406 Forum: Winter Memories from Big Sky Resort

Big Sky Resort is slated to open on Thanksgiving Day.

What is your favorite winter memory from the resort?

Jillian Blakeley Big Sky, Montana

“The first time I skied the tram, because that was last year. And when I went to [a] ski patrol dog presentation—I learned that the ski patrol dogs can dig people out of avalanches.”

Lisa Knorr Big Sky, Montana

“When Challenger [chairlift] first opened in 1988. John Kircher and Scott Bowen were loading the chairs, and [the snow] was like wet cement. I don’t remember the date exactly, but we had so much fun—I was with a bunch of friends. I was probably in over my head at that point.”

Alex Buecking Gallatin Gateway, Montana

“Deep Tuesday: 12/12/12. The best day I’ve ever had up there. That was one time that we got over a foot of snow overnight. And it was raining down here [in the Meadow], so everyone was like, ‘I’m not going up there.’ Tuesday, December 12th, 2012. The deepest day ever.”

Aaron Hall Big Sky, Montana

“My favorite memory is probably the winter of 07/08 and I was a lifty at Moonlight Basin. We had a really good crew and it was really laid back—it was back when Lee Poole owned it—so there were lots of employee parties and everyone had a really good time. It was my first big mountain experience and I got up right up into Headwaters [Cirque] just as soon as I could.”