You have probably already done this, but if not, have your friends that live in the Bozeman area keep any eye open for any promotions that either Big Sky or Bridger Bowl may have for then. Sometimes they have ski shows where they offer lift tickets at a discount if you buy them in advance. We usually get one in our area in late summer every year.
I didn't see how many days you will be skiing but Big Sky has a lot of runs at every level. You could ski there multiple days & not get bored. Two days at Bridger is as long as I want to ski there. However from past experience the lift tickets were close to twice as much at Big Sky.
Montana
Login
I did a quick comparison the other day and a 6 day pass for Big Sky is almost the same as 6 days in Saas Fee so all in all maybe not as expensive as I thought. We'll probably be skiing for 6 days ish, probably do a couple at Bridger so we can have a mess around with our non skiing hosts and then hire a car and do Big Sky for the remainder.
Nice idea about looking out for pass offers. I'd based my costings on the ski area websites so any discounts will be a welcome bonus.
We did have plans to go up to Whitefish but by the time we've added in transport, food and accomodation it starts to get unrealistically expensive.
Arghhh!! Stop tempting me! We're really restricted on time off work. Wife is a nurse and I'm self employed so we have to plan carefully and within various leave windows.
Question Pablo, Is that port of entry open all year round? Been a long time... I mean really long time... since I have been there. At that time they shut it down for the winter. I am curious cuz now you got my interest piqued for the trip I am planning next winter.
To Create or Answer a Topic
Started by Getjim in USA 31-Jan-2010 - 20 Replies
Badlandskid
reply to 'Montana' posted Mar-2010
Getjim
reply to 'Montana' posted Mar-2010
badlandskid wrote:You have probably already done this, but if not, have your friends that live in the Bozeman area keep any eye open for any promotions that either Big Sky or Bridger Bowl may have for then. Sometimes they have ski shows where they offer lift tickets at a discount if you buy them in advance. We usually get one in our area in late summer every year.
I didn't see how many days you will be skiing but Big Sky has a lot of runs at every level. You could ski there multiple days & not get bored. Two days at Bridger is as long as I want to ski there. However from past experience the lift tickets were close to twice as much at Big Sky.
I did a quick comparison the other day and a 6 day pass for Big Sky is almost the same as 6 days in Saas Fee so all in all maybe not as expensive as I thought. We'll probably be skiing for 6 days ish, probably do a couple at Bridger so we can have a mess around with our non skiing hosts and then hire a car and do Big Sky for the remainder.
Nice idea about looking out for pass offers. I'd based my costings on the ski area websites so any discounts will be a welcome bonus.
We did have plans to go up to Whitefish but by the time we've added in transport, food and accomodation it starts to get unrealistically expensive.
Pablo Escobar
reply to 'Montana' posted Mar-2010
If you go to Whitefish and still want to go to Canada, Fernie is only a couple of hours drive away.
Getjim
reply to 'Montana' posted Mar-2010
Pablo Escobar wrote:If you go to Whitefish and still want to go to Canada, Fernie is only a couple of hours drive away.
Arghhh!! Stop tempting me! We're really restricted on time off work. Wife is a nurse and I'm self employed so we have to plan carefully and within various leave windows.
Pablo Escobar
reply to 'Montana' posted Mar-2010
Look here.
Make the most of it, especially if it is going to be the only trip over the pond to ski you get for a while. Look at SkyScanner.net for flights to save some extra money.
Make the most of it, especially if it is going to be the only trip over the pond to ski you get for a while. Look at SkyScanner.net for flights to save some extra money.
Edited 1 time. Last update at 30-Mar-2010
Dids1
reply to 'Montana' posted Mar-2010
If you decide on Whitefish drop in and see my sis in law and bro in law in their takeaway/restaurant sandwich type bar.
Let you know the name if you decide to go.
They're from Cumbria - but nice enough! )
Let you know the name if you decide to go.
They're from Cumbria - but nice enough! )
Edited 1 time. Last update at 30-Mar-2010
Badlandskid
reply to 'Montana' posted Mar-2010
Pablo Escobar wrote:If you go to Whitefish and still want to go to Canada, Fernie is only a couple of hours drive away.
Question Pablo, Is that port of entry open all year round? Been a long time... I mean really long time... since I have been there. At that time they shut it down for the winter. I am curious cuz now you got my interest piqued for the trip I am planning next winter.
Pablo Escobar
reply to 'Montana' posted Mar-2010
Obviously I'd double check before making the trip but I am 90% sure. It was open this winter and back in 2008 ;)
Topic last updated on 18-December-2011 at 22:23