Although skiing is the focus in the winter season (Thanksgiving to early April), there are a number of other tremendous opportunities to consider in between ski runs.

First of all, the world famous Yellowstone National Park is about 45 minutes away. The wonders of Yellowstone park are really beyond words. Yellowstone Park has over 2.2 million acres of the most varied and fascinating terrain that only our creator could fashion. The park includes thousands of geothermal wonders, abundant Western wildlife, the gorgeous Yellowstone blue ribbon trout river and the 20 plus mile Yellowstone lake just to name a few highlights.

Snowmobiling in Big Sky and Yellowstone Park offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience Montana's backcountry. You may choose to visit Yellowstone by either snowmobile or snow coach, available through many rental companies and guides in West Yellowstone, only 48 miles away. Locally, there are miles and miles of snowmobile trails into the Gallatin National Forest. Snowshoeing, dog sledding and snow-cat skiing are also popular activities in the area, as are horseback riding and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Local companies offer a wide variety of ways to experience Montana's great outdoors in the winter.

After a long day of Big Sky winter adventure, you can relax at many spas located in three convenient locations in the Mountain Village. Big Sky is home to many restaurants, offering everything from homemade pizza, burgers and ribs to wild game and thick juicy steaks.

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