Big Sky Resort

We actually didn’t stay at the resort, we stayed at a condo that was very close. But the resort was great. We did downhill mountain biking, role the tram up to the top of the mountain, and did some hiking. We also stopped in a number of the shops at the little resort village. It was all great. Definitely worth the stop.

Located close enough to the Bozeman airport, world class skiing with amazing lift infrastructure. One of my favorite mountains I’ve ever skied at. Slightly less challenging than Jackson Hole but similar in terrain. I rank it up there with my personal favorites which include JH, Whistler and Telluride.

Big Sky is always a great place to visit. Staff are always polite and accommodating. The mountain is amazing and the food choices offer a good variety and quality. The prices for the rooms are quite expenses, as is everything else on the mountain. That is the only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5. It significantly limits who can enjoy the mountain. If I wasn't being reimbursed for travel expenses through my employer I would never be able to afford to enjoy this amazing place.

Access & Parking I really like Big Sky, I’m a season pass holder in fact. And that’s what makes this so frustrating to say—but access to the mountain is becoming a real issue on any day that isn’t sub-optimal. On busy days, especially powder days, it can feel like getting to the lifts is harder than it needs to be. The mountain has incredible terrain and lift capacity, but the parking and overall access just don’t seem to keep up when demand is high. What makes it harder to ignore is where the resort seems to be putting its money. There’s clearly been a push toward high-end upgrades—new installations, premium features, and even things like switching over to Rivians for shuttle transport. That all looks great, but from a skier’s perspective, it’s tough to reconcile when basic access—like parking capacity and flow—still feels like an afterthought on peak days. A recent example: with limited terrain open, access was funneled into fewer areas, but there didn’t seem to be much adjustment in how parking was handled. I ended up getting turned away from a large, mostly empty lot near an open lift because it’s reserved for employees and private property access—with no clear alternative provided. Seeing that much unused space while public access is strained is hard to ignore. For pass holders—especially those with blackout dates—weekdays and storm days are when we actually get to ski. When access becomes the biggest hurdle, it really takes away from the experience. Big Sky has everything it needs to be one of the best resorts out there. It just feels like priorities are slightly out of balance right now—investing heavily in the experience, but not enough in making sure people can actually get to it.

Our family skied three days and had a great time. It snowed the second day which helped the conditions. We like the Madison area and parked over there for less congested area. Dropping family off at the main gondola area worked out well too. There are shuttles at the main lots that bring you right up to the gondola. Make dinner reservations in advance.