Big Sky's General Manager Explains Infrastructure Improvements

Big Sky

By Francis Xavier March 8, 2018

By: Francis Xavier | March 8, 2018

“Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood.” -Daniel Burnham

Big Sky has some big plans for the next 10 years with the goal of becoming “America’s Alps.” General Manager Taylor Middleton spoke with KBZK Montana about the planned improvements including North America’s first first eight-seat, high-speed chairlift:

“Not only is it the most superior lift built in North America, but it’s going to move a lot of people.”

There is an entire website dedicated to the 10 year plan called Bigsky2025.com, here’s how they lay it out:

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