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  • @a_pear
    @a_pear Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for the thorough review! I think I'm heading out in 2 weeks and very excited to explore the most I can of it.

  • @bryanjames5767
    @bryanjames5767 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for one of the best reviews I have seen so far!!!!!

  • @exploringeuropeafloat
    @exploringeuropeafloat Před 2 lety +3

    Great review. I especially like the commentary about light and visibility on different runs ss most people forget about that. Well done.

  • @johny4059
    @johny4059 Před 2 lety +5

    I skied Big Sky back in the late 80's when I was in the Air Force. Boy, from your video and my recent interest in going back again in 2023, I can see it's changed a whole lot since back then. Thank you so very much bringing back my many memories of Big Sky as I knew it back then. I'm even more impressed of how much it's been expanded & further developed. I hope I can make it 2025 when they have their grand opening of all the bigger & better improvements. Thanks Again!

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety

      Yup looks like a lot of exciting lift changes coming up. I used to think of big sky as a bit of a backend location but they seem to be leading the way with the technology right now. Very impressive.

    • @mom_im_losing_it
      @mom_im_losing_it Před 7 měsíci

      What's supposed to change about it.

  • @kevshreds
    @kevshreds Před 2 lety +1

    Great video! Very helpful!

  • @realvuldin
    @realvuldin Před 2 lety

    I'm heading to Big Sky tomorrow, this is great timing! Thanks

  • @masterbozeman
    @masterbozeman Před 2 lety +24

    I have been going to big sky for 30 years and you did a great job on this video and the reviews of each area are spot on! Shedhorn is a great spot after a lot of snow drops. Over the last 3 years we have had an unusually low amount of snow. In 2013 Big sky got almost 500 inches of snow and at one point the peak had over 100 inches in depth. on average It tends to be 70 inches depth upper mountain and 50 inches base area. Right now its about 44 inches upper and less than 22 inches base area. Hopefully we get more snow soon. New Gondola lift and new Tram lift will be built over the next few years, and some on-mountain restaurants will be built next to the new Gondola lift.

  • @bensamara8441
    @bensamara8441 Před rokem

    Hey great video, I love the reviews you do. Hopefully you'll do more for the 22/23 season. Very helpful and informative.

  • @atineog
    @atineog Před 3 měsíci +1

    Awesome video! I'm going in a couple of days and your information was very helpful!

  • @sammarsh9197
    @sammarsh9197 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks, Headed to Big Sky next week. This video should be helpful

  • @northguilford
    @northguilford Před rokem

    Well done, and I think it will be helpful when I go there for the first time this winter.

  • @InvestingwithBishop
    @InvestingwithBishop Před rokem +2

    Love Big Sky!! Been there twice for an 8 day ski trip with family and friends. I even got engaged there in 2021 January!

  • @TheSnifmister
    @TheSnifmister Před 2 lety +1

    Very good job on this video

  • @flynjay7178
    @flynjay7178 Před 2 lety +7

    Great video. My family has been going to Big Sky ever year for the past 22 years. Great resort. Some of the best skiing is off trail. A couple of treed runs that are my favorite are Tango Trees and Lizzette.

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety

      Wow you guys must be experts at this point. Thanks for the insight!

  • @dougsrosen
    @dougsrosen Před 2 lety

    Great video Ronnie! Cheers from Park City!

  • @christophernguyen4317
    @christophernguyen4317 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing the information. We're heading to Big Sky next week.

  • @steveelliott1315
    @steveelliott1315 Před 2 lety +3

    I'm a novice skiier who just went to big sky for my first ever ski trip. this video really captures the place although i of course didn't make it to all the fun slopes!

    • @samspence7008
      @samspence7008 Před 2 lety

      Hey i been skiing 7 years, should i be able to manuver most of the slopes

  • @Divebigisland
    @Divebigisland Před 2 lety

    going today. first time thanks for the vide bro!

  • @Elemire8
    @Elemire8 Před 2 lety +5

    Heading out in early March.. thanks for this video! A lot of good info in it.

  • @silviegrl3893
    @silviegrl3893 Před rokem +1

    Very informative! I liked the name of the slopes labeled across the screen. Lift times during our stay in early march, have been longish (5-10 mins, esp at SoCo).

  • @justinlavish3862
    @justinlavish3862 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video! More please!

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety

      Thanks! Right now planning Telluride in Feb and Park City in March.

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety +1

      Just released Telluride! czcams.com/video/huFKgQ8i3tM/video.html

  • @random_stuff_channel
    @random_stuff_channel Před 4 měsíci +1

    They are replacing 6 shooter with an 8-pack for next season (24-25). The new 8 pack will have bubbles and heated seats. The ride time will also be 30% faster.

