Big Sky

Nestled beneath the imposing Lone Mountain, Big Sky in Montana has to be on the bucket list of any adventurous skier or snowboarder.

weather Forecast today: Clear skies

Max temp: 10.6 °c
Min temp: -8.8 °c

Last Updated: Fri 01 May

weather Forecast today: Clear skies

Max temp: 10.6 °c
Min temp: -8.8 °c

Last Updated: Fri 01 May

15%Easy

25%Beginner

42%Intermediate

18%Advanced

Getting here might not be easy.

You need to catch a connecting flight to the small airport of Bozeman – but once here, the spectacular Montana scenery, lack of crowds and incredible terrain will make the trip more than worthwhile. Even on the busiest days, every skier or rider is said to each have access to two acres of the 5850 acres of terrain.

Big Sky is a resort that is also going places, with the first couple of phases of an extremely ambitious upgrade programme well underway. Two new chairlifts, both equipped with heated seats and bubbles have been built, the latest of which, Ramcharger, is the USA’s very first eight seater, were built for the 2018/19 season. This season saw two further new three seater chairlifts and next season a further six seater chairlift and a new gondola are planned for construction.

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Pros and cons

Vast terrain and some fantastic off piste terrain
Incredibly quiet pistes and the off piste stays untracked
Exciting plans for further resort upgrades

It does take a long time to get here from the UK
Limited off slope activities and some accommodation is isolated
Lone Peak Tram is small and queue prone

On the Slopes

Varied terrain is available across the mountain, with top-to-bottom green, blue and black runs on offer from most of the main lifts. Beginners will love the gentle slopes on Andesite Mountain and the longer greens of Mr K and Cinnabar.

Much of the tree-lined portion of the mountain is then a paradise for intermediates – the slopes are usually deserted, the grooming is fantastic and the new lifts add a level of comfort rarely seen in the USA.

For more advanced skiers and riders, there is some excellent lift-served off piste. Much of this is accessed by the Lone Peak Tram, from which steep gullies, couloirs and powder bowls drop down from the 3398m high peak. If this lift is closed, there are still some great options on the south side of the summit, accessed by the Shedhorn high speed quad, or on the opposite side of the hill down to the Swift Current six-pack.

In the Resort

The purpose built resort base at Mountain Village is the best place to stay, with super convenient access to the slopes. Much of the accommodation is condominium based, but there are some good hotels and unlike in other major US resorts, the cost of lodging here is generally reasonable. Away from the slopes, the resort is mostly quiet but recent investment has improved the post- skiing offering – for example, Big Sky is now home to the longest ziplines in the Yellowstone region.
There are some good restaurants and a few small bars in the Mountain Village, but if self-catering you may want to pick up supplies on the way from Bozeman, as there are limited shopping facilities in town.

Getting to Big Sky

Getting here takes most of a day, with a connecting flight to Bozeman required from all UK airports. From here however, the hour long drive is an easy one.

* Bozeman airport: 1 hour

Season Dates

Opens: Wednesday 27 November 2024
Closes: Sunday 27 April 2025

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Min temp	-5.2°c	7.6°c	1.2°c	0.4°c	10.8°c	2.8°c	1.6°c	10.4°c	2.8°c	0.9°c	7°c	-0.6°c	-3°c	4.2°c	-1°c	-1.8°c	8.9°c	3.9°c	2.4°c	12.8°c	5.2°c	3°c	11.6°c	3.6°c	1.8°c	11.3°c	4°c	2.6°c	11.3°c	4.4°c
Feels like temp	-5.2°c	6.6°c	9.2°c	-2.2°c	8.7°c	9.4°c	1.4°c	8.6°c	8.8°c	0.8°c	5.6°c	4.5°c	-3°c	1.8°c	3°c	-1.8°c	7°c	9.5°c	2.2°c	11.3°c	11.9°c	2.7°c	10.2°c	10.2°c	1.6°c	10.7°c	10.4°c	2.4°c	10.3°c	11°c

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Max temp	4.2°c	6.5°c	5.7°c
Min temp	-3°c	4.2°c	-1°c
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Max temp	8.9°c	11.7°c	11.2°c
Min temp	-1.8°c	8.9°c	3.9°c
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Feels like temp	2.2°c	11.3°c	11.9°c

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Min temp	2.6°c	11.3°c	4.4°c
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Feels like temp	-8.8°c	7°c	8.8°c	-2°c	8.9°c	9.5°c	-0.2°c	8.8°c	8.3°c	-0.1°c	5.5°c	3.7°c	-3.6°c	1.2°c	2°c	-3°c	6.7°c	8.7°c	0.9°c	11.2°c	11.4°c	1.1°c	10.3°c	9.2°c	0.5°c	10°c	9.2°c	1.1°c	9.6°c	10.4°c

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Max temp	7.5°c	8.2°c	6.4°c
Min temp	-0.1°c	6.4°c	-1.2°c
Feels like temp	-0.1°c	5.5°c	3.7°c

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Max temp	3.8°c	6°c	5°c
Min temp	-3.7°c	3.8°c	-1.7°c
Feels like temp	-3.6°c	1.2°c	2°c

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Max temp	8.8°c	11.4°c	10.6°c
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Max temp	12.8°c	14.4°c	13.2°c
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Max temp	11.5°c	12.3°c	10.7°c
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Max temp	11.1°c	12.6°c	12°c
Min temp	1.2°c	11.1°c	3.4°c
Feels like temp	1.1°c	9.6°c	10.4°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Next 3 days	0.1 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	No information
Depths	Lower piste depth	No information
Snow conditions	Snow quality	No information
Lifts	Lifts open	No information
	Resort opening date	Thu 19 Nov 2026
	Resort closing date	Sun 25 Apr 2027

Snow Overview

USA

Updated 07/04

The sad demise of Left Coast skiing continues this week, with more resorts shuttering with each passing day in the wake of what is now officially a record-low snowpack in Utah. Temperatures remain mild throughout this forecast period across the Rockies, PNW, and Tetons, with a few bursts of rain along the way.

Things may turn colder into the weekend with a few flurries of snow, but whether there is a snowpack left for this to boost is anyone’s guess.

Out on the Ice Coast, things start this period cold and snowy, but rapidly turn mild as the freezing line leaps over tall buildings in a single bound. Things will fluctuate slightly, plus a flurry of rain in to start the weekend to keep things interesting.

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