Big Sky Resort
Big Sky Resort is a ski resort in the western United States, located in southwestern Montana in Madison County. An hour south of Bozeman via U.S. Highway 191 in Big Sky, Montana.
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| Location | Big Sky, Madison County, Montana United States |
| Nearest major city | Bozeman - 50 mi (80 km) |
| Coordinates | 45°15′0″N 111°25′0″W |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Boyne Resorts |
| Vertical | 4,350 ft (1,326 m) total |
| Top elevation | 11,166 ft (3,403 m) |
| Base elevation | 6,800 ft (2,073 m) Lone Moose 7,500 ft (2,286 m) Mountain Village |
| Skiable area | 5,800 acres (23.5 km2) |
| Trails | 250+ - 15% beginner - 25% intermediate - 60% advanced |
| Longest run | 6 miles (10 km) |
| Lift system | 36 lifts |
| Snowmaking | Yes, 10% |
| Website | bigskyresort.com |
Opened in late 1973, Big Sky Resort has more than 5,800 acres (9.1 sq mi; 23.5 km2) of terrain and a vertical drop of 4,350 feet (1,330 m). In July 2013, Big Sky Resort acquired 200 acres (0.8 km2) on Spirit Mountain, which were previously owned by Spanish Peaks, a private club. In October of the same year, Big Sky Resort acquired the terrain and facilities of Moonlight Basin, a neighboring resort that shared the northern exposure of Lone Mountain.
Big Sky Resort also offers meeting space for conferences, weddings, and corporate retreats.
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