Ikon Pass Off-season guide

Big Sky Ski Guide

Big Sky is an Ikon Pass ski area in Montana: 330 trails, 4,366 ft vertical, 5,850 acres.

Base 7,500 ft · Summit 11,166 ft

4,366 ft
Vertical Drop
330 runs
Trails
5,850 ac
Lift-served acres
291"
Avg Annual Snow
$225
Day Ticket*
39
Lifts
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Big Sky at a glance

Big Sky skews toward experienced skiers. About 60% of the mountain is advanced terrain. There's a terrain park on site.

The mountain averages 291" of snowfall a season and runs snowmaking to hold coverage through thaws. Walk-up tickets start around $225 and day-of pricing moves with demand. Big Sky is an Ikon Pass mountain.

When Big Sky gets crowded

How the model works

Modeled crowd pressure for a normal week; snow can push any day up.

Midweek Moderate
Friday Moderate
Saturday Busy
Sunday Busy
Holiday weeks Busy

Expect company whenever you come. Midweek trims the lines without erasing them.

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*Day ticket prices move with date and demand; confirm with Big Sky before you buy.