Big Sky Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

snowshoe!

snowshoe!, Big Sky

 GroovyDoc Says:  great trails, convenient rental location, and only $14 a day. 

Ski!

Ski!, Big Sky

 GroovyDoc Says:  I'm a beginner, but the slopes were great for skiing! 

Hotels  

The Lodge at Big Sky

 1 Review and 128 Opinions  The Lodge at Big Sky was known as the Mountain Inn previously. The Lodge is located in the center of... 

Huntley Lodge

 3 Reviews and 49 Opinions  I first set foot at Huntley lodge in 2005. Since then I have stayed there 3 times and I plan to go... 

Restaurants  

Pinnacle at Big Sky: Have to ski down from the restaurant!

Pinnacle at Big Sky: Have to ski down from the restaurant!, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  You take a ski lift (Ramcharger lift) up to the restaurant. Very cozy and a little more upscale as far as restaurants on top of mountains go. There is dining outside but it's more self serve and you order your food at a window (also outside). Great views and the food was... 

Andiamo Italian Grille: Nicer Dining Experience in Big Sky

Andiamo Italian Grille: Nicer Dining Experience in Big Sky, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  We dined here as part of a catered event. Not sure if our entrees were on the regular menu but can speak of it's quality in preparation. I would say it was just okay. I had a parmesan crusted sea bass. The fish served to me was quite a bit. More than I can eat. Fish seemed... 

Mr. Hummers: Salads, Burgers, Sandwiches, Fish & Chips, Beer

Mr. Hummers: Salads, Burgers, Sandwiches, Fish & Chips, Beer, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  Simple lunch menu but pretty good. Haven't seen the dinner menu. I had the pastrami ruben and it was quite tasty served with potato chips and a tiny scoop of coleslaw. My boyfriend had the bison burger. I had a bite and it was good, too, served with french fries. We went... 

Whiskey Jack's: Burgers, Salads, Appetizers

Whiskey Jack's: Burgers, Salads, Appetizers, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  Located at the Mountain Mall, this was a place we had lunch after a few hours of skiing. I had the chicken tortilla soup which was okay, not great. My boyfriend had a burger and he seem to enjoy that. We both had beers and lunch was satisfactory. Prices are reasonable and... 

Transportation  

Fly into Bozeman to get to Big Sky

Fly into Bozeman to get to Big Sky, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  To get to Big Sky, you need to fly into the Bozeman airport. It's rather small airport but sometimes that's a good thing. No confusion, the luggage came quick. We took a shuttle bus to Big Sky that took about 1 1/2 hours. We flew Alaska Airlines but there are many other... 

Free Transportation - Skyline

Free Transportation - Skyline, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  This bus systems travels to key areas (not many) in Big Sky (including certain resort locations) and to Bozeman. It's free but they accept tips. Usually, on schedule and you can see the direction of travel as "Up Mountain" or "Down Mountain". We found it convenient when we... 

Shopping  

Hungry Moose Market: High Light in BIG SKY

Hungry Moose Market: High Light in BIG SKY, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  There isn't much in Big Sky to see. Shopping, forget it! But there is this great little market that is worth the visit. Touts a big wine and beer selection, amazing selection of groceries including meat, produce, spices, chocolate, etc! Prices aren't cheap but not outrageous... 

West Fork Meadow Village: Not to be confused with Meadow Village

West Fork Meadow Village: Not to be confused with Meadow Village, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  Shops include the Hungry Moose market, Blue Moon Bakery, The Lone Perk, Trailhead Pizza, Big Horn Boutique, Grizzly Outfitters, Choppers and a few others.Not a big shopping center. The Meadow Village looked like it may had a few more shops. The Skyline Bus will take you... 

Mountain Mall: Tiniest of Malls Ever!

Mountain Mall: Tiniest of Malls Ever!, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  It's called the Mountain Mall but it's equivalent to the size of a strip mall on a street corner. About 3 gift shops, a sporting goods store, a Starbucks, a couple of restaurants, a small market/convenience store, a very nice (really) fur coat shop and on the second floor a... 

Local Customs  

Mardi Gras Beads going up the ski lift!

Mardi Gras Beads going up the ski lift!, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  Going up the ski lift at Big Sky, you see one particular tree off to the right side full of Mardi Gras beads, bras and panties. It seems tactful and fun since it's only on this particular tree. Most ski lifts I've been on have something similar with usually the bras and... 

i Ranch - Business Office

i Ranch - Business Office, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  The hotel/lodge doesn't have a business office even though they tell you they have one. It is located inside the Mountain Mall on the second floor. You can print out documents and fax them from here. A fax costs about $3. If you only print a few pages, it's free. Printing... 

Local Paper, Local Information

Local Paper, Local Information, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  Big Sky has a Town Center paper and website with information about the city, tourism, happenings around town. There can't be too much going on but if you're visiting Big Sky, you want to know what's going on. Check it out! 

Warnings Or Dangers  

High Altitude

High Altitude, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  Big Sky depending if you are at the lodge (8,000 ft) or skiing down from the mountain (10,000 ft) is up at a high altitude. The causes dehydration. You need to drink lots of water. Also, the sun's strength is much stronger so make sure to use sunscreen. 

Tourist Traps  

Gift Shops

Gift Shops, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  Whenever I travel, I like to find some kind of great souveniers that are useful or tasty to bring home. But more often, I find junk or over priced items. I found Huckleberry jam in many stores and priced quite high. I was actually surprised to see this since this is... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Yellowstone Park......right down the road!

Yellowstone Park......right down the road!, Big Sky

 Yellowstone-Bearman Says:  Visting Yellowstone Park while you are staying in Big Sky is easy. The West Entrance into the park is just 45 minutes south of Big Sky. Hire a guide. They will save you time and will explain in detail what you are seeing and why it is there. Information is limited in the... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Heated Pool!

Heated Pool!, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  After a cold, snowy round of skiing or snowboarding, a dip in the heated pool feels fantastic! And, when I sat heated, it is HOT! At the Huntleigh Lodge, a dressing room area leads to an entrance of the pool (indoors). That first section, the temperature was up at 107... 

Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  I usually enjoy horseback riding and depending on the location, it can be rather expensive. This was quite reasonable. We paid $57 per person for a 2 hour ride. I'm not sure if the rates go up during the summer. We went during the winter time (March). There was still snow on... 

Skiing, what else is there to do!

Skiing, what else is there to do!, Big Sky

 GracesTrips Says:  Okay, skiing and snowboarding, what else is there to do! Big Sky is what I call phenomenal skiing experience. Lots of runs and, especially for me, a choice of long, green runs to take. I haven't tried the blue runs because they look equivalent to the much more intermediate... 

The Place

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The People

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Advice from the Locals
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 Big Sky Ski Tips - If your staying in Big Sky, try to arrive at Bozeman Airport in the early afternoon so that your drive south to Big Sky is the most scenic before it gets too dark to see, plus if it is snowing hard,... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Next month I'm going to Big Sky flying into Bozeman for a ski trip. Is there a shop in town I should check out or some winter... 

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A: There is always the Bozeman Hot Springs. 

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