Big Sky Resort vs Montana Snowbowl
Big Sky Resort and Montana Snowbowl 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 | Montana Snowbowl |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Limited |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Very good | Good |
| Off-piste | Good | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Very good | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Excellent |
Beginners
Big Sky Resort
Good
Montana Snowbowl
Limited
Intermediates
Big Sky Resort
Very good
Montana Snowbowl
Good
Experts
Big Sky Resort
Very good
Montana Snowbowl
Good
Off-piste
Big Sky Resort
Good
Montana Snowbowl
Limited
Terrain Park
Big Sky Resort
Not ideal
Montana Snowbowl
Not ideal
Families
Big Sky Resort
Limited
Montana Snowbowl
Limited
Snow Confidence
Big Sky Resort
Very good
Montana Snowbowl
Limited
Budget
Big Sky Resort
Not ideal
Montana Snowbowl
Excellent
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Big Sky Resort | Montana Snowbowl |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 238.2 km | 42.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 1320 m | 4483 m |
| Lifts | 44 | 6 |
| Top elevation | 3400 m | 2296 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | December (~156cm) |
| Day pass | €200 | €16 |
Piste
Big Sky Resort
238.2 km
Montana Snowbowl
42.8 km
Vertical drop
Big Sky Resort
1320 m
Montana Snowbowl
4483 m
Lifts
Big Sky Resort
44
Montana Snowbowl
6
Top elevation
Big Sky Resort
3400 m
Montana Snowbowl
2296 m
Snow reliability
Big Sky Resort
very reliable snow
Montana Snowbowl
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Big Sky Resort
No data
Montana Snowbowl
December (~156cm)
Day pass
Big Sky Resort
€200
Montana Snowbowl
€16
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 Montana Snowbowl if...
you're watching the budget.