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Pioneer Mountain Resort

US flag Big Sky, Montana

Pioneer Mountain Resort is a ski resort in Big Sky, Montana, US. It has 73 km of pistes, 18 lifts, elevation up to 2519 m. Slopes break down into 18 km beginner, 45 km intermediate, 10 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Yellowstone Club for a combined 117 km ski area.

Skier on a lift in snowy mountains, enjoying a winter adventure. Big Sky Panoramic View.jpg
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Teton County Courthouse, Driggs, Idaho
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Driggs, Idaho
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Slopes
72.7 km
Lifts
18
Elevation
2205–2773 m
568 m vertical
Country
US flag US
17,741 pers/h uphill Faces: N
Linked ski area · combined 117 km / 21 lifts
Yellowstone Club
Slopes by difficulty
intermediate 44.8 km
easy 18.0 km
advanced 9.8 km
novice 80 m
Lifts by type
chair lift · 10platter · 4gondola · 3magic carpet · 1
45.23886, -111.43105
Sources: osm
Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

  • BZN Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport 64 km · ~1h 34m
  • WYS Yellowstone Airport 66 km · ~1h 37m
  • BTM Bert Mooney Airport 115 km · ~2h 49m

Nearest cities

  • US flag Bozeman (43,405) 58 km
  • US flag Butte (34,190) 121 km
  • US flag Helena (32,091) 158 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Pioneer Mountain Resort have?

Pioneer Mountain Resort has 18 ski lifts — 10 chair lift, 4 platter, 3 gondola.

How many kilometres of slopes at Pioneer Mountain Resort?

Pioneer Mountain Resort has 72.7 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Yellowstone Club), the combined area totals 117 km.

What is the elevation at Pioneer Mountain Resort?

The highest lift-served point at Pioneer Mountain Resort is around 2519 m.

Where is Pioneer Mountain Resort located?

Pioneer Mountain Resort is located in Big Sky, Montana, US.

Is Pioneer Mountain Resort connected to other ski areas?

Yes, Pioneer Mountain Resort is part of a linked ski area with Yellowstone Club, for a combined 117 km of pistes.

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