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Big Sky Opens Today!

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:11:02 +0000

I am really excited for ski season this year. I think it’s because all the kids are skiing now, and it’s an event that doesn’t include T.V. or video games. It’s family time that I treasure! Big Sky opens today! Want to see what the slopes look like? Click here on their live mountain cam. [...]

Discount Ski Days at Big Sky, Bridger, and Moonlight

Cole — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:47:33 +0000

I generally opt out of the season pass each year and instead try to hit up all the special ticket price days at Bridger Bowl, Big Sky, and Moonlight. Cheap ticket days paired with full priced great powder days equals a great season for me! From Turkey for a Ticket day to MSU Bobcat Day, I've compiled the dates to mark on your calendars for lift ticket deals this ski/ride season.

Coroner ID's ATV Crash Victim In Big Sky

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:21:12 +0000

Yesterday (Aug 2) at approximately 11:50 pm an ATV crash was reported on Andesite Road in the Yellowstone Club at Big Sky. Yellowstone Club Department of Public Safety, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office and Montana Highway Patrol responded to the scene. CPR and first aid was administered to the passenger at the scene but 19 year old Parker Regan of Mendham, [...]

Big Sky Songwriters Festival

Colleen O'Quinn — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:12:38 +0000

This is a pretty special event that’s coming to Big Sky! It starts Thursday, with the Songwriters Night. Writers for Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, Pam Tillis, and Brooks & Dunn and Lionel Richie will be performing. Friday night, Joey and Rory will be performing. On Saturday, It’s Festival Fest with More performers and songwriters. Click [...]

Hometown Spring Break

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:14:53 +0000

If your stuck at home for spring break, there's no place I'd rather be "stuck" than Southwest Montana!

We are staying in town this year for spring break. While there's part of me that would give anything to be on a beach in the sun with my kids, I am also kind of excited for some downtime at home

Big Sky Ski Resort Offers Free Skiing

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:50:10 +0000

I know we’re having a warm week, but the snow is way better here than most other parts of the country. That has prompted Big Sky Resort to offer some Colorado and California season pass holders free skiing and snowboarding through January. Big Sky says it will honor Epic Passes sold by Vail Resorts Inc., [...]

KLIM Big Sky XC Post Race Report

XL Country — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:14:18 +0000

Nearly 350 racers traveled to Big Sky Resort in Southwestern Montana over the weekend for round 6 of the AMA West Hare Scrambles Championship Series. Racer photos and finishing places inside. National championships were on the line for many of the youth and amateur classes on Saturday. “Others made the trip simply to enjoy the [...]

Big Sky Resort Is Adding 5 New Gladed Runs On Andesite Mountain

Rich Ledoux — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:20:40 +0000

Biggest skiing in America is getting even bigger! Big Sky Resort is expanding its gladed tree runs by adding five new ski trails with 20+ acres of new terrain that will open on Andesite Mountain for the 2011/2012 winter season. The new trails will be accessible off of Ramcharger Chairlift, a high speed quad that [...]

Pond Skim – Big Sky – 2011

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:52:40 +0000

This video of the Pond Skim at Big Sky kind of makes me sad! I didn't get to go this year, because my family voted and I lost! I think they are over skiing. I am going to show this to the kids to ensure my place there next year! Want to watch a really good video? Want to watch a really good video?

Bozemanites Enjoying White Slopes

XL Country — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:12:14 +0000

The fresh snow that has fallen on Southwest Montana over the past couple of weeks has put smiles on both skiers & boarders; and ski area operators alike. The early season openings have not just benefited Big Sky, Moonlight, and Bridger; but ski areas across the state. A snowstorm prior to Thanksgiving followed by frigid [...]

Southwest Montanans Prepare To Hit The Slopes

XL Country — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:25:18 +0000

With Bridger Bowl and Moonlight Basin moving up opening dates due to record snowfall, area skiers and boarders are poised to hit the mountains. Big Sky opens today and has picked up another foot of new snow in the last 24 hours, giving the resort a 40" base at the bottom of the hill, and 70" at the summit