Signature Experiences
Don’t miss out on these only-in-Big-Sky signature experiences that make your trip special. Explore what makes Big Sky more than a mountain.
Life’s most impactful moments happen when we engage our senses. When we immerse ourselves in nature, we are present and quiet our busy minds. The feeling of your first breath in the cool mountain air. The exhilaration of mastering a new skill. The taste of hot chocolate. The sound of wind moving through the forest.
Lone Mountain is our connection, whether you're skiing the Big Couloir, learning about summer wildflowers as you ride the chair, or gazing at the peak listening to live music in the plaza. We're biased, sure, but there's something special about this place, and you'll feel it, too.
The Edge of Possibility
Journey to the top of Lone Peak
Embark on a journey that will move you through the mountains. Experience Kircliff, perched at 11,166 feet: a two-story glass observation deck reaching out over terrain shaped by millions of years. Travel as a skier or walking guest on two of the most seamless and innovative works of ski technology in North America—the Explorer Gondola and Lone Peak Tram—as you make your way deeper into the heart of the mountain and up to the peak.
Kircliff Glass Observatory
From the summit of Lone Mountain, immerse yourself in the mountains—from the sharpness of dramatic peaks, the soft expanse of untouched snowfields, and the thrill of standing above it all. Atop Lone Peak, Montana's highest scenic overlook at 11,166 feet reveals more than ten mountain ranges, two national parks, and three states. Step onto the glass floor that dares you to look down, deeper into the power of the mountains.
Skiing Lone Peak
The Lone Peak Tram is the gateway to some of Big Sky Resort’s most unique, challenging, and exciting terrain. The easiest run off of Lone Peak is Liberty Bowl, an advanced run. For the more adventurous, a variety of dynamic runs await, including some of the most extreme in-bounds terrain in the country.
Expand your horizons after sunset
Après & Live Music
Experience the energy of the mountains with live music and après across Big Sky Resort's most iconic venues. From on-mountain DJs to intimate jazz sessions in Carabiner and energetic outdoor performances in the Mountain Village Plaza, there's a musical moment waiting for you.
Headlamp Night Skiing
Experience night skiing in a whole new way. Equip your super-powerful headlamp and explore the freshly groomed slopes of Andesite Mountain under the stars. Don't worry about the cold—you'll be riding Ramcharger 8, equipped with heated seats and weatherproof bubbles. Under Montana's night sky, Headlamp Night Skiing is an experience you'll never forget.
Enchanted Forest
Over 10,000 lights illuminate the way along a forested path atop Andesite Mountain. This family-friendly activity features immersive light displays and an opportunity to warm up around an outdoor fire pit. You'll also be cozy on the ride up with Ramcharger 8’s heated seats and weatherproof bubbles. We invite you to join us in this magical experience, cozy up around the fire, and see winter nights in a new light.
Elevate your sense of taste
M by The Alinea Group
Big Sky Resort welcomes the debut of M, a new concept from The Alinea Group, the team behind the globally acclaimed hospitality group in Chicago. Led by Chef Grant Achatz, this winter residency marks a landmark moment in The Alinea Group’s 20th Anniversary World Tour.
Everett's 8800
Journey to 8,800 feet for a masterfully curated dining experience at Everett's 8800, where the menu showcases culinary artistry amid panoramic alpine views. Your experience begins aboard Ramcharger 8, where heated seats and weatherproof bubbles ensure a comfortable arrival. Each thoughtfully crafted course celebrates Montana's bold spirit, complemented by selections from our award-winning wine collection.
Peaks Restaurant & Wine Lounge
Located in the heart of Mountain Village, with a front-row seat to the majestic Lone Mountain, Peaks Chophouse & Wine Lounge is a warm and welcoming gathering place for all-day fine dining. An elevated menu offers an elegant breakfast and modern chophouse classics for lunch and dinner. A Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, accompanied by spectacular views from the bar, makes Peaks a must-visit.
Big Sky's Secret Season
Spring Skiing
Spring skiing means carving perfect spring corn, an enviable goggle tan, and aprèsfor days. Big Sky’s northern elevation means winter stays strong well into spring, terrain stays open, and snow keeps falling. Whether you’re cruising wide-open, buttery groomers or taking on Lone Peak’s steepest descents, make the most of your spring against the backdrop of Montana's most iconic peak – this is Big Sky's secret season.
Shedhorn Skimo
The Shedhorn Ski Mountaineering Race returns to Big Sky in March. In this world-class endurance race, you'll work against gravity and come away knowing you completed the toughest SkiMorace course in the country. Taking you up long climbs and down big mountain descents like the Big Couloir, this race is not for the lighthearted.
Spring Series
As the days grow longer and snow turns softer, experience Spring Series, where incredible spring skiing meets unforgettable performances in Big Sky’s most stunning venues. From the Mountain Village Plaza to The Bowl at the base of Lone Peak, every weekend in April comes alive with musical events. This isn't just the end of winter – it's winter's greatest encore.
Pond Skim
Close out the season with Big Sky’s beloved tradition, Pond Skim. In its revamped location in the Bowl, brave souls attempt to ski or board across frigid waters in their mandatory costumes. Put on your best closing weekend outfit and make a splash, whether you’re competing or cheering the skimmers on.
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