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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: Winterโ€™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 โ€“ Big Sky Resort made history on Friday with the grand opening of the Madison 8 chairlift, furthering the resortโ€™s position as the home of North Americaโ€™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 โ€“ 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 […]

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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 worldโ€™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.ย  “Witnessed the second chair slide back across the cable onto the first chair morning of April 17th. Hope everyoneโ€™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, Montanaโ€™s, inaugural opening day in 1973, the new Lone Peak Tram began carrying guests to the resortโ€™s 11,166-foot summit. The Lone Peak Tram is an engineering marvel positioned to serve as a gateway to experience one of North Americaโ€™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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