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    Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Summer & Winter Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Big Sky Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Arts & Culture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Current Stats & Recent Developments . . . . . 4

    Real Estate in Big Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Area Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Growth & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Resort Growth & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Tourism Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Resort Tax Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Traveling to Big Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

    Contents

    CommunityProfile2015-2016

    BIG SKY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

    ChrisKamm

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    BI G S K Y C H AMBER O F C O MMER C E 2 0 1 5 2 0 1 6 C O MMU NI T Y PR O

    PEAK SEASON Winter is tseason in Big Sky. Reservations pthe Christmas holidays, Martin LJr. weekend, Presidents Day weemost of March for spring breathe summer season, Big Sky begateway for those heading to YNational Park. Many visitors choosBig Sky and enjoy our wide a rray activities to enhance their nationaActivities include, fly fishing, kayawater rafting, zip lining, horsebgolf, and weekly events such as thMarket and Music in the Mountai

    AMENITIES Big Sky off50 restaurants, bars & breweries40 shops retailing everything clothing, jewelry, sporting goods,more. There are multiple motels, professionally managed vacation the area.

    Source: Big Sky Chamber of Commerce

    POPULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

    MALE POPULATION. . . . . . . . . . .

    FEMALE POPULATION . . . . . . .

    MEDIAN AGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

    AVG. HOUSEHOLD INCOME . .

    AVG. FAMILY INCOME . . . . . . . .Source: American Community Survey

    S K I R E S O R T S & W I N T E RACTI VITI ES In 2013 Big Sky Resort andMoonlight Basin combined to give Big Skyvisitors and guests the most skiable terrainin America. With the title The Biggest Skiingin Americathe ski mountain offers 5,800skiable acres, with 4,350 vertical feet. BigSky has become a skier and snowboardersparadise. With 22 chairlifts and 8 surfacelifts there is terrain for all levels of skiing andsnowboarding. Each year there are multipleevents that take place including the SubaruFree Ride ski series, Big Sky Big GrassFestival, as well as the end of the seasonPond Skim & Party. Future developmentincludes ski terrain, real estate, lodging, andother fun activities.

    No trip to Big Sky is complete without avisit to Yellowstone National Park. There

    are no cars allowed in the west entrance of

    the park during the winter; however, the

    north entrance is open year-round. Taking

    a snowcoach, a snowmobile tour, or cross-

    country skiing are ideal and great ways to see

    the park in the winter season. In addition,

    Big Sky offers dog sledding, snowcat dinner

    rides, sleigh ride dinners, and ice skating.

    Though skiing and snowboarding are the

    most popular activities for Big Sky winter

    visitors, there are many activities for those

    who prefer not to hit the slopes. Lone

    Mountain Ranch is home to 85 kilometers

    of cross country skiing, with beautiful views

    of the surrounding mountains, including

    Lone Peak. Snowshoeing and snowmobiling

    are also fun activities for non-skiers. There

    is something for the whole family while

    visiting in the winter!

    SUMMER ACTIVITIES Though BigSky is known most for its winter activities,there is no lack of fun in the summer! Flyfishing on the beautiful Gallatin River isa must, with more than 3,000 fish permile, it is an incredible place to catch thatnext big brown or rainbow trout. Big Sky isknown for many exciting outdoor activitiessuch as whitewater rafting, zip lines,horseback riding, and mountain biking. Afew amenities that many locals and visitorstake advantage of are the miles of hiking

    trails, and backcountry camping. Big Skyalso has three world-renowned golf courses.A Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, TheReserve at Moonlight Basin was finished inthe summer of 2015. Spanish Peaks offersa Tom Weiskopf designed course, and theBig Sky Resort course was designed byArnold Palmer. In addition, to Big Skyssummer activities, Big Sky is the gateway toYellowstone National Park.

