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What's New Summer 2026
Big Sky Resort is the quintessential summer basecamp to the wonders of Yellowstone National Park and beyond. Home to wide-open spaces, blue-ribbon trout rivers, endless miles of trails, and fascinating mountain vistas, a retreat to natural spaces and mountain adventures awaits in Big Sky. With Lone Peak as the backdrop, Big Sky Resort is a summer adventure hub with lift-serviced mountain biking trails, meandering and scenic hiking, world-class golf, and so much more. When the sun sets late in the evening, explore the heart of it all in Big Sky's Mountain Village, with shopping, dining, and spa treatments.
Kircliff: Glass Observatory at the Summit of Lone Peak
Kircliff is a glass observatory at the summit of Lone Peak, accessible to every guest via the world's fastest 10-person gondola and the iconic Lone Peak Tram. At 11,166 feet, it offers 360-degree views across Yellowstone, the Tetons, and more than ten mountain ranges. Open all summer starting June 13, Kircliff redefines what it means to experience Montana's high country.
From July 3 to September 13, the gondola and tram run additional sunset hours from 5 to 8 PM, Friday-Sunday.
50+ miles of flowy forests + awe-inspiring vistas
Big Sky Resort offers 50+ miles of hiking and biking trails right out of Mountain Village, with connections into the backcountry and beyond. Big Sky has trails for all mountain biking levels and abilities - from gutsy tech trails to flowy, mellow cruisers. This summer, Ramcharger 8 and Explorer Gondola operate for biking and scenic rides daily, 10 AM - 5 PM, from June 13 through September 13.
Dirt Days: Downhill Race Series
Dirt Days returns this summer bigger and better. Bringing 10 Fridays of multi-lap downhill racing to Big Sky Resort, riders comfortable on black diamond terrain can perfect their lines, push their limits, and build community on Montana's most exciting terrain. Learn more and register here.
Tee off on Mountain Time
The Big Sky Resort Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 72 course at 6,300 feet above sea level, offering spectacular views of Lone Peak. Big Sky’s only public golf course, which winds along the wildlife-rich banks of the West Fork of the Gallatin River, was designed by the late great Arnold Palmer. Don’t miss an al fresco meal at the Bunker Deck & Grill before or after heading out on the course. The Big Sky Golf Course is open daily from May 15 through September 27.
Big Sky is the Basecamp to Yellowstone
America’s First National Park, Yellowstone, serves as the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the last and largest nearly intact natural ecosystems on the planet. Big Sky Resort is located just one hour from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park (https://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm), where visitors can view wildlife and over 10,000 hydrothermal sites, half the world's active geysers. If roughing it isn’t exactly your thing, enjoy the creature comforts of a stay at Big Sky. Luxe accommodations, a spa, pool, and dining are the perfect complement to your trip to Yellowstone National Park.
Elevated Events in Big Sky, Montana
Whether it's a hallmark concert, weekly wine night, holiday tradition, or performance sports competition, Big Sky always has something going on.
Easy to get to, hard to leave
Located a scenic hour-long drive through the Gallatin National Forest south of Bozeman, Big Sky has never been easier to access. With over 30 nonstop flights, Big Sky is the best-served mountain destination in the country. Extend your trip and explore all that the area has to offer, including Yellowstone National Park.
Mountain Upgrades
Big Sky Resort is building North America's most technologically advanced chairlift network. Find information about our recent on-mountain upgrades in the fact sheets below.
