Lift Tickets
Discover a mountain where space isn't just abundant—it's transformative. Your perfect line awaits. Purchase lift tickets online now.
Lock in Your Adventure

Limitless Terrain, Seamless Experiences
Experience North America's most advanced ski infrastructure—heated chairlift seats, the new Explorer Gondola, and 5,850 acres of terrain.
One Peak, Unlimited Possibilities
Soar to the summit on the Lone Peak tram, where you'll find views as expansive as the possibilities they unlock—all included with your lift ticket.
Plan with Confidence
Ski when the powder calls – plans change, and so can your tickets with our flexibility-friendly cancellation policy.
Get the most out of your lift tickets
- Ski More DaysGet the best per-day rate with multi-day tickets—the more days, the more savings.
- Get the Best PriceBook now and save—purchase tickets as early as possible for the guaranteed lowest price.
- Avoid Busy DaysSave time and get extra elbow room by skiing on weekdays Monday - Thursday and non-holiday periods.
Lift Ticket Details
If you already have a Sky Card from a previous visit, welcome back! You can load your new lift ticket or season pass onto the card at checkout, and you can head straight to the lifts when you arrive. If you’re not seeing your Sky Card in your account, see our Help Center for instructions on reconnecting it to your profile.
Lift tickets and season passes are loaded onto reusable Big Sky Resort Sky Cards, which you will need to scan through the gates to ride the lifts.
If you already have a Sky Card, load your ticket or pass onto the card at checkout, and you can head straight to the lifts. *Unless you are participating in a summer Basecamp activity, meet your guide by the Basecamp office with your Sky Card.
If you don’t have a Sky Card yet, you will purchase one during the checkout process. Sky Cards cost $5. New or replacement Sky Cards can be picked up when you arrive at a Sky Card Express Box by scanning the QR code in your confirmation email. Find a Sky Card Express Box and learn more about using your Sky Card on the mountain.
Big Sky Resort does not mail Sky Cards.
Lift tickets, rentals, lessons, and activities can all be cancelled for a full refund if the request is made 48 hours before the product start date. For requests made within 48 hours, an E-Voucher may be issued to use towards another purchase at shop.bigskyresort.com if documentation is provided for why you are unable to participate.
Please see our Cancellation Policy page for more information and to fill out our cancellation request form.
Winter lift tickets, Summer bike haul, and all scenic lift tickets are date-specific.
For information on How multi-day winter lift tickets work? or How to use your Freestyle season pass? view these Help Center articles.
Tickets are required to ride the magic carpet lifts. Beginner Tickets can be purchased to access the surface carpets, Explorer Lift (Mountain Village), and Derringer Lift (Madison Base). Tickets can be purchased day-of at the ticket windows for a discounted rate.
1 p.m. Half-Day Lift Tickets are available for lift access from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. for a discount off the day's window ticket price. 1 p.m. Half-Day tickets are available for same-day purchase starting at 12:30 p.m. at lift ticket windows. Half-Day tickets will not be available on days when full-day tickets are sold out.