  • @skiwoods
    @skiwoods Před 2 lety

    Nice review. I'll be going there for the first time, January, 2023.

  • @maxwellkuechenmeister8161

    This year in 2023 the snow was sooo much better

  • @gigidetroit
    @gigidetroit Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hi Ronnie your review is very helpful🙌 I’ll be visiting Big Sky this month

  • @whitebirchoutfitters
    @whitebirchoutfitters Před 2 lety

    Great vid

  • @christianwestling2019

    Great and comprehensive review. I wish we had these in Europe.

  • @random_stuff_channel
    @random_stuff_channel Před 4 měsíci +2

    Such an underrated channel!

  • @illusion1user
    @illusion1user Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this review and please make others on different resorts.

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety

      Thanks! Working on Telluride now actually as I just got back!

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety +1

      Just released Telluride! czcams.com/video/huFKgQ8i3tM/video.html

    • @illusion1user
      @illusion1user Před 6 měsíci

      I find myself watching this again! If possible, please do more Ski Resort review videos.

  • @freedomring3022
    @freedomring3022 Před měsícem

    Great review. Big sky is on my bucket list. Gonna try to get out there in 2025.

  • @marierobinson4365
    @marierobinson4365 Před rokem

    Assommé à must visit,would love To start sking.

  • @JasonJebezSam
    @JasonJebezSam Před rokem +1

    You paid $65 for a bus from bozeman to big sky?! Holy crap dude you could have paid like 5 to 10 dollars haha. I used to live in bozeman and worked at big sky and rode the bus almost every day. Either way, great video! It reminded me of the many many days I spent up there while working there for a couple years in 2017 and 2018. Good times!

    • @phlack1001
      @phlack1001 Před rokem +1

      What bus is that? I'm thinking of checking the place out next winter.

    • @JasonJebezSam
      @JasonJebezSam Před rokem

      @@phlack1001 crap I can't remember the name, if it comes to mind I will let you know!

  • @fvnrgktmkr4963
    @fvnrgktmkr4963 Před rokem

    Come back when the snow is good !

  • @hvnsmith77
    @hvnsmith77 Před 7 měsíci

    Shedhorn also isn't the only place to eat on the mountain. there's Everetts, a small food stand somewhere near powder seeker and an eatery down at Madison.

  • @donmutert8044
    @donmutert8044 Před rokem

    Also one of the top price points for a lift ticket! $250 for a day pass PLUS another $50+ for tram access

  • @MTJeepin
    @MTJeepin Před 2 lety +1

    I was there end of January, I hope to back when they have snow. I ended up with 2 core shots from all the rocks.

    • @amyrohr671
      @amyrohr671 Před 2 lety

      how was the snow?

    • @amyrohr671
      @amyrohr671 Před 2 lety

      im heading there next week

    • @MTJeepin
      @MTJeepin Před 2 lety

      @@amyrohr671 thin coverage, groomers were good. I really wanted to ski off the Dakota lift but you could see rocks everywhere just under the snow.

  • @SkiCounseler
    @SkiCounseler Před 2 lety +4

    Personally I prefer skiing runs that don't get a lot of sun exposure. The snow quality is much better. BTW there used to be 4 places on the mountain to purchase food including a sit down restaurant at the top of Andesite. At least there were last year. I agree that having to pay an additional surcharge to ride the tram is bullshit. Imagine paying upwards of $200 for a lift ticket only to find you aren't allowed to ride one of the lifts without paying an additional $50!! Tell Boyne how you feel about that by going somewhere else.

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety

      Fair on the snow quality. And you're right about the "Everett's 8800" restaurant being at the top of Andesite. I didn't include that because it's not designed to be(at least during COVID) a generally accessible option for most people. It's a relatively small sit down place that needs reservations and costs an arm and a leg. I could cherry pick the most expensive items but the most egregious to me is that for example they'd charge an extra 15 dollars to add grilled chicken on to your already 15-20 dollar salad. That's a bit extreme. In general it's good feedback and I think I need to focus a little more on food in future videos.
      I was pretty pissed to find that my Ikon pass didn't get me to the top of the mountain. I kept it a little more politically correct than I actually felt in the video. :)

  • @pongtanit
    @pongtanit Před 2 lety +1

    Oh yeah! I was there from Jan 22-24! We should have some rides together! I'm from LA, California.

  • @dudeperson2849
    @dudeperson2849 Před 2 lety

    Going there in about two weeks

  • @kkgarth3322
    @kkgarth3322 Před rokem

    Also check out snake pit

  • @robertcampbell9364
    @robertcampbell9364 Před rokem

    Ski the Collective and move around. Whole lotta resorts along I15 running north outta SLC.

