Big Sky Resort has long been revered by skiers who love the steep,
vast terrain and big mountain skiing. Skiing Lone Peak is truly unlike any
other resort experience in the lower 48. Big Sky Ski Patrol works diligently to
make some of the steepest and most complex inbounds routes open and available
to the public.
Triple Black Diamond Terrain
This season, Big Sky Ski Patrol has designated certain trails as triple black
diamond to increase guest education and awareness of the risks of skiing high
alpine, high consequence terrain. The methodology for designating trails as
triple black diamond includes: exposure to uncontrollable falls along a steep,
continuous pitch, route complexity, and high consequence terrain. The triple
black diamond trail rating is used as a communication tool to encourage
conservative skiing with a focus on skiing in control.
Check out the most updated Big Sky Resort trail maps for a comprehensive list of triple black diamond rated trails.
Managed Access
Big Sky Resort has three Managed Access areas: the Big Couloir, North Summit
Snowfield, and Upper A-Z Chutes. These areas require thoughtful management of
the number of people that can safely travel before conditions and timely rescue
deteriorate. All guests skiing in Managed Access terrain are required to sign
out with Ski Patrol, carry a beacon, and ski with a partner.
