Things to do in Big Sky, Montana (MT): The Best Outdoor Activities

March 9, 2022 Kandra Bartel

Big Sky is an outdoors person's dream, nestled high in the Gallatin National Forest, presided over by Lone Mountain and just a few miles from Yellowstone Park. The Big Sky Ski Resort offers ample activities for all seasons, with exhilarating skiing and snowboarding in the winter and scenic lift rides during the summer. The surrounding terrain and trails make excellent biking, snowshoeing, horseback riding or snowmobiling escapes, while the Gallatin River offers thrills for the intrepid rafter.
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1. Big Timber Golf Course

Big Sky, MT +1 406-932-4297
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A nine-hole golf course.

2. Gallatin River Guides

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Gallatin River Guides

Located here in Big Sky, Montana we offer professional guided fly fishing trips and are a full service fly shop. Our area of operations are mainly the Gallatin, Madison, and Yellowstone Rivers. We also offer guided trips inside Yellowstone National Park.

3. Yellowstone Scenic Tours

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Yellowstone Scenic Tours

We offer tours May - October 15th, seven days/week. Let our professional guides design the best day in Yellowstone for you and your group! Each tour is fully customizable, private, and great for all ages! Our Ford Transit vans allow for up to 14 guests per vehicle. A picnic lunch is provided so we can maximize our time enjoying the park. Join us for a full day of abundant geysers, hot springs, scenery, and wildlife!

4. Geyser Whitewater Expeditions

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Geyser Whitewater Expeditions

Yellowstone Rafting Trips on the Gallatin River near Big Sky Montana. Plunge through Yellowstone's most famous whitewater or kick back and relax as you glide down the river on a Scenic Float. A perennial favorite, Geyser Whitewater will provide family memories never to forget. You can be assured of great times and great service as Geyser is unparalleled in safety on the Gallatin River, and is the only Yellowstone region outfitter to host both the First Family of the United States and the Vice President. Geyser Whitewater offers the Original and Best Value on Horseback and Rafting Adventures and introduced the Zipline and Rafting packages, imitated but unequaled by others in the area. Rafting, Kayaking, Zip lining, Horseback riding, Family boat rentals, Climbing Wall, Bike Rentals.....Grab a paddle, for the Adventure of a Lifetime!

5. Big Sky Adventures & Tours

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Big Sky Adventures & Tours

Explore Yellowstone ... and beyond! Join a fun, knowledgeable, and experienced Big Sky and Yellowstone local and dive deeper into the wonders of Yellowstone National Park! Hiking, canoeing, fishing, wildlife watching, geyser gazing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, winter tours, and more!

6. Cache Creek Outfitters

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Cache Creek Outfitters

Welcome to Cache Creek Outfitters where our goal is to provide you with a fun, recreational experience in a safe environment. We offer two-three hour and full day horseback rides in several locations. If you are looking for more adventure, join us for a fishing-horseback trip into the high alpine lakes or mountain streams of Yellowstone Park (NW Corner). Overnight pack trips are another exceptional way to view the backcountry and enjoy a fully guided trip. If horses aren't your interest, we also specialize in fly fishing wade and float trips. Winter fishing trips are available when the snow flies.

7. Montana Whitewater

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Montana Whitewater

Big Sky and Yellowstone Whitewater Rafting Trips! Experience Montana’s most wild and scenic rivers. We adventure on the Gallatin, Madison and Yellowstone Rivers. Come hang on for the thrill, or relax on a scenic float. We specialize in rafting, zipline, fishing and tubing trips suitable for families, first-timers, and fun-seekers. Montana Whitewater is a locally owned and operated adventure company that can proudly say we do everything to make each trip the best possible experience. Getting to know our guests is one of the most important and enjoyable aspects of our profession. Our Yellowstone Zipline adventure park is also located here at our Gallatin River office near Big Sky Montana. You can choose to do a Classic 2-Hour Zip with 3 lines or a Super 3.5-Hour Zip with 6 lines and more adventure elements. Introductory Fly Fishing Classes. If it's rafting, fishing, ziplining, or horseback riding... we'd love to be your adventure outfitter in the Big Sky, Bozeman and Yellowstone Area.

8. Black Tie Ski Rentals of Big Sky

19 Meadow Village Dr. Unit #1C, Big Sky, MT 59716 +1 406-995-3372 [email protected] http://www.blacktieskis.com
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Black Tie Ski Rentals of Big Sky

We are Big Sky's Premier Ski Rental delivery business! We service both Big Sky and Moonlight Basin. Bring convenience back into your vacation and let Black Tie deliver and custom fit your ski equipment at a time and place that is convenient for you!

Reviewed By ktciccotti - Largo, United States

Best customer service ever! Every person we interacted with was wonderful. David, on the phone, was patient dealing with six very different ladies and a whole bunch of questions and multiple changes! The three young men that brought and fitted all the gear handled our crazy bunch of ladies really well (I know we can be a bit overwhelming when we are all together and having fun). Gage, 'Ron Jon', and the 16yr old that I didn't get a name for ????????‍♀️, thank you so much for keeping us organized and making sure we had all the right equipment! Slope side, when some last minute adjustments needed to be made, Noah was quick getting to us, minimizing the delay on hitting the slopes! And last but not least, the pick up, Cassidy and David (again) helped us figure out how, when and where to get our gear back to Black Tie. Their pick up service is truly the best part, no lugging skis in and out of cars!!

9. Wild Trout Outfitters

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Wild Trout Outfitters

Big Sky Montana's Best Fly Shop and guide service with over 40 years of local knowledge and experience you can trust, choose Wild Trout Outfitters for your next fly fishing adventure. Guide trips on the Gallatin, Madison, Yellowstone, Missouri Rivers, Yellowstone National Park and area Spring Creeks. We offer a variety of different fly fishing experiences, from a 2 hour stream side clinic, 4 hour walk and wade, full day float, or an all day power boat trip on Area Rivers and lakes. For fly fishing at is best choose us (Wild Trout Outfitters) as your local Big Sky connection, it is never too late, for your appointment with Mr. Fish. We have a full selection of area flies and everything you need including rental equipment, fishing licenses and FRIENDLY free advice. J.D. Bingman Outfitter # 614

10. Grizzly Outfitters Ski & Backcountry Sports

11 Lone Peak Drive, Unit 101, Big Sky, MT 59716 +1 406-995-2939 [email protected] http://www.grizzlyoutfitters.com
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Grizzly Outfitters Ski & Backcountry Sports

Reviewed By magzmoo222

My husband and I went in to get custom fitted boots, and Justin was incredible from the moment we walked in to when we left with our new boots! Neither of us had really bought custom boots before, and he walked us through the whole process, starting off with assessing our ski level and our foot type. I had NO idea how much thought and consideration went into your ski boots based on so many factors, and Justin explained everything to us and answered all our questions. We’ve both skied on our new boots and it makes SUCH A DIFFERENCE. We fully trusted Justin with all of his recommendations and it did not disappoint. He took such care to make sure every element was perfect, we couldn’t be happier!!!

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