Head to this underrated winter destination for an unusual mountain experience and a respite from the crowds.
Big Sky Resort is what mountain dreams are made of.
Here, you get trails fit for every experience level and plenty of elbow room as you navigate them.
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Apart from the roomy runs, Big Sky is known for its superb night skiing.
Topping it all off is an air of old-school camaraderie.
you’ve got the option to even rent gear from the on-site gear shop, Compass Sports.
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The ranch, which dates back to 1915, offers guests the truest experience of Yellowstone Country.
This is the perfect pit stop for refueling between powder sessions.
Guests get impeccable views of snow-cloaked Lone Mountain and the lift passing overhead.
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The restaurant is open seasonally from mid-December to mid- or late April.
Where to Apres-ski
Westward Social
Westward Socialis one of Big Skys best apres-ski hubs.
Scissorbills Saloon
Go for nachos or wings and a beer atScissorbillsafter a day of skiing or riding.
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The half-dayHuskypower dog sledding tourrecommended by Big Sky Resort provides views of Lone Mountain and the Spanish Peaks.
Tours are available every day the weather permits from early December through March.
Bundle up in your ski gear to keep warm as you explore the breathtaking backcountry.
Tours run from early December to mid-April.
you could save by buying multiday passes, which are available for up to seven days.
Big Sky Resort also accepts theIkon Pass.
Everyone gets 20 percent off the price of rentals when they order online.
The 8 percent belonging to triple black diamond runs will challenge even the most experienced shredders.
Altogether, there are 320 named trails.
The resort’s lift system, which currently comprises 39 chairlifts, has been undergoing a rolling revamp.
The Ramcharger 8 and Swift Current 6 lifts have high-tech features like see-through enclosures and heated seats.
Of course, many travel to Big Sky just for thenight skiing.
The session costs $800 for up to seven people.
