Beartooth Basin, MT, is Back: America’s Summer-Only Ski Area Eyes Strong 2026 Season After Years of Struggle America’s only summer-only ski area, Beartooth Basin, Montana, is preparing to open for the season after already receiving 29 inches of snow this spring. The ski area is planning to open between Friday, May 22, and Monday, May 25, depending on weather conditions. The Beartooth Highway opens May 22, and the ski area is scheduled to open May 25 (weather […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | May 7, 2026 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, Announces Top Leadership Transition Big Sky, Montana, September 3, 2024 – 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 […] Industry News Press Release | September 3, 2024 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT Undergoes Construction of the Fastest 6-Seat Lift in the United States With ski season just around the corner and people itching to travel, lift wait times could be longer than ever for the 2021-2022 ski season. Luckily, Big Sky Resort in Montana has a solution: installing the fastest six-seat chairlift in the US. This chairlift, known as the Swift Current 6, is predicted to be completed within the next two months. […] Industry News Breya Bergom | September 13, 2021 0 Comments
7 Awesome Montana Ski Areas You’ve Never Heard Of When you hear the words, “Mom and Pop ski area,” you might picture a quaint small town resort with perhaps 200 feet of vertical and maybe as many skiable acres. Not so in Montana. Here are 7 awesome Montana ski areas you’ve never heard of, each with over 1,000 feet of vertical and plenty of annual snowfall. Lost Trail Powder […] Lynn Barlow | August 7, 2020 6 Comments