USA Big Sky Ski Holidays

You heard it here first. endless space, high alpine terrain and now linked to moonlight basin with access to a total of more than 5,500 acres of terrain, making it the biggest ski are in the united states.

Big Sky’s own three peaks add up to 3,500 acres of fast and loose mountain fun. Moonlight Basin adds a further 2,000 acres to the mix. The Lone Peak Tram rises almost vertically to the craggy summit of Lone Mountain. At 11,166 feet this landmark towers over the surrounding wilderness. From here you can look out over Yellowstone National Park, and it is even possible to see the stunning Grand Teton Range over 80 miles away – home to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Skiing in Big Sky

You may find yourself on the slopes earlier than you think at Big Sky – it’s not that you’ll be rising closer to dawn, it’s simply that from your bed to the lifts is no great distance and once at the lift there is nothing and no-one to hinder your ascent. So by 9.15am you could well be 10,000 feet up, looking out over Yellowstone National Park, scratching your head and wondering – ‘How Did I Get Here?’.

Big Sky offers world class challenges no matter what your skill level, and claims to have almost twice as many acres as skiers. Once you’ve been, you’ll find it hard to argue.

There's an improved beginners area at the base of the Explorer chair and gondola which offers access to some long, deserted green runs, perfect for building up confidence.

Big Sky is perfect for intemediates, with lots of excellent blue cruising runs served by fast chairs.Adventurous intermediates could try Liberty Bowl from the top of the Tram for a bit of a challenge.

All the of terrain accessed from the Tram is single or double black diamond, meaning that more advanced skiers have plenty to explore. The steepest runs are the Big Coloir, where it is recommended to ski with a partner and carried the required avalanche safety equipment.