Regularly in the top North American skiing and North America snowboarding rankings, Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana often ranks in the top 10. Big Sky Resort is often considered one of America's top ten ski resorts in some category, be it challenging terrain, or simply BEST ski resort.The Big Sky Ski Resort has modern lifts to transport skiers and snowboarders up the slopes of regal Lone Mountain, Andesite Mountain, and Flat Iron Mountain, dropping skiers and snowboarders off for 4,350 vertical feet of down.Big Sky, Montana, once a highly seasonal, "company town" is now a year-round, small-town, recreational destination town, home to more than 1250 residents, over 350 Big Sky Montana Chamber members, and four ski resorts.Big Sky's small-town, big-time skiing atmosphere is great for har... 12/22/2012

One of the Yellowstone Club Homes, Three Spanish Peaks Resort Luxury Properties Was Auctioned - Properties No Longer For Sale SOLD! - One of the four Big Sky MT luxury properties going to auction March 2, 2012 is set in the exclusive, gated Yellowstone Club, which offers both private downhill skiing, snowboarding, and golfing, This YC property is a ~4,806 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 6 bathroom luxury house with private ski bridge and had been listed with the Yellowstone Mountain Club for a little under $5 million. Yellowstone Club luxury homes' sites and fabulous amenities are built around 2,200 skiable acres, offering the world's only private ski runs, and a championship golf course designed by golfing legend, Tom Weiskopf. The Club's base area is home to the 100,000 sq ft Warren Miller Lodge, o... 02/07/2012

Big Sky Montana Real Estate 4th Quarter Market update The following graphs should help you understand where the market in Big Sky is for the 4th quarter of 2011. Market for Single Family Homes in Big Sky, MT   The previous graph indicates that, as usual, the fourth quarter during the holiday season did taper off some, but had an interesting side note in that what we did sell had a higher market value and had been on the market for an extended time period.  This is likely a result of the ski season here in Big Sky country.  We can likely expect more of the same for the first quarter of 2012 as ski season continues. Real Estate Inventory for Big Sky, MT This graph is an indication of our inventory, how well it is moving, and how long it might take to get your home sold. We refer to this a... 01/31/2012

How long will it take to sell my Big Sky, MT home? In Realtors language, we call it the absorption rate.  We can analyze the sales data from the last 6 months in comparison to the number of homes that are still on the market and make an educated guess as to how long it may take homes in Big Sky Montana to sell.  The chart looks like this:   What does the chart tell us?  If you have a home that has a list price of under $350,000, you stand a very good chance of selling it in under six months since we have sold seven homes in that price range in the previous six months and currently only have five available to sell.  If you have a home that is priced between $600,000 and $1M, you are likely facing eighteen months of marketing time, and if you home is listed for over a million, you are in ... 12/27/2011

Spanish Peaks:             Big Sky Homes and property, buyers beware!   This week was not good news for the Spanish Peaks development in Big Sky, Montana!  As with quite a few elite subdivisions in the Big Sky area like the Yellowstone Club, Spanish Peaks released some very disturbing news this week: Spanish Peaks Closes:  Employees Laid Off Spanish Peaks file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Court documents provide insight into Spanish Peak’s legal conflicts There are other options for some wonderful opportunities to own a second home or a ski resort vacation home!  Moonlight Basin has restructured and will be open for business with some wonderful homes and condo’s to purchase, and Big Sky is alive and well. If you are interested in  Big Sky Homes, please contact us for and updated list of hom... 10/26/2011

Just Listed in Bozeman and other SW Montana cities: New real estate updates for Belgrade, Bozeman, Big Sky, Gallatin Gateway, Wise River, and other Montana cities as properties are listed. Week 3 December 12 - December 21, 2010 - Detailed information on ALL Southwest Montana real estate listings now. Daily property updates here as listings hit the market on the SW Montana real estate MLS. Bozeman Log Homes Montana Mountain Homes       Please see Bozeman Montana Real Estate Listings for all today's new listings from some of these Montana towns and cities: Alder, Amsterdam, Anaconda, Argenta, Bainville, Basin, Belfry, Belgrade, Big Sky, Big Timber, Bigfork, Bozeman, Boulder, Butte, Cameron, Canyon Creek, Cardwell, Cascade, Choteau, Churchill, Clancy, Clarkston, Clyde Park, Cohagen, Columb... 12/13/2010

