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[PHOTOS] Big Sky Resort, MT, Showcases New Glass Canopy Over Lower Lone Peak Tram Terminal

The Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky Resort, Montana, keeps getting better. The tram is an engineering marvel positioned to serve as a gateway to experience one of North America’s most spectacular summits on Lone Mountain. Last season the tram was re-introduced after it underwent a complete replacement of the original jig-back gondola built in 1995. This state-of-the-art aerial tram […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | August 20, 2024
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100-Day Countdown: Big Sky Resort, MT, Prepares to Unveil New Projects for 2024-25 Winter Season

rtist's impression of the Lone Peak tram terminal currently under construction. Credit: Big Sky Resort

Big Sky, Montana, August 19, 2024 – The countdown to ski season has officially begun, with just 100 days remaining until opening day on November 27, 2024. This winter, the resort will unveil several new infrastructure upgrades as part of a massive 10-year capital improvement plan, Big Sky 2025, which continues its final chapter. Related: Big Sky Resort’s Lone Peak […]

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Avatar photo Press Release | August 20, 2024
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Big Sky Resort, MT, is Changing Access to the Lone Peak Tram Again

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Big Sky Resort, Montana, recently announced its lineup of passes for next season, which go on sale in April. Access to the coveted Lone Peak Tram, which was upgraded for this season, is once again a change that pass holders must navigate. For the 2023/24 season, the resort changed its access to the tram from a pay-per-day basis to a […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | March 19, 2024
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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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New Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky, MT, Set to Open in December

Excitement is building in Big Sky, Montana, as the biggest on-mountain infrastructure project in Big Sky history, the Lone Peak Tram, will open on December 19, 2023. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Big Sky Resort will offer the first public tram cabin with 45 guest spots to be auctioned off, with all proceeds to benefit three non-profit organizations in the […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 1, 2023
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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 […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 24, 2023
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Trip Report: The South Face of 11,253′ Lone Peak, UT

Report from Sunday, April 16, 2023 After surviving the throes of the deepest winter on record, corn season has finally arrived in Utah. What better way is there to kick it off than by skiing one of the biggest south faces in the entire state?  11,253′ Lone Peak, UT – The South Face Start point: Schoolhouse Springs trailhead, ~5,500′ Summit: […]

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The New Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky Resort, MT, Will Charge Per Ride Rather Than Per Day

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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 […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | March 27, 2023
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Big Sky Resort, MT, Has Detonated Thousands of Pounds of Explosives While Building New Tram

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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 […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | July 1, 2022
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Big Sky Resort, MT, Announces New Base-to-Summit Lift System and On-Mountain Dining

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Stunning Drone Footage of Lone Peak, MT Covered in SNOW Yesterday

Parkain Costain climbed up 11,166′ Lone Peak, Montana (Big Sky ski resort) yesterday (Labor Day) with his drone. He captured some amazing images. Wow.

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Top 10 Ski Lifts in the Rocky Mountains, USA:

The Rocky Mountains are known for having some of the best skiable terrain in the world. An expansive mountain range, the Rockies span over 3,000 miles from British Columbia to New Mexico. This list contains an (admittedly subjective) collection of the best chairlifts & trams in the Rockies. While these selections aren’t always the longest or highest, they’ve been chosen for their access to incredible terrain or their memorable histories.

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