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New Amenities at Moonlight Basin11/20/08 Long known for its uncrowded slopes, quiet tree glades, and abundant powder, Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, MT matures this year into a well-appointed winter destination. Rolling out a brand new sledding hill and new snowshoe trails, the resort now hosts a variety of recreational approaches to Montana’s most magical season. Also new this season, an entry gate welcomes guests to this constantly emergent mountain, while an interactive map loaded into their cell phone lets them navigate the resort with ease. Ski Bridge Soars Into the Treetops Après ski, Alpine Meadows guests can simply glide home from Moonlight Basin via the longest ski bridge in the United States. Built from 250 tons of weathering steel, the 795 foot long bridge will rise 15 to 50 feet above the ground. “The bridge’s height will give riders and skiers the sensation that they are soaring through the treetops of mature lodge pole pines,” said John Knapton, Director of Mountain Operations. New Terrain Beckons All Winter Enthusiasts While Moonlight Basin’s abundant, dry Rocky Mountain snow makes for excellent skiing and snowboarding, there’s more than one way to enjoy winter’s guaranteed white stuff. This year, Moonlight Basin introduces the Blazing Saddles Sledding Hill, located near the Madison Village Base Area. Here, sleds will be available for rent, so anyone with a warm coat and a pair of snow boots can make the most of our snow. “It’s a great way to end the ski day or keep kids too young to ski entertained,” said Janette May, Director, Resort Sales & Marketing. “Honestly, though, I think the parents and grandparents have just as much fun as the kids.” For those looking for a peaceful alternative to skiing, a new snowshoeing trail begins near the Moonlight Lodge and winds through three quiet miles of wintry natural beauty. Moonlight Basin also boasts a lakeside snowshoeing trail, which begins at the Madison base area and loops around the enchanting Ulreys Lake. Conveniently, snowshoes are available for rent. Up at the ski resort, advanced terrain now plunges off of the scenic Horseshoe run. Expert skiers and snowboarders are invited to sample Moonlight Basin’s newest trail, called Timberwolf. Moonlight Displays Interactive Trail Map on Guest Cell Phones Speaking of Moonlight Basin’s terrain, now guests can navigate it through their cell phone. Thanks to a partnership with Satski, an interactive trail map appears on guests’ phones, allowing them to plan their routes, track family and friends on the mountain, and find out what services are available at any location. At the end of the day, guests can view a 3D Google Earth replay of the day’s skiing adventures. Moonlight Basin and Big Sky Resort are the first resorts to host this service in the United States. Welcome Entryway Greets Mountain Guests At Moonlight Basin’s new welcome entryway, a helpful mountain concierge answers guest’s questions, directs traffic, and updates guests on the mountain’s events and activities. The gate itself greets mountain guests with hand-forged chandeliers from Fire Mountain Forge in Livingston, MT. The gate also features Kalispell Ledger rock from a quarry in Montana, and furnishings and finishes selected by Moonlight Interiors, Moonlight’s own in-house design team. About Moonlight Basin Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana, is a four-season resort company renowned for its Montana hospitality and dedication to environmental stewardship. Nationally recognized for its careful development and protection of some of the most magnificent forest lands in the Montana Rockies, Moonlight Basin offers luxury rental lodging and vacation homes, fine rustic dining, spa services, world-class skiing and golfing, as well as other seasonal activities such as fishing, horseback riding, hiking, and rafting. In 2003 Moonlight Basin created the first new ski destination resort to open in the U.S. in more than 20 years. In 2005, Moonlight Basin teamed with Big Sky Resort to offer the Lone Mountain joint ski pass, providing America’s biggest skiing: two interconnected trail networks covering 5,512 acres of skiable terrain via 23 lifts. Moonlight Basin also features The RESERVE at Moonlight Basin, an 18-hole, championship Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. |
