Ski Area Activities - Winter

Skiing in Big Sky Montana and Snowboarding in Big Sky Montana

The Mountains
The Biggest Ski Experience in America! Big Sky's Dakota Lift is a triple chair that improves access to Bavarian Forest and the recently opened 212 acres of Dakota Territories. The Biggest Skiing in America™ is now even bigger, and Biggest Skiing in America™ passholders have access to over 5,500 acres.

In 2009-2010, Big Sky offers 3,812 acres of skiable terrain accessed by 21 lifts while Moonlight Basin will offer 2,900 acres of skiable terrain accessed by 7 lifts.

The new Dakota Lift is located on the south face of Lone Mountain below Liberty Bowl, and Dakota Territories is primarily open bowl skiing at an intermediate angle. The new lift is 3,100 feet long, has a vertical rise of 1,210 feet.

Moonlight Basin Resort
Located on the north side of Lone Mountain, Moonlight Basin is "Montana's New Frontier." In addition to a high level of guest service and genuine Montana hospitality, the terrain in Moonlight Basin is great for families and adrenaline junkies alike.
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Big Sky Ski Resort
Big Sky Resort is famous for its non-existent lift lines, vertical drop, and lots and lots of snow. Skiing Big Sky Montana is like skiing a place all your own. Trails range from easy-cruisers and mire challenging intermediate runs, to extreme terrain and chute skiing. The centerpiece of Big Sky is the 11,166-foot Lone Mountain, served by the 15 person Lone Peak tram. Step out onto the summit for a 360 degrees view and expert-only terrain.
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Ski & Snowboard School Overview
Whether you have a desire to learn to ski, snowboard, or telemark, the Big Sky Ski School is the place to learn. Take a group lesson or indulge in a private lesson at Moonlight Basin.

Courses for every skill level
From learn to ski or ride programs to expert skills clinics, you'll find a course to fit your abilities.
- Childrens' Snowsports School >
- Adults' Snowsports School>

Lift Ticket Pricing and Information
Plan your ski week to include skiing or riding at both Moonlight Basin and Big Sky Resort. Please ask about age definitions for pricing information, as they vary by resort. The Biggest Skiing in America Pass costs $94.00 per day gives access to both Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin slopes, for a total of 23 lifts and over 220 runs on 5,512 acres!

Big Sky Lift Ticket Pricing 2009-10

Daily Lift Tickets	Big Sky Resort	Moonlight Basin	Biggest Skiing in America
Adult Day Pass	$79	$55	$94
Adult Half Day (12:30pm-4pm)	$69	$45
Junior Day Pass	$59	$45	$74
Junior Half Day Pass (12:30pm-4pm)		$40
Senior Day Pass	$69	$45	$84
Youth (under 10 yrs)	Free w/ a paying adult	Free w/ a paying adult	$74

Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin's planned closing date is April 11, 2010.