  • @amysmith8111
    @amysmith8111 Před 2 lety

    Good video and description of all the areas. I agree with you that Andesite is the best mountain, so much good terrain and great pockets of tree skiing. Here's the question....planning to go next week, but the lack of snow makes me nervous. Was there last year, and had to avoid rocks like you did, but last year had more snow. Would you go here next week or somewhere else based on current conditions?

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety

      From looking at the snow report it seems they had a few inches of snow recently but the base isn't much more than when I went. Dakota is still closed. But there's tons of open mountain, more acreage than most ski resorts. I think it'd only be a problem if you want to ski the most difficult terrain.

    • @jorgegiacchetti8719
      @jorgegiacchetti8719 Před rokem

      hello Amy smith, i'm Jorge, a pilot from Lima peru, working with LATAM airline. i came across your page here through the utube suggestion for me so i thought to write to you. where are you from?
      Write me when you can and do have a nice day and may God bless you

  • @derekbrawders4620
    @derekbrawders4620 Před rokem +1

    looking at heading out there in mid december, just concerned about early season snow... normally head to Breck late Dec/Early Jan, with most years snow being 40-50" base, spring is much better but busy.. when did you go to Big Sky for this vid? thanks for the information!

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před rokem

      This was January and from what others said, it seemed we actually had better coverage than many other mountains at that time. Makes me worried about next season. Doubt I'd plan a ski trip in December any time soon personally.

  • @mbtravel7294
    @mbtravel7294 Před 2 lety

    Hi! Nice review! Do they have early May skiing? We had a terrible winter here on the east coast and would love to extend my season.

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety +1

      Site let's you buy through April 24 right now so maybe not!

  • @antreg2008
    @antreg2008 Před 2 lety

    Enjoyed your video. Going in a few days for a boys ski trip. This resort is huge from your videos. I live and ski in CO - how does it compare to CO skiing?

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety +1

      I think with full snow coverage I'd pick it over any of the places I've been in Colorado. I haven't hit everything there is yet but that's a comparison to Breck, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Keystone. Will have Telluride to compare with in a few more weeks here as that's the next trip. Big Sky has the breadth of terrain, a beautiful and challenging "top" to the mountain, and is much easier to get to for me at least.

  • @squamishfish
    @squamishfish Před rokem

    Need to try Mt Revelstoke in British Columbia , the longest vertical run in North America over 5500 feet , Mt Revelstoke gets tons of snow and has difficult runs , Check it out

  • @hannahcardle976
    @hannahcardle976 Před rokem

    Hey great video just curious of the general snow conditions look kind of like packed powder and temperature? Thx

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před rokem

      It was pretty low cover at the time and packed powder but I'm not sure we can read too much into it as being representative of the mountain. I'd suggest checking out the weather stats on how things are going this season.

  • @miked.7722
    @miked.7722 Před rokem +1

    I'm a level III PSIA instructor and Level III USSA race coach(those are the highest level of instructor and coach certification you can get in the US,) I can teach pretty much anywhere in the world with a phone call. I only say this so you know I know what I am talking about when I say You did such a super job on this video, keep up the good work. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I liked it so much I subscribed. I've skied all over the world so I know good when I see it. I know it is very difficult doing video with a selfie stick so I would consider using it as little as possible. For two reasons 1. it fucks up your skiing and you really gain nothing over the Go Pro. As to your skiing you have pretty much mastered the art of survival for areas where you are really sort of over your head. I would invest some time really learning to ski better beginning with learning how to carve very well. Take some lessons from a level III instructor for this don't let anybody tell you a level II is good enough, they think they are but are really no better a skier than you are. Actually ask if they have a PSIA Examiner on staff and if they do insist on him or her. Take a series of lessons and with your natural abilities you will get a lot better in a hurry and be amazed at how much more you enjoy the sport due to increased skill level and owning the mountain rather than surviving it. Again great job, I look forward to seeing more of your work. Oh yea lose the skull face it really takes away from your credibility, it's kinda like I never trust those guys who wear the moose horns and other stupid hats on their heads when they ski they always suck.

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před rokem

      Hey Mike thanks for the feedback!

    • @choski76
      @choski76 Před rokem

      Thanks for the advice re asking for a good instructor. Will that request be respectfully honored? I would do it if I could get that level of instruction.

  • @JDGless
    @JDGless Před rokem +1

    Good job mate!

