[PHOTOS] Historic Opening Day at Big Sky Resort, MT Yesterday’s opening day at Big Sky Resort, MT, was a historic one for many reasons: the largest terrain opening in Big Sky Resort history, deep powder turns through six inches of fresh snow, and resort teams working hard to deliver the goods a day earlier than scheduled. Related: [VIDEO] Ski Patrol at 11,166 Feet | Behind the Scenes With a […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 24, 2022 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, to Open Early With 2,000 Acres Resort to open Wednesday, November 23 2,000 skiable acres on opening day thanks to 5+ feet of early-season snow With one of the biggest early season snowfalls in recent years, record-breaking snowmaking efforts, and reliably cold temperatures, Big Sky Resort teams have been working nonstop to prepare the mountain for an early opening to kick off the 2022-2023 winter season. […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 15, 2022 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] 17″ Fresh Snow Fell at Big Sky Resort, MT, This Weekend An October winter storm has delivered more than a foot of snow at Big Sky Resort, MT, and it’s still snowing. Related: Headlamp Night Skiing Returning to Big Sky, MT, This Season Big Sky Ski Patrol observed snow drifts more than two feet deep at the top of the Challenger lift at 9,600 feet. Today, Big Sky Resort also saw […] SnowBrains | October 24, 2022 1 Comment
[VIDEO] Ski Patrol at 11,166 Feet | Behind the Scenes With a Big Sky Resort, MT, Patroller With over 5,850 skiable acres, 4,350 vertical feet, 300 runs, 39 lifts, over 400 inches of annual snowfall on average, Big Sky Resort is true to its name. Related: Should We Pay Ski Patrollers More? And for ski patroller, Rachael Efta, this is her home. After making the leap from art school in San Francisco to ski patrolling in Big […] SnowBrains | October 14, 2022 0 Comments
Headlamp Night Skiing Returning to Big Sky, MT, This Season Headlamp night skiing, a night skiing adventure like no other, will return to Big Sky Resort in Montana for the upcoming 2022/2023 Winter Season. A unique way to experience skiing and riding in a whole new light, guests fasten on a headlamp as guides lead the way down a variety of terrain under the starry night sky. Related: First Snowman […] Industry News Nick DeRiso | October 13, 2022 0 Comments
First Snowman of the Season at Big Sky Resort, MT Under the cover of clouds, Big Sky Resort‘s Lone Peak saw its first snowfall of the season on September 16. Related: Big Sky Resort, MT, Has Detonated Thousands of Pounds of Explosives While Building New Tram Teams working on the 11,166-foot summit captured the snowfall as they make progress in building Big Sky Resort’s new tram. Big Sky Resort opens […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 18, 2022 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Big Sky Resort, MT, Tram Update: Progress Below the Surface Any construction project comprises unique challenges from geology, weather, and transportation. This is especially true in Big Sky, and even more so when building a new tram structure in the high alpine at 11,166 feet. Related: Big Sky Resort, MT, Has Detonated Thousands of Pounds of Explosives While Building New Tram The teams undertaking the foundation work this summer are […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 29, 2022 0 Comments
Jackson Hole, WY or Big Sky, MT? Big Sky in Montana and Wyoming’s Jackson Hole are two iconic American ski resorts located in the Northern Rockies, approximately 3 hours apart. The geographic proximity of the two resorts and their reputations as premier ski resorts make them ripe for comparison. Jackson Hole is one of North America’s most famous ski resorts, if not globally. The resort possesses an […] Industry News Dylan Craig | July 7, 2022 18 Comments