    Sources: Big Sky Resort, Moonlight Basin, Big Sky Chamber of

    Commerce, Spanish Peaks

    BI G S K Y C H AMBER O F C O MMER C E 2 0 1 5 2 0 1 6 C O MMU NI T Y PR O F I L E

    ORNINGSTAR LEARNING CENTER Morningstararning Center is Big Skys only preschool, serving ages 6 months6 years old. Morningstar is an accredited and licensed preschool

    rving 50 families in Big Sky. Their vision is to provide affordabled quality childcare to the citizens of the Big Sky Community.orningstar Learning Center strives to inspire individual creativityd growth in a fun and welcoming environment. Morningstar worksth multiple businesses and organizations within Gallatin County torn and increase success each year. Morningstar Learning Center

    ffers half day and full day child care for full or part time preschoolerse days a week.

    G SKY DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOL BSDSg Sky Discovery School offers curriculum for students enteringeschool to high school. Curriculum for preschool to 6th gradecuses on practical life, sensory development, peace education,tural studies, age group mixings, as well as, math, language, reading,

    d the arts. The learning program for 7th and 8th grades focuses on

    erest driven and project based learning. The goal is to offer a stylelearning that is self-discovery based, to help identify questions andsearch, and to find ones sense of creativity. For the high schoolrriculum BSDS offers online classes. These are offered for thoseo have an intense activity load with ski racing and competition,

    mong other student activities. BSDS is able to offer these throughpartnership with Odysseyware Academy, an accredited, NCAAproved program.

    PHIR SCHOOL K8 Ophir Elementary School is located offghway 191 and houses kindergarten through 4th grade st udents. Aw elementary school building opened its doors to students and theirmilies in the fall of 2015. Curriculum for Ophir School is learning

    doing, which also includes a Title 1 program. Ophir elementaryives to help students build a strong foundation in math, reading and

    science from an early age. This philosophy is continued into 5th, 6th,7th, and 8th grade at Ophir Middle School and at Lone Peak HighSchool. Middle school students earn money to attend a field trip toWashington D.C. in 8th grade. The Big Sky School District is the first

    school district in Montana and oneof three in the U.S. to receive theCommon Sense Media DigitalCitizenship certification. Studentsin grades K-12 received either aniPad, Chrome Book, or WindowsSurface Tablet. These devices willbe used in multiple ways to helpwith advancement in education,including, digital textbooks,presentations, keyboarding skills,and lesson enhancement.

    LONE PEAK HIGHS C H O O L L P H S LonePeak High School opened itsdoors in the fall of 2009. Themain focus of the faculty and staffis academic rigor and studentachievement. Stewardshipthe students learn from theenvironment at Ophir Elementarycontinues throughout high school.

    LPHS is committed to giving students the experience of a focusededucation, enhanced and expanded knowledge of technology, realworld problem solving and authentic challenges while connecting withglobal topics. Students are also given the opportunities to learn to ski,fly fish, hike, camp, and many other outdoor activities the Big Sky areahas to offer.

    The Big SkySchool Districtis the firstschool district inMontana and oneof three in theU.S. to receivethe CommonSense Media

    DigitalCitizenshipcertification.

    Schools Summer&WinterActivities

    BigSkyDemograph

    one Peak High School ACTComparative Scores

    English Mathematics Reading Science Composite

    LPHS Average State Average National Distribution

    Sources: Morningstar Learning Center, Big Sky Discovery School, Bi g Sky School District #72

    With the title The Biggest Skiing in Americathe ski mountain offers 5,800 skiable acres,with 4,350 vertical feet.

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    Arts&Culture

    BI G S K Y C H AMBER O F C O MMER C E 2 0 1 5 2 01 6 C O MMU NI T Y PR OBI G S K Y C H AMBER O F C O MMER C E 2 0 1 5 2 01 6 C O MMU NI T Y PR O F I L E

