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Big Sky Resort, MT, Raises $162,600 Through Explorer 2 Chair Sale to Benefit Local Nonprofits

Explorer 2 chair at Big Sky Resort. | Photo: Big Sky Resort

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 […]

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Avatar photo Press Release | April 17, 2025
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Patrollers Evacuated From Closed Chairlift After Mitigation Caused Huge Avalanche at Big Sky Resort, MT

Huge avalanche triggered by mitigation work at Big Sky Resort, MT | Photo: Big Sky Resort

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 […]

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AvyBrains | February 5, 2025
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Big Sky Resort, MT, Unveils World’s Longest 8-Pack Chairlift With Grand Opening of Madison 8

The grand opening of the Madison 8 | Photo: Big Sky Resort

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 […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 22, 2024
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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 […]

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Avatar photo Press Release | September 3, 2024
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Big Sky Resort’s Lone Peak Tram Takes Flight for Summer Tours

Ride the tram to the highest scenic overlook in Montana; no hike required The gateway to the cool air of the high alpine begins with the Lone Peak Tram. The new tram, opened in December 2023, is in its inaugural summer of operations and provides access to the summit of Lone Mountain via the Lone Peak Expedition. Starting from the […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | July 16, 2024
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Big Sky Resort, MT, Begins Summer Activites on Saturday, June 8

The summer season is about to kick off in Big Sky, with Mountain Village hotels, restaurants, and activities opening on Saturday, June 8. As the mountain transitions from spring to summer, construction of Madison 8, soon to be the world’s longest 8-seat chairlift, is fully underway. Related: Big Sky Resort, MT, to Add Longest 8-Chair in the World Bike Park […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 6, 2024
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Rope Evacuation Required After 2 Chairs Collided at Big Sky Resort, MT

An emergency rope evacuation was required at Big Sky Resort, Montana, on Wednesday, April 17, when two chairs on the Shedhorn lift collided due to a mechanical issue.  “Witnessed the second chair slide back across the cable onto the first chair morning of April 17th. Hope everyone’s alright and that big sky got everyone off to lift in a timely […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 18, 2024
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Big Sky Resort, MT, Transformation Continues: Unveiling the New Lone Peak Tram

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Exactly 50 years and four days from Big Sky Resort, Montana’s, inaugural opening day in 1973, the new Lone Peak Tram began carrying guests to the resort’s 11,166-foot summit. The Lone Peak Tram is an engineering marvel positioned to serve as a gateway to experience one of North America’s most spectacular summits on Lone Mountain. The new tram is a […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 19, 2023
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Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky Resort, MT, Opening on December 19, 2023

The Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky Resort, Montana, is in final preparations for the grand opening on December 19, 2023. Related: New Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky, MT, Set to Open in December The final step in the tram’s commissioning process, the load test, is complete. The main goal of the load test is to ensure the tram’s […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 13, 2023
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Big Sky Resort, MT, Pioneers Transition to Using Vegetable Oil as Replacement for Fossil Fuels

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In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable operations, Big Sky Resort in Montana is proud to announce the resort’s transition to a cleaner and better-performing fuel: 99% renewable diesel. Renewable diesel, also known as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), serves as a drop-in replacement for conventional petroleum diesel without requiring any engine modifications. Renewable diesel is derived from agricultural byproducts, such as […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | September 20, 2023
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[VIDEO] Track Rope Connects Big Sky Resort, MT’s, Lone Peak Tram’s Top and Bottom Terminals For the First Time

Careful observers of Lone Mountain at Big Sky Resort, MT, may have noticed significant progress on the Lone Peak Tram over the past couple of weeks. We’re happy to report that it’s not a mirage: three of the four required track ropes have been installed, and the top and bottom terminals are officially connected. Related: Top Terminal Structure Complete For […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | September 15, 2023
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[VIDEO] Don’t Change – Big Sky Resort, MT, Founder’s Vision for the Future

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The unique culture and lifestyle of Big Sky’s residents is still alive, but it is changing rapidly. This short film echoes the words of Big Sky’s founder Chet Huntley and his vision for what the community of Big Sky will be and what it won’t be for future generations. As Chet once said, “It might be appropriate to go back […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 14, 2023
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Big Sky Resort, MT, Unveils First Apartment-Style Employee Housing, Walkable to the Resort

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Big Sky Resort, MT, is proud to announce the opening of Levinski Lodge, the first apartment-style housing for resort team members. Levinski Lodge A is the first of three buildings in the new Levinski Lodge housing campus. Buildings B and C, a mix of dormitory and apartment-style rooms, will open for winter 2023-2024.  The new units are walkable to the resort, […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 13, 2023
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Big Sky Resort, MT, Report: Super Steep Grippy Chalk

Report from Thursday, February 16th, 2023 Big Sky, Montana, has some of the best steep chalk skiing in the world, and it is amazing this season. Big Sky has been in a dry spell, but that doesn’t mean the snow is bad. We got decent snow on Tuesday, and it was just enough to cover up the mountain and make […]

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Greg Obernesser | February 17, 2023
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[PHOTOS] Big Sky Resort, MT, Has Already Received Over 100″ Fresh Snow This Season

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The powder faucet has been turned on, and there are no signs of it turning off. With 7″ of snow in the past 24 hours, Big Sky Resort, MT, has already surpassed 100″ of season-to-date snow. And it’s only just December. Related: The Best Resort in the World for Advanced Skiers is…Big Sky?! 108″ of snow has fallen since October […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 6, 2022
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[VIDEO] The Ultimate Top-to-Bottom Run at Big Sky Resort, MT

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 29, 2022
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[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 […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 24, 2022
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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. […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 15, 2022
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[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 […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 24, 2022
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[VIDEO] Ski Patrol at 11,166 Feet | Behind the Scenes With a Big Sky Resort, MT, Patroller

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 14, 2022
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