Big Sky was a ranch in up until the
early 1970's when Chet Huntley decided to turn it into a ski hill and resort
area. It has grown considerably in the last 10 years but still is relatively
uncrowded as most of the lodging in the area is houses and condos that are
used infrequently.Get in
You can fly into Bozeman and take a 45 minute drive down the canyon along
the Gallatin River. There is a taxi service called KARST Stage that will
take you down to Big Sky for about $60.00.
Get around
Big Sky is divided between the Mountain Village (at the base of the Big
Sky Ski Resort) and the Meadow Village (that is a 10 minute car ride and
several thousand vertical feet below the Mountain). Big Sky is too spread
out and too vertical to really sample without a car. There is a rudimentary
shuttle system that operates during busy times but not often enough to be
relied upon. Taxis are More...
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Montana: Yellowstone Region: Gallatin County: Big Sky
