resort lift tickets will include access to the iconic Lone Peak Tram. The change comes after tram access was decoupled from lift tickets and select season passes in the 2021-22 season in an effort to keep wait times under 30 minutes on average and preserve […] Industry News Press Release | August 26, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Big Sky Resort, MT, Showcases New Glass Canopy Over Lower Lone Peak Tram Terminal The Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky Resort, Montana, keeps getting better. The tram is an engineering marvel positioned to serve as a gateway to experience one of North America’s most spectacular summits on Lone Mountain. Last season the tram was re-introduced after it underwent a complete replacement of the original jig-back gondola built in 1995. This state-of-the-art aerial tram […] Industry News Brent Glogau | August 20, 2024 0 Comments
100-Day Countdown: Big Sky Resort, MT, Prepares to Unveil New Projects for 2024-25 Winter Season Big Sky, Montana, August 19, 2024 – The countdown to ski season has officially begun, with just 100 days remaining until opening day on November 27, 2024. This winter, the resort will unveil several new infrastructure upgrades as part of a massive 10-year capital improvement plan, Big Sky 2025, which continues its final chapter. Related: Big Sky Resort’s Lone Peak […] Industry News Press Release | August 20, 2024 0 Comments