The 13,400 acre, private golf and ski enclave, Yellowstone Club (YC) sale to CrossHarbor Capital is finalized at a price of $115 million, according to Yellowstone Mountain Club's CB Richard Ellis. The Big Sky, Montana bankruptcy sale was finalized August 5, 2009, ending a long battle for control between Sam Byrne and Edra Blixseth. The many Yellowstone Club real estate and Montana luxury home choices include large homesites on which to build your own, custom luxury estate; on-the-mountain chalets; single-family custom homes; private ranches, or condos in either The Enclave or at Sunrise Ridge. Many of the Yellowstone Club real estate offerings include access to the golf course or ski lifts. Dine at one of three rustic Yellowstone Mountain Club lodges; choose the Rainbow Lodge with its o... 08/07/2009

Eight months after it tumbled into bankruptcy, the posh Yellowstone Club has a new owner, and a new lease on life. By Jonathan Weber , 7-17-09 Sam Byrne, principal at CrossHabor Capital Partners and the new owner of the Yellowstone Club. The sale of the Yellowstone Club to Boston-based CrossHarbor Capital Partners was formally completed Friday, ending the main chapter of an extraordinarily tumultuous bankruptcy proceeding and paving the way for the revitalization of the luxurious private ski resort. CrossHarbor, led by real estate investor Sam Byrne, paid $115 million for the 13,600 acre club near Big Sky, Montana, and has committed additional money to fund operations and assure payment of trade creditors. CrossHarbor will operate the club in partnership with Discovery Land Co., and pl... 07/17/2009

With spring snow showers carrying on, Big Sky continues to feel the effects of winter while looking forward to sunnier days. Likewise, off-season gives everyone a chance to reflect on the season, evaluate their position in life and plan for the trail ahead. It is easy to be distracted by the "noise" and mixed messages the media sends regarding the national real estate market. Now more then ever it is important to analyze the local market and make informed decisions based on accurate data.   ERA Landmark Real Estate specializes in market analysis to keep both buyers and sellers abreast of the opportunities and challenges of our current market.   Many Big Sky property owners look back at the investments they have made over time and recognize the smart moves that they either made or did n... 06/18/2009

    Ushering in a new era for the Yellowstone Mountain Club, Sam Byrne's Boston-based Crossharbor Capital has won control of Big Sky, Montana's Yellowstone Club with a bid of $115 million. Judge Ralph Kirscher ok'd the bid, which includes Sam Byrne's commitment to inject up to $75 million into the Club, with $19 million dedicated to pay unsecured creditors, most of whom are regional business owners. The Yellowstone Club is a private 13,600 acre ski and golf community in Big Sky, MT. 05/19/2009

Photos from Saturday, March 7, 2009, skiing in Big Sky, Montana with the family. Our son is progressing fast, skiing the Magic Carpet Hill as well as skiing Blue slopes and Green slopes between his papa's legs. No fun here... The Montana snow was excellent, the Montana sun couldn't have been brighter, the big Montana sky clearer...the camaraderie better. Tremendous views and the Tetons (not shown) are often visible on these very clear days... just a bit too many alto stratus clouds this day... 03/12/2009

The Big Sky Institute, the National Parks Conservation Association and the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a lecture series focused on climate change impacts and issues in the Northern Rockies region. All four lectures will feature a Northern Rockies regional expert and a local expert in each topic.The series will be hosted at the Big Sky Library. With more than 20 years of research in Yellowstone, Dr. Whitlock will share insights and ask questions about how climate change is affecting the plants and animals around us. February 12, 2009: Climate Change in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: A fascinating look at the changing ecosystem around us, presented by Professor Cathy Whitlock. February 26, 2009: Costs of Climate Change Inaction: A Regional Perspective. This discussion ... 01/23/2009

Members of the exclusive Big Sky Montana Yellowstone Club recently came together and reached out in a big way to the Big Sky, Montana community. The Yellowstone Mountain Club donated over $100,000 to The Big Sky LIFT Fund, a relief fund created to assist Big Sky, MT families in these tough financial times of late 2009. Those eligible for the one-time Big Sky LIFT grant, must live or work in the Big Sky Resort Area Tax District. Basically, it appears you could apply if you can demonstrate a reasonable financial need. You may be able to qualify if you have been adversely affected by the economy: for instance, you lost your job, you cannot pay your rent, medical or work-related bills. Grants are available up to $1,000 for Big Sky individuals and $2,500 for Big Sky, MT families only. Helena... 01/16/2009

It may not seem like a big deal, but when a small ski town without a decently-sized grocery store finally gets a decently-sized grocery store, it's news! The main stay Country Market, in Big Sky, MT, after being closed for the last two weeks for renovations and expansion, will reopen, Monday, December 22, 2008. With the added 2000 sf to the Big Sky commercial building, Big Sky, MT residents and summer and wintertime visitors won't have to drive the 30 miles back to Bozeman for their special foods and wine; the new Country Market has a whole lot more now! Speaking of food, December 19th was the second annual "Turkey for a Ticket" day at Moonlight Basin Ski Area, Big Sky, Montana: a turkey or 15 nonperishable food items got you a free ski pass for the day as part of the Moonlight Basin sk... 12/19/2008

