Big Sky, MT, Report: Winter’s Not Over Yet Report from Saturday, March 22, 2025 “What about Big Sky?” my partner asked while we were perusing the list of Mountain Collective resorts early in the season, planning possible ski trips for the season. Though I had always been aware that Big Sky was a big resort in the grand state of Montana, I had not found my way up […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | March 26, 2025 0 Comments
Blue Light Blinking: Bridger Bowl’s Unique Snow Report System Bridger Bowl Ski Area, MT, has one of the most unique means of sharing snowfall with the nearby town of Bozeman, MT: a blue light on top of a downtown hotel. The light is turned on whenever Bridger Bowl receives more than two inches of fresh snow and stays on for 24 hours after it snows. The famous Blue Light […] Lynn Barlow | October 14, 2023 2 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
Chris Davenport’s Top 5 Tips for Backcountry Skiing Brought to you by Peak Skis and Scarpa North America Spring is officially here, and ski season is almost over, right? Wrong! April and May can be the best months of the year to head into the backcountry. The weather is warm, the days are long, terrain is filled in, and the avalanche hazard is more manageable. Whether you’re a […] Backcountry Mike Lavery | March 29, 2023 0 Comments
[GEAR REVIEW] Peak Skis 104: Modern Day Charger or Marketing Hype? If you’re a SnowBrains regular, you know that we covered the launch of Bode Miller’s Peak Skis last spring. Since then, they’ve added big names like Chris Davenport, Michelle Parker, and JT Holmes to their lineup, which begs the question, are these skis the real deal or just a bunch of marketing hype? Luckily, Peak hooked me up with a pair […] Gear Mike Lavery | March 13, 2023 2 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Bridger Bowl – A Montana Gem The Bridger Mountains rise dramatically from the plains of Southwest Montana in a continuous, jagged ridge of limestone running for 20 miles. Sweeping down the east face of the range is a snow-sliding paradise: Bridger Bowl Ski Area. The terrain at Bridger is separated into two distinct parts. Above the small, simple base area rises a gentle slope, dotted with […] Industry News Nathan Longhurst | October 24, 2022 2 Comments
Bode Miller and The Peak Skis Experience Last week I got an email from the SnowBrains editors about a new ski company being launched in Bozeman by Bode Miller. I live in Bozeman, so I replied, “Sure, I’ll swing over and check it out.” I’ve always been a Bode Miller fan. As a guy that grew up ski racing in New Hampshire, it’d be weird not to […] Industry News Mike Lavery | April 7, 2022 0 Comments
Female Skier Killed After Falling in ‘The Great One’ Couloir Near Bozeman, MT A Bozeman, MT backcountry skier died from her injuries after a fall near Sacajawea Peak in the Bridger Mountains yesterday. Related: Skier Killed in Backcountry Fall Caused by Low Early Season Snow Coverage in Alberta On November 3, 2020, at 1:23 pm, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office and Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue responded to a 911 call for […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 4, 2020 0 Comments
Bridger Foothills Fire Burning North of Bozeman, MT A massive wildfire is currently scorching the Bridger Range just north of Bozeman, Montana. The fire started near Bozeman’s iconic “M” trail on Friday afternoon and blew up to 7,138 acres as of Monday night. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Gusty winds and low humidity caused extreme fire growth on Saturday. Light smoke was visible from […] Fire Mike Lavery | September 8, 2020 0 Comments
TGR’s Bozeman, MT Location Opening July 2020 TGR’s Bozeman, MT location is opening in July 2020. TGR is expanding beyond its flagship brick and mortar store located in Jackson, WY. TGR, or Teton Gravity Research, is a ski and snowboard movie and apparel company. Bozeman Montana is located near Bridger Bowl Resort and Big Sky Resort and is home to a robust community of winter sports enthusiasts. Bozeman […] Lynn Barlow | July 7, 2020 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT Announces Deepest February on Record Big Sky Resort just had their deepest February on record. 8 FEET of snow fell from Feb. 1 to Feb. 29. The world-class Montana ski resort said in a Facebook post: FEBRUARY RECORD ❄️ Last month we hit 96” of snow on upper mountain & 81” at mid mountain, marking a new snowfall record. Here’s hoping for more! 96″ of new […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 4, 2020 2 Comments
