Big Sky Resort vs Bridger Bowl
Big Sky Resort and Bridger Bowl are neighbouring resorts in Montana - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Big Sky Resort | Bridger Bowl |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Very good | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Good | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Very good | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Good |
Beginners
Big Sky Resort
Good
Bridger Bowl
Good
Intermediates
Big Sky Resort
Very good
Bridger Bowl
Good
Experts
Big Sky Resort
Very good
Bridger Bowl
Not ideal
Off-piste
Big Sky Resort
Good
Bridger Bowl
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Big Sky Resort
Not ideal
Bridger Bowl
Not ideal
Families
Big Sky Resort
Limited
Bridger Bowl
Limited
Snow Confidence
Big Sky Resort
Very good
Bridger Bowl
Limited
Budget
Big Sky Resort
Not ideal
Bridger Bowl
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Big Sky Resort | Bridger Bowl |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 238.2 km | 42.4 km |
| Vertical drop | 1320 m | 588 m |
| Lifts | 44 | 12 |
| Top elevation | 3400 m | 2454 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €200 | €69 |
Piste
Big Sky Resort
238.2 km
Bridger Bowl
42.4 km
Vertical drop
Big Sky Resort
1320 m
Bridger Bowl
588 m
Lifts
Big Sky Resort
44
Bridger Bowl
12
Top elevation
Big Sky Resort
3400 m
Bridger Bowl
2454 m
Snow reliability
Big Sky Resort
very reliable snow
Bridger Bowl
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Big Sky Resort
No data
Bridger Bowl
No data
Day pass
Big Sky Resort
€200
Bridger Bowl
€69
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Big Sky Resort if...
you want cruisy red runs, you want challenging terrain or you want the most reliable snow.
Choose Bridger Bowl if...
you want better value.