How to Go Skiing in Big Sky, Montana

Big Sky is an all-purpose ski resort and vacation community located in the southern region of Montana. It offers a world-class mountain for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy. Big Sky Resort has impressive statistics, boasting an 11,166-foot summit and almost 4,000 acres of ski terrain. The longest run is a full 6 miles, while the skiable vertical drop is well over 4,000 feet.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet Access
• Phone

Book Your Trip to Big Sky

1. Visit the Web site of the Big Sky Resort (see Resources below). Click on the heading 'Lodging.' Browse through the 3 types of lodging options that are available at the Big Sky Resort: hotels, condominiums and cabins. You can also call 1-800-548-4486 to make your reservations.
2. Plan to lay down some bucks. Accommodations near Big Sky are heavy on luxury and ambiance. Prices range from the expensive to the very expensive. You can cut per-person costs somewhat by booking accommodations for a group.
3. Browse through the Montana lodging and lift ticket packages that are offered by choosing the 'Winter Packages' option on the Web site.
4. Click the 'On the Slopes' link for a list of ski-related topics. Click on each sub-heading to get specific information, such as lift ticket and gear rental prices, ski lesson options and mountain statistics.
5. Read a current ski report by hovering over 'On the Slopes' and clicking on the 'Snow Report' link.

Travel to Big Sky Resort

6. Fly to the Bozeman/Big Sky Airport in Montana, and then rent a car to get to the Big Sky Resort.
7. Get specific directions from the Bozeman/Big Sky Airport to Big Sky Resort online. From the 'About Us' pull-down tab, select 'Transportation,' then 'Driving Directions.'

Tips & Warnings

• Book your trip over the Internet for the greatest amount of booking flexibility.
• There are about 150 official runs at Big Sky Resort: 17 percent of them are beginner, 25 percent are intermediate, 37 percent are advanced and 21 percent are expert.
• If you are planning a trip to Big Sky Resort with your family, go to the online 'Family' section for information on special activities for kids and daycare services.
• Take note that the list of nightly rates for lodging do not include the 17 percent tax.
• Be sure to book your winter vacation package well in advance, as available rooms can be hard to come by on short notice.