Category: Community

February 22: Arts Council of Big Sky hosts the 13th Annual Auction for the Arts Fundraising Gala

The Arts Council of Big Sky will be hosting the 13th Annual Auction for the Arts fundraising gala on Saturday, February 22, in the Grand Ballroom at the Montage Hotel in Big Sky, Montana. Tickets are on sale!

The event will start at 5 p.m. and include multiple ways to collect new art, make new connections, support artists, and enrich the Big Sky Community. The evening consists of a Quick Finish Live Auction, a Juried Silent Auction, fabulous food and drink, live entertainment, and a paddle raise for accessible arts education.

This annual fundraiser for one of Big Sky’s longest-running non-profits has become one of the year’s most anticipated events and features some of the best local, regional, and national artists. The Auction for the Arts is the only fundraising event that benefits the Arts Council of Big Sky. It is imperative to the organization’s mission to create an art-centric community through artistic events, cultural outreach, public art, and education. Buy tickets HERE.

Every Tuesday thru April 8: Après with the Arts

You’re Invited to Après with the Arts.
The Arts Council of Big Sky has a new home at 77 Lone Peak Drive (former home of Choppers Grub & Pub). You’re invited to stop by any Tuesday from 4-6pm through April 8 to hear about plans to transform the building into the Big Sky Center for the Arts. This will be a place for YOU, so please come learn more and share your vision for the arts in Big Sky. For more info, go to bigskyarts.orgNOTE: Our education team and art classes will still be headquartered at BASE until after the building renovations. 

February 8: Batsu! this weekend at WMPAC

It will be one of the wilder nights we’ve hosted at WMPAC. Everybody over 18+ is invited. And fair warning…this show is not for everyone.

The twist on this outrageous evening is less about glorifying the winner, and more about punishing the loser. It certainly has the potential to bring out the schadenfreude in all of us.

For the first time, Batsu! is leaving the comforts of the big city to hit the road, and we’re thrilled Big Sky is on their map.

Join us for an unpredictable, over-the-top night that promises to be as entertaining as it is unforgettable.

Here is an eblast with more details and we are offering $20 tickets with promo code yellowdino.

February 7-9: 2025 Best in the West Showdown

EVENT SCHEDULE*

  • THURSDAY, FEB 6 – NOVICE SKI/SNOWBOARD LITE CHECK-IN @ TIPS UP

    • 6pm – Mandatory Competitor Check-in for Novice Ski & Snowboard Lite (SL). All Novice/Snowboard Lite competitors must sign the liability waiver at this time. Meeting will be held at Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave, Big Sky. Live music to follow.

  • FRIDAY, FEB 7 – NOVICE SKI/SNOWBOARD LITE

    • 9:15am – Mandatory Competitor Meeting for Novice Ski & Snowboard Lite (SL). Meeting will be held Trackside on competition grounds.

    • 10am – Gates Open

    • 10:30am – Opening Ceremonies, Novice, Snowboard Lite

    • 3pm (+/-) – Competition Ends

    • 6pm – Novice/Snowboard Lite Awards, Mandatory Competitor Check-In for Junior, Pro Snowboard, Switcharoo, Sport Ski, Open Ski. All competitors must sign the liability waiver at this time. Meeting will be held at Tips Up, 76 Town Center Ave, Big Sky. Live music to follow.

  • SATURDAY, FEB 8 – JUNIOR, PRO SNOWBOARD, SWITCHAROO, SPORT SKI, OPEN SKI, Snowmobile Exhibitions throughout the day.

    • 9:15am – Mandatory Competitor Meeting. Meeting will be held Trackside on competition grounds.

    • 10am – Gates Open

    • 10:30AM – Pledge of Allegiance, Junior, Pro Snowboard, Switcharoo, Competition Starts

    • 12:30PM (+/-) – Opening Ceremonies, Sport Division, Slopestyle Exhibition, Open Ski

    • 3:30pm (+/-) – Competition Ends

    • 6pm – Day Money Awards @ Tips Up

    • 6:30pm – Calcutta Auction @ Tips Up. This event is open to the Public. Join us for live gambling and bid on your favorite teams!

    • 9:30pmLive Music

  • SUNDAY, FEB 9 – JUNIOR, PRO SNOWBOARD, SWITCHAROO, SPORT SKI, OPEN SKI (Reverse Run Order within each division), Snowmobile Exhibitions throughout the day.

    • 9:15am – Mandatory Competitor Meeting. Meeting will be held Trackside on competition grounds.

      10am – Gates Open

      10:30AM – Pledge of Allegiance, Junior, Pro Snowboard, Switcharoo

      12:30PM (+/-) – Opening Ceremonies, Sport Ski, Open Ski

    • 3:30pm (+/-) – Competition Ends

      6pm – Overall Awards & Buckle Ceremony @ Tips Up

*This schedule may be subject to change.

Gravity Haus Adds Big Sky, Montana, To Its Growing Outdoor Lifestyle Portfolio

GRAVITY HAUS ADDS BIG SKY, MONTANA, TO ITS GROWING OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE PORTFOLIO 

Big Sky will be the 9th destination and a strategic market addition to Gravity Haus’ curated portfolio of experiential and adventure-centric hotels.

