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Out with a splash: Big Sky celebrates end of winter season with Pond Skim

BIG SKY — Anticipation mounted in the Big Sky Bowl as hundreds of skiers and snowboarders waited for the first Pond Skim contestant to drop in. As music bumped from the DJ tent, 100 contestants lined up downhill from the Powder Seeker lift, eager to celebrate the end of the winter

'70 going on 45': Rick Ladzinski reflects on five decades of 'flying around' on cold smoke

'70 going on 45': Rick Ladzinski reflects on five decades of 'flying around' on cold smoke

The late evening sun peeked through the small windows of the Haufbrau, mingling with the pink and green glow of neon beer signs to cast a soft glow on sticker-covered walls and the wooden bar. Rick Ladzinski stepped out of his Subaru and walked quietly through the bar door,

Bridger Bowl to reopen as corporate retreat space

Bridger Bowl to reopen as corporate retreat space

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. Shocking all the granolas of Bozeman who thought their beloved Bridger Bowl closed on March 22, the mountain has recently announced its reopening as

Head to Head: Bridger Versus Big Sky

Head to Head: Bridger Versus Big Sky

For MSU students, it often comes down to two choices for skiing and snowboarding: Bridger Bowl for its proximity and local loyalty, or Big Sky Resort for its expansive terrain and lively vibe. In this head-to-head, it's a clash of ski vibe: local diehards versus resort

‘Today is just the greatest day’: Big Sky hosts 17th annual Special Olympics

‘Today is just the greatest day’: Big Sky hosts 17th annual Special Olympics

Skis, boots and snowshoes lined the Madison Base Area at Big Sky Resort early last Monday as music blasted through a speaker. Athletes raced past spectators, all chasing the same goal: to showcase that, regardless of where you start, anyone is capable of crossing the finish line. On March 2,

'The man who shaped the mountain': Remembering former Big Sky Resort COO Taylor Middleton

BIG SKY — More than 500 Big Sky community members gathered in the Huntley Dining room Saturday to celebrate the life and legacy of former Big Sky Resort president and chief operating officer Taylor Middleton. Middleton passed Feb. 19 in his sleep at 68. He is remembered as one of the

Annual SKI Test hits the Montana slopes

Annual SKI Test hits the Montana slopes

Top skiers from across the country gathered in Montana for the first event in SKI Magazine’s annual SKI Test at Big Sky Resort. The latest 2025-2026 models of top ski brands were tested and reviewed to crown the best gear ahead of next winter season. This first test—