Recreation in Big Sky | Sports & Activities

Man Flyfishing at Yellowstone National Park

Welcome to the Great Outdoors

From memorable summer days spent under clear blue skies to the crisp mountain air of winter, Big Sky Country is a renowned destination for recreation enthusiasts in every season.

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Girl hiking the Rocky Mountains at Montage Big Sky

Compass Sports

At Compass Sports, our on-site outfitter, expert guides are here to curate the perfect hike, mountain bike ride, archery lesson, snowshoe adventure, horseback ride and more for you and your family based on ability and preference. You’ll find everything you need for your outdoor adventure with on-site rentals, maps, personal guides and all the gear you need.

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Yellowstone National Park Safari Tours

Natural Wonders Safari

April – October | Full-Day Tour

You’ll be captivated by the most iconic natural wonders of the Park, including Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Southern Wildlife Safari

April – October | Full-Day Tour

Delight in the Southern region of the Park, where the rugged landscape is teeming with wildlife moving against the scenic backdrop of Hayden Valley.

Northern Range Wildlife Safari

November – April | Full-Day Tour

Experience why we call this region the Serengeti of North America with a vast range of wildlife concentrated in a single, stunning valley.

Yellowstone National Park GuideAlong

If you prefer to venture into Yellowstone National Park on your own, we offer a personal GPS-guided tour through the GuideAlong App. GuideAlong is a satellite, GPS-based real-time map and audio tour of the Nation’s first National park, starting from Montage Big Sky’s front drive. With GuideAlong, explore at-your-own-pace while learning about the history and wildlife of the park. Please visit our Concierge for additional information.

Man riding a horse in the river at Montage Big Sky

Horseback Riding

Channel the authentic spirit of the Mountain West on horseback. Rugged treks up mountain trails and across wildflower-blanketed fields invoke the sense of a time gone by, when the west was truly wild and the unspoiled beauty of the Montana wilderness was nearly undiscovered.

Horseback riding is provided through our partnership with the Spanish Peaks Mountain Club. Due to the popularity of this activity and stable availability, our concierge is available to assist with horseback riding reservations through other partners in Big Sky year-round. Please contact our concierge for assistance with reservations at (406) 993-8142.

Guided Mountain Biking

A privately guided bike adventure is a great way to discover Montana’s picturesque spaces, at your own designated pace. Choose from electric or analog mountain bikes as you explore the Spanish Peaks trail system or enjoy a road tour with breathtaking views. A variety of world class trails for all skill are accessible from the resort, with bike and gear rentals available through Compass Sports.

Fly Fishing

Big Sky’s world-class fly fishing draws in avid anglers from around the globe, each one eager to cast their lines into the teeming Blue Ribbon trout streams of the Madison and Gallatin Rivers. Enjoy a day on the river where thousands of rainbows, cutthroats and Montana brown trout swim in abundance, and the soundtrack of chirping birds and rushing whitewater canyons lulls you into the state of peace that can only be found while fishing.

Archery and 3D Archery

Enjoy this classic outdoor experience with friendly guidance from our Compass team. For those seeking adventure, explore our network of life-sized wildlife targets throughout the mountains with a day of 3D archery.

UTV Tours

Montage Big Sky has partnered with Summit Motor Sports to curate a backcountry mountain experience, exclusive to Montage guests. The beginner-friendly GPS-guided tour takes you to almost 10,000 feet in elevation on the Buck Ridge trails in the Gallatin National Forest. Ride along 16 miles of scenic trails on brand-new Polaris RZR side-by-sides.

This is a four-hour GPS guided experience. Only two passenger side-by-sides are available. Transportation from Montage Big Sky is not included as a part of this experience.

Close up of Vice and fishing fly. The hook is being dressed with feathers and thread to become a dry fly/lure for trout fishing.

The Art of Fly Tying

Sundays at 4:00pm

Join our fly-fishing experts to learn the basics of fly tying, casting, and other tips & tricks to prepare you for your next fly-fishing adventure.

Trail Hiking

Explore Big Sky’s robust system of hiking trails, right outside your window. With nearly 30 trails, encompassing hundreds of miles and every experience level, the Spanish Peaks’ deep blue summit lakes and colorful wildflowers offer a beautiful respite, even on the most rugged ascents. Five of our favorite hikes include:

Ousel Falls | Meadow | 1.5 Miles Round-Trip | Elevation Gain: 500 feet

Beehive Basin | Mountain | 6.6 Miles Round-Trip | Elevation Gain: 1,625 feet

Lava Lake | Gallatin Canyon | 6 Miles Round-Trip | Elevation Gain: 1,600 feet

Storm Castle Peak | Gallatin Canyon | 4.7 Miles Round-Trip | Elevation Gain: 1,850 feet

Porcupine Creek | Gallatin Canyon | 2.3-Mile Loop | Elevation Gain: 442 feet

Golf

To the delight of both casual golfers and experienced enthusiasts, guests of Montage Big Sky enjoy access to two golf courses, the famed Spanish Peaks Mountain Club and the Big Sky Golf Course. The private Tom Weiskopf-designed championship golf course, Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, features 18 holes of exciting, yet supremely playable terrain, complemented by 40-mile views overlooking majestic Big Sky Country. Additionally, guests can enjoy the award-winning Arnold Palmer designed Big Sky Golf Course with 18-holes of stunning views.

Girl tubing down the hill at Montage Big Sky

Tubing Hill

Take a thrilling ride on our Tubing Hill right outside our front steps and sip on hot chocolate in-between runs to warm up.

Cross-Country Skiing

Grab all the gear you need at Compass Sports and head out for a refreshing cross country ski on beautiful groomed trails set against the Spanish Peaks mountains.

Snowmobiling

Explore the snowy Montana Mountains through gentile terrain on a snowmachine. Riders take a scenic route up Buck Ridge with gradual inclines, through snow covered trees that makes way to sweeping vistas at the top.