Overview
At Moonlight Basin, skiing and snowboarding are more than activities—they're an experience.
It starts with our terrain. Nestled in an ideal section of the Rocky Mountains, Moonlight Basin's elevation and northern exposure allow the 400 inches of dry, light snow that fall each year to stay around longer. Out of this abundance come conditions like nowhere else.
Our unique terrain also creates... a rich variety of runs. From gentle trails and impeccably groomed cruisers to hair-raising chutes, there’s something for everyone... and the room to enjoy it. With the Six-Shooter—Montana’s only high-speed, six-passenger chairlift—and over 5,500 acres of terrain through the Lone Peak Pass with neighboring Big Sky Resort, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a crowd.
With world-class conditions; terrain that ranges from kid-friendly to "you’ve got to be kidding!"; and amenities designed to enhance your every moment, Moonlight Basin is taking snow sports to new heights.
Join us today and discover what skiing and riding should be.
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It starts with our terrain. Nestled in an ideal section of the Rocky Mountains, Moonlight Basin's elevation and northern exposure allow the 400 inches of dry, light snow that fall each year to stay around longer. Out of this abundance come conditions like nowhere else.
Our unique terrain also creates... a rich variety of runs. From gentle trails and impeccably groomed cruisers to hair-raising chutes, there’s something for everyone... and the room to enjoy it. With the Six-Shooter—Montana’s only high-speed, six-passenger chairlift—and over 5,500 acres of terrain through the Lone Peak Pass with neighboring Big Sky Resort, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a crowd.
With world-class conditions; terrain that ranges from kid-friendly to "you’ve got to be kidding!"; and amenities designed to enhance your every moment, Moonlight Basin is taking snow sports to new heights.
Join us today and discover what skiing and riding should be.
Read more
Operations
Status
Open
Lifts Open/Total
7 of 7
Weekday Hours
Mon-Fri: 9a-4p
Trails Open/Total
80 of 85
Weekend Hours
Sat/Sun: 9a-4p
Stats & Conditions
Base Elevation
7,000 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
4,150 ft
Avg Base Depth
32-46"
Peak Elevation
11,150 ft
Photos
Moonlight Basin Logo
Moonlight Basin Trail Map
Reviews & Tips (17)
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This was the greatsest place ever!!!! There wernt many people when i went and it was easy skiing. The runs were terrific and the lifts were not crowded at all. I can only dream about going again and i hope i will soon.
written Feb 03 2012 - 11:04 AM
Tons of variety of run choices! Cool back country runs with tons of powdered! Crowds are small and The people are amazing! Jennifer the bar manger is the coolest lady since sliced bread
written Jan 16 2012 - 02:20 PM
The best skiing I've had all year. Light powder - and skiing in the trees. Couldn't have been better. Mike, a mtn host showed us the hidden gems on that mountain. 20 years ago I lived in Big Sky for one winter. Really cold! I live in Sun Valley - when you want sun it's here.
written Mar 24 2011 - 09:14 AM
Build a yurt/sundeck mid mountain in the terrain park. That way we can watch the mayhem & spend money on hot coco or Micro brew, or use the restroom. Heavenly & even Snowshoe does this, Intrawest must know something? You all had the same type set up in the parking lot of pony express, but not this year. Build a small sun deck and put yurt on it with deck chairs - tables inside - small heater for the bartender. Huge ROI - do it please. Thanks again for great trip - worth the trek from L.A. Lower Alabama
written Mar 16 2011 - 11:37 AM
Overall a nice but small place to ski. If skiing in the area for 5-7 days, I think 1 day at Moonlight is enough. There were high winds the day I was there, so Headwaters and Lone Tree lifts were closed. Had they been open I probably would have really enjoyed the experience. I would have taken the day off as this essentially excluded a significant (and the best) portion of skiing, but remember that tickets cannot be exchanged for a different day or refunded.
written Mar 16 2011 - 08:14 AM
The best glade skiing I've done in 10 years. Get a local to show you the terrain or ask one of the mountain hosts to escort you.
written Mar 12 2011 - 04:20 PM
Big Sky has more terrain and diversity. But Moonlight Basin is a great place to ski, shielded from the wind, great grooming, dry snow, and NO lift lines. There is a nice bowl for intermediates and a great terrain park that I spent about five runs on to get all of it. Liftopia saved us about $60 on three lift tix, definitely worth it.
written Mar 10 2011 - 03:42 PM
CA
Advanced Skier
Our trip to Moonlight was great. The lines were short and the staff treats us like they are very glad we came. The runs are varied enough to please our family which ranges from green to double diamond black. Buying our lift tickets through liftopia saved us enough money to extend our ski days to 5. We will be back next year.
written Feb 22 2011 - 02:32 PM
Moonlight Basin was a treat. We felt like we discovered a secret....beautiful terrain with no lift lines and great snow. Facilities were clean, staff was super friendly and the food prices were reasonable. We had two children in the ski school and they both had great instructors. We can't say enough about the beauty of the trails and we were fortunate to have great conditions. Liftopia saved us 40% on a two day pass.
written Feb 12 2011 - 03:10 PM
Moonlight provides great variety of terrain with absolutely no crowds. We found stashes of powder in the trees and flew down the groomers. Our only complaint is that they need some bathrooms out on the mountain, not just at Madison Lodge!
written Feb 09 2011 - 07:05 PM
When I went up, there was no fresh snow for a week. Too bad for me. I'll say the glades were better at Big Sky. The accommodations were better at Moonlight. I couldn't ride the chutes because they were so wind swept so I can't comment. I'd just say be careful when ducking in the trees here unless it is a glades trail. They are tight packed.
written Feb 04 2011 - 09:18 PM
Not advanced enough for headwaters, but enjoyed doable tree skiing in Whiskey. Take the 10:30 mountain tour.
written Jan 31 2011 - 07:19 AM
Spent 5 days skiing in Big Sky and 4 of them @ Moonlight. Don't believe the hype...Moonlight is the place to Ski and Ride in Big Sky. Want to feel like they are glad you are there...drop in on the top of MB...
written Jan 13 2011 - 08:57 PM
