Big Sky, Montana – Earlier this week Big Sky Resort announced their vision for the next ten years. They plan to invest $150 million into the mountain resort and village. Big Sky’s $150 Million investment is part of a “symbiotic relationship” with their development partners and others who plan to invest $1 billion into the greater Big Sky area.
The announced was made via an official Big Sky Resort press release and the publishing of a new website, BigSky2025.com. Upgrades will include a new lift system, upgraded mountain village, better lodging, shopping, and dining, more on mountain activities, community improvements, and more.
The Big Sky 2025 website states that their investment plans include:
2015-2017
- EVERETT’S 8800 – Mountaintop restaurant with fine American Alpine Fare opened in winter 2014-15 at the top of Andesite Mountain. Opened for summer service 2016.
- MONTANA JACK CRAFT BURGERS + CRAFT BEER – In winter 2015-16, a Mountain Village landmark was transformed with All-American comfort food and a beer list of over 100. Opened for summer service 2016.
- ADVENTURE MOUNTAIN – Summer 2016 Ramcharger scenic chair lift opened to the top of Andesite Mountain. New family activities including kids zip line, bungee trampoline, and gemstone mining. On-going efforts to enliven the summer mountain experience now includes three scenic chair lifts, accessing over 40 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails.
- BOWL 6-PLACE BUBBLE CHAIR – A new high-speed, high-tech Doppelmayr lift whisks skiers to the top in just three minutes. Six passengers per chair, heated seats and a “Big Sky Blue” bubble. Three new groomed runs in this high cirque. Upon completion for winter 2016-17, it will be the most advanced lift in North America.
- CHALLENGER CHAIR – A Doppelmayr triple replaces the former double chair. This fixed grip with conveyor load system will speed up travel time by 25 percent. Construction began summer 2016 for opening winter 2016-17.
Night skiing and more transformative Mountain Village food and beverage options are planned for 2017.
2018-2021
- New lift to achieve 4500 vertical feet for most lift-served in US.
- Six-shooter bubble chairs
- RamCharger 6-place bubble
- Shedhorn high speed
- Iron Horse conveyor load
- Lone Moose conveyor load
- New North Village Gondola
- High Alpine Zip Tour
- On-mountain dining expansion:
- Top of Six-shooter
- Bowl Restaurant
- Enhanced Mountain Village food and beverage options
- Lodging upgrades and expansion
- Continued Snowmaking Expansion
2022 and Beyond
- Swift Current 6-place bubble
- Headwaters extension
- New lift on South Face
- New lift near Moonlight Lodge
- Moonlight expansion lift
- Mountain Coaster
- Lone Peak Tram capacity upgrade
- Thunderwolf 6-place bubble
- On-mountain dining improvements and expansion:
- Shedhorn Grill
- Gondola mid-station
- Mountain Village lodging, dining, and services expanded to the north
- Continued Snowmaking Expansion
With Big Sky’s legendary snowfall, remote setting, and outstanding terrain, this is exciting news for all. Come and see for yourself.