  • @AVnoswag
    @AVnoswag Před rokem

    Have you ever done grand targhee or jackson hole? Would love reviews like this for those!😊

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před rokem

      Almost went to Jackson Hole last year instead of Telluride. Maybe soon!

  • @ActionXander
    @ActionXander Před rokem

    Famous last words:
    "Okay" 🤣😂

  • @hvnsmith77
    @hvnsmith77 Před 7 měsíci

    lone moose chair isnt as punishable to get to as he says. just take the southern comfort access instead of the lone moose access.(its right below SC near little ewe) hope that helps.

  • @gmoriano
    @gmoriano Před rokem

    Thanks. Nice review. What time of year were you there…no snow? Also was that $50 a go for the peak lift? That’s random…..

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před rokem

      This was January 2022. Last season was rough for snow most places I think. And the cost was for whole day access, but I still feel it's greedy of them to ask anything on top of already sky high pass prices.

  • @douglasberkman
    @douglasberkman Před rokem

    Great video. What device do you have on your wrist to play music? I've been looking for exactly that so that I don't have to take off my gloves!

  • @pepelon23
    @pepelon23 Před 2 lety

    Cuanto te gastaste en total amigo?

  • @alfihalma4320
    @alfihalma4320 Před 2 lety +1

    Do you know any explanation for the crazy high lift tickets in the USA? It's kinda tripple of what you'd pay in a top notch Austrian resort.

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety +1

      Probably driven by the consolidation of so many top tier mountains under the Vail company. They can raise them all together and the rest of the industry sees them get away with it. The prices also help drive the epic/ikon pass sales as people see them as a remarkable deal. They kind of are when you can get days at $85 a piece instead of 230. It's just that 85 is itself pricy in other areas of the world and on top of that you need to lock in your passes by the Fall before the season even starts so they get your money whether you actually go or not. They've got a successful system but it's very punishing to anyone not planning far far ahead.

    • @alfihalma4320
      @alfihalma4320 Před 2 lety +1

      @@RonnieBunshaft, With ~1200 USD, you need to spend quite some time at the resorts to achieve Kitzbühel prices. Possible for me as a German, since 6 weeks of holidays are normal here but the USA with 2 - 4 weeks, that's kinda mean...
      Yet, already one week at a big resort in the USA validates buying the ikon pass. Crazy.
      Are you aware of the profit margins of US skiing resorts? I heard that the government charges quite some fee for the ha of piste, too. Might already indicate, why just going to Canada already drops the daily price quite a bit.

  • @dboles71
    @dboles71 Před 7 měsíci

    What’s your video setup, go pro? Really nice videos, taking my family and would like to capture a few moments!

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 7 měsíci

      Yup, gopro on a stick and sometimes my helmet. Make sure you get one of the later generations with good stabilization. It's really needed when skiing.

  • @tomgroenevelt6492
    @tomgroenevelt6492 Před rokem

    My question is what time of year was this??? As I’m planning a mid February trip and would like to ensure allot of snow coverage

  • @mtadams2009
    @mtadams2009 Před 2 lety +2

    So to get to the real terrain you have to pay an extra 50.00 ? Is this for the day or per ride? The lack of snow has been an issue for me the last four trips out west. Soon to be my fifth low snow trip for me. It seems like the new normal. Many of my trips used to be great with a lot of snow. I have had low snow in Jackson, Alta, Snowbird and now Colorado. Looks like a great mountain but I will admit it certainly does not have enough snow to make me spend thousands of dollars to ski it. I miss the years of big snow. You did a very nice job with this video. Thanks

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching! The tram cost is once for the day and it's variable between 20 and 80 dollars depending on a formula they don't publish. It was 50 dollars when I went, which was a perfect weather day but also a non-holiday weekday. Most of the terrain isn't stuck behind this cost but it's still a bummer.

    • @mtadams2009
      @mtadams2009 Před 2 lety

      @@RonnieBunshaft Thanks, Looks like a great mountain. Take care

    • @grantbarton8667
      @grantbarton8667 Před 2 lety

      @@RonnieBunshaft great video review! Just got back from Big Sky on Sunday, the tram charge was $100 on Saturday.

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety

      @@grantbarton8667 wow! I got the 80 max right off their website too. Must have gone up.

    • @SkiCounseler
      @SkiCounseler Před 2 lety +1

      @@grantbarton8667 Boyne is one greedy company.

  • @jpskiskate2000
    @jpskiskate2000 Před 2 lety

    Just waiting for it to snow to use up some day passes :/

  • @focusclan3331
    @focusclan3331 Před 2 lety

    Headed here in the end of FEB hopefully they get dumped on in the next month :)

  • @whoisthe1412
    @whoisthe1412 Před 2 lety

    What skis do you use? Size?

