Looking at booking accommodation in big sky over thanksgiving weekend. What are the conditions likely to be like given the recent storms?

Daren Christopher Abbey, the self proclaimed skinhead nazi, killed Dustin Kjersem. Well, check out a bit more about this psychopath. Turns out he attacked another man with a knife in 2011 and got his ass handed to him as the target of his hate crime (a world champion boxer) knocked him flat on his a** and required medical care.

https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2011/12/12/skin-who-punched-victim-reading-pleads-assault

Aside from the vertiginous hike and putting on your skis, is Firehole that much more dangerous than Cold Spring? I’m going in January and plan to hit the first two runs off Headwaters. I’ve never experienced a triple-black, so I’m trying to gauge whether the steepness and exposure are comparable since the two runs are adjacent. Thanks for your help.

Looking to schedule first ski trip to Big Sky for late March/early April. Ideally we prefer ski in/ski out (or a short walk to lifts is acceptable).

Originally was planning to stay at The Wilson, since it appears to be a beautiful property, but that's a shuttle ride away. At Big Sky, our top choice right how would be The Huntley, which has free breakfast and is reasonably priced (around $375/night). Any other recommendations for a better accommodation?

Our criteria include:
- Ski in/ski out (or short walk to lift)
- Breakfast included is a plus
- Fitness center
- Updated rooms/decor
- Ski storage/valet is a plus
- Restaurants on-site or walkable

Any thoughts or recommendations would be appreciated.

https://www.bigskyresort.com/current-conditions - Looking at the live cams here. Looks like the snowmaking is already going..... Right? I know the natural stuff fell, but also looks like they have some equipment spraying up there. How are we on timing, about right? early? Says something about expectations that the cold is here to stay. If you can't surmise, I have an early trip planned.... cmon snow! Any locals input much appreciated. Thanks

Debating between a trip to Vail/Telluride/Big Sky - my wife is an intermediate snowboarder and gets cold easily, so she is very excited about the idea of Gondolas.

I noticed in some pictures that it looks like some of the regular chair lifts at Big Sky have some wind barrier built in - is this for some/all?

Interesting list:

https://www.gallatinmedia.org/2024/10/24/update-on-dustin-kjersem-homicide-investigation/

North America's largest owl spotted a few miles south of Big Sky. One of those moments I wish I had a better camera lens (...also I could be wrong on species, humble me).

https://preview.redd.it/b4eg2c1hojwd1.jpg?width=375&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c3afb76af64a7723cbafa2704809fa7bbbf96ed5

Hi All,

I tried my best to look through here to get my answer but I haven’t seen anything.

Will be 7 of us, no wives or kids.

I assume staying in town is the best option for us, more room for less $.

My question is in the event of a powder day, are the shuttle busses/our rental car a reliable option to get to the lifts or is it better to be at the mountain base?

Does anyone know how much snow is on the ground at Ousel falls? I have out of state family that wants to hike it tomorrow?

I'm going to big sky to ski for 3 days. And that will likely be the only time we ski in the 24/25 season. Ikon pass vs getting a 3 day pass on the big sky website?

Sheriff seeking footage from anyone w/ trail cams in the area about 2.5 miles up moose creek rd.

https://www.explorebigsky.com/sheriff-provides-update-on-homicide-of-35-year-old-belgrade-man/58369

Aside from skiing (very end of November), and I realize it is early. I’ve got a couple bucket list items. Anything I’m missing?

Jake horseback rides

River house bbq

Ousel falls hike

Scissor bills

Pinky g’s

Fly fishing - any guide recs (2 or 3hr tours)

Skiing with young kids is the primary focus but if we get totally skunked or they get bored would be nice to have some alternatives.

See the weather service is saying potential for 6 to 16 inches at elevation and some lower as well. When typically does it start to matter? Seems a little early to believe this snow would hang around, but curious the locals take?

Me and 5 friends are planning a trip to Big Sky, Montana for the beginning of January. We’re flying out from Philadelphia and aren’t familiar with Montana or the West in general. We’re looking for recommendations on the best places to stay for a group of six that don’t require renting a car. Staying on the resort is a bit too expensive for us, so we’re hoping to find accommodations nearby that offer shuttle service to Big Sky. Any input is appreciated!

Going to big sky for Christmas from the 21st on, intermediate skier, gonna be with fam, how beat is the snow?

Put your awesome photos in this post.

hi! looking at employee housing at big sky and deciding between the golden eagle and the mountain lodge. will be in a double in either one and i have my own car. wondering pros and cons to each! it also says golden eagle sw and i’m not sure the difference between that and the golden eagle. i am interested in being somewhere with a good social life and good ability to meet other employees also in their 20s :) thanks in advance for any advice !!

Signing up for employee housing to work at the resort, does anyone have pictures of the whitewater inn campus or know what it’s about? There’s really no info on the website about it, and I can’t imagine they’re just going to put employees in unmodified hotel rooms. Has anyone lived there before??

Thanks in advance!

It appears that they are constructing the towers on Madison8 today! Fun to watch!