Big Sky, Montana. (January 28, 2025) – Gravity Haus,  the Colorado-based hotel and social club, has acquired The River Rock Lodge in Big Sky–expanding its membership and boutique lifestyle hotel offering to Montana’s most popular rugged, outdoor playground.

“We opened Gravity Haus Aspen in December, Jackson Hole last January and today we announce the Big Sky offering. I feel like we are completing the ‘skier’s triple crown’. We bring a very unique approach and product offering to these luxury destinations. We are a community-led company and are thrilled to integrate into the vibrant Big Sky Town Center and bring our ‘approachable luxury’ product to this world-class destination and outdoor community,” said Jim Deters, CEO of Gravity Haus, Inc.

Located in Big Sky Town Center, Gravity Haus Big Sky will feature 29 newly renovated guestrooms, a restaurant, bar, fitness center, and coworking space. Following a full transformation of what was formerly The River Rock Lodge, the renovations have already begun, and Gravity Haus Big Sky is expected to open in Summer 2025. Gravity Haus affiliates purchased the property from Lone Mountain Land Company on December 20, 2024 for an undisclosed amount.

“We are excited about the vibrancy this addition will bring to the west side of Town Center,” said Krista Traxler, EVP of Marketing for Lone Mountain Land Company. “Town Center has become a gathering place in the community, and with this sale,  Gravity Haus will be able to reinvigorate this building to bring a new lodging option and amenity  spaces to the heart of Big Sky.”   ‍

“Adding Big Sky into our membership program strengthens our value proposition for our IKON pass-holding members,” said Deters. “Our existing members and guests made it clear that Big Sky would be a top destination for them, and we believe this will entice new members who can utilize their IKON passes for maximum ease and convenience.”

The Plan for Gravity Haus Big Sky

Gravity Haus Big Sky will become a “center of gravity” for locals and a regional hub for members and guests. Gravity Haus is implementing a substantial property improvement plan to the existing building, which will include the following:

  • Terrain Taco: With an existing location in Winter Park, Colo., this local favorite is humble in its roots, but features an explosive menu of vibrant flavors and spices and is open to the public.
  • Unravel Coffee: Unravel co-produces and imports some of the world’s best coffee straight from farms in Ethiopia and roast signature taste profiles with a zero emission BellwetherⓇ roaster.
  • Co-Working Modern co-working space, hot desks and meeting space where members and guests can create and inspire alongside local and roving entrepreneurs, hold conference calls between outdoor adventures, and attend ongoing skill building and social programming.
  • Gravity Haus Fitness & Recovery: The open gym is a major perk for members and hotel guests alike through an intentional focus on state-of-the-art equipment and recovery amenities, including cold plunge, hot tub, and sauna.
  • Gravity Haus member experiences + networking: Events and meet-ups focused on adventure, community development and personal growth.

‍Big Sky, Montana, offers a captivating mix of wilderness, community, and year-round outdoor adventure. Known as a rugged playground in the mountains – and home to the third largest ski resort in the country – Big Sky boasts nearby access to Yellowstone National Park, making this the ideal four-season destination. From scenic Nordic trails and snowmobiling excursions to epic downhill mountain biking and whitewater rafting, every season holds a variety of things to do.‍

This latest acquisition represents the newest destination to the Gravity Haus full membership benefits program (along with destinations in Vail, Breckenridge, Steamboat, Winter Park, Denver, and Aspen, Colorado, as well as Jackson Hole, Wyo., Truckee, Calif., and Moab, Utah).  Gravity Haus Big Sky will provide globally-conscious hospitality & amenities to its members and outdoor adventurers alike while remaining focused on sustainability, community engagement, and celebrating authentic outdoor experiences.

Three membership levels are available (Under 27, Individual, and Family). Full membership details are available at www.gravityhaus.com/membership.

For more information about Gravity Haus Big Sky and its membership program, please visit www.gravityhaus.com or follow the brand on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

About Gravity Haus

Gravity Haus is an adventure-lifestyle hotel and membership club that enables a modern active lifestyle—the seamless merging of work, play, and outdoor adventures at world-class destinations in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, California, and Montana. Gravity Haus allows members and non-member guests to connect with the outdoors and each other with amenities that include recovery, fitness facilities and yoga classes, world-class gear, and curated experiences for members and guests.  Insider’s access to the ultimate adventure lifestyle is part of the unique experience at Gravity Haus. Learn more at www.gravityhaus.com.

About Lone Mountain Land Company

Lone Mountain Land Company (LMLC) was formed in 2014 by CrossHarbor Capital Partners to manage the planning, entitlement, building, marketing, operations, and the sale of premier real estate in and around Big Sky, Montana. LMLC has primarily focused on the world-class hospitality, residential, and ski and golf communities of Spanish Peaks Mountain Club and Moonlight Basin. Additionally, the company is dedicated to the advancement of Big Sky’s Town Center, through future planning, fostering non-profit collaborations, and developing affordable housing.  LMLC prioritizes responsible community planning and investment, while significantly protecting and enhancing the surrounding natural environment. Together with our partners, LMLC pursues a unified vision and thoughtful approach to community and development initiatives. Please visit: www.lonemountainland.com

Gravity Haus Media Contact

Courtney Lis – courtney@vocapr.com

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