Surrounded by National Forest and part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Big Sky Montana is the second largest ski area in the US with 5,800 acres of impressively laid-out fall-line skiing and riding terrain. Big Sky consistently receives its fair share of the white stuff with 400+ inches 33 feet (10 meters) of powder snow falling across this exceptional Northern Rockies resort.
As a true destination resort, one hour from Bozeman airport, Big Sky is big and has rarely a lift queue as the 36 lifts can move 38,000+ skiers and riders around the resort each hour. Acres at Big Sky actually outnumber skiers; the resort boasts about two acres per skier as mountain guests disburse over the 300 names runs across four connected mountains offering exceptional skiing along with stunning Montana wilderness views in every direction.
With a vertical drop of 4,350 feet (1,325 m), the second longest in the US, Big Sky delivers on its promise of America’s Biggest Skiing. A trip to Big Sky’s uncrowded slopes makes you feel like you are skiing and riding down endless fall-line slopes that deliver you gracefully back to the village. The purpose-built mountain village in Big Sky has a central traffic-free plaza and the smallish village offers a mix of hotels, condominiums (apartments), activities, dining, and shopping options.
