Who doesn’t love a day spent outdoors, enjoying live music and an apres beverage with friends and family? Luckily, Big Sky Resort hosts a variety of different events in their indoor and outdoor venues throughout every season of the year. Read on to learn about the most up-to-date events and live music being offered this spring in Big Sky!
Big Sky Presents: Live Music & Après Every Day
WHEN: Daily
Whether you’re getting your groove on in the plaza to a DJ set or sipping a cocktail by the fire listening to an acoustic performer, there’s music for your ears at Big Sky Resort.
Local’s Tip: To see the full live music line-up click HERE!
WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30pm – 5:00pm
WHERE: Mountain Village Plaza
Meet the avalanche dogs of Big Sky Resort! Learn about the dogs, their training, and how they support the BIg Sky Resort ski patrol team.
WHEN: Tuesdays and Fridays 4:00 – 6:00pm
WHERE: Carabiner & Chets
Wine, beer, and spirits, we love them all—join in on the fun for complimentary tastings and live music. Tuesdays in the Carabiner Lounge and Fridays in Chet’s Bar & Grill.
WHEN: Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through March 29th
WHERE: Andesite Mountain
Over 10,000 lights illuminate the way along a kilometer-long path atop Andesite Mountain. This family-friendly activity features immersive light displays and an opportunity to warm up around an outdoor fire pit. You’ll also be cozy on the ride up with Ramcharger 8’s heated seats and weatherproof bubbles.
Local’s Tip: Big Sky Resort season passholders save on the Enchanted Forest all season long. Get tickets & verify your discount online. Book now.
WHEN: March 1st
8:00am – 4:00pm
The Shedhorn Ski Mountaineering Race returns to Big Sky this March! In this world-class endurance race, you’ll work against gravity and come away knowing you completed the toughest SkiMo race course in the country. Taking you up long climbs and down big mountain descents like the Big Couloir, this race is not for the lighthearted.
THE SLEDHORN SKIMO RACES
Summiting Lone Peak twice and descending the classic Big Couloir, this route’s ups and downs are sure to test even the most advanced athletes.
16 miles
8,000 vertical feet
Four alpine climbs
Four 45-degree+ descents
Climbing to the top of Lone Peak, descending the Big Couloir, and then up and over the Headwaters Ridge, this shortened version of the Shedhorn is still a test of mountaineering feats.
7 miles
4,500 vertical feet
Two alpine climbs
Two 45-degree+ descents
NEW THIS YEAR – The all-new Ramshorn route is a great way to test the waters of Skimo or advance from our Shedling races. This route incorporates a skin track, a bootpack, and a double-black diamond descent.
5 miles
3,500 vertical feet
Ages 14 & under – Kids get to join in on the (type two) fun! The Shedling is for junior mountaineers aged 14 & under, traveling up a skin track, transitioning to bootpack, and returning to the base area.
3 miles
720 vertical feet
WHEN: March 3rd 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
WHERE: Madison Base
The 16th Annual Big Sky Area Winter Games Competition will return to Big Sky Resort. Throughout the day, athletes from the Big Sky area and several other areas around the state will compete in Giant Slalom, Snowshoe, and Cross-Country races. The Special Olympics of Montana returns to Big Sky Resort for a day of winter sports competitions. Come watch and cheer on the athletes!
Passholder Exclusive: Outside Ski Demo Day
WHEN: March 8th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
WHERE: Big Sky Resort
Test the best of next winter’s skis from a range of top industry brands during the official Outside Ski Test. Open only to Big Sky Resort season passholders.
The Outside Ski Test is one of the most respected ski annual ski reviews—and as hosts to the Outside Ski Test. Test out next year’s most anticipated skis from over 10 brands, chat with the brand reps to learn about the newest ski technology, and be entered to win prizes. Don’t wait to sign up—registration is only open to 250 passholders.
Welcome Party
Friday, March 7th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Join in on the fun at the Waypoint in Town Center for a screening of the new Warren Miller Film “75” and raffle.
Ski Demo
Saturday, March 8th
8:30am – 4:00pm
Test skis from over 10 industry-leading brands and have your feedback contribute to Outside Magazine’s annual gear guide.
Après Ski
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Join your fellow Big Sky Season Passholders for après in the Mountain Village Plaza.
WHEN: March 8th 1:00pm – 6:00pm
WHERE: On-Mountain + The Umbrella Bar
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a group ski & ride and happy hour with the women of the Big Sky Resort community!
Grab your skis or board and join Big Sky Resort on Saturday, March 8th, as we celebrate International Women’s Day with an empowering day filled with skiing and snowboarding, camaraderie, and fun. Join in on the fun for an afternoon of skiing followed by après ski in the Mountain Village Plaza and pop-ups from some of the top women-owned brands.
This event is free to join and open to all women and non-binary identifying skiers and riders. Lift ticket required for on-mountain participation.
SCHEDULE
Check in at Mountain Sports
12:30pm – 1:00pm
Group Skiing
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Après-ski in the Plaza with pop-ups from Girl, Get After It, Kari Traa, and Ski Like a Girl
4:00pm – 6:00pm
WHEN: March 15th 8:00am – 6:00pm
WHERE: On-Mountain + Mountain Village
Join in on the fun for a global day to celebrate the legacy of Jake Burton Carpenter. Check in at the Burton store to enter the days raffle, pick up stickers and more (while supplies last). #rideonjake
Event Schedule
5:00pm: Raffle winners announced in the Mountain Village Plaza
9:00am- 12:00pm: Register and pick up raffle tickets at The Rider’s Room in the Mountain Village
11:00am – 2:00pm: Check out our special park installation in the Powder Seeker Bowl
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Meet at the base of the Bowl for a cheers to Jake and a group ride down Upper Morning Star. Lift tickets are required.
