Getting There Bozeman airport is one hour north of Big Sky, with shuttles running between the two.
Sleeping In The Summit is first-class and steps from the lifts ($191-$498 per night, 800-548-4486); The Mountain Inn is a new, super-deluxe, slopeside Holiday Inn Express ($182-$252 per night, 877-995-7858).
Dining Out The Rainbow Ranch is big-city good; the Huckleberry Cafe has the best breakfasts in Big Sky; The Corral serves a slice of the real Montana along with your pie.
Après-Ski The Black Bear Bar and Grill and Dante's Inferno both rock hard and long. Also check out the poker table at Chet's Bar.
Kicking Butt Big Sky's A-Z Chutes in the Castle Rock section are steep, lee-side hike-up's that the locals like to straight-line.
Kicking Back Big Sky's new Solace Spa, in the Huntley building, includes an "Adjusting to Altitude" welcoming treatment.
Don't Miss A visit to Big Sky's landmark Lone Mountain Ranch for dinner, cross-country skiing, buffed-rustic lodging orjust a look at the heroic log work.