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50 Years of Big Sky Trail Maps
Mar 21
Discover the evolution of Big Sky Resort over the past 50 years as shown through the changes depicted in our winter trail maps -
A Collective, Collaborative Voice: Carolyn Stempler on Making Snowsports a More Inclusive Space
Feb 22
Big Sky community member, Carolyn Stempler, is no stranger to breaking the proverbial glass ceiling. -
Big Sky Resort Through The Decades: Stories from the Last 50 Years
Feb 15
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. -
A Legacy of Innovation
Jan 18
How Big Sky Resort looks to the future; leads the transformation of the North American ski experience -
A Pretty Good Start
Dec 21, 2023
Local artist Madeline Thunder reflects on her own memories at Big Sky to create the resort’s 50th anniversary poster -
Maintaining the Specialness
Dec 5, 2023
Patrol Director Nancy Sheil on Celebrating 50 Years of Big Sky Resort -
New Terrain Rating System at Big Sky Resort
Sep 26, 2023
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. -
From Ski School Student to VP of Mountain Sports: Q&A with Christine Baker
Aug 22, 2023
Big Sky Resort’s VP of Mountain Sports on motherhood, female leadership, and why summer is her favorite season in Big Sky. -
Building a Women's Biking Community
Aug 2, 2023
Big Sky Resort offers second annual Women’s Bike Skills Series -
A New Perspective
Jul 13, 2023
Big Sky Resort rolls out updated summer trail map -
The Sustainability Specialist
Jun 5, 2023
Big Sky Resort’s sustainability specialist Amy Fonte is driving a new way of doing business. -
The Snow Reporters
Feb 23, 2023
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. -
The Director of Construction Management
Jan 3, 2023
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. -
The Director of Talent & Culture
Aug 16, 2022
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. -
Mountain Goats: Lone Mountain’s Greatest Climbers
Jul 11, 2022
Big Sky is one of the few ski resorts in the United States where you can see mountain goats while skiing -
7 Baby Animals of Big Sky
May 4, 2022
Spring is a critical time for wildlife of Big Sky and the Greater Yellowstone -
The Lift Maintenance Manager
Apr 6, 2022
Laurel Blessley planned to spend a winter working at the resort. 23 years later, she’s managing a department -
The Banquet Manager
Mar 21, 2022
Stuart Fuke combines his Hawaiian upbringing and military background to create family in the kitchen -
Preparing to Drop Into the Big Couloir
Mar 8, 2022
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 -
The Liftie and the Sawyer
Mar 4, 2022
Whether she’s running a chairlift or a chainsaw, Kassi Jaskolski is always smiling -
The Snowcat Operator
Feb 1, 2022
After 34 years, Ed Seth is the “Zen-like father-figure” of Lone Mountain grooming -
Why Big Sky Is the Best Place to Improve Your Skiing
Jan 21, 2022
Big Sky has something to offer for all ability levels – and can be one of the best places to improve your skiing -
Back to (Ski) School—What to Expect in Your Child’s First Lesson
Dec 21, 2021
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 -
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: A Rare Place Indeed
Dec 6, 2021
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 -
Love Thy Neighbor
Dec 6, 2021
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 -
The Imperative of Ecosystems
Dec 6, 2021
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. -
Finding Yourself in the Mountains
Dec 6, 2021
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. -
5 Instructor Secrets Every Parent Should Know
Dec 6, 2021
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. -
The Best Groomers, According to a Lifelong Big Sky Skier
Nov 16, 2021
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 -
Skier’s Guide to Getting on the Mountain Quickly
Nov 16, 2021
Maria Lovely has a morning routine she follows every time she comes skiing at Big Sky Resort -
What Makes Big Sky a Must-Visit Resort (And Why Dave Stergar Can’t Seem To Leave)
Nov 10, 2021
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 -
Strengthening for Ski Season
Oct 18, 2021
On the slopes, we’re continually challenged and stressed by ever-changing terrain, varied conditions, and the constant pull of gravity -
How to Ski Big Sky on a Budget
Sep 10, 2021
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 -
How to Make the Most of a Day Trip to Yellowstone National Park
Aug 10, 2021
Tips for a summer excursion to Yellowstone from Big Sky -
Beehive Basin: The Crown Jewel of Wildflowers
Jul 16, 2021
There’s nothing quite like the array of wildflowers that paint the high country in brilliant colors from June through August -
Best Hikes in Big Sky, Montana
Jun 29, 2021
Exploring the resort and its surroundings by foot is a great way to get immersed in Montana’s wild landscapes -
Three Summer Days in Big Sky: Family Fun
Jun 2, 2021
Walk around the Big Sky Mountain Village in summer, and you’ll see families everywhere you look -
Skiing Saves Lives: 20 years of Big Sky Youth Empowerment
Mar 26, 2021
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 -
Sightseeing on Lone Peak
Mar 22, 2021
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 -
The Traverses of Big Sky: Challenger & North Side Traverses
Mar 9, 2021
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 -
The Traverses of Big Sky: High Alpine Traverses
Mar 9, 2021
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 -
The Traverses of Big Sky: High Alpine Traverses
Mar 9, 2021
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 -
Hiking the Headwaters & A-Zs
Feb 19, 2021
Here are a few local tips to help make your first Headwaters or A-Z experience a good one -
Once a skier, always a skier: How one man finds freedom on the mountain without using his legs
Feb 2, 2021
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 -
How to make your ski trip to Big Sky carbon-neutral
Dec 8, 2020
This winter, we invite guests to make their trips to Big Sky carbon-neutral by offsetting travel emissions -
Benefits of Staying in Big Sky Resort Lodging
Nov 10, 2020
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 -
Experience Rest at its Biggest and Best
Nov 10, 2020
Some of our favorite vacations within a vacation that’ll help you recharge and relax while at Big Sky Resort -
Best Places to Eat During the Ski Day
Nov 10, 2020
At The Biggest Skiing in America, you’ll need some serious fuel for a big day on the hill -
Big Sky Mountain Biking For Beginners (Flow Trails Are Your Friend)
Jul 22, 2020
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 -
Big Sky Resort introduces triple black diamond trail rating
Nov 15, 2019
Learn about the changes and what a triple-black-diamond trail might have in store for you -
Last Chair with Bob Dixon
Nov 5, 2019
Outgoing Ski Patrol director Bob Dixon reflects on his career, life, and love of skiing -
Three Days in Big Sky, Montana: An Itinerary for Adventure
Aug 19, 2019
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 -
Ski Big Sky’s steeps with one of the most influential skiers of our time
Jun 4, 2019
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 -
Five Classic Lines of Big Sky
Jun 4, 2019
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 -
The Value of Lessons at All Levels
Apr 17, 2019
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 -
Ski Dates are the Best Dates
Apr 17, 2019
Going out to dinner is nice, but it’s not romantic like snow and sky and dancing down a mountainside together -
April (snow) Showers
Apr 17, 2019
Here are five reasons why you shouldn’t put your skis away in April -
A New Record
Apr 17, 2019
It was Valentine’s Day and Rob Leipheimer was loving life