Valentine’s Day in Big Sky, Montana
Valentine’s Day has to be one of the most romantic days of each year. It’s no wonder each one of us try to celebrate this holiday in a fun, new way each and every time. Now like many guys and girls out there, you may be struggling to figure out just what you’re going to … Read more
Packing Checklist for a Montana Ski Trip
You must take into consideration a wide variety of things when planning for a ski trip to Montana. What will I wear? What is appropriate to wear? Am I going to bring my own gear or rent gear? Will I have enough layers to stay warm? What do I need to bring to keep me … Read more
Remembering Jamie Pierre
Following the tragic news of pro skier Jamie Pierre’s untimely death, the Moonlight Basin Resort team would like to express our deepest sympathies for his loved ones during this tragic time. Moonlight Basin considered Jamie and his family to be part of our family and our hearts go out to them for this great loss. … Read more
Bring on the Snow
I wake up at 5am put my headlamp on, grab the dog and head out for my morning run. It is October 7th and the weather has started to change and the daylight hours are getting shorter. There is a light rain in Bozeman and the temperature is 45 degrees. This weather gets my heart … Read more
Golfing in Montana – Meet Alycia
As the third installment in a series of posts, we’ve asked those who know Moonlight Basin the best to share few insider tips about The RESERVE. Today, meet Alycia. Name: Alycia Campbell. Hometown: Priest River, Idaho Alycia plays a significant role as part of our winter ticketing team at Moonlight Basin and is going on … Read more
Meet BJ Morgan, Moonlight’s Horse Expert
One of the best ways to discover Montana is on horseback, and with over 20 years combined experience in the industry, Cedar Mountain Corrals at Moonlight Basin is ready to guide you through Moonlight Basin’s backyard of valleys, meadows, forest and mountains. Today, meet BJ Morgan, our horse expert and true Montana cowboy. Name: BJ … Read more
Descent From North Summit
It’s difficult to understand how massive and wild Moonlight Basin is without skiing the North Summit snowfield. My first trip down this incredible route was several years ago with Merik Morgan of the Moonlight patrol. Merik is a veteran with a love of steep, empty places where the rules are different and decisions have consequences. … Read more
Too Many Choices, Never Enough Time
We always say life is too busy; there is never enough time to accomplish the things that we want to do. Well yesterday, after calling the Moonlight Basin Snow Phone at 6:35am and hearing reports of 8+ inches, I wondered if in my busy schedule there would be enough time for some powder turns. You … Read more
A Day in the Life of a Moonlight Basin Events Department Team Member…
Friday, February 4th, 2011. The message on the snow phone this morning said, “someone must have burnt some skis last tonight, because we have received over an inch of snow!” Although an inch and a half of wet pow might not be the best conditions, I found the humor and new snow – bonus – … Read more
