The 8 Largest Ski Resorts on the Ikon Pass In January 2018, Alterra Mountain Company introduced the Ikon Pass, giving skiers and snowboarders access to 50+ locations across the globe. Much like Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass, the Ikon Pass allows diehard skiers like myself to spend $1,000 each season to shred spots all over the world for up to five to seven days at each location or unlimited access. Steamboat, Mammoth Mountain, and […] Brains Noah DeVries | February 15, 2024 0 Comments
Sewage into Snow | Montana’s 1st Recycled Snowmaking Effort Launches at Ultra-Exclusive Yellowstone Club Environmental Groups Applaud Water Conservation Program in Inaugural Season After a decade of collaboration, study, and scientific review, an effort to use recycled water from the community of Big Sky, Montana, to establish a base layer snowpack kicked off the start of the 2023/2024 ski season. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approved a permit in 2021 for the […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 10, 2024 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, to Add Longest 8-Chair in the World On the heels of opening the new Lone Peak Tram, Big Sky Resort, Montana, continues to forge ahead on its 2025 Vision, today announcing the resort’s second eight-place and third state-of-the-art D-line chairlift replacing the existing Six Shooter lift. The new eight-place lift will effectively double the uphill capacity while reducing ride time by 30%, offering guests swift and comfortable […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 29, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Cheers to 50 Years: Big Sky Resort, MT, is Open for the Season The ropes have dropped and the lifts are spinning: Big Sky Resort, Montana, is officially open for its 50th and longest season in history. Related: New Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky, MT, Set to Open in December After a herculean effort of snowmaking, grooming, and on-mountain preparation, the resort opened with two lifts, six runs, a beginner area, and […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2023 0 Comments
Lone Peak Cable Car at Big Sky, MT, is Nearing Completion With winter fast approaching and snow on Lone Peak, construction of the Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky, MT, is in its final stages. Over the past few weeks, the haul rope has been pulled and spliced, allowing for the most exciting step yet: the two 6,600-pound cabins now hang on the lines. Related: The New Lone Peak Tram at […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 24, 2023 0 Comments
When Is The Best Time to Ski Montana? Winter is coming; time to plan some trips! When’s the best time to ski Montana, you ask? Off the top of my head, I’d say February, but let’s look at the numbers. I compiled average monthly snowfall data at five popular Montana ski resorts. Big Sky and Bridger Bowl are in southwest Montana near Bozeman, Red Lodge is a bit […] Mike Lavery | October 7, 2023 2 Comments
New ‘Double Blue’ Run Classification Added to Trail Map at Big Sky Resort, MT Big Sky Resort recently unveiled its trail map for the upcoming season which included some noteworthy changes. The most exciting was the upgraded Lone Peak Tram, but another significant change was the introduction of a new “double blue” terrain rating to denote an advanced intermediate run. Big Sky is well known for having impressive terrain variety across its massive 5,850-acre […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 29, 2023 0 Comments
The 9 Most Expensive Ski Towns in the United States It’s no secret that a large number of ski towns across the United States are exorbitantly expensive. Many of these towns have become increasingly costly as time has gone on and cost more than a pretty penny to travel to in 2023. For better or worse, it does not appear that this trend isn’t going to go away anytime soon. We […] Matt Scribner | August 30, 2023 16 Comments
The Eagle(s) Have Landed: Tram Cabins Arrive to Big Sky Resort, MT BIG SKY, MT – (August 28, 2023) — The eagle(s) have landed. Following a 37-day journey from Olten, Switzerland, both of the Lone Peak Tram cabins have arrived safely in Big Sky. The cabins were greeted in traditional Big Sky fashion with a local bull moose temporarily stopping traffic as they made their way to their final destination. Related: The […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 28, 2023 0 Comments
New Opening Day + Extended April Season = Longest Winter in Big Sky, MT, History View this post on Instagram A post shared by Big Sky Resort (@bigskyresort) BIG SKY, MT – (August 14, 2023) — There’s a new opening date in town, and it’s the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. This season (and all future years from here on out), Big Sky Resort is starting winter a little earlier, with a planned opening date to fall […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 14, 2023 0 Comments
New Tram Cabins for Big Sky, MT, Lone Peak Tram En Route From Switzerland BIG SKY, MT – (July 19, 2023) — After months of assembly at CWA in Switzerland, Big Sky Resort’s new Lone Peak Tram cabins are complete and en route to Big Sky. Two 75-passenger cabins, each weighing 6,615 pounds, have begun the more than 5,000-mile journey from Olten, Switzerland. The cabins departed from Olten to the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 19, 2023 0 Comments
Recap of the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction at Big Sky, MT The U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum (The Hall of Fame) successfully inducted members from 2021 and 2022 and one member from 2018 — bad-boy-line race skier Bode Miller — cementing their place in history as accomplishing the highest possible industry honor. “Over 600 individuals attended the ceremonies and the weeklong industry celebrations. Many of our […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 3, 2023 0 Comments
The New Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky Resort, MT, Will Charge Per Ride Rather Than Per Day The new Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky Resort, MT, is highly anticipated. Skiers and snowboarders are looking forward to it opening for the 2023-24 season. The tram offers the only lift-served access to 1,200 acres of expert terrain. To access this terrain otherwise requires a 45-minute boot pack. Along with the new tram will come significant changes in how […] Industry News Brent Thomas | March 27, 2023 0 Comments
U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame to Host Annual Induction Ceremony at Big Sky Resort, MT The U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum is set to host its annual Industry Celebration and Induction Ceremonies from March 21 to 25, 2023, at Big Sky Resort, MT. Annually, the national Hall of Fame inducts its latest class of selected and voted-upon inductees into the Hall of Fame during a week-long Industry Celebration week that changes […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 18, 2023 0 Comments
Trip Report: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, & Big Sky Resort, MT Report from February 5-10, 2023 I finally crossed a couple of legendary mountains off my bucket list. The first was Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), located in Western Wyoming in the heart of the Teton Range. Followed by Big Sky Resort, located about an hour South of Bozeman, MT. Day 1 (Feb. 5): See as Much of The Mountain as Possible Conditions […] Trip Report Luke Guilford | February 17, 2023 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
[PHOTOS] Big Sky Resort, MT, Tram Update: Progress Below the Surface [arve url="https://youtu.be/yD1CbaWw65g"] SnowBrains | July 29, 2022 Likes Tweets 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
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 1 Comment
[VIDEO] Behind the Scenes With the Unique Crew Operating Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky Resort, MT [arve url="https://youtu.be/LKTHgBxS-nI"] SnowBrains | April 22, 2022 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
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