Discover the evolution of Big Sky Resort over the past 50 years as shown through the changes depicted in our winter trail maps

Big Sky community member, Carolyn Stempler, is no stranger to breaking the proverbial glass ceiling.

In honor of our 50th anniversary season, we called on our guests, visitors, and team members - past and present - to share stories of time spent in Big Sky.

How Big Sky Resort looks to the future; leads the transformation of the North American ski experience

Local artist Madeline Thunder reflects on her own memories at Big Sky to create the resort’s 50th anniversary poster

Patrol Director Nancy Sheil on Celebrating 50 Years of Big Sky Resort

Big Sky Resort, long known for impressive terrain variety, is adding a new trail rating on the 2023-24 map: advanced intermediate, symbolized as double blue.

Big Sky Resort’s VP of Mountain Sports on motherhood, female leadership, and why summer is her favorite season in Big Sky.

Big Sky Resort offers second annual Women’s Bike Skills Series

Big Sky Resort rolls out updated summer trail map

Big Sky Resort’s sustainability specialist Amy Fonte is driving a new way of doing business.

Reporting the conditions across 5,850 acres, three different aspects of Lone Mountain, and the four mountains that make up the skiing experience, can be challenging. But Big Sky Snow Reporters Joe & Mario get the job done with precision.

What does it take to keep Big Sky Resort’s vision for the future on track? Meet Chad Wilson, Director of Construction Management—the driving force behind every construction project at Big Sky Resort.

MJ Matute first came to Big Sky on a J1 student visa from Peru. Now 15 years later, she’s helping create a more inclusive culture for the resort’s restaurants.

Big Sky is one of the few ski resorts in the United States where you can see mountain goats while skiing

Spring is a critical time for wildlife of Big Sky and the Greater Yellowstone

Laurel Blessley planned to spend a winter working at the resort. 23 years later, she’s managing a department

Stuart Fuke combines his Hawaiian upbringing and military background to create family in the kitchen

For those determined to test their skills, the Big Couloir is the run to do so. Here are some tips on how to prepare from Extreme Skiing Pioneer Dan Egan

Whether she’s running a chairlift or a chainsaw, Kassi Jaskolski is always smiling

After 34 years, Ed Seth is the “Zen-like father-figure” of Lone Mountain grooming

Big Sky has something to offer for all ability levels – and can be one of the best places to improve your skiing

A great day on the slopes isn’t measured by the amount of vertical you log in a day—it’s measured in smiles and fun

From 11,166 feet in southwest Montana, it’s clear that what we do matters—not only for Big Sky, but also for our neighbors in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

Previously owner and operator of horse farms in North Carolina and Las Vegas, Bauchman has visited Big Sky since 1981. When she and her husband retired here in 2010, Bauchman dove into photography

Charles Post was working as field research assistant on the remote South Fork Eel River in northern California when he first grasped the power of photography.

In 2010, Dale Evens spent more than two weeks in the backcountry outside of Dubois, Wyoming, shooting a bull elk on day 15. During that trip, he fell in love with the West.

Tapping the collective experience of our world-class children’s ski and snowboard instructors, here is the secret sauce to making every day on the slopes unforgettable.

Though known for its big mountain skiing, there’s a side to Big Sky that’s beloved by many, but doesn’t get the same limelight – the groomers

Maria Lovely has a morning routine she follows every time she comes skiing at Big Sky Resort

A sort-of unofficial mayor figure, Stergar seems to know everyone on the mountain—and if he hasn’t met you yet, he’ll make sure he does by the time you’re through the Tram line

On the slopes, we’re continually challenged and stressed by ever-changing terrain, varied conditions, and the constant pull of gravity

The trails and vistas at Big Sky don’t know you’re on a budget—this place is still ultra-beautiful, regardless of what you spend

Tips for a summer excursion to Yellowstone from Big Sky

There’s nothing quite like the array of wildflowers that paint the high country in brilliant colors from June through August

Exploring the resort and its surroundings by foot is a great way to get immersed in Montana’s wild landscapes

Walk around the Big Sky Mountain Village in summer, and you’ll see families everywhere you look

We're celebrating 20 years of Big Sky Youth Empowerment, a Bozeman-based nonprofit that offers free peer-based group mentoring to vulnerable teens in Gallatin County through workshops and adventures

It is impossible to visit Big Sky Resort and not notice Lone Peak—even in snowstorms or on cloudy days when you can’t see it, it still consumes the conversation on and off the lifts

Traveling these traverses, you will be transported from one adventure to another, and tapping into this horizontal network will expand your mountain experience—explore Challenger & the North Side

Traveling these traverses, you will be transported from one adventure to another, and tapping into this horizontal network will expand your mountain experience—explore the High Alpine

Traveling these traverses, you will be transported from one adventure to another, and tapping into this horizontal network will expand your mountain experience—explore the High Alpine

Here are a few local tips to help make your first Headwaters or A-Z experience a good one

CJ Revtai's world came tumbling down when one July day in 2017, he dove into the bay on the Outer Banks in North Carolina and hit bottom

This winter, we invite guests to make their trips to Big Sky carbon-neutral by offsetting travel emissions

Nestled at the base of Lone Mountain, the Mountain Village Hotels and Vacation Rentals offer a true slopeside experience not found anywhere else in Montana

Some of our favorite vacations within a vacation that’ll help you recharge and relax while at Big Sky Resort

At The Biggest Skiing in America, you’ll need some serious fuel for a big day on the hill

If you’re just getting back into downhill mountain biking, or are new to the sport, here are some tips for approaching Big Sky’s incredible terrain

Learn about the changes and what a triple-black-diamond trail might have in store for you

Outgoing Ski Patrol director Bob Dixon reflects on his career, life, and love of skiing

The possibilities are endless with white water rafting, fly fishing, and hiking right out the back door, and Yellowstone National Park is literally down the road

As a kid growing up in New England, I always hoped to see Dan and John Egan—famous extreme skiers and locals at my home hill—while I rode the chair

There's no consensus for the best runs at Big Sky—there's too many to choose from—but a local shares her top picks

From the four-year-old just clicking into bindings for the first time, to the seasoned skier hoping to hone their skills on the steeps, there are lessons available for everyone at Big Sky Resort

Going out to dinner is nice, but it’s not romantic like snow and sky and dancing down a mountainside together

Here are five reasons why you shouldn’t put your skis away in April

It was Valentine’s Day and Rob Leipheimer was loving life