Backcountry Skiing
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East Slope Outdoors Tele Ski rentals in Big Sky
Do you love telemark skiing as much as we do? We have tons of trails and backcountry terrain around Big Sky and Gallatin National Forest. Tap our rentals & expertise.
Where can I go backcountry skiing in Big Sky?
Beehive Trailhead
Starting from the Beehive Trailhead the skin track typically follows the ridge between Beehive Basin and Middle Basin. The most popular areas for backcountry skiing are Beehive, Middle, and Bear Basins.
Guide Tours
Do yourself a favor and hire an experienced guide or outfitter listed on this page so you can focus on skiing, experience fewer difficulties as a novice, or just not worry about getting lost! Guided helicopter, snowcat and snowmobile tours are available.
Safety Precautions
- Take an avalanche safety course, carry an avalanche beacon and other appropriate equipment as well as extra food and water.
- Ski with a group but cross unstable, avalanche-prone areas one at a time, while watching each other safely reach a designated point.
- Get the latest avalanche condition report by calling the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center at 406-587-6981.
Bozeman Ski Guide
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Ski Big Sky backcountry like you know it. 25 telemark routes with GPS tracks, photos, and safety details from Bozeman Ski Guide. Real beta you can trust.
Montana Backcountry Adventures
Big Sky, MT
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Ski fresh powder all day, then eat filet mignon at our backcountry yurt. Snowcap drops you in. No lift lines, no crowds. Montana Backcountry Adventures.
