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What are some useful telephone numbers in Big Sky, Montana?
Chamber of Commerce: (800) 943-4111
Yellowstone National Park: (307) 344-7381
Gallatin National Forest: (406) 587-6701
Reservations: (888) 733-1093
Road Information: 1-800-226-7623 or http://www.mdt.mt.gov/travinfo
Big Sky Ski Resort Snow Phone: (406) 995-5900; Moonlight Basin Snow Phone: (406) 993-6666

Travel Tips:

Where is Big Sky?
Big Sky is located in Montana almost exactly between the towns of West Yellowstone and Bozeman along Highway 191 and surrounded by the Gallatin National Forest.

What are the closest major cities and distances?
Bozeman is located 48 miles north (about 1.3 hours drive).
West Yellowstone is located 55 miles sorth (roughly 1.5 hours).

Where are the closest airports and distances?
The closest airport serving Big Sky is in Bozeman, Montana with flights by Delta, Northwest, United, Alaska and Horizon airlines. Other airports within the region include Billings, Montana (3 hours); Butte, Montana (3 hours); Salt Lake City, Utah (6 hours).

What is the average temperature?
Because of its elevation, Big Sky gets a late start on spring and summer. Average temperatures in May are 60 degrees while averages in July and August are in the 70s and 80s. In the winter months, you can expect the average daily temperature to reach about 25 degrees.

Facts & Tidbits:

What is Big Sky's population?
Big Sky is home to roughtly 2,200 year-round residents.

What is the elevation in Big Sky?
Big Sky Meadows sits at 6,200 feet while the base of the Ski Area is futher up the hill at 7,500 feet. The Lone Peak summit at the top of the ski area stands tall at 11,166 feet.

What makes Big Sky so special?
Big Sky is one of the most remote mountain towns around offering luxurious travel options, two superb ski resorts and a number of summer activities.

Activities & Attractions:

What are some mountain stats for the local ski area?

  • Elevation:
    Summit (Lone Peak) - 11,166 feet
    Base (Mountain Village) - 7,500 feet
    Base (Lone Moose) - 6,800 feet
  • Ski Terrain: 3,812 acres
  • Slope Difficulty: 20% expert, 40% advanced, 26% intermediate, 14% beginner
  • Vertical Drop: 4,350 feet
  • Average Annual Snowfall: 400 inches
  • Ski Season Opens late November and closes mid April.

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