Big Sky Resort, MT, Has Detonated Thousands of Pounds of Explosives While Building New Tram Big Sky Resort is continuing toward its 2025 Vision to transform the mountain experience. The resort has already upgraded many lifts and lodging options, increased snowmaking capabilities, increased village parking, and expanded the village learning area. They are currently working on transforming the tram experience on Lone Peak. Now that it has finally stopped snowing, they can start the construction […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 1, 2022 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, Postpones Summer Activities Due to Too Much Snow Too much snow should never be a problem for ski resorts. But that is the problem Big Sky Resort, MT is having right now as it attempts to open for summer activities. Related: 10 of the Best Bike Parks in North America: Since closing on April 24th, the resort has seen 3-4 feet of fresh snow, severely hampering mountain crews’ mission […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 3, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Behind the Scenes With the Unique Crew Operating Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky Resort, MT The Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky Resort, MT, is a unique lift. It takes you to a one-of-a-kind place at 11,166 feet, and it takes a skilled crew to operate it. Related: Big Sky Resort, MT, Announces New Base-to-Summit Lift System and On-Mountain Dining See what it takes in “The Life of a Tram Operator.” A new base-to-summit lift […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 22, 2022 0 Comments
Skier Carried and Injured by Avalanche in Big Sky, MT On April 3, 2022, at 1:53 pm, Gallatin County 911 received a call from skiers caught in an avalanche while ascending the north face of Wilson Peak in Big Sky, MT. One skier was able to self-extricate immediately. The other skier was swept down the slope, through some trees, and ultimately was able to self-extricate at the bottom of the […] AvyBrains | April 5, 2022 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, Report: Making the Most of Spring Conditions at This Huge Resort Report from Friday 4th March, 2022 The drive up to Big Sky Resort is stunning. Following the meandering Gallatin river up the canyon, the only evidence of a ski resort is Lone Peak, looking out of place standing proud above the pines. And then you see it. The front side of Big Sky Resort imposes over the mountain village. This […] Conditions Report Steven Agar | March 5, 2022 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, Announces New Base-to-Summit Lift System and On-Mountain Dining In the final phase of Big Sky 2025, Big Sky Resort, MT, will transform the winter and summer experience on the resort’s centerpiece, the iconic Lone Mountain. Related: Big Sky, MT Announces $150 Million Resort Improvement Plan: “Big Sky 2025” The marquee projects in this transformation will be a base-to-summit lift network with world-class, on-mountain food and beverage additions, and […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 16, 2022 6 Comments
Big Sky Big Grass Returns – Tickets for the 14th Annual Bluegrass Festival Are on Sale Now Brought to you by Big Sky Resort Spend the day on the slopes, before spending the evening tracking up the dance floor. The Big Sky Big Grass music festival, a Big Sky tradition, will return for its 14th year from March 31 – April 3. Tickets are on sale now. With multiple live events in venues scattered through Big Sky Mountain […] SnowBrains | January 21, 2022 0 Comments
North America’s Fastest Six-Person Chairlift Debuts on Big Sky Resort’s Opening Day Yesterday at 9 am, Swift Current 6, the fastest six-person chairlift in North America, complete with heated seats and a weatherproof bubble, debuted on Big Sky Resort’s opening day. The excitement was palpable as skiers and riders experienced the quick seven-minute ride on the resort’s most popular chairlift. Related: Big Sky Resort, MT, Taps MAP Brewing for Limited-Edition Craft Beer to Celebrate New Chairlift “Now […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 26, 2021 0 Comments