Grab the Big Sky ski resort map below to start planning your days on one of North America's largest ski areas, with 317 runs spread across a massive vertical drop from 3,403 metres down to 2,073 metres. The trail map shows 48 beginner runs, 79 intermediate runs, and a serious 133 advanced runs serviced by 17 lifts including a gondola and 16 chairlifts. Our reviewers rate Big Sky 4.6 out of 5 for off-piste terrain and 4.57 for groomed runs, making it brilliant for all abilities despite the expert-heavy terrain split.
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Best Runs in Big Sky
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Mr. K (Green): A mellow cruiser on Andesite Mountain that's ideal for building confidence with its consistent gentle gradient and wide grooming.
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White Wing (Blue): A scenic intermediate run offering sweeping views across the Gallatin Range with plenty of width for carving practice.
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Swifty (Blue): A long, rolling blue that winds down from mid-mountain with well-maintained grooming and enough pitch variation to keep intermediates engaged.
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Calamity Jane (Blue): A classic Big Sky cruiser on Andesite that flows beautifully with banked turns and consistent fall-line terrain.
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Southern Comfort (Black Diamond): A sustained steep pitch that carves through gladed terrain, perfect for advanced skiers wanting to test their edge control.
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Big Rock Tongue (Double Black Diamond): An exposed, technical chute accessed from the tram that drops straight down with sustained steepness and mandatory air.
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Liberty Bowl (Double Black Diamond): A vast open bowl beneath Lone Peak that offers endless lines through variable snow and requires strong ski legs.
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A-Z Chutes (Double Black Diamond): A series of narrow, committing couloirs dropping from the Lone Peak Tram with mandatory air and serious consequences.
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Dictator Chutes (Double Black Diamond): Steep, tight gullies off the tram that demand precise line choice and confidence in exposed terrain.
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Marx (Double Black Diamond): A challenging mogul run that builds hefty bumps throughout the season and tests technical ability on a relentless pitch.