Bozeman Locals Stoked as Legendary Bridger Bowl, MT Opens TODAY! The folks around Bozeman are super stoked today because local hideout Bridger Bowl is opening for the season. Bridger is legendary for its steeps, blower powder and crisp bluebird days. Everything you’d expect from a Big Sky country ski area! Related: PHOTO TOUR: Bridger Bowl, MT – A World Class Community Ski Area All lifts except Schlasman’s, Snowflake and Flurry are […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 6, 2019 1 Comment
VIDEO: Epic Storm Skiing on Monday In Montana View this post on Instagram A post shared by @powderchasers on Oct 29, 2019 at 11:29am PDT Montana has been getting dumped on! The video is of the storm from Monday, 10/28/19 brought to you by Powderchasers. Bridger Bowl Ski area is reporting 14″ of new snow. Red Lodge Mountain is reporting over 2′ of new snow. Winter […] Featured Video SnowBrains | October 30, 2019 0 Comments
Bozeman Airport, MT is the Most Well-Served Ski Destination in the US Making a Trip to Big Sky a No-Brainer With a fresh blanket of snow across Montana, skiers and riders headed to Big Sky Resort via Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) will find expanded air service from several cities this winter. BZN has recently announced increased air service that will take effect for the 2019-2020 winter season, through summer 2020. Additional Air Service for Winter 2019-2020 To better serve […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 18, 2019 0 Comments
Bear in Big Sky, Montana Breaks into Hotel Bathroom, Takes A Nap A young Black Bear crawled into an open window and into the women’s restroom at Buck’s T-4 Lodge in Big Sky, Montana. Despite efforts by lodge staff to coax it out of the building, the bear seemed more than content to take a nap on the counter. Eventuallty Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, along with Gallatin County Sheriff Deputies were […] Laughs Mike Lavery | September 6, 2019 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, Montana Goes RFID Big Sky Resort announced today it will be moving to RFID tickets for the 2019-2020 season and beyond. This is just another item on the long list of improvements and upgrades the resort is investing in as part of their Big Sky 2025 initiative. Big Sky, Mont. (August 22, 2019) – Gone are the days of paper tickets, removing gloves, and […] Industry News Mike Lavery | August 23, 2019 2 Comments
Bode Miller Moves to Big Sky, Montana Decorated American alpine ski racer Bode Miller is moving his family back to the mountains. The 6-time Olympic medalist recently purchased a new home in the Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, just adjacent to Big Sky Resort. He plans to split his time between Montana and Southern California. “I just feel pulled here. I feel like this is a happy place […] Industry News Mike Lavery | August 13, 2019 3 Comments
Skier On First Date Requires Rescue After a Nasty Fall In “The Great One” Summer skiing is awesome but not without its hazards. The Gallatin County Sheriffs Office is reporting that a 23-year-old female (while on a first date) fell and required rescue while attempting to ski The Great One north of Bozeman, Montana on Wednesday evening at about 9:30 pm. The Great One is an aesthetic north-facing couloir that often holds snow late […] Crash Mike Lavery | August 9, 2019 0 Comments
Solo Skier Killed by Avalanche that Carried Him 1,000ft in Bridger Range Near Bozeman, MT A solo skier was caught and killed in an avalanche in the Bridger Range outside of Bozeman, MT yesterday, Tuesday, February 26. The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC) reports that the victim, identified today as 36-year-old Bozeman resident Peter Lazar, was carried approximately 1,000-feet. At this time, the cause of death is thought to be related to trauma. The avalanche occurred […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 27, 2019 0 Comments
Experience the World of Wizardry at Red Lodge, MT’s Winter Carnival [Sponsored by: Red Lodge Mountain, MT] There are a ton of reasons to visit Red Lodge Mountain, MT this winter, like awesome terrain, great snow, and a laid back vibe, to name a few. Here’s one more reason to add to the list: the annual Winter Carnival, set for March 2, 2019. It’s the biggest party of the season, and something […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | February 11, 2019 0 Comments
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