For years, Montana’s Big Sky Resort drew skiers from around the world for its vast terrain and powder-perfect runs — but high-end lodging was another story. That has changed dramatically.

The transformation began in late 2021 with the arrival of the Montage Big Sky, a $400 million, ski-in/ski-out retreat with its own lift, stylish après-ski scene, and an 11,000-square-foot spa. That same year, the Summit at Big Sky emerged from a major renovation, trading its traditional mountain look for a lighter, sleeker “alpine luxe” aesthetic. And soon, the luxury game will level up again when One&Only Moonlight Basin — the brand’s first U.S. property — opens its doors.

Montage Big Sky has quickly become the resort’s social hub. Its sunlit Alpenglow bar, framed by floor-to-ceiling windows and roaring fireplaces, pulses with live music and conversation, drawing both guests and locals. Dining runs from rustic Italian at Cortina, with wood-fired pastas and venison, to the family-friendly Beartooth Pub & Rec, where pizza, bowling, and craft beer keep the energy high. Off the slopes, guests drift between spa rituals, steaming pools, and the chairlift just steps from the ski shop.

Down in Mountain Village, the Summit at Big Sky offers a different kind of comfort: one-bedroom suites with fireplaces, slope views, and full kitchens for long stays. Its Carabiner Lounge and Peaks Chophouse & Wine Lounge keep the après-ski crowd well-fed — the bison steak and Wine Spectator–recognized list at Peaks are worth a reservation. The latest addition, Refuge, blends wellness and fun with Himalayan salt saunas, cold showers, and a massive outdoor hot tub overlooking the mountain, where kids and adults alike gather as snowflakes fall.

With Montage, Summit, and the soon-to-come One&Only, Big Sky has gone from rugged skier’s paradise to Montana’s new luxury frontier — without losing its wild, powder-dusted soul.