    ARREN MILLER PERFORMINGRTS CENTER WMPAC Namedter one of the United States mostfluential ski film artists, Warren Miller, Bigys first performing arts center came toe in the winter of 2013. Miller, who spendslf of his time in Big Sky with his wifeurie, is an incredible influence for the artsmmunity in Big Sky, and for the studentsBig Sky School District #72. Miller is a

    etime educator, artist, and a legend in theindustry. WMPAC, hosts national acts,

    cluding the James Sewell Ballet, Portlandello Project, Upright Citizens Brigade, 10-me Grammy winners Take 6, the Brubeckothers Quartet, Nrityagram, and manyore. The WMPAC will be starting its third

    ason in the winter of 2015-2016.addition to the big national acts, the

    MPAC is also home to many localrformances. These acts include the Bigy Choral Initiative and Community

    horus, Big Sky Theater Workshop, Loneak High School and Ophir School student

    oductions, and a combined initiativeogram with the James Sewell Balletompany called Twin Sky Dance Intensive.e Twin Sky Dance Intensive is an incredibleportunity for dancers and performers fromover the United States to work with one ofllets greatest performers and instructors.

    CANYON AREALocated on HWY 191 between West Yellowstone and Bozeman, the Canyon area of Big Sky was developed along of steep rocky cliffs next to the beautiful white waters of the Gallatin River. There is a multitude of dining, lodging, outfitting, and favailable within the Canyon area. The Big Sky Chamber of Commerce & Greater Yellowstone Welcome Center, as well as the Soldare also located within the Canyon.

    MEADOW VILLAGE CENTERThe Meadow Village Center contains a plethora of businesses. In the Meadow Village, you wlocal Post Office, Big Sky Chapel, Big Sky Resort Golf Course, and Big Sky Water & Sewer District. In addition to these you will also firestaurants, shops, and business spaces. The Meadow Village is home to Big Skys historic Crail Ranch and museum, the first homestBig Sky.

    TOWN CENTER The Town Center development houses many of the newestbuildings in Big Sky. Currently the project is about 35% built out. Town Center has alsoreserved about 25% of its space for recreation, such as tree lined sidewalks, trails, andparks. In the summer, Big Skys Town Center offers a multitude of weekly events. EachWednesday the Town Center hosts a Farmers Market with up to 100 vendors, drawinga large crowd. On Thursday evenings the Arts Council of Big Sky puts on Music in theMountains at Center Stage in Town Center. Town Center hosts many annual eventssuch as the Big Sky PBR (Professional Bull Riders) and Big Skys Classical MusicFestival. In the winter season many enjoy ice skating, hockey, and broomball.

    WEST FORK MEADOWS Located next to Town Center, West Fork Meadowswas the original commercial development area of Big Sky in the early 1970s. WestFork houses many retailers, businesses, health and wellness centers and restaurants.

    MOUNTAIN VILLAGEThe Mountain Village is home to about 1/3 of Big Skys year round residents, as well as many shoppingamenities. Located in Mountain Village is Big Sky Resort, everyones one stop shop for skiing and snowboarding, and during the summthe Basecamp to Yellowstone National Park.

    Each of these areas in Big Sky offers many real estate opportunities for business and retail, as well as residential and office space. Pleour local real estate offices for more information.

    Sources: Big Sky Chamber of Commerce, Big Sky Town Center, Crail Ranch

    ARTS COUNCIL OF BIG SKYACBSWhat was founded in 1989 as theBig Sky Arts Coalition became the ArtsCouncil of Big Sky (ACBS). The missionof the ACBS is To provide residents andvisitors and artists with premier events,education, and creative opportunities forthe arts. Each season the ACBS continuesto shine with enriching community events.During the summer season there is freeMusic in the Mountains a weekly concertseries the months of June through August,as well as the 4th of July Celebration, andthe Classical Music Festival. These eventsare all held outdoors at Center Stage in TownCenter Park. In the winter season, ACBSsponsors visiting artists performing at the

    Warren Miller Performing Arts Center,and the Montana State University MadrigalDinner performance.

    FINE ART IN BIG SKYIn addition tothe many live acts happening in Big Sky,there is also a wide variety of fine art andphotography. With multiple pottery andjewelry studios, art galleries, interior designand photography studios, there is sure tobe a piece of art for everyone. Permanentgalleries in Big Sky are complemented bythe Town Centers Farmers Market wherelocal artists sell their work to both visitorsand locals.

