Big Sky Resort and Rivian Launch Electric Adventure Partnership
BIG SKY, Mont., January 13, 2025 – Rivian and Big Sky Resort are partnering to redefine electric adventure and mountain operations. Beginning January 16, Rivian will provide a guest shuttle fleet of R1S and R1T vehicles, alongside daily demo drives and après events throughout winter. As the Official Vehicle Partner of Big Sky Resort, Rivian’s presence supports Big Sky’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030.
"For the last decade, we've been committed to bridging mountain innovation and sustainability at Big Sky—ultimately to enhance experiences for our guests," said Troy Nedved, president and COO of Big Sky Resort. "From state-of-the-art lift systems to solar arrays on team member housing to reclaimed water for snowmaking, each initiative drives energy and resource efficiency to help protect where we work and play.
Big Sky Resort has established itself as a leader in lift technology, operating one of North America's most advanced lift networks. The resort's investment in modern lift infrastructure has increased energy efficiency while dramatically improving the guest experience and mountain access for both winter and summer.
"We believe one of the best ways to understand Rivian is to experience it through a real adventure," said Denise Cherry, VP of Marketing Experiences at Rivian. “Partnering with Big Sky allows us to weave our vehicles into the fabric of the guest experience, showcasing how Rivians enable the ultimate mountain excursion.”
Rivian designs adventure-ready SUVs and trucks built to excel on any terrain. The company’s award-winning vehicles feature specialized Drive Modes that optimize performance at the touch of a button—including Snow Mode, designed to help drivers navigate winter conditions with total confidence.
"This partnership with Rivian aligns perfectly with our brand values and allows us to learn from another industry leader focused on guest experience, innovation, and sustainability," said Nedved. "By bringing Rivian's cutting-edge electric vehicles to our mountain, we're not only reducing emissions but also giving our guests hands-on experience with the future of adventure transportation. It's about showing what's possible when you refuse to compromise between performance and environmental responsibility."
This partnership pioneers how cutting-edge technology and mountain destinations can converge to elevate the guest experience. By embedding Rivian's electric vehicles throughout the resort, the collaboration explores new possibilities for high-performance mobility in alpine environments while transforming how visitors navigate the mountain. Guests visiting Big Sky Resort this winter will have the opportunity to experience Rivian's electric vehicles firsthand while enjoying world-class skiing and mountain hospitality. To learn more about how to experience a Rivian while at Big Sky, please visit bigskyresort.com/partners/rivian.
About Big Sky Resort
Big Sky Resort is a world-class mountain destination, home to North America’s most technologically advanced lift network, including the iconic 75-passenger Lone Peak Tram. With 5,850 acres of terrain across 40 lifts and more than 300 trails, Big Sky offers an elevated mountain experience. Established in 1973, Big Sky Resort is located in the Northern Rockies of southwest Montana between Bozeman, Montana, and Yellowstone National Park. Big Sky Resort is owned by the Boyne Resorts, the largest family-run, four-season resort company in North America.
About Rivian
Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is an American automotive technology company that develops and builds category-defining electric vehicles as well as vertically integrated technologies and services. Through innovation across its electrical architecture, end-to-end software, autonomous driving platform, artificial intelligence and propulsion, the company creates vehicles that excel at work and play while accelerating the global transition to zero-emission transportation and energy. Rivian vehicles are manufactured in the United States and are sold directly to consumer and commercial customers. Whether taking families on new adventures or electrifying fleets at scale, Rivian vehicles all share a common goal — preserving the natural world for generations to come.
