Explore over 50 years of Big Sky Resort history—from its beginnings as an idea to one of North America's largest resorts.

Big Sky Resort, known colloquially as Big Sky, is a ski resort within Big Sky, Montana. It is about 50 mi (80 km) from Bozeman. The resort takes its name from Montana's nickname as the "Big …

American Indian tribes camped and hunted along the river, but they never settled. And even after homesteaders put down stakes to scratch out a living, Big Sky had fewer than 50 residents for …

Dec 5, 2023 · In my quest to capture the meaning of Big Sky Resort’s 50 years, I spoke with a swath of established community members—some young, and others raising eyebrows with …

Chet Huntley, Montana native and former television news broadcaster, served as the corporation’s board chairman and handled most of the land negotiations. The name Big Sky is …

Apr 15, 2024 · “BIG SKY” is rich with full-page imagery, and focuses on the history of Big Sky Resort from its creation, through Boyne Resorts’ 47-year ownership, and the associated …

And the prices of our local and quiet Big Sky are skyrocketing, making it difficult even for the die-hard ski bum to afford a lift ticket and place to stay. But if we look back at the history of how …

Nov 24, 2025 · Until the early 1970’s, Big Sky (the term from A.B. Guthrie Jr’s novel of the same name) was a quiet area with a few Montana ranches along the Gallatin River. Now, Ken …

The progression of Big Sky losing its spirit. For a closer look at Big Sky's growth, click here.

Apr 10, 2024 · Did you know Big Sky, Montana, is not just a modern ski paradise but a land steeped in rich history? From its early Native American roots to the era of pioneers, Big Sky …