Big Sky

Pros: Huge slope; lots of runs/variety.
Cons: It doesn't snow 365 days a year.

I have been an avid skier for the last fifteen years and Big Sky, Montana has recently become one of my favorite places to ski. I've been there two years in a row now, both times in March.This review is limited to skiing. I don't snowboard and so ...

Pros: No lift lines. Good terrain for all levels.
Cons: Not the hospitality of other resorts. Flying into Bozeman is difficult and expensive.

I've skied at most of the ski resorts in the West. I’m the kind of skier who goes to ski the most challenging terrain I can find. Apres ski for me is a beer, the hot tub, dinner, and bed. I was looking forward to trying Big Sky because it is a skier’s...

Pros: This is a place one comes to ski and it is great at that
Cons: Relatively expensive, kind of hard to get to, could be cold at times.

Reaching Big Sky . Gallatin Field Airport in Bozeman is the closest airport(about 50 miles North of Big Sky). From there it is possible to ride a shuttle bus (round trip ticket is $55.00/person for the 2003/4 season). A second, and usually ...

Pros: great mountain, no lift lines, good spring snow
Cons: not a great apres ski, its in Montana

Last year a traveled all the way across the country to Montana. Although it was a long and tiring trip, it was a small price to pay to ski at one of the greatest ski resorts in the nation. I have skied the big resorts in Colorado such as Vail, Beaver...

Pros: short lift lines, surprisingly good off-slope activities, beautiful drive from Bozeman to Big Sky
Cons: Hard to get too (but maybe that's why the lines are short)

I took my family to Big Sky in March, 1999. Ranks with Beaver Creek and Deer Valley in the family-friendly category (although the first two have superior kids instructional program, the Big Sky program is extremely good also). The skiing was great,...

Pros: No lift lines, High Speed Quads, Terrain
Cons: Expensive Airline Tickets to Bozeman

Big Sky Montana is one the most incredible places to visit for a winter time adventure. The recent expansion of the mountain offers the expert skier some of the steepest chutes found anywhere in the world. Big Sky boasts more vertical than any other...

Pros: Good snow ... no crowds!
Cons: None...really.

I've been skiing for 47 years (really) ... have skied at dozens of mountains from Vermont to Alaska ... Big Sky is close to the top of my favorite list. I (we) have been visiting Big Sky for the past decade ... I just returned from two days of excellent ...

Pros: Uncrowded, Lots of Terrain to Explore, Good Snow, Very Scenic
Cons: Fairly Expensive

Went in early January, and the snow was great compared to other parts of the region. Not too much of a problem with rocks even this early in the season. Lone Mountain is stunningly beautiful in addition to having great terrain. And you can ski ...

Pros: great skiing
Cons: sometimes too cold

Montana..What a beautiful place to visit. Skiing has always been my favorite winter activity and where else would I rather ski than Big Sky in Montana. The mountains are great and therre are so many slopes, skiers are in total ectasy. The weather is...

Pros: Short Lines, A Great Staff, Lots of Snow
Cons: Far from any Towns, Not Much in the Way of Shopping or Eating

My first ski trip ever was to Big Sky Montana. It was a great trip! The staff there was very attentive. I had to learn to ski because I had never skied before. My teacher was very patient with me as picked up the technique. Also, all of the lifts at...

Pros: No lines. Cool lifties. Endless terrain. Downright scary runs. Remote.
Cons: Nightlife hot-spots not obvious to tourists. Not open year-round.

I grew up in Bozeman, MT which is about 30 miles north of Big Sky. My family has a condo in Big Sky and we would make weekend trips regularly. I learned to ski in Big Sky. I have never had a purely horrible day of skiing in Big Sky in my entire 18...

Pros: Family Friendly, Beautiful Terrain
Cons: Limited Flights into Bozeman

Big Sky....It's name, says it all, this place is a winter wonderland.
Clear skies, fresh mountain air,and some of the best powder I have ever
skied.
My husband and I have been to Big Sky several times, but the most memorable one was when...

Pros: Beautiful skiing environment
Cons: some may not want to make the trip up to a Montana ski resort.

Big Sky Montana is one of the most beautiful and most exciting ski resorts i have ever visited. I have been all over the rockies and visited many resorts such as Beaver Creek, Copper Mountain, etc., but none can compete with the memories and all around...

Pros: No Wait in the Lift Lines
Cons: the flight

Of all the places that I have skied throughout the country Big Sky is one of the two best place that I have skied along with Jackson Hole, Wyoming. When I went to Big Sky three years ago I was amazed with the view of the senery and wildlife as you...

Pros: Wonderful Skiing, Living, Snowboarding, Lift Lines
Cons: No night life

I have been to Big Sky, and it is the best resort I have ever skied. Within an hour's drive of Bozeman, Montana, Big Sky is a very easily reachable resort, with a colorful drive through the Galatin National Forest. The skiing is wonderful because there...