Big Sky Resort vs Great Divide Ski Area
Big Sky Resort and Great Divide Ski Area 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 | Great Divide Ski Area |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Limited |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Very good | Limited |
| Off-piste | Good | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Very good | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Good |
Beginners
Big Sky Resort
Good
Great Divide Ski Area
Limited
Intermediates
Big Sky Resort
Very good
Great Divide Ski Area
Good
Experts
Big Sky Resort
Very good
Great Divide Ski Area
Limited
Off-piste
Big Sky Resort
Good
Great Divide Ski Area
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Big Sky Resort
Not ideal
Great Divide Ski Area
Not ideal
Families
Big Sky Resort
Limited
Great Divide Ski Area
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Big Sky Resort
Very good
Great Divide Ski Area
Limited
Budget
Big Sky Resort
Not ideal
Great Divide Ski Area
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Big Sky Resort | Great Divide Ski Area |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 238.2 km | 45.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 1320 m | 419 m |
| Lifts | 44 | 6 |
| Top elevation | 3400 m | 2197 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €200 | €69 |
Piste
Big Sky Resort
238.2 km
Great Divide Ski Area
45.3 km
Vertical drop
Big Sky Resort
1320 m
Great Divide Ski Area
419 m
Lifts
Big Sky Resort
44
Great Divide Ski Area
6
Top elevation
Big Sky Resort
3400 m
Great Divide Ski Area
2197 m
Snow reliability
Big Sky Resort
very reliable snow
Great Divide Ski Area
good snow
Snowiest month
Big Sky Resort
No data
Great Divide Ski Area
No data
Day pass
Big Sky Resort
€200
Great Divide Ski Area
€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 Great Divide Ski Area if...
you want better value.