Big Sky
FreeMountain resort town near Yellowstone offering skiing, hiking and year-round outdoor adventure in Montana's Gallatin Range.
63960 Gallatin Rd · Gallatin Gateway, MT
Montana Whitewater has operated guided rafting trips on the Gallatin, Yellowstone and Madison rivers since the early 1990s and holds the exclusive outfitter permit for the Gallatin River. It also runs a zipline canopy tour and family-friendly scenic float trips, with offices in Gallatin Gateway, Big Sky and Gardiner near Yellowstone's north entrance.
General sport & outdoor guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Weather calls the shots
Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.
Shoes, water, sun cover
The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.
Parking and launches fill early
On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.
Daylight shrinks in shoulder season
Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.
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Mountain resort town near Yellowstone offