Big Sky Resort Resort Photos

I was glad to have this helmet for the steep decent off Lone Peak, Big Sky.
Copyright: Eric Schmidt

It’s the Biggest Skiing in America, but it’s not just the stats that are giant.
Copyright: Lonnie Ball

This is Big Sky Resort, where 400 inches of annual powder fall on 5,800 skiable acres and 4,350 vertical feet.
Copyright: Ryan Day Thompson

Big Sky Resort added multiple improvements to their terrain parks for the 2015-2016 season.
Copyright: Eric Slayman

Scoot onto the Lone Peak Tram if you think you've got the stuff.
Copyright: Eric Slayman

The Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky travels 2,828 feet in a matter of minutes.
Copyright: Eric Slayman

Don't forget to sign the log book on top of Lone Peak.
Copyright: Eric Slayman

Happy skiers stand at 11,166 feet on top of Big Sky's Lone Peak.
Copyright: Eric Slayman

Warm up at Big Sky with a few hot laps down their many endless groomers.
Copyright: Eric Slayman

Big Couloir (skier's right) at Big Sky is a signature line that drops 1,200 vertical feet.
Copyright: Eric Slayman

A good look at Big Sky's varied terrain. Hmmm, where to start?
Copyright: Eric Slayman

Big Sky may be known for its steep lines, but sometimes an old-fashioned groomer is all that you need.
Copyright: Eric Slayman

Everett's 8800 is a must-do for Big Sky skiers looking for a luxury dining experience on the mountain.
Copyright: Michel Tallichet

Hit up Big Sky's mid-mountain burrito shack for a morning pick-me-up.
Copyright: Eric Slayman

Bacchus provides excellent pub-fare, live music and a variety of cocktails and draft beers.
Copyright: James Robles

The Filling Station is an easy choice for après with attractive specials like this one.
Copyright: James Robles

The Filling Station, aka "The Filler" brings down the house nightly with live music.
Copyright: James Robles

Getting lost in Montana via Big Sky Resort
Copyright: Eric Slayman

Big Sky Resort picked up fresh powder followed by sun for MLK weekend 2016.
Copyright: Michel Tallichet/Big Sky Resort

Big Sky Resort picked up fresh powder followed by sun for MLK weekend 2016.
Copyright: Michel Tallichet/Big Sky Resort

Big Sky Resort picked up fresh powder followed by sun for MLK weekend 2016.
Copyright: Michel Tallichet/Big Sky Resort

"Who's ready for Lone Peak?"
Copyright: Michel Tallichet

Pick your line and stick it! Photo: Erik Morrison
Copyright: Freeride competition for adults and juniors

Whatever it takes to make a splash. Photo: Michel Tallichet
Copyright: Famous end of the ski season fun where participants ski over ponds of water

Minion Dummy ready for launch. Photo: Glenniss Indreland
Copyright: Creative dummies are launched off a snow jump to their demise.

Lone Peak under the big night sky.
Copyright: Chris Kamman

Yes, Big Sky is known for its steeps, but with terrain this expansive, it's got something for everyone to explore.
Copyright: Glenniss Indreland

Big Sky ski school.
Copyright: Michel Tallichet

Seven ziplines on two courses flank Lone Peak at Big Sky.
Copyright: Michel Tallichet

Snowshoe tours are a great way to explore Big Sky.
Copyright: Michel Tallichet

Big Sky’s annual season-end pond skim celebration.
Copyright: Michel Tallichet

Whitewater Inn at Big Sky Montana
Copyright: Jim R. Harris

Whitewater Inn at Big Sky Montana
Copyright: Jim R. Harris

Whitewater Inn at Big Sky Montana
Copyright: Jim R. Harris

Whitewater Inn at Big Sky Montana
Copyright: Jim R. Harris

Whitewater Inn at Big Sky Montana
Copyright: Michel Tallichet

Whitewater Inn at Big Sky Montana
Copyright: Jim R. Harris

Whitewater Inn at Big Sky Montana
Copyright: Michel Tallichet

Summit at Big Sky
Copyright: Glenniss Indreland

Ripping the dictator chutes at Big Sky.
Copyright: Lonnie Ball

Scenic Big Sky, Montana.
Copyright: Chris Kamman

With a 50-degree pitch and more than 1,000-foot vertical drop, Big Sky's signature run, Big Couloir, is no joke. In fact, skiers looking to check it off their bucket list must sign out with ski patrol, have a partner, transceiver, probe and shovel.
Copyright: Michel Tallchet

Lone Peak Tram, Big Sky.
Copyright: Chad Jones

Big Sky has endless terrain to suit skiers and riders of all abilities.
Copyright: Mark Davidson

Horseshoe is a must-ski intermediate run at Big Sky.
Copyright: Lonnie Ball

Skiers working up to the expert level need not be intimidated at Big Sky.
Copyright: Lonnie Ball

Big Sky couloirs aren't for the faint of heart.
Copyright: Lonnie Ball

Big Sky pow.
Copyright: Lonnie Ball

Mary Ball skis Moonlight Basin, now part of Big Sky Resort..
Copyright: Lonnie Ball/Moonlight Basin

Keely Kelleher getting the goods at Big Sky Resort.
Copyright: Ryan Day Thompson