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Frequently
Asked Questions
1.
What is the nearest airport to Big Sky?
Bozeman, MT – 1 hour from Big Sky
2. Which airlines
fly into Bozeman?
United, Frontier, Delta, Alaska Air, Allegiant
3.
Do I need a car or can I take a shuttle?
Shuttle service is available from Bozeman to Big Sky.
We recommend
Karst Stage, www.KarstStage.com or Shuttle to Big Sky & Taxi, www.BigSkyTaxi.com. They will include a grocery visit with your shuttle service to Big Sky. You do not need a car during your stay in one of our Saddle Ridge townhomes.
There is a free local shuttle (The Skyline Shuttle) that picks up at the Moonlight Lodge every 20 minutes that will
take you around Big Sky.
4. Do I need a 4-wheel drive vehicle?
We recommend 4-wheel drive
for everyone, due to unpredictable snow conditions.
5. Where is the best place to grocery
shop?
- Albertson’s is a large grocery store on the
right, before you leave the Bozeman area, on the way to Big Sky. If you plan to cook a lot during your
vacation, this is the best place to shop. It is a large chain grocery store with better prices and options.
You can fax an order in ahead of time to Albertson’s and simply pick it up and pay on your way to Big Sky.
Alberston’s
(406) 388-0901
-Hungry Moose Grocery & Deli in Big Sky will deliver your food for you
prior to your arrival. Just let them know you are renting from us and they will contact us to get into your unit prior
to your arrival. They offer great service and a great selection. www.hungrymoose.com.
-The
Big Sky Country Market in Big Sky, www.bigskygrocery.com
6. How much are lift tickets?
KIDS 10 & under ski FREE at BOTH Big Sky & Moonlight Basin
Moonlight Basin 2011/2012 prices: Adult/day $59 Non-Peak/$64
Peak & Junior (11-17)/day $50 Non-Peak/$55 Peak Big Sky
Resort 2011/2012 prices:
Adult/day $84 at the window & Junior (11-17)
$64/day Biggest Skiing in America Joint Pass Adult/day $98 & Junior (11-17)/day $78/day
7. Where is the best place to rent skis? Grizzly
Outfitters, www.grizzlyoutfitters.com, offers a children's ski package free for every paying adult. Lone
Mountain Sports, www.lms@montana.net, in the Big Sky Mountain Village. Black Tie Skis (will come to your condo,
cabin, or home and fit each of you & offers a 20% discount when you rent from us), www.BlackTieSkis.com. Snowboard Rentals, Gallatin Alpine Sports, www.GallatinAlpineSports.com
8. Snow Sports School
Recommendations:
Moonlight
Basin Snow Sports
Find out more at
http://www.moonlightbasin.com/site/snowsports_landing.html
Big Sky Resort Snow Sports link:
http://www.bigskyresort.com/Activities/Winter/Snowsports-School/index.asp
9. Childcare:
We highly recommend Moonlight Mountain Kids Childcare at the base of Moonlight Basin.
Our own son loved it so much that he did not want to leave at the end of the ski day. They will
take your kids to ski lessons also.
Here is the direct link:
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http://www.moonlightbasin.com/site/kids_programs.html
10. Where are these properties located?
All of our properties are ski-in/ski-out and are located on the ridge that divides Big Sky and Moonlight
Basin. All of the properties are ski-in/ski-out to BOTH BIg Sky and Moonlight Basin via the Iron Horse
and Pony Express chair lifts or ski-in/ski-out to Moonlight Basin via the Six Shooter lift.
11. How far is it to Yellowstone National Park?
Yellowstone National Park is approximately 45 – 60 minutes from our properties.
12. Do you recommend snowmobiling in Yellowstone National Park?
Yes, if you have
never been to Yellowstone before and you are interested in seeing Old Faithful, even in the winter, we would recommend it,
either by snowmobile or snowcoach.Contact these 2 companies:
Rendezvous Snowmobile
Rentals, www.yellowstonebigsky.com
Two Top Snowmobile Rentals, www.twotopsnowmobile.com
13. Is there a place to Snowmobile in Big Sky?
Yes, we highly recommend Canyon Adventures in Big Sky. They offer guided and unguided
snow mobile options. Please mention our names if you book with them:
Canyon Adventures,
www.snowmobilemontana.com
14. Sleigh Ride Recommendations?
Lone Mountain Ranch Sleigh Rides & Dinner, www.lmranch.com
320 Guest Ranch Sleigh Rides
& Dinner, www.320Ranch.com
15. Is there really
a zipline and tubing park in Big Sky?
Yes, here are the direct links: We ziplined as a family
& loved it. The guides are fantastic and the scenery is breathtaking.
Zipline, http://www.bigskyresort.com/Activities/Winter/Zip_Line.asp
Family Fun Zone Tubing Park, http://www.bigskyresort.com/Activities/Winter/Tubing.asp
16. Restaurant Recommendations?
Best Pizza and Delivery: Blue Moon Bakery and Pizzeria, 406-995-2305
Chopper's Grub & Pub, 406-995-3830
The Lotus Pad, 406-995-2728 Arata Hawaiin
Sushi, 406-995-3477 Whiskey Jack's in the Big Sky Mountain Village Scissorbills in the Big Sky Mountain Village
Nice, Upscale Dinner Recommendations: Jack Creek Grill at the
Moonlight Lodge The Cabin Bar & Grill, 406-995-4244 Andiamos Italian Grill, 406-995-8041
Additional Big Sky dining information: http://www.bigskygourmet.com/
17. Is our place within walking distance to dining?
Yes, The Moonlight Lodge has dining, a deli, an après ski bar, & clothing/ski shop.
18. How far to the Big Sky Mountain Village?
Approximately
a 3 – 5 minute drive or take the free local Skyline shuttle from the Moonlight Lodge.
19. Realtor Recommendation:
If you are looking for real estate in Big Sky, we highly
recommend Sandy Revisky with Pure West/Christie's Great Estates, www.ownbigsky.com.
20. Is use of the Moonlight Lodge pool & spa included in our stay?
No,
but it can be added to your stay. Please ask about our low weekly rate.
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