Big Sky Ski Resort

Things to Do at Big Sky Resort

► Big Sky Essentials

• Take the Lone Peak tram to the top of Lone Mountain and gaze upon 3 states, 2 national parks and distant mountain ranges

• Be the first up the mountain with Everett’s 8800 first tracks, an exclusive guided experience

• Experience night skiing like you never have before with headlamp night skiing

• Don a luxurious robe by the fire at the Signature Collection properties

The Lone Peak Tram only carries fifteen passengers at a time so lift lines are guaranteed. When the wait time is too long, check out the Challenger Lift that grants access to excellent terrain options similar to what one would find off of the Lone Peak Tram.

► Non-skiing activities

While most people know the resort for its amazing skiing and boarding, it offers an array of other activities; it truly is a multi-faceted resort with activities to keep you busy for days.

• Golfing

• Mountain biking, including riding to Montana’s highest scenic overlook

• Zipline

• Trampoline

• Giant swing

• Snowshoeing

• Snowmobile tours

• Sleigh rides

• Dog sledding

► Events

The largest event annually at Big Sky is Big Sky PBR that takes place at the end of July. While centered around the bull riding event, it also includes a barn dance, live musice, an art auction and many other attractions. 

The resort knows how to do Halloween right with a three-day Haunted Peaks Halloween Festival. It has traditional candy-centered events but also live music, a horror festival and more. 

Best restaurants and bars at Big Sky

► For Breakfast

• Grab a quick breakfast before heading to the slopes. Headwaters Grille is located at the Madison Base area.
• For a grab-and-go breakfast, head to Blue Moon Bakery. There’s a wide selection of baked goods and bagels sandwiches.

► For Lunch and Dinner

• The Cabin Bar & Grill overlooks the ski runs and provides a wide variety of entrees for lunch and dinner. 
• For beef and vegetarian dogs and gourmet toppings, stop by Yeti Dogs. A good dog will satisfy even the hungriest visitor. 
• Horn and Cattle offers exceptional food in a beautiful setting on a dude ranch in an oversized log cabin.
• Olive B's Big Sky Bistro is one of the more upscale restaurants in the area with $30-40 entrees, but the quality is well worth it. 
• Want a truly unique dining experience? Have dinner in a yurt! Montana Dinner Yurt provides candlelit dinner in the woods. 
• While it is a bit further south from Big Sky itself, Riverhouse BBQ is a staple in the area. Fantastic, authentix Texas-style barbeque with large portions, you'll want to get there early to avoid what can be longer wait times. 

► Nightlife/Après

• For some bistro fare and a good cocktail or beer, head to By Word of Mouth. You can find nearly anything on the menu along with a fine list of house-made cocktails.