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