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Big Sky Resort is in Montana, United States. It offers 250 km of pistes and 100 km of cross-country trails. 40 lifts carry guests.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Big Sky Resort, United States
★★★★★4.5out of 5
3,403 м
top
1,330 м
Vertical drop
2,073 м
base
Total slopes
250 км
Lifts
40
Vertical drop
1,330 м
Longest run
9.7 км
Adult ski pass
€ 250 / day
Snowmaking
4 % of slopes
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:00
Trails by difficulty - 250 km total
Easy53 км · 21 %
Intermediate150 км · 60 %
Difficult47 км · 19 %
Longest run: Liberty Bowl to Mountain Village - 9.7 км, vertical drop 1,118 м. Hardest run: The Big Couloir - 0.7 км, vertical drop 430 м.
Snowmaking: 193 snow guns cover 4 % of the slopes.
Ski pass prices
Adults
285 US$
250
Children
185 US$
162
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

THE BIGGEST SKIING IN AMERICA is an experience of seemingly endless terrain, where skiers come to leave the crowds and traffic behind, with more than 5,800 hectares barely waiting to be explored across more than 300 pistes. Big Sky Resort spans four mountains, offering seamless skiing for families and friends of different abilities across a vast network of interconnected terrain. Highlights include the sought-after tram, reached via the slopes of Lone Peak at 11,166 feet, and a 4,350-foot vertical drop. Here, acreage trumps skier density, with two acres per skier and 400 inches of consistent, reliable snow, with the least year-to-year variation in snowfall.

Maps

Big Sky Resort ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
40 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 1Aerial trams
  • 2Gondola lifts
  • 24Chairlifts
  • 3T-bars and platters
  • 2Rope tows
  • 8Magic carpets
Lifts in total
40
Capacity
56,614people/hour
Total lift length
34.5км
Newest lift: Explorer Gondola, 2025 г.Longest lift: Madison 8, 2,652 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
-
Coordinates
45.28574, -111.40122
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:00
Typical season
Late November - mid-April
Season
19 November 2026 - 25 April 2027
Big Sky Resort

Mid · 2 738 м

Updated at 17:25

+4°Partly cloudyfeels like −1°
Precipitation0 mmMET
wind25 km/hMET
Snow line3 350 мCALC

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns
Big Sky0.2 кмMountain Village, Big Sky11 км
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 14 September 2026.

What visitors say about the resort

Big Sky is praised for its spaciousness: with more than 2,500 hectares per person, it has fewer crowds than almost anywhere in the United States, and queues are virtually nonexistent. Visitors highlight the 1,300 m vertical drop and the ride up Lone Peak, which provides access to extreme terrain.

The main complaints concern the price and the weather: the lift pass is expensive, while Montana is cold in winter and reports of freezing temperatures are common. Another issue is the resort's remoteness: Bozeman is an hour away, and there is very little nightlife at the resort. Visitors also complain about wind at the top, which can close the tram to Lone Peak.

An editorial summary of public reviews on specialist sites. This is not a visitor review: we retell what is written about the resort most often, both praise and criticism.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a day pass at Big Sky Resort?
A day pass costs €250, or US$285 in the local currency. A child pass costs €162.
How much does accommodation cost during the high season?
Six hotels are listed in the Bolshoye Nebo settlement. Accommodation starts at €131 per night; no separate high-season price is provided.
Is Big Sky Resort suitable for beginners?
The resort has 250 km of pistes, including 53 km of easy, 150 km of intermediate and 47 km of difficult terrain. Easy pistes make up a significant share of the total, so the resort is suitable for beginners practising on simple runs.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 09:00 to 16:00. The listed lifts include Lone Peak Tram, Explorer Gondola, One&Only Gondola, Madison 8, Ramcharger 8 and Swift Current.

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