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Big Sky & Yellowstone Summer Activities

Summer Activities

Your Gateway to Yellowstone at Montage Big Sky

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Gear Up and Go

From Yellowstone tours to equipment rentals, get prepared for your adventure. Hiking boots, mountain bikes, bear spray or other technical gear are here. You’ll be ready for any outing with help from our expert outdoor partners.

Daily
8:00am – 5:00pm

Contact Information:

(406) 993-8388

[email protected]

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Our adventure guides take an hour each day to share knowledge and local guidance on the natural wonders of Montana. From wildlife to geology, these presentations offer a useful, illuminating lay of the local land.

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Guided Mountain Biking Experiences

Ride through Big Sky’s picturesque trails with a private guide, choosing from electric or analog mountain bikes for a customized experience that meets every skill level and pace.

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Iconic Yellowstone National Park

Just 45-minutes from Yellowstone’s gates, Montage Big Sky is one of the best resorts in Yellowstone, providing access to private tours and guided experiences year-round. Whether visiting in the summer or winter, guests can enjoy private Yellowstone in a day excursions and guided geyser tours, with every outing showcasing the wild beauty and geothermal wonders of Yellowstone National Park, America’s first national park. Montage delivers action-packed days in the comfort of refined mountain luxury.

A Summer Adventure for All Ages

Montage Big Sky provides a one-of-a-kind, four-season gateway to adventure, offering a curated mix of iconic outdoor experiences and elevated mountain culture. Guests can hike, bike, raft, kayak or horseback ride through Big Sky’s breathtaking landscapes, cast a line on Blue Ribbon trout streams or take to the skies with aviation tours over Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons.

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Big Sky Resort in Summer

Big Sky Resort is a summer thrill, with 5,850 acres of wilderness under Montana’s endless skies. Ride scenic chairlifts to hiking and biking trails or summit Lone Peak for views into Yellowstone. Enjoy ziplining, fly fishing, golf and guided adventures for all levels.

Big Sky Summer Events

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Montana Rodeo Series

Select Dates | June – September

Montana’s rodeo season runs June through September across the Big Sky region, offering visitors an authentic, family friendly connection into the American West. From bull riding and barrel racing to bronc riding and team roping, Montana rodeos put the skills of working ranch life on full display, all set against the Rocky Mountain landscape.

Rodeos Near Big Sky:

  • Valley View Rodeo | June 4 – August 27
  • Lone Mountain Ranch Rodeo | June 9 – September 22
  • West Yellowstone Rodeo | June 12 – August 15
  • Big Sky Community Rodeo | Friday, July 10
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Big Sky PBR

July 16 – 18 | Big Sky Events Arena

Big Sky Professional Bull Riding is a marquee stop on the Professional Bull Riders Challenger Series, bringing the world’s top riders and rankest bulls to the base of 11,166 foot Lone Mountain for three nights of competition in the heart of Big Sky, Montana. One of Montana’s most attended summer events, Big Sky PBR features live entertainment, family friendly Western celebration and a mountain backdrop unlike any other stop on the circuit.

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Music in the Mountains

June 25 – September 3 | Big Sky Town Center

Big Sky’s outdoor concert series runs every Thursday evening through summer at Town Center, drawing locals and visitors alike for live music against a backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. The lineup spans local Montana artists and national touring acts, making it one of the most consistently attended community summer events in the Big Sky region.

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Wildlands Music Festival

July 31 – August 1

The Wildlands Music Festival returns to Big Sky for two nights of live country music set against the Rocky Mountains. The festival opens July 31 with award-winning country artists Riley Green and LeAnn Rimes joined by Jackson Hole’s own Fader MaGavin and the Risky Livers. Night two on August 1 is headlined by Carrie Undewood, joined by Katilin Butts and the Jamie McLean Band.

Montage Big Sky Pools

Unwind at Montage Big Sky’s indoor spa pool, heated outdoor pool and hot tubs—all in a quintessential Montana mountain setting. Each pool offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of Big Sky.

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Outdoor Pool

Daily | 6:00am – 12:00am
Poolside Service 11:00am – 6:00pm

Enjoy access to our heated outdoor pool, plus two expansive hot tubs and poolside dining in the summer. Enjoy the contrast of warm water and crisp alpine air for a refreshing escape.

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Spa Montage Indoor Pool

Daily | 8:00am – 8:00pm

Set within the 11,000-square-foot Spa Montage, the heated indoor pool offers year-round relaxation in a peaceful, stone-lined setting inspired by the surrounding landscape.