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety +1

      Hi there, I currently use 2020 Nordica Soul Rider 87 skis, 177cm length.

  • @jeffjensen27
    @jeffjensen27 Před 7 měsíci

    Be sure to take a ride on Big Sky’s Newest Addition The Brand New (2) 75 Person Arial Tram With A Glass Bottom Viewing Window. 2024-25 Will Be Adding A Brand New 2 Stage Gondola 🚡 System. 😢It’s A Shame That The Price For The Lift Tickets 🎟️ Clearly Shows.

  • @willjames6534
    @willjames6534 Před 4 měsíci

    what time of year did you go

  • @younglink6863
    @younglink6863 Před rokem +1

    what month did you go?

  • @zoraster3532
    @zoraster3532 Před rokem

    You talk a lot about sun which makes sense. What time of year did you go as that affects how much sun it gets?

  • @patricksmo
    @patricksmo Před 2 lety +1

    "Ski Patrol babysitting" isn't the right descriptor for the controlled access off of the peak. It's controlled for a reason

    • @SkiDaBird
      @SkiDaBird Před rokem

      I’m going to second that. I’m a very good skier and the only controlled terrain in my skill set are North Summit and the Big. Both of which need the limited skier traffic to not become dangerous.

  • @stevenpalomba6232
    @stevenpalomba6232 Před 2 lety

    Blew my knee out up there :/ surgery next week as a 16 year old

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety +1

      Damn that sucks, sorry to hear it!

    • @choski76
      @choski76 Před rokem

      What happened? Hope you're recovering. So you can ski again

    • @stevenpalomba6232
      @stevenpalomba6232 Před rokem

      @@RonnieBunshaft almost fully recovered, just can’t ski this season

    • @stevenpalomba6232
      @stevenpalomba6232 Před rokem +1

      @@choski76 I hit a rock that I couldn’t see under some pow and it tore my ACL, mcl, and meniscus, but after months of PT and surgery in almost completely healed and ready for next season

  • @RonnieBunshaft
    @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety

    Hey all, since this has been so well received I put a bunch of work into another for Telluride. Hope it's helpful! czcams.com/video/huFKgQ8i3tM/video.html

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 2 lety

      And now Deer Valley: czcams.com/video/K8bSq6-5oPg/video.html

  • @ryandodge5222
    @ryandodge5222 Před 2 lety

    Bunshaft, Ronnie Bunshaft

  • @jacobabourdeau2944
    @jacobabourdeau2944 Před 2 lety

    Love to ski, not your skis!
    as we say in the northeast.
    Actually, many thanks for the video. Heading out there in March and cams are a little tough to view right now.
    Looks like an epic mountain

  • @ethankilgore7934
    @ethankilgore7934 Před 2 lety

    Bridger is better then big sky for advanced terrain.

  • @TR-nw8hz
    @TR-nw8hz Před rokem

    If you don't tele, take off the arcteryx and the skull mask. You don't deserve them. Bunshaft

  • @bryandalrymple863
    @bryandalrymple863 Před rokem

    The thumbnail looks like you took it from the Yellowstone club

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před rokem

      Maybe nearby! That was from a trail close to the top of Ramcharger.

  • @joshuakersey3897
    @joshuakersey3897 Před 6 měsíci

    I love the setup of your video man but you gotta change the music, either just do lofi or something chill but the weird tunes you got rn are just so annoying.

  • @yousuckwelder
    @yousuckwelder Před 2 lety

    This guy needs a day job

  • @j1mmy69_
    @j1mmy69_ Před 2 lety

    Big sky sucks... Stay away. Tell your friends

  • @nyensimpfenderfer4980
    @nyensimpfenderfer4980 Před 2 lety +1

    please dont come back

  • @kkgarth3322
    @kkgarth3322 Před rokem

    We like what your getting at and we have also skied Big Sky several times, its just that your mask is very unappealing, he man and the masters of the universe is way out and ugly, please get a new mask for easier watching, outside of this thank you. not trying in any way to be rude maybe its just you, but you seem like a good genuine person, so if the mask was not a gift, ditch it

  • @TRIKushbeachside
    @TRIKushbeachside Před 7 měsíci

    Some good groomed blacks or double blues? Heading there sometime in January, hoping for some really wide open, steep fast clean runs. I’ve been to a good number of big name resorts and most of them don’t have many or any groomed blacks or double blues

    • @RonnieBunshaft
      @RonnieBunshaft Před 7 měsíci +1

      That's what I look for too and try to call out. I thinks there were a few in the review ya! Not hugely wide, but groomed.