USA · North America
Big Sky Resort
"The Biggest Skiing in America" — 5,800 acres and very few people, with the legendary Lone Peak tram.
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Base Elev
7,500 ft
Summit
11,166 ft
Vertical
4,350 ft
Acres
5,800
Trails
330
Lifts
41
Season
Opens
Late November
Closes
Mid April
Season Length
140 days
Full Open
Early January
ChristmasDec 25
55%New Year'sJan 1
65%Spring BreakMid-March
88%Typical terrain open based on historical patterns. Actual conditions vary.
Optimal Windows
400"avg annual snowfall
Optimal window
Jan 15 – Mar 15
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Terrain Profile
Vertical
4,350 ft
Acres
5,800
Trails
330
Lifts
41
Beginner15%
Intermediate25%
Advanced60%
Best for
Vast terrainLight crowdsExpert accessBig Montana sky
Quick Facts
RegionMontana
CountryUSA
HemisphereNorthern
Base elevation7,500 ft
Summit11,166 ft
Vertical4,350 ft
Total acres5,800
Annual snowfall400"
SeasonLate November – Mid April
Walk-up ticket~$249
Pass
Ikon Pass
Optimal window
Jan 15 – Mar 15
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
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