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Big Sky Ski Resort Guide

Big Sky, United States

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length136km85 miles
Highest Lift3,410m11,188ft
Resort Height2,290m7,513ft
 Nearest AirportBozeman Yellowstone
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Big Sky

The ski area of Big Sky is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 2,290m7,513ft, with 136km85 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Big Sky has direct access to 136km85 miles of downhill skiing, with 150 marked pistes, served by a total of 18 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 2,290m7,513ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,410m11,188ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

Big Sky offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Big Sky is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Big Sky.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Castro's Shoulder'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Big Sky?

The next notable snow forecast is 4cm1in, expected on 10 November.

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Ski Area Stats

Big Sky Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
29
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
39
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 7 
Downhill
Total Length
136km85 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
65km40 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
18

Altitudes & Slopes

Big Sky Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,410m11,188ft
Resort Altitude (Big Sky)2,290m7,513ft
Lowest Piste2,070m6,791ft
Max Vertical1,340m4,396ft

Ski Slope Aspects

E, S

Big Sky has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Big Sky
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Big Sky?

This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Platte, Montana.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Big Sky is Bozeman Yellowstone, 73 minutes drive away.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 18 ski lifts are able to uplift 20,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is Big Sky open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is late November (Thanksgiving), and usual closing is Mid April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Big Sky