Page 88 - PureMontana // 2016

BIG SKY
For good reason, the massive Lone Peak is
Big Sky Resort's proving ground. RYAN DAY THOMPSON
B
ig Sky represents all there is to love about Montana, the Big Sky state, and not only in name. It o ers views that take your breath away over and over again,
region’s gathering place. ere are award-winning restaurants, small boutiques, and art studios where local craftsmen exhibit and sell jewelry, novelties, and other quality goods.
At the top of the Big Sky region is the biggest skiing in America. Big Sky Resort delivers skiers to 5,800 endless acres of skiable terrain, the most acreage in one place in the United States. e peaks truly have terrain for all abilities, from family-friendly slopes to the chutes and gullies featured in ski movies. Constant snowfall means the snow is deep and fresh, every run, every day. Come summer, there are endless
opportunities to golf, bike, hike, and explore the rivers.
And of course, Big Sky is just 40 miles from the beauty and wonder of Yellowstone National Park. Enjoy gen- uine Western living in Big Sky, which melds pristine nature with resort luxu- ries.
Lone Peak on a peaceful afternoon. ANIA BULLS
the solitude of nature, and an abundance of outdoor activities. e region, which only 2,000 people call home year-round, has three distinct areas, each named for their beautiful natu- ral characteristics.
e Canyon greets visitors at the eastern edge of Big Sky, where Highway 191 runs along the Gallatin River and through the Gallatin Canyon. e river, which at turns plunges through famous rapids and gently glides past tow-
ering rock formations, provides shing and rafting opportunities for all expe- rience levels.
Just west is the Meadow Village, known for its small town feel. Surrounded by 11,000-foot-tall snow-capped peaks, the 165-acre walking village feels like a scene from a postcard. It is the entire
88 PURE MONTANA // PureWestRealEstate.com // 2016