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Après at Vista Hall with happy hour specials
Spring Series: Music, Après, Pond Skim
WHEN: Every weekend in April
WHERE: Big Sky Resort
Big Sky Presents: Spring Series. Four weekends of live performances, spring skiing, and the return of Pond Skim.
WHEN: April 4th – 6th
WHERE: Mountain Village Plaza
Electric sounds meet electric energy. Dance into spring with DJ performances in the Mountain Village Plaza, Friday-Sunday.
Big Sky après is unbeatable in the spring. Kick off your gear and dance to energizing DJ sets Friday-Sunday afternoon. Grab a refreshing drink in the Umbrella Bar (or a shot ski with friends—we won’t tell) and soak up the sun before it dips behind Lone Peak. Duo Rell & Rose will keep the sunshine-soft-snow-energy going after the chairs stop spinning.
Music Schedule
Rell & Rose
Friday, April 4th 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Après Ski DJ Set — Mountain Village Plaza
Rell & Rose
Saturday, April 5th 3:00 – 6:00pm
Après Ski DJ Set — Mountain Village Plaza
Rell & Rose + DJ KA5
Saturday, April 5th 8:00pm – 12:00am
Late Night DJ Set — Montana Jack
Rell & Rose
Sunday, April 6th 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Après Ski DJ Set — Mountain Village Plaza
Music Schedule
Live in the Bowl: Opener TBA
Saturday, April 5, 12-1:30 PM
*Lift ticket required
Live in the Bowl: Bakermat
Saturday, April 5, 1:30-3 PM
*Lift ticket required
Après in the Village: BLK ID
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm.
Music Schedule
Live in the Bowl: Opener TBA
Saturday, April 5th 12:00pm – 1:30pm
*Lift ticket required
Live in the Bowl: Lavern
Saturday, April 5th 1:30pm – 3:00pm
*Lift ticket required
Après in the Village: CFLO
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Après Ski DJ Set — Mountain Village Plaza
Spring Series Venues
The Bowl
Lavern, Bakermat, Koastle, Pond Skim
Bottom of Powder Seeker 6—ski/snowboard access only, lift ticket required.
Mountain Village Plaza
Après ski Friday-Sunday 3:00pm – 6:00pm all season long!
Montana Jack
Après Kick-off Late Night Show, Saturday, April 5th
21+, no ticket required.
Spring Series: Lavern in The Bowl
WHEN: April 12th 12:00pm – 1:30pm
WHERE: The Bowl
Feel the pulse of the mountain with a live performance by Lavern at Lone Peak’s open-air amphitheater – The Bowl. Your lift ticket is your entry to the concert at the base of Powder Seeker.
The energy follows off-mountain, with après DJ sets from CLFO in the Mountain Village Plaza, Friday-Sunday 3:00pm – 6:00pm.
Spring Series: Bakermat in The Bowl
WHEN: April 19th 12:00pm – 1:30pm
WHERE: The Bowl
Feel the pulse of the mountain with a live performance by Bakermat at Lone Peak’s open-air amphitheater – The Bowl. Your lift ticket is your entry to the concert at the base of Powder Seeker.
The energy follows off-mountain, with après DJ sets from BLK ID in the Mountain Village Plaza, Friday-Sunday 3:00pm – 6:00pm.
WHEN: April 20th
WHERE: Big Sky Resort
Celebrate Easter in Big Sky with events for all. Ski with the Easter Bunny, hunt for hidden eggs, or enjoy a special sunrise service.
WHEN: April 20th 7:00am – 7:45am
WHERE: Andesite Mountain
Celebrate Easter in Big Sky with a special sunrise service at the top of Andesite Mountain.
WHEN: April 20th 9:00am – 11:00am
WHERE: Mountain Village
Join in for the annual on-mountain easter egg hunt with prizes for all ages.
WHEN: April 20th 9:00am – 4:00pm
WHERE: Swift Current Runs
Ski with the Easter Bunny—he may help you find some of his eggs hidden around the mountain!
WHEN: April 26th 1:30 pm
WHERE: The Bowl
Big Sky’s legendary Pond Skim returns on Saturday, April 26th in a brand-new venue to cap off the season.
Winter’s most iconic farewell: The legendary Big Sky pond skim returns better than ever to the base of The Bowl on Saturday, April 26th. Put on your best costume and make a splash, whether you’re competing or cheering the skimmers on. The energy follows off-mountain, with après in the Plaza, Friday-Sunday 3:00pm – 6:00pm.
Event Schedule
Participant Check In
10:00am – 12:00pm
The Bowl — Bottom of Powder Seeker
Koastle — Live DJ Set
11:00am – 1:30pm
The Bowl
Pond Skim
1:30pm – 3:00pm
The Bowl — Bottom of Powder Seeker
Awards Ceremony
3:00pm
The Bowl — Bottom of Powder Seeker
Après in the Mountain Village Plaza
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Prize Categories
Best Costume
Cowboys, sharks, rubber ducky floaties—go big! Costumes are highly encouraged for all participants.
Biggest Splash
Make it all the way across the pond, or make a big splash in another way!
Best Trick
Show off your best tricks off the optional jump into the pond.
WHEN: April 27th
Celebrate the final weekend of winter as Big Sky wrap sup the 2024-25 winter season on April 27, 2025. Break out your best costume and join in on the fun for a weekend of music, food, swag giveaways, and good turns. Check back this spring for more details on the celebrations.
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