Big Sky Community Info
Located just 45 minutes from West Yellowstone north along US Hwy 191, Big Sky, Montana is outdoor heaven for those fortunate enough to visit here, and even more so for residents. Folks can select from skiing and hiking, endless outdoor activities, trout-laden rivers and streams, superb dining, and a variety of shopping, all accented with a touch of western charm.
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Geyser Whitewater - Big Sky's Local Raft Company
Experience exhilarating fun on the Gallatin River. We offer placid scenic floats, wet-n-wild whitewater, leisurely horseback rides and beginning kayak adventures.
(800) 914-9031
Big Sky is surrounded by the magnificent Gallatin Range of Northern Rockies, located in the southwest corner of Montana. The elevation at the top of Lone Peak is 11,150 feet... the Mountain Village sits at 7,500 feet... the Meadow Village elevation is approximately 6,200 feet... and along the Canyon elevation is in the vicinity of 5,900 feet.
Average winter temperatures hover around 20 F, with summer temperatures generally climbing into the lower 80's. There is very little humidity, which makes the snow lighter and fluffier. Average annual snowfall is 400 inches.
Though Big Sky is not incorporated, the area does have several "government-like" entities including the Big Sky Owners Association and the Big Sky Resort Area District. The latter allocates resort tax dollars (3%) to various entities and interest groups in the community. Many standard services (such as Department of Motor Vehicles and City Court) are found in Bozeman (40 miles away) and are provided by Gallatin County.
Big Sky has excellent medical facilities located at the base of the Mountain Village. A new medical clinic was built in 1998 complete with the most advanced medical equipment. Bozeman Deaconess Hospital is an hour's drive away and emergency helicopters can also fly patients to hospitals in Billings and in Salt Lake City.
The Fire Department in Big Sky has state-of-the-art emergency equipment. Two firehouses (one in the Meadow and one on the Mountain) provide the area with fire-fighting equipment, paramedics and ambulance services.
Located along the Canyon in Big Sky, Ophir School is an elementary and middle school providing quality education for children grades K-8. Approximately 100 students attend Ophir, which is currently undergoing a building expansion that will nearly double the size of the school to include an updated library, art room, and renovated science and computer labs. For more information call (406) 995-4281. Upon graduation, most students commute via bus to Bozeman and attend Bozeman High School, however by 2010 Ophir will expand to allow the remaining 9-12 grades to study locally.
Handprints Early Childhood Development Center provides pre-school for children age three and up. For more information call (406) 995-3332.
Most mail services are provided by the Big Sky Post Office located in the Meadow Village Center. Federal Express (800-463-3339) and U.P.S. (800-742-5877) also have several pick-ups daily.
Big Sky has two weekly newspapers: The Big Sky Weekly and The Lone Peak Lookout. Both are good sources for employment, housing and real estate opportunities. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle also provides news coverage on a daily basis for the greater Bozeman/Big Sky/West Yellowstone area.
- some content provided courtesy of the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce
Other pages you might find helpful:
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County connects youth with adults.
Big Sky Community Library
The official site for the Big Sky Community Library.
Big Sky Institute
The Big Sky Institute is a unique research department and center of Montana State University.
Big Sky Owners Association
Big Sky Owners Association is a homeowners group designed to make group decisions on community services and properties.
Gallatin County, Montana
Official site for Gallatin County, Montana.
Ophir School of Big Sky
The Ophir School serves as the educational resource for the community of Big Sky.
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