Big Sky Ski Resort Guide
Big Sky, United States
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 85 miles |
| Highest Lift | 11,188ft |
| Resort Height | 7,513ft |
| Nearest Airport | Bozeman Yellowstone |
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Big Sky
The ski area of Big Sky is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 7,513ft, with 85 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Big Sky has direct access to 85 miles of downhill skiing, with 150 marked pistes, served by a total of 18 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 7,513ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 11,188ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Big Sky offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Big Sky is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Big Sky.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Castro's Shoulder'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Big Sky?
The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 22 December.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Big Sky Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 39 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 7 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 85 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 40 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 18 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Big Sky Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 11,188ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Big Sky) | 7,513ft |
| Lowest Trail | 6,791ft |
| Max Vertical | 4,396ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
E, S
Big Sky has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Big Sky?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Platte, Montana.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Big Sky is Bozeman Yellowstone, 73 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 18 ski lifts are able to uplift 20,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Big Sky open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November (Thanksgiving), and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
