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Big Sky — Tram-to-Backcountry Sidestep, MT — Big Sky Resort and Yellowstone Club vicinity, Montana
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Big Sky — Tram-to-Backcountry Sidestep, MT

Destination: Big Sky Resort and Yellowstone Club vicinity, MontanaNights: 4Group: 4–8Season: January, February, MarchEstimated: $2,800–$4,200/person

Sunrise tram lap at Big Sky Resort, then a guided backcountry sidestep tour into Lone Peak terrain with a professional ski guide from Big Sky Ski Guides. Lunch at the Olive B's Big Sky Bistro in the village, then a second run before heading to Horn & Cantle for a dry-aged ribeye and bourbon neat. Night two: optional dawn wolf-watching tour through Yellowstone National Park with Yellowstone Wolf Tracker guides, returning for dinner at Ted's Montana Grill in Big Sky. Final day: one more tram run, après-ski at Olive B's, then a long soak at Lone Peak Brewery before departure.

What You'll Do

Skiing

Hiking

Tour

Where You Sleep

  • · Montage Big Sky
  • · The Yellowstone Club Private Ski Resort

Where You Eat

  • · Horn & Cantle
  • · Olive B's Big Sky Bistro
  • · Ted's Montana Grill

Questions

Do we need avalanche certification?
No. Big Sky Ski Guides handle all terrain assessment and safety; your group just needs intermediate-to-advanced skiing ability and a willingness to hike 20–30 minutes for fresh lines.
Is the Yellowstone wolf tour worth the early wake?
Yes. January–March is prime wolf-sighting season; Yellowstone Wolf Tracker has a 70%+ encounter rate and the Lamar Valley is one of the most reliable spots in North America.
What if we're not all strong skiers?
The tram and resort runs are groomed and accessible; only the backcountry sidestep requires solid intermediate chops. Weaker skiers can skip the sidestep and do extra resort laps or a snowshoe tour instead.

Ready to book the story?

Five quick questions, then we build the full itinerary — lodging, daily schedule, dining, bars, the group-chat message — and drop you into a Trip Room you can share with the crew.