Big Sky turns it up to 11

As the sun set over Lone Peak and the snow started to fall, people from the Big Sky village gathered at the bottom of Big Sky Resort for a night of partying and headbanging in a bar made of ice. 

Big Sky Resort boasts an expanse of 5,800 acres and a height of 11,260 feet and is regarded as the “Biggest Skiing in America.” While we all love Bridger Bowl, it is always nice to get away from the smaller mountain and shred some new terrain. It is also a plus to get on a lift that is not only high-speed but has heated seats and shields to protect skiers and boarders from the elements. Due to the size of the resort there is no shortage of variety in what people can ride. From long greens to steep double blacks and big terrain parks, Big Sky has it all. It even has a tram that will take you up 11,000 feet to the top of Lone Peak, providing riders the adrenaline rush of a lifetime. In addition to epic skiing, Big Sky also has a fun mountain village with restaurants, bars, and shops allowing every customer to participate in apres-ski, creating an awesome experience that will have people coming back for more. 

To enhance this Big Sky experience, every year they go above and beyond by creating a bar made out of snow aptly, called Snobar. For two weekends in January, Big Sky provides skiers and EDM fans an experience they won’t forget. This weekend, in particular, made this annual event even more special. 

The night before Snobar commenced, Big Sky saw nine inches of snow, giving riders an amazing day on the slopes. Every part of the mountain had amazing powder, and everyone who had the pleasure of skiing that day was able to bask in the glory of the fresh pow. As the day went on, more and more trails started opening, leaving untouched snow to be found all over the mountain. As skiers made their way back and forth across the resort, the sun appeared from behind the clouds and shone over Lone Peak transforming an already great day into an extraordinary one.  

After a long day of riding, the lifts started to close and people began to make their way back to their homes, but Big Sky was not done yet. After dinner and a quick shower, the nighttime festivities began. If you were within one mile of the base of Big Sky this weekend, you might have caught a glimpse of the lights from Snobar shining through the sky. If you got, closer you might’ve heard the bass coming from the first artist of the night, Wavzur. 

In a seemingly divine coincidence, it started snowing again as soon as the bar started to fill in. What followed for the next couple of hours was the party of the year. As the bass got louder and artists like Aroma, Twiggy Smallz, and Bijou came on to the stage, you could look up into the night sky and see the lights and lasers reflecting off of the falling snow, creating a magical sparkling effect. After the concert, attendees made their way to the after-party at Montana Jack, where fans could interact with the EDM artists, buy more drinks and keep the night going.  Eventually, concertgoers made their way back to their homes with sore necks, sore throats and memories of this can’t-miss experience. 

Fortunately, there are two weekends of this dream event, so you owe it to yourself to make the trek up to Big Sky next weekend. While skiing is not required, it is highly recommended. It makes the experience that much more magical. The concert is 21+ and costs $15 at the door, a cheap price for a night of unforgettable memories. Visit bigsky.com/events/snobar-weekend-2 for more information.