Area Profile
It starts, as they like to say, with their terrain. Tucked into a nicely aligned section of the Rocky Mountains, Moonlight Basin's elevation and northern exposure make it possible for the 400 inches of dry, light snow they get in the course of a year to stay around a bit longer. The terrain includes gentle trails and nicely groomed cruisers to hair-raising chutes. Montana’s only high-speed, six-passenger chairlift - Six Shooter - and up to 5,512 acres of terrain spanning Lone Peak Pass, make it easy to dodge the crowds.
One hour south of Bozeman, Montana in Big Sky, the area opened for skiing in 2003. Moonlight Basin has grown into a first-class, year-round destination resort.
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Lodging Profile
All Moonlight Basin lodging units are ski-in/ski-out to both Moonlight Basin and Big Sky Resort -that’s 5,512 acres of terrain - and all come equipped with private hot tubs. Luxuriously appointed Saddle Ridge townhomes, Cowboy Cabins, Mountain Homes, Deluxe Private Homes and Penthouse Suites give options, no matter the size of your group.
Services Profile
Together with breathtaking scenery and exciting terrain, visitors are welcomed by unmatched friendliness and award-winning customer service. The Moonlight Lodge, which overlooks Lone Mountain, offers dining, a lounge, a world-class spa, retail offerings, a heated outdoor pool and waterfall hot tub, ice skating, and in the summer, a trout pond. Evening childcare, and daycare/ski packages are available. Moonlight Kids is for children 3 to 4 years old. Toddlers who know the basics have the Tenderfeet Package daycare. Older children and adults will benefit from the Mountain Wranglers ski/snowboard instruction program.
Area Recreation Profile
The Reserve, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, is open.
Snowboarding Profile
Snowboarding is allowed on all trails. Snowboard instruction and rental available.
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Important Dates
- Projected Days Open: 120
- Days Open Last Year: 121
- Years Open: 7
- Average Snowfall: 400 in.
Terrain Type
Beginner Runs:  20% |
Intermediate Runs:  21% |
Advanced Runs:  33% |
Expert Runs:  26% |
Lifts
- Total # Of Lifts:
7 - Gondolas & Trams:
N/A
- High Speed Sixes:
1 - High Speed Quads:
N/A
- Quad Chairs:
3 - Triple Chairs:
1
- Double Chairs:
1 - Surface Lifts:
1
Elevation
- Top: 11166 Ft.
- Vertical Drop: 4150 Ft.
- Bottom: 7000 Ft.
- Longest Run: 2.0 miles
- Skiable Terrain: 1900 acres
- Snow Making: N/A
Moonlight Basin Contact Information
Moonlight Basin
P.O. Box 160040
Big Sky, MT 59716 
Phone: 877-822-0432
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