Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky is made up of the Mountain Village & Moonlight Basin, the Meadow Village & Town Center, and the Canyon Area. At 7,500 elevation, the Mountain Village and Moonlight Basin offer a wide selection of lodging, restaurants, shopping, and activities. Skiing generally opens by Thanksgiving and closes Easter Sunday which gives you plenty of time to ski the more than 5,800 acres of amazing terrain with a vertical drop of 4,350 ft. The last couple of years, however, Big Sky has extended its closing date, which is always great! Big Sky’s average snowfall is about 350 inches—an extremely family-friendly resort with an exceptionally great kid’s ski camp.
Summer in Big Sky is equally as perfect a destination as you could find. Fly fishing on the Gallatin River, hiking and mountain biking in the Gallatin National Forest, whitewater rafting, rafting float trips, zipline adventures, and horseback riding. You will also find some of the best restaurants in Montana.
Big Sky is situated 11 miles north of the Yellowstone National Park border and one hour north of West Yellowstone. Plan to spend a day in the park either on a snowmobile tour or x-country skiing. Yellowstone National Park is truly magical in both winter and summer, where you will view wildlife, geysers, and truly stunning scenery.
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport also serves Big Sky Ski Resort, Bridger Bowl Ski Area, Montana State University, as well as countless other recreation and business destinations in the Bozeman, Belgrade and Livingston area. Located in the heart of the beautiful Gallatin Valley, Bozeman (BZN) provides non-stop flights to 15 cities in the United States with connections all over the world.
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Big Sky Mountain Village
Big Sky Resort is located in the Mountain Village along with hotels, lodges, condos, shops and restaurants. In addition, Moonlight Basin Ski Area is located just beyond the Mountain Village with its own ski lodge and hotel/lodging options. In both the Mountain Village and Moonlight Basin you will find all the amenities you would expect at a major ski resort; spas, ski rentals, ski school, kids camps, conference center, photographers, and shops. In the summer months, the chairlift adds a platform to accommodate mountain bikes and offers trails for all levels of riders. Mountain bikes can be rented at the resort.
Big Sky Meadow Village and Town Center
Big Sky Golf Course is the central point in the Meadow Village. Summer on the Jack Nicklas course is truly excellent golfing. The clubhouse has a pro shop and an outdoor dining option. During the winter the course is groomed for Nordic skiing. The Meadow Village Center has shopping and restaurants. The new Town Center is located near Meadow Village and offers shopping, restaurants, condos and homes. You will also find the movie theatre, rodeo grounds, fire pit, and art galleries. In the summer you will find one of the best Farmer’s Markets around with local artisans, food trucks, and farm-fresh produce each Wednesday evening from 6 pm – 8 pm.
Big Sky Canyon Area – North & South
The Canyon North follows Highway 191 and the Gallatin River from Big Sky to Gallatin Gateway. This is also what locals refer to as “the Canyon”. There are several shops and restaurants but the main focus is the Gallatin River for fly fishing and rafting (whitewater and float trips).
The Canyon South refers to the Canyon from Big Sky towards West Yellowstone where you will find some beloved local restaurants, shops, fly fishing shops, horseback riding outfitters, and lodging options.
