(Keywords: Skiing, Snowboarding - Montana)
Big Sky
Ski Lift Network
"What's
up with Big Sky?" is a common question among skiers taking a break
from the slopes to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park.
"Its un-discovered," says Dan Myers, snowmobile guide for Yellowstone Adventures based 50 miles away in West Yellowstone. "Clients tell me all the time, 'The skiing is awesome and nobody there!'"
Don't let all the expert terrain scare you away, there is plenty for beginners to do. Download this GPS Map to stay oriented on the mountain.
Click on the binoculars to see a screenshot of Google Earth displaying the Lone Mountain's eastern exposure.
GoogleEarth_Image.jpg (Approx. 142 KB) opens in a new window.
GPS Map
- Download the free GPS Map in GPS eXchange (.gpx) file format, which can be read and transferred to your GPS using free GPS software. (The .gpx file will appear in a new window where you can File > Save as... on your computer)
GPS Map Details
File Name: bigsky.gpx
File Size: 81 KB
Revised: 18 January 2007
Waypoints: 5 points of interest including
Routes/Tracks:BSK108 - "Lone Mountain" Top of Lone Peak Tram
BSK104 - "Andesite Mountain" Top of Ramcharger High-speed Quad
BSK103 - "The Bowl" Top of Lone Peak Triple
BSK102 - "Swifty" Top of Swift-Current High Speed Quad
BSK000 - "Mountain Village" Big Sky Resort
- cat track
- Lone Wolf
- Explorer
- Lower Mr K
- White Wing
- Marmot Meadows
- Swift Current
- Calamity Jane
- Lobo
- Middle Road
- Lone Peak Tram
- Silver Knife
- Ramcharger
Adventure Travel Tip
All terrain from the top of Lone Peak Tram is expert only. Ski with a buddy and a shovel. Avalanche beacons are mandatory on the "Big C" run.
More Info
Adjacent GPS Maps
References
Special
thanks to Pete (shown at left with hiking companion and Mt. Pisgah as a
backdrop) for contirbuing GPS data and photos of his snowboarding adventures
at Big Sky.
