Completed Projects

Big Sky Resort is now in a class of its own as the only North American ski resort with three bubble D-line lifts, and the only North American ski resort with two eight-place lifts. Madison 8, which replaced the Six Shooter lift, nearly doubled uphill capacity, and reduced ride time by 30%. Enjoy the 8-minute ride on the world’s longest 8-place lift.

At the bottom terminal of the Lone Peak Tram stands an architectural marvel: a sweeping glass dome that encapsulates nature’s artistry. This remarkable structure, composed of over 400 panels of one-inch-thick glass, creates a protective canopy over the terminal’s base, where visitors begin their journey to Lone Peak. The semi-enclosed dome allows the tram cabins to be protected from the elements when not in use, keeping them pristine for years to come.

The dome’s design draws inspiration from the intricate beauty of snowflakes and the artistry of natural elements. Each piece of glass is meticulously shaped and placed to form a fluid, faceted surface that mimics the elegance of snowdrifts and ice crystals. The interplay of light, shadows, and reflections on the glass panels evokes the dynamic and ever-changing nature of snow and ice. Just as snowflakes vary in form and beauty, so does this structure shift in perception based on viewing angles and environmental conditions, turning every glance into a unique visual experience.

In summer 2024, Big Sky Resort opened Levinski Lodge Buildings B & C to complete the Levinski Lodge team member housing campus. With the completion of Levinski Lodge B and C, Big Sky Resort will provide more than 1,000 team member housing beds in Big Sky, more than five times the ski industry average.

The Levinski Lodge complex offers more than 200 beds within a 5-minute walk to the resort.

Building B offers 18 studio units, six one-bedroom units, and six two-bedroom units. Building C contains 52 dormitory-style units and two single or ADA-compliant units.

Big Sky Resort subsidizes the costs of housing significantly. On average, rates are between 50 to 60 percent of market rates across all unit types.

Fifty years from Big Sky Resort’s inaugural opening day in 1973, skiers, snowboarders, and sightseers boarded the new Lone Peak Tram, an engineering marvel positioned to serve as a gateway to experience one of North America’s most spectacular summits on Lone Mountain.

The new tram is a complete replacement of the original jig-back gondola built in 1995. This state-of-the-art aerial tram technology is newly routed to carry up to 75 passengers spaciously up 2,142 vertical feet in just under five minutes.

The tram complex will evolve in the years ahead, with the addition of a breathtaking observation experience planned at the upper terminal in both the winter and summer.

The new Lone Peak Tram is part of a base-to-summit lift network that will more fully come to life by the end of the decade, starting with the addition of the Explorer Gondola, scheduled to open in winter 25/26. This new lift network will create pedestrian access to the summit of Lone Peak for the first time ever.

For more than 30 years, Big Sky Resort has been committed to accommodating team members by constructing, acquiring, and expanding housing campuses in the Big Sky community. Levinski Lodge Building A, which opened in 2023,was the first apartment style housing campus for team members at Big Sky Resort.

Each fully furnished apartment includes a full kitchen, common space, spacious bathrooms, storage closets, and free laundry facilities. The buildings also have sustainability features, including low-flow water fixtures and an energy-efficient HVAC system. They have sustainability features including low-flow water fixtures and an energy-efficient HVAC system and will be partially powered by rooftop solar panels, the resort’s first net-metered solar installation, which puts clean energy directly into the grid.

The new units are walkable to the resort, making for a quick commute and eases the burden on local transportation infrastructure.

On the heels of the Summit Hotel renovation in 2021, the hotel’s signature restaurant, Peaks Chophouse & Wine Lounge, debuted with a new, modern look inspired by Big Sky’s natural beauty. Located at the heart of Mountain Village, an elevated menu offers casual yet refined chophouse classics.

European-style après ski, right in Mountain Village. Expansive 360-degree views through an all-glass enclosure allow guests to sip on a draft beer or craft cocktail with a front-row seat to Lone Peak. Located adjacent to the Summit Hotel in Mountain Village, the new umbrella bar offers al fresco après on warm spring days and a toasty, intimate setting for a mid-winter warm-up.

Replacing the Swift Current high-speed quad, Swift Current 6 increases uphill capacity out of the Mountain Village base area by up to 50%. A gearless drive makes for whisper-quiet operations and significantly improves energy efficiency. On the hill, the new 90-degree unload will exit skiers toward the bowl on Jay Walk, creating a smoother skier flow.

