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Take a scenic chairlift ride up Big Sky Resort, just over an hours drive from Bozeman. Or fly through the trees on a zipline tour at one of two locations: Big Ski Resort or along the Gallatin River just 30 minutes southwest of Bozeman.
Geyser Whitewater and Big Sky zipline combo - Check our 2012 special page for discounted rates on our famous whitewater raft & zipline tour, combining two of Big Sky's most popular family activities.
Check our 2012 special page for discounted rates on our famous whitewater raft & zipline tour, combining two of Big Sky's most popular family activities.
Yellowstone Zipline & Canopy Tour - over the river - The 'BEST' Zipline tour in Big Sky takes you through our treed canopy and over the Gallatin River, 3 times - just $57. Or, add rafting to it for our Zip & Dip combo, just $99.
The 'BEST' Zipline tour in Big Sky takes you through our treed canopy and over the Gallatin River, 3 times - just $57. Or, add rafting to it for our Zip & Dip combo, just $99.
Based on the mountain, enjoy both of these exciting family activities. Reasonably priced, for all day or per-ride...
  • Fly over the Gallatin River or through the trees on one of two nearby zip line courses.
  • Enjoy a scenic chairlift ride at Big Sky Resort, offering access to hiking and mountain biking trails, as well as a disc golf course.

Zipline Tours

Ziplining is a fun activity for families and friends and an adventurous way to see the sights. If you've never been ziplining before, be sure to give it a try in Montana. There are two operations that offer zip line tours: 

Yellowstone Zipline and Canopy Tours
Slightly closer to Bozeman, Yellowstone Zipline is located along the Gallatin River just 30 minutes from downtown Bozeman. They offer six different zips for you to chose from or combine.

  • Season: June through August
  • Rates: $57-$87
  • Other Activities: Horseback Riding, Rafting and Fishing
  • Phone: 800-799-4465

Big Sky Resort
Just a little further down the road at Big Sky Resort, take your pick from 3 different zip lines. You can enjoy ziplining here during summer AND winter.

  • Season: Summer and Winter
  • Rates: $49-$65
  • Phone: 406-995-5769

Scenic Chairlift Ride at Big Sky Resort

The closest scenic chairlift ride to Bozeman is actually located at Big Sky Resort, about 1 hour southwest of Bozeman. Make a day out of it and ride the chairlift, go on a zipline ride, and even spend the afternoon whitewater rafting.

Big Sky's Scenic Lift is located at the base of the resort in Mountain Village. It rises just over 1,000 feet offering fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. It can also be used as a shuttle for hikers, mountain bikers, and disc golfers. The ride up takes 5 minutes and the lift is open for scenic rides from early June through late September.

  • Adults: $15
  • Juniors (11-17): $12
  • Children (10 and under): FREE
  • Unlimited All-Day: $30
  • Mountain Bike Rentals: $72-$102

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