From Moonlight Basin Ski Area to the private Yellowstone Club Resort, most of the Big Sky, Montana ski resorts concerns have been fixed for the winter and it's snowing here in southwest Montana. The skis are sharp, the bodies are willing, and 2-4 inches of snow are forecast for this evening; Big Sky's skiing and snowboarding season is here. Even the Yellowstone Club is back in business, which means work through the winter for its many employees. Because of a Loan by Boston's CrossHarbor Capital of $20 Million, the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana will survive winter 2008-2009. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Montana, Ralph B. Kirscher, Esquire, approved short-term financing Wed., November 27, 2008 that will allow the exclusive Yellowstone Club, Big Sky, MT, to keep its doors op... 12/02/2008

Two financial entities are battling for control of Big Sky, Montana's Yellowstone Club, which boasts memberships by some of the world's wealthiest... Both Credit Suisse and CrossHarbor Capital with financial help offered by some Club members, are battling for control of Edra Blixseth's bankrupt Big Sky, Montana Yellowstone Mountain Club: Credit Suisse, failing in its attempt to setup a seven-figure loan plan, argues that because it's owed over $300M by the Club it should maintain control and is trying to block a financing deal from Boston-based CrossHarbor Capital, which has offered $20 million to maintain the club through the winter skiing and snowboarding season. Some Club members, siding with CrossHarbor Capital and Sam Byrne, showed up for the Tuesday, November 25th court proceeding... 11/26/2008

When it comes to choosing which mountains to ride and ski this year, remember that, "more famous" and "more popular" does not equate with "better skiing." The following ten ski resorts have been selected based on two criteria more important than any other: consistency of good snow conditions, and quality of terrain. Building your trip around any one of these places will make for an epic days this season. Please ski and ride safely and we'll see you out there! 10. Kirkwood, CA Off Tahoe's beaten-path, Kirkwood is 45 minutes south of the lake and resorts like Heavenly and Squaw. Its location helps thin the crowds, even as Kirkwood receives the most snowfall of any Tahoe resort, averaging 600 inches a year. When it's not snowing, it's probably sunny, as Kirkwood also boasts a healthy major... 11/11/2008

The Yellowstone Club, filed for bankruptcy Monday, November 10, 2008 after its inability to secure financing arrangements with its creditors and bondholders. Yellowstone Club spokesman, Bill Keegan said the Yellowstone Club filed Chapter 11 for protection in Montana federal bankruptcy court to protect the Club and its members. Two months ago the Club, as it is called in the area, had announced it would begin new growth in conjunction with Arizona-based Discovery Land Company, but the recent national financial collapse forestalled this method. Ensconced in Montana's Madison Range mountains, between the Gallatin and Madison Rivers, the gated, 13,400 acre Montana ski and golf resort opened in 1999, and holds memberships for former cycling great, Greg Lemond, Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gate... 11/11/2008

Begun in 1993, the Big Sky Ski Education Foundation (BSSEF) offers recreational and competitive ski programs for Big Sky, Bozeman and West Yellowstone children. Your children will be able to ski the uncrowded and friendly slopes of two of North America's finest ski resorts, Big Sky and Lone Mountain. The BSSEF mission is to "provide the opportunity for kids to become great skiers while promoting good sportsmanship, healthy competitiveness, sound technical skills, and an appreciation for the great sport of skiing and mountain living." BSSEF programs cater to every skill level for kids from 5 to 17 years old. Programs include: 1. Youth Ski League YSL - 5 to 11 year olds, Saturdays. Students learn fundamental skiing techniques, have fun on obstacle courses, participate in fun ski games, an... 10/31/2008

Skiing Magazine readers have named Whistler Blackcomb No.1 ski resort in North America for the twelfth year in a row. Big Sky, Montana made it at #8 on the list this year. Contact ERA Big Sky for your Big Sky Real Estate needs. Skiing Magazine Readers ranked these resorts as the best 10 for quality of snow, terrain, affordability, and nightlife. Skiing is a USA magazine by and for passionate skiers owned by World Publications, LLC. Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia Jackson Hole, Wyoming Vail, Colorado Telluride, Colorado Alta/Snowbird, Utah Alyeska, Alaska Aspen/Aspen Highlands, Colorado Big Sky, Montana Steamboat, Colorado Breckenridge, Colorado Siing's Best Après Scene award went to Whistler Blackcomb, with the Garibaldi Lift Company receiving accolades for its great food and varie... 10/10/2008