Big Sky

The lift system includes four high-speed quads and one gondola. Terrain of every aspect is covered, including steep, north-facing ground from the Challenger lift. Lifts run from 9:00 am till 4:00 pm and with the capacity to carry 23,000 people per hour, the system is still a long way from becoming overloaded. Even on the slower lifts, lines are scarce although there is sometimes a wait at the tram.

There are plans to build a new high speed lift to access the north-facing terrain on the other side of the ridge from the A-Z chutes has been built. This is rolling terrain, protected from the sun, which is currently used for snowcat skiing. A new high speed lift has replaced the fixed grip triple chair Southern Comfort and it offers even greater access to wide, long runs that are perfectly pitched for begginers.