Progressive safety features include an adjustable loading carpet, automatic locking and unlocking safety bars, and speaker systems at each lift tower for emergency communication. The lift's wind-resistant design further improves efficiency and reliability, and a redesign of the top terminal will enhance the flow of traffic from the Shedhorn area and reduce the number of stops occurring at the offloading ramp.

Ultrawide, heated seats and weatherproof bubbles offer unrivaled comfort on the mountain.

Swift Current 6 is the fastest chairlift in North America, running at 1,200 feet per minute.

The Huntley Lodge, Big Sky Resort’s original slopeside lodge located in the heart of Mountain Village, completed a significant renovation in 2021. Combining the unique architectural aesthetic, natural colors, and textures found in Montana, the rooms feature a new, sleek design to evoke a sense of comfort and warmth.

All 130 guest rooms and common spaces were included in the remodel. The Huntley Trading Post also debuted as a new retail space in winter 2021-22.

The Summit Hotel, Big Sky's premier slopeside lodging, has undergone a transformative renovation that completely updated 213 guest rooms and common spaces with a lighter, sleeker, alpine luxe aesthetic.

Renovations also included the upper and lower lobby, common spaces, and Carabiner Lounge.

In Summer 2021, Big Sky added its largest ever snowmaking operation. Starting at the top of the Explorer Lift, the new system covers 33 acres across 3 trails and 2 terrain parks.

This expansion allows for increased snowmaking on Mr. K, Jaywalk, Marmot Meadows, Swifty Park, and the Cache.

Paired with the upgraded Swift Current 6 chairlift, this region of the mountain can beutilized in the early season with reduced reliance on snowfall.

Over the course of 3 years, Big Sky Resort constructed 186 new beds in the Mountain Lodge campus, just a five-minute walk to Mountain Village.

Big Sky Resort is passionate about providing housing options to our team members in the community of Big Sky, especially with pedestrian access to the resort for convenience and quality of life.

Formerly known as the "Mountain Mall," Mountain Village's main dining and retail hub has been completely reimagined as "The Exchange." The entire space was renovated, from improved locker facilities in the basement to a new modern food hall, named Vista Hall, on the top floor.

Vista Hall features six new eateries, fireplaces and warm décor, additional seating capacity, a brand new bar, and expanded and enlivened deck space for après ski. Westward Social, Mountain Village's newest restaurant and après ski spot, further enlivens the plaza with an emphasis on social gathering after a day of skiing.

The renovation also included an expanded outdoor deck with 250 seats, and updates to 7 premium retail locations on the main level.

As the first 8-seat chair in North America, Ramcharger 8 launched lift technology into a new era. Big Sky Resort worked closely with Doppelmayr to utilize their most advanced capabilities to greatly enhance guest comfort, reliability, and safety.

Achievements include the first direct-drive motor in North America, creating significantly increased reliability. The highest possible energy efficiency, and whisper-quiet rides. Equipped with a weatherproof Big Sky Blue Bubble and ultra-wide ergonomic heated seats, guest comfort is optimized while the improved technology eases maintenance. The 30' x 10' high resolution LED screen at the bottom terminal displays weather status, resort information, and promotional material to guests both loading the lift and in the Mountain Village area.

Other features include height-adjustable conveyor loading for safety and efficiency, fully automated chair parking to keep the chairs in optimal condition, and European-style tapered towers which improve structural efficiency.

Big Sky Resort replaced three magic carpets in the Mountain Village Base Area, and one at Madison Base. One of the carpets was covered with a Big Sky Blue Bubble dome, protecting riders from the elements.

In 2016, Powder Seeker 6 replaced the Lone Peak Triple. Whisking skiers up to the top of the Bowl in only 3 minutes, Powder Seeker 6 takes comfort to a higher level with weatherproof bubbles, heated seats, headrests, and individual footrests.

The upgrade from a 3-place to a 6-place chair doubled uphill capacity, encouraging skiers to explore across Big Sky's expansive terrain.

Powder Seeker 6 was the first chairlift in the region with heated seats, and the first bubble chairlift installed at Big Sky Resort.

The Challenger double chairlift was replaced with a brand-new fixed-grip triple chair with more durable components for running in harsh conditions. Due to the advanced carpet load, the lift runs 30% faster.