[PHOTOS] Cheers to 50 Years: Big Sky Resort, MT, is Open for the Season The ropes have dropped and the lifts are spinning: Big Sky Resort, Montana, is officially open for its 50th and longest season in history. Related: New Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky, MT, Set to Open in December After a herculean effort of snowmaking, grooming, and on-mountain preparation, the resort opened with two lifts, six runs, a beginner area, and […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2023 0 Comments
Big Sky, MT, Is Kicking Off Its 50th Season on November 22 Big Sky Resort, Montana, will kick off its 50th season tomorrow, November 22, 2023. The resort will open with six runs, plus a terrain park with six features near the base area, for a total of 172 acres. Opening day terrain will be serviced by two lifts – Swift Current 6 and Ramcharger 8, plus two Mountain Village carpets. “Thanks to major […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 20, 2023 0 Comments
New Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky, MT, Set to Open in December Excitement is building in Big Sky, Montana, as the biggest on-mountain infrastructure project in Big Sky history, the Lone Peak Tram, will open on December 19, 2023. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Big Sky Resort will offer the first public tram cabin with 45 guest spots to be auctioned off, with all proceeds to benefit three non-profit organizations in the […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 1, 2023 0 Comments
Lone Peak Cable Car at Big Sky, MT, is Nearing Completion With winter fast approaching and snow on Lone Peak, construction of the Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky, MT, is in its final stages. Over the past few weeks, the haul rope has been pulled and spliced, allowing for the most exciting step yet: the two 6,600-pound cabins now hang on the lines. Related: The New Lone Peak Tram at […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 24, 2023 0 Comments
New ‘Double Blue’ Run Classification Added to Trail Map at Big Sky Resort, MT Big Sky Resort recently unveiled its trail map for the upcoming season which included some noteworthy changes. The most exciting was the upgraded Lone Peak Tram, but another significant change was the introduction of a new “double blue” terrain rating to denote an advanced intermediate run. Big Sky is well known for having impressive terrain variety across its massive 5,850-acre […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 29, 2023 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, Pioneers Transition to Using Vegetable Oil as Replacement for Fossil Fuels In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable operations, Big Sky Resort in Montana is proud to announce the resort’s transition to a cleaner and better-performing fuel: 99% renewable diesel. Renewable diesel, also known as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), serves as a drop-in replacement for conventional petroleum diesel without requiring any engine modifications. Renewable diesel is derived from agricultural byproducts, such as […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 20, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Track Rope Connects Big Sky Resort, MT’s, Lone Peak Tram’s Top and Bottom Terminals For the First Time Careful observers of Lone Mountain at Big Sky Resort, MT, may have noticed significant progress on the Lone Peak Tram over the past couple of weeks. We’re happy to report that it’s not a mirage: three of the four required track ropes have been installed, and the top and bottom terminals are officially connected. Related: Top Terminal Structure Complete For […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 15, 2023 0 Comments
The National Brotherhood of Snowsports Announces Partnership with Big Sky Resort for 2024 Summit in Montana The National Brotherhood of Snowsports (NBS), the largest winter sports organization for African Americans, is proud to announce its 2024 partnership with Big Sky Resort for its annual summit in Big Sky, Montana. This highly anticipated event brings together ski enthusiasts from across the country for a week of skiing, snowboarding, networking, and celebration of the African-American snowsport community. Check […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 13, 2023 1 Comment
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