Lift Tickets

Discover a mountain where space isn't just abundant—it's transformative. Your perfect line awaits. Purchase lift tickets online now.

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Lock in Your Adventure

Skier and snowboarder stepping off of the Lone Peak Tram

Limitless Terrain, Seamless Experiences

Experience North America's most advanced ski infrastructure—heated chairlift seats, the new Explorer Gondola, and 5,850 acres of terrain.

One Peak, Unlimited Possibilities

Soar to the summit on the Lone Peak tram, where you'll find views as expansive as the possibilities they unlock—all included with your lift ticket.

Plan with Confidence

Ski when the powder calls – plans change, and so can your tickets with our flexibility-friendly cancellation policy.

Get the most out of your lift tickets

  • Ski More Days
    Get the best per-day rate with multi-day tickets—the more days, the more savings.
  • Get the Best Price
    Book now and save—purchase tickets as early as possible for the guaranteed lowest price.
  • Avoid Busy Days
    Save time and get extra elbow room by skiing on weekdays Monday - Thursday and non-holiday periods.

Lift Ticket Details

All winter lift tickets, Kircliff scenic tickets (including the 4 pack), summer bike haul, and summer scenic lift tickets are date-specific. 

 

For information on How multi-day winter lift tickets work? or How to use your Freestyle season pass? view these Help Center articles. 

Lift tickets and season passes are loaded onto reusable Big Sky Resort Sky Cards. Scan your Sky Card at the lift gates to ride the lift. 

 

If you already have a Sky Card, load your ticket or pass onto the card at checkout and head straight to the lifts. 

 

If you don’t have a Sky Card yet, purchase one during checkout for $5. Pick up new or replacement Sky Cards at a Sky Card Express Box when you arrive. Scan the QR code in your confirmation email at the box. Find Sky Card Express Box locations and learn more about using your Sky Card on the mountain on our website. 

 

Big Sky Resort does not mail Sky Cards. 

Someone else can pick up your lift ticket if you share the QR code in your confirmation email.

Easy Change is Big Sky Resort’s flexible change program for when your plans change after purchasing lift tickets, rentals, lessons, or activities online. Outside of 48 hours from the start date of your product, you can cancel your purchase for a full refund. Within 48 hours, we’ll convert the full dollar value of your purchase into a credit voucher valid for 365 days if documentation is provided for why you are unable to participate. Visit our Easy Change page for details.

Lift tickets typically do not sell out. However, you will get the best price when you purchase lift tickets in advance, so it’s worth planning ahead.

 

Any lift ticket that is required to be purchased in-person will not sell out:

 

  • Big Sky Resort Season Passholder Discount Tickets (for blackout days)
  • Boyne Sister Resort Discounted Tickets (see the list of eligible passes)
  • Mountain Collective Discounted Tickets
  • Beginner Lift Tickets (subject to availability during certain times of the season)
  • Half-Day 12:30 PM Tickets (subject to availability during certain times of the season)

You need a ticket to ride magic carpet lifts. Beginner Tickets give you access to surface lifts, Explorer mid-station (Mountain Village), and Derringer Lift (Madison Base). Buy them day-of at ticket windows for a discounted rate.

 

Visit our Help Center for more beginner ticket details.

12:30 P.M. Half-Day Lift Tickets are available for lift access from 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. for a discount off the 1-day window ticket price. Half-Day tickets are available for same-day purchase starting at 12:00 p.m. at lift ticket windows. Half-Day tickets will not be available on days when full-day tickets are sold out.

All children, including those 6 and under, need a valid lift ticket and Sky Card to access the lifts year-round. A one-time $5 Sky Card purchase is required if you don’t already have one.

 

In winter, lift tickets for ages 6 & under are $1/day.  Parents with Big Sky Resort season passes can obtain a season pass for their child age 6 & under. Season pass for child 6 & under


In summer, bike haul and scenic lift ticket prices for ages 6 & under vary and can be found in our online store.

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