Montana, United States

Big Sky Ski Resort

ClosedOpens Late November

Season dates, 317 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Expert Terrain

Snow Sure

11,166ft

Peak Elevation

4,366ft

Vertical Drop

317

Trails

400"

Annual Snow

Overview

Big Sky is a ski resort in Montana, United States, with an elevation range from 6,800ft (2073m) to 11,166ft (3403m). The vertical drop is 4,366ft (1331m) across 317 trails served by 39 lifts and 5,800 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone (BZN), about 60 minutes away by car. Big Sky receives an average of 400 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Late November to Mid April

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Late NovemberCloses: Mid April

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

110cm(43in)Heavy

Average snowfall in January, Big Sky's snowiest peak-season month.

400"

Annual Snowfall

(1016cm)

-9°C

January Avg High

-20°C

January Avg Low

Snowmaking covers 10% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

Monthly Snowfall

400"

annual avg

110

Jan

100

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

317

Total Trails

Lifts

5,800

Skiable Acres

4,366ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

15%

Beginner: 48 trails

25%

Intermediate: 79 trails

35%

Advanced: 111 trails

25%

Expert: 79 trails

15%Beginner (48)

25%Intermediate (79)

35%Advanced (111)

25%Expert (79)

Big Sky has 317 trails: 15% green, 25% blue, 35% black, and 25% double-black. Black and double-black trails make up 60% of the terrain at Big Sky.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

4,366ft

Vertical Drop

1,331m

(4,366ft)

Elevation Profile

11,166ft

Peak

6,800ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$192

avg/day

$209

Jan

$209

Feb

$189

Mar

$159

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

$169

Nov

$219

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: April ($159)

Best Month to Visit Big Sky

Top Pick

January

Deep snowfallLow crowdsPeak conditions

score

110cm

Low

$209/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Big Sky, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 110cm. Crowd levels are low.

Open

85cm

snowfall

-7°/-18°

high/low °C

crowds

$219

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Big Sky.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$189

per day

Season Pass

$2,399

full season

Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:

Ikon

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Big Sky is included on the Ikon pass.

Getting to Big Sky

Nearest Airport

Bozeman Yellowstone (BZN)

Approx. 60 min drive

Location

Montana, United States 🇺🇸

45.2833°N, 111.4014°W

Big Sky is within an hour's drive of Bozeman Yellowstone.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Big Sky open for the season?

Big Sky typically opens in Late November and closes in Mid April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Big Sky?

A day lift pass at Big Sky starts at $189 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Big Sky good for beginners?

Big Sky has 15% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Big Sky get per year?

Big Sky receives an average of 400 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 10% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Big Sky?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Big Sky in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 110cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

317

Total Trails

Lifts

5,800

Skiable Acres

4,366ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

15%

Beginner: 48 trails

25%

Intermediate: 79 trails

35%

Advanced: 111 trails

25%

Expert: 79 trails

15%Beginner (48)

25%Intermediate (79)

35%Advanced (111)

25%Expert (79)

Big Sky has 317 trails: 15% green, 25% blue, 35% black, and 25% double-black. Black and double-black trails make up 60% of the terrain at Big Sky.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Big Sky open for the season?

Big Sky typically opens in Late November and closes in Mid April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Big Sky?

A day lift pass at Big Sky starts at $189 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Big Sky good for beginners?

Big Sky has 15% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Big Sky get per year?

Big Sky receives an average of 400 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 10% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Big Sky?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Big Sky in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 110cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.