FAST FACTS
THE "BIG SKY COUNTRY" STATE
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From family-owned hills with pristine powder and
On clear days, from the top of Lone Peak at Big
short lift-lines to large-scale resorts with some
Sky Ski Resort, you can see three states (MT,
of the biggest and best skiing and snowboarding
ID, WY) and two national parks (Tetons and
experiences around, explore Montana's 15 ski areas
Yellowstone).2
for an experience like none other.1
1947
400"
Sunday, Dec. 14, 1947, was opening day of the
On average, 400 inches of powder fall on 5,850
resort’s first ski season. Tickets to ride the new T-bar
skiable acres at Big Sky Ski Resort. More than
cost $2 apiece.3
2,300 of those acres are dedicated to beginner and intermediate terrain, which ski instructors call the best for learning to ski.4
(https://www.visitmt.com/places-to-go/ski-areas-and-resorts) 1 (https://unofficialnetworks.com/2018/01/10/ten-surprising-facts-about-big-sky-ski-resort/) 2 (https://skiwhitefish.com/historical/)3 (https://www.visitbigsky.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/skiing-snowboarding/) 4
