Big Sky, Gallatin Gateway

Big Sky has three mountains to delight skiers and snowboarders. Lone Mountain is the resort's signature peak, rising to 11,166 feet. The Lone Peak Tram takes the adventuresome to its apex with European style expert terrain below. Big Sky offers 3,812 acres, 4,350 vertical feet-terrain enough for all levels and enough elbow room to enjoy it. Andesite Mountain has some of the resort's most notable intermediate cruising runs, some comfortable south-facing beginner trails, several expert tree runs and a superpipe and giant terrain park. Flat Iron Mountain is on the eastern shoulder of Andesite and offers even more variety. In the draw between Andesite and Lone Mountains, you'll find Big Sky's designated inbounds snowshoe trail: Moose Tracks. The Big Sky Resort-Moonlight Basin interconnect is the Biggest Skiing in America, this Lone Peak Ticket provides skiers and riders seamless access to 5,512 skiable acres. ActivitiesSnowboarding: All 3,812 acres are open for snowboarding also. Snowboard equipment, apparel, and lessons are available.Cross Country Profile: Nearby is the Lone Mountain Ranch, one of the nation's top XC resorts. Great trails, amazing scenery and divine accomodations and dining highlight this nordic skiing paradise.LodgingThe main slopeside accommodations - the Summit at Big Sky, the Huntley Lodge, Shoshone Condominium-Hotel and the Village Center - all offer slopeside convenience at various price levels, all within walking distance to Mountain Village shops and restaurants. Other options include numerous condos-from studios to multiple bedrooms, cabins and homes minutes away from the Mountain Village Center.Winter RecreationYellowstone is only 18 miles to the south with snowmobile and snow bus service available. Sleigh riding, dog sledding, backcountry, cat skiing, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing also are available in the area.