One of four new Prinoth Bison S snowcats, which feature low energy consumption and sustainable environmental protection with increased efficiency and performance, tames the terrain at the top of the Powder Seeker lift. PHOTO COURTESY OF BIG SKY RESORT
BIG SKY – On Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day, Big Sky Resort will
open for its 46th season. Before returning to their favorite runs, snowsports
enthusiasts are bound to notice improvements to mountain amenities from
previous seasons.
This summer, Big Sky Resort renovated the Mountain Mall, now dubbed The Exchange, reenvisioning their dining, après ski area, restrooms and lockers in the Mountain Village base area. All-new cuisine options will greet skiers this winter, including sushi flown in fresh from both coasts, a ramen station, a taqueria, stone-fired pizza, specialty coffee and crepe stations, as well as a deli and grill serving soups, sandwiches and other items.
The new food hall on the third floor
will offer abundant indoor seating for guests taking a ski break, warming up or
grabbing a bite to eat. Seating capacity has been nearly doubled with an
increase of more than 350 seats for use from breakfast to après.
Après ski will be enlivened with new outdoor decks boasting prime views of Lone Mountain and a cozy outdoor fireplace. The enhanced deck seats more than 250 people, perfect for soaking up the sun and drinking in the quintessential Lone Mountain views.
Guests will also notice improvements to the facility’s lower level, including complimentary day-use cubbies, day and seasonal-use lockers, a new changing area and expanded bathrooms to start the day in comfort.
A new public elevator installed in
the central core of the building will be available to all, including skiers
arriving to the 15-minute drop-off zone in Mountain Village, who may want to
hit the slopes as quickly as possible. The elevator will enable guests to
access retail and restaurants, and the resort hopes that the elevator will be
most impactful for the large contingent of special ability recreationalists who
visit Big Sky.
The renovated common area will also serve as a flexible event venue with a capacity of over 750 people. Total restroom capacity in the renovated space has increased by more than 50 percent. Staff locker facilities on the lower level have also been expanded and modernized.
The Exchange will open in stages beginning Dec. 5.
The on-mountain experience will also be different from
seasons past: gone are the days of paper tickets, removing gloves, and fumbling
with lanyards to present a ticket or pass to load the chairlifts. This summer,
Big Sky Resort installed Axess smart gates equipped with Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) technology at select lifts that serve as access points to
the mountain. RFID allows a ticket or season pass to be scanned from inside a
pocket, keeping hands warm and ski days smooth.
All winter lift tickets and season pass products will be
loaded on to a Sky Card equipped with RFID technology. RFID gates have been
installed at select access lifts that will automatically open with active
media.
“RFID technology
allows for a guest-friendly lift ticket and season pass process, making it
easier than ever to load lifts and add additional days to your pass without
visiting the ticket window,” said Troy Nedved, general manager of Big Sky
Resort.
All Sky Card media will be electronically reloadable for
added guest convenience. Once guests have a Sky Card, days can be reloaded
online, eliminating the need to visit the ticket window to update passes or
lift tickets.
Children turning 5 on or before
9/10/2024: Kindergarten
enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year can be completed by following the
registration process now.
Children
born on or after September 11, 2019:4K enrollment is now open for
families that have a 4-year-old they would like to enroll in our program for
the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the 4K Interest Form to
express your interest. Completing this form does not guarantee enrollment into
the 4K program. Enrollment is capped at twenty 4-year-olds currently
residing within Big Sky School District boundary full time and will be
determined by birth date in calendar order of those born on or after September
11, 2018. Interest form closes on May 30th.
Enrollment now is critical for fall preparations. Thank you!
My Barking Dog is a nightmare comedy that tells the story of Toby and Melinda, two lonely people whose lives are forever changed the night they encounter a starving coyote at their apartment building. Over time they grow to expect him, leaving ritual offerings to entice the coyote every night. Toby and Melinda forge a connection over this visitor and share curiosity and concern about his presence in the city. The coyote expands their world–until, one night, their world is shattered. Their lives are pushed suddenly into uncharted territory, sending them on a surreal odyssey that changes their city–and the world–forever.
Directed by LX Miller. Starring Max Schneider and Denise Hergett
Verge Theater is continuing their mission to provide accessible theater to our community. Tickets for My Barking Dog are Pay What You Wish with a suggested price of $35. Audience members are offered the opportunity to select the price point that is comfortable for them when purchasing tickets.
My Barking Dog runs March 15-17, 22-24, 28-30
Performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays begin at 7:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees offered at 3:00 p.m.
Suitable for ages 16 . No animals are harmed in the staging of this production.
Saturday, March 23rd 6:00-8:00pm
We will combine the heart-opening powers of cacao with the transcendental powers of breathwork and sound. Together, these practices will give us the opportunity for a deep
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Saturday, March 23rd 6:00-8:00pm
We will combine the heart-opening powers of cacao with the transcendental powers of breathwork and sound. Together, these practices will give us the opportunity for a deep inward journey and peak state experience. This experience can activate and clear the chakras, release trauma, reset the nervous system, connect us with higher consciousness, and help us achieve self-actualization. No prior experience is necessary. Register at santoshabigsky.com/workshops-special-events
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March 23 (Saturday) 6:00 pm - April 23 (Tuesday) 8:00 pm