    Sources: Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, Arts Council of

    Big Sky, Big Sky Chamber of Commerce

    Hotel/Motel Estimated # of Units / Beds

    320 Guest Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 0 / 140

    Buck's T-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 / 125

    Big Sky Central Reservations Hotel (BSR). . . . .632 / 1376

    Big Sky Central Reservations Condos (BSR) . . .173 / 687

    Big Sky Luxury Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 / 315

    Big Sky Vacation Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 / 3 23

    Covered Wagon Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 / 18

    Corral Bar, Steakhouse & Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 / 23

    Cinnamon Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 / 17

    Lone Mountain Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0 / 71

    Moonlight Basin Lodging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 / 15

    Moonlight Basin Condos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 24 / 459

    The Lodge at Big Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 / 180

    Rainbow Ranch Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 / 31

    River Rock Lodge/Resort Property Management . . 129 / 571Based on an estimated bed count done by Visit Big Sky

    ArtsCouncilofBigSky

    Current Stats and Recent Developments of Big SkyMULTIYEAR PROJECTION

    2013 Warren Miller Performing Arts Center

    2014 Roxys Market

    2015 TNG Tower Building

    The Peaks BuildingOphir Elementary School a separate school from Lone Peak High School opened inthe fall of 2015 for grades K-8.

    The Reserve at Moonlight Basinan 800 acre golf course designed by Jack Niklaus opens.

    Big Sky Medical Center a branch of Bozeman Health, Big Skys first hospital is set toopen in December 2015.

    44 Town Center Avenue Buildingcontinuing to expand Town Center.

    Sources: Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, Roxys Market, Big Sky Town Center, Big Sky School District #72, Moonlight Basin,Bozeman Health

    ESTAURANT, LIQUOR, ANDAMING LICENSE

    Big Sky, restaurant and bar owners arele to purchase an all liquor license for00. This includes the sale of beer, wine,d liquor. Gaming licenses can also berchased in the state of Montana.

    Single Family UnitsAVG. LIST PRICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,455,585

    MEDIAN LIST PRICE. . . . . . . . . . $1,147,500

    LISTED HIGH PRICE . . . . . . . . $19,500,000

    LISTED LOW PRICE. . . . . . . . . . . . $224,000

    Condo/Townhome UnitsAVG. LIST PRICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $544,273

    MEDIAN LIST PRICE. . . . . . . . . . . $394,000

    LISTED HIGH PRICE . . . . . . . . . $2,395,000

    LISTED LOW PRICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000

    Vacant LandAVG. LIST PRICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$784,670

    MEDIAN LIST PRICE. . . . . . . . . . . $379,000

    LISTED HIGH PRICE . . . . . . . . . $7,000,000

    LISTED LOW PRICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500

    Source: Robyn Erlenbush, CRB, CRS, GRI, ERA Landmark

    AreaLodging

    Growth&Development

    Real Estate in Big Sky Big Sky LodTax Collect(in millions of dollar

    2011 2012 20

    Source: Big Sky Chambe

    $1.7

    $1.275

    $.850

    $.425

    $0

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    RestGrowth&Development

    G SKY RESORTOne year after the successful consolidationthe ski terrain of Spanish Peaks and Moonlight Basin

    o Big Sky, guests are enjoying Americas Biggest Skiing incord numbers.

    OONLIGHT BASIN Moonlight Basin is year-roundontana adventure for the whole family. Its a rare ski-in/ski-t community with access to Big Sky Resorts 5,800 acresski terrain and backdoor access to vast wilderness. Fishing,

    yaking, swimming, snowshoeing, and Nordic skiing are some ofe adventures that await. The 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signatureolf Course, (just one of the privileges of membership in theoonlight Club), opened this summer. New Club amenitiesUlerys Lake are currently planned or under construction,luding a Tree House Village, an Events Lawn and Boat House.les of professionally built hiking and mountain biking trails haveen recently added to the landscape. A range of inspired newountain homes offering effortless ski access and lake living are

    rrently under development. All are carefully nestled amongousands of acres of conservation easements, wildlife corridorsd pristine Montana wilderness.

