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Located high in the Northern Rockies, Big Sky, Montana has something to offer for everyone magnificent mountains for both 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.

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 temperature hovers around 20 F, with summer temperatures generally climbing into the upper 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.

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 Center. Federal Express (800-463-3339) and U.P.S. (800-742-5877) also have several pick-ups daily.

Currently, two banks have offices in Big Sky - American Bank located in GriCommunityly Flats; and Big Sky Western Bank located at the entrance of Big Sky along HWY 191. Both banks have ATM machines at their respective sites. Other ATM machines can be found in the Meadow Center and in the Mountain Mall.

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. - content and from the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce

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