Elevation
7,500'
Base
11,166'
Summit
4,350'
Vertical Drop
Trails
320
5,800 acres
Lifts
40
8 types
Snowfall
259"
ANNUAL SNOWFALL
21"
Nov
57"
Dec
46"
Jan
54"
Feb
54"
Mar
38"
Apr

Best known for

Big Sky

Where to stay

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Important Dates

Projected opening date

Nov 27

Projected closing date

Apr 27

Projected Days Open

143

Days Open Last Year

144

Years Open

52

Average Snowfall

400"

Terrain

Beginners Runs
15%
Intermediate Runs
25%
Advanced Runs
42%
Expert Runs
18%
Runs in Total
320
Longest Run
6 mi
Skiable Terrain
5,800 ac
Snow Making
400 ac

Lifts

40

Gondolas & Trams
2
Eight Person Lifts
2
High Speed Sixes
2
High Speed Quads
3
Quad Chairs
5
Triple Chairs
9
Double Chairs
4
Surface Lifts
13

Inside Scoop

Reviews

Chrissie Spanton

We had an amazing time at Big Sky Resort from Dec 22-Jan 20, 2025. The skiing was incredible—plenty of variety for all skill levels, and the mountain is absolutely beautiful. We spent most of our time on the slopes and had several lessons with different instructors (Sean S, Griffin, Pedro, Seth, Shawn R, Luke, Andrew, Sierra, Mike, Marco, Dave and Tara). Every single one was fantastic—knowledgeable, patient, and really made our experience better. The instructors truly work hard, and we felt they should be paid more for the value they provide. The resort itself was well-kept, and the vibe was very laid-back and friendly, but there were a few things we felt could be improved. A couple of the lifts were down for maintenance more often than we expected, which was a bit frustrating during peak times. It would also be great if there was a smoothie bar or something along those lines for a healthy snack after skiing—it felt like a missing piece for a resort of this caliber. Overall, Big Sky is an amazing place for skiing, but with a bit more attention to lift reliability and the addition of a few extra amenities, it could be even better. Highly recommend the resort for its overall experience, especially if you're an avid skier!

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