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A Maid of Honor HQ Guide

Her Big Sky bachelorette, done right.

Big Sky spa days, alpine yoga retreats, and sleigh-ride dinners

Big Sky for brides is mountain-maximalist — a private chalet rental, a Shoshone Spa morning, and horse-drawn sleigh rides under the Milky Way.

MTAirport: BZNBest: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Dec
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Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Trip terms sheet included.

What to do

Days worth getting dressed up for.

Big Sky Resort Skiing

skiingFull day

5,800 skiable acres with the Lone Peak Tram accessing expert terrain

$100-$220/pp

Yellowstone National Park Day Trip

tourFull day

One-hour drive to the north entrance of Yellowstone for geysers and wildlife

$35-$80/pp

Lone Mountain Ranch Nordic Skiing

skiingHalf day

85km of groomed Nordic trails through pristine Montana wilderness

$30-$50/pp

Jake's Horses Guided Trail Rides

horseback riding2 hours

Horseback rides through Gallatin Canyon with mountain views

$60-$100/pp

Beehive Basin Hike

hiking3-4 hours

Free moderate hike to an alpine lake surrounded by 10,000-foot peaks

$0-$10/pp

Spa Montage Big Sky

spaHalf day

Mountain-cabin treatment rooms + heated pool + saunas

$250-$500/pp

Yellowstone-edge sleigh ride

sleigh ride2 hr

Horse-drawn ride into the ranch with hot cocoa + blankets

$80-$160/pp

Where to go out

Rooftops, drag brunches, and the main event.

Lone Peak Brewery & Taphouse

beer gardenchill $$

Big Sky's craft brewery with house ales and a roaring fireplace

The Carabiner Lounge

loungechill $$$

Upscale lodge lounge at the Summit Hotel with craft cocktails

Montana Jack

barbalanced $$

Slope-side restaurant and bar with live music and mountain views

Beehive Basin Brewery

beer gardenchill $$

Small-batch brewing with a tasting room and rotating food trucks

The Rocks Tasting Room & Lounge

wine barchill $$$

Wine and spirits lounge at Moonlight Basin with valley views

The Carabiner

cocktail loungebalanced $$$

Montage Big Sky lobby bar — mountain-view cocktails with fireplace seating

Where to eat

The tables worth booking ahead for.

Horn & Cantle

New American$$$$ • Best for: group-dinner

Rustic-chic lodge dining with bison, elk, and locally sourced fare

Everett's 8800

New American$$$$ • Best for: group-dinner

Fine dining at the summit with panoramic Lone Mountain views

Lone Peak Brewery & Taphouse

American$$ • Best for: dinner

Hearty pub fare paired with house-brewed ales in a lively atmosphere

Olive B's Big Sky Bistro

Mediterranean$$$ • Best for: dinner

Creative Mediterranean dishes with Montana ingredients

Blue Moon Bakery

Bakery & Cafe$ • Best for: brunch

Fresh pastries, breakfast burritos, and strong coffee to start the day

Lotus Pad

Thai$$ • Best for: dinner

Surprisingly excellent Thai food in the Montana mountains

Buck's T-4 Lodge dining room

Mountain American$$$ • Best for: brunch

Historic lodge dining — Sunday brunch with champagne + mountain-view seats

Where to stay

A getting-ready suite for the whole weekend.

The Lodge at Big Sky

hotel • Max 4 guests

Comfortable slope-side hotel with hot tub and easy mountain access

$150-$350/night

The Summit Hotel at Big Sky Resort

resort • Max 6 guests

Luxury ski-in/ski-out resort with full spa and rooftop hot tub

$250-$600/night

Lone Mountain Ranch

resort • Max 6 guests

Historic guest ranch with cabins, horseback riding, and gourmet dining

$300-$700/night

Big Sky Vacation Rentals

house • Max 16 guests

Private cabins and homes with hot tubs near the Meadow Village

$400-$1500/night

Her Big Sky weekend, her way.

Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Real venues from the list above, parallel tracks for the pregnant friend and the sober bridesmaid, and a trip terms sheet for the group chat so nobody gets a Venmo surprise. Free. No card.

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