    PANISH PEAKS Spanish Peaks Mountain Club bringsgether the unparalleled nature of Montana and world-classspitality. Spanish Peaks offers a range of new mountainmes and homesites surrounded by the best that Montana hasoffer. Life at Spanish Peaks offers access to Big Sky Resortspansive ski terrain in the winter and the picturesque Tomeiskopf Championship Golf Course in the summer. The riversideventures at Fish Camp, set along a secluded stretch of river,e expanding with the addition of Sleeping Cabins. Outfittingd classes for adults, as well as The Spanish Peaks Explorersub for kids provide fun for all ages. A whole world of hiking,ountain biking, snowshoe tours, whitewater rafting and highuntry horseback rides is close at hand. All are delivered with themforts, privileges and exceptional service of the private Spanishaks Mountain Club.

    ELLOWS TONE C LUBYellowstone Club is a 13,600-acrevate residential community set amidst the grandeur of thecky Mountains. Yellowstone Club is the world's only private ski,f and adventure community. Members and guests enjoy 2,200

    res of private powder-drenched trails of skiing in the winter and

    18-hole Tom Weiskopf-designed mountain golf course for themmer months. YC also has a full Outdoor Pursuits program forparalleled mountain adventures. Yellowstone Club is constantlygrading their amenities and releasing new real estate to therket. Yellowstone Club offers vacant land, condominiums,gle-family residences and ranches. Yellowstone Club hadt over 50 new members join in 2014, and are anticipating a

    milar number of growth by the end of 2015, bringing the totalembership number to just over 500 members. The membershipp will remain at 864.

    rces: Big Sky Resort, Moonlight Basin, Spanish Peaks, Yellowstone Club

    1998 White Otter, Cascade, and Little Thunder ski lifts are builtto access ski-in/ski-out homes. Employee housing, a medicalfacility, roads and utilities were built. Infrastructure wasdesigned and developed for the Cascade Highland homesand Powder Ridge Cabins.

    1999 Development of Phases 1-5 of the Powder Ridge Cabins.

    1995-2005 Construction of Big Sky Resorts extensive hiking andbiking trail system and alternative recreation.

    2000 $50 million Summit Hotel at Big Sky, offering 213 luxurycondominium rooms is completed.

    2004 Southern Comfort Lift is upgraded to a high speed quad.

    2005 Collaboration with Moonlight Basin offering 5,512 skiableacres and 4,350 vertical feet.

    2007 The Village Center Ski Suites are built. They include 10,000square feet of retail, restaurant, and commercial space.

    2008 Dakota Lift opens.

    2009 Big Skys Basecamp to Yellowstone and Zipline course opensfor its inaugural summer season.

    2011-20135 new gladed ski runs bringing Big Sky Resorts skiableacreage to 4,350.

    2012 The Lone Peak Tram Expedition opens for Big Sky guests inthe summer season.

    2013 Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin merge together tosolidify the largest ski resort in the United States with over5,800 acres, 250+ named runs, and 4,350 feet of vertical.

    2014 Everetts 8800 opens on the top of Ramcharger lift onAndesite Mountain.

    Major Capital Investment andHistory of Big Sky Resort

    TourismStatistics

    RESORT TAXThe Big Sky Resort Tax AreaDistrict and board was established in 1992.The Resort Tax is made up of a board of districtelected members. For over two decades,Resort Tax has been providing funding for a reanon-profits and other projects. The ResortTax is a 3% tax on all luxury and non-essentialgoods in the Big Sky area. In 2015, the ResortTax board dispersed $5,105,460 to more than20 non-profits and organizations in the Big Skyarea. These funds continue to help the Big Sky Community by providing arts and culture, maintaining our beautiful trails and outdoorareas, among many other resources to continue to make Big Sky a progressive and thriving community. In addition to the many non-prcommunity, Resort Tax also provides compensation for Big Skys Public Safety. Big Skys Public Safety includes the Big Sky Fire Dand the Gallatin County Sheriffs Department.

    Source: Big Sky Resort Tax

    TOURISM STATISTICS Summer 2015set record highs for the Big Sky Chamber ofCommerce & Greater Yellowstone WelcomeCenter with both visitors and locals stoppingin for information. In June 2014, the numberof visitors was 1,265, with the average numberof visitors entering the center each day at 42.In June 2015, the number of visitors increased

    by 40% with 3,250 visitors in the month anda daily average of 108 people in the WelcomeCenter each day. We hope to continue to seesuch high increases in tourism in Big Sky in themonths and years to follow.

    The total per-trip expenditure increasedby $40 totaling $544 per-trip. Most Montana visitors are more likely toparticipate in trips to national or state parks, landmark or historic sites,brewery visits or tours, and activities ending in ing such as fly fishing,backpacking, white water rafting, hunting, etc.

    Sources: Big Sky Chamber Of Commerce and Visitors Center, Longwoods Travel USA 2014

    Summer Visitors tBig Sky Welcome C(in thousands)

    May June July Augus

    2012 2013 2014

    4

    3

    2

    1

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    In June 2015,the number ofvisitors increasedby 40% with3,250 visitors inthe month and a

    daily average of108 people in theWelcome Centereach day.

    In 2015, the ResortTax board dispersed$5,105,460 to morethan 20 non-profits andorganizations in the BigSky area. These fundscontinue to help theBig Sky Community byproviding arts & culture,maintaining our beautifultrails and outdoorrecreation areas, among

    many other resources tocontinue to make Big Skya progressive and thrivingcommunity.

    Resort Tax Collections byFiscal Year(in millions of dollars)

    1990 1998 2005 2013 2020

    Source: Big Sky Resort Tax

    $5

    $3.75

    $2.5

    $1.25

    $0

    ResortTaxStatistics

    GROUND TRANSPORTATION INBIG SKYSkyline Link to the Peak is the bussystem that runs between Bozeman and BigSky. The Skyline began in December of 2006and by the end of February 2007, it hadserved more than 55,000 patrons. The

    Skyline bus has multiple stops in Big Skyincluding Town Center, Meadow Village,Mountain Village, and several otherresidential locations. Many residents enjoyusing the Skyline year round, as its services arecomplimentary and free of charge within theBig Sky Community. Funds for the Skylineare generated through fares, Resort Tax, andthe Federal Highway User Trust Fund.

    AI RP OR T SE RV IC ES BozemanYellowstone International Airport is located

    in Belgrade, justa short drive frombeautiful downtownBozeman, and is aboutan hour drive to Big Sky.Gallatin Field airport is the7th busiest airport in the Northwestwith enormous potential to continue to grow.The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

    recently surpassed 500,000 enplanements in August2015. This is the first time a Montana airport has surpassed500,000 enplanements in one year. Not only did the Bozeman Yellowstone IntAirport set the record for enplanements but they also set a record of 62,236 enpjust in the month of August 2015. The airport has services provided by Alaska, AllegFrontier, Horizon, Northwest, and United Airlines. Karst Stage provides regularly airport shuttle service to and from Big Sky, and has private services available upoSeveral other shuttle services are offered in Big Sky for both private and shared rideShuttle to Big Sky & Taxi and Classic Limo.

    Sources: Skyline Bus, Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Karst Stage

    TravelingtoBigSky

    Sources: Big Sky Chamber of Commerce, Longwood

    TOTAL MT VISITORS . . . . . . .23.4

    OVERNIGHT TRIPS. . . . . . . 1 1.86

    DAY TRIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.55

    Montana Tourism

    Statistics

    *Some direct flights aresubject to change due to lowand high seasons in demand.

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    THANKS TO TH ESE SPONS ORS

    FOR SUPPORTING MU LTIPLE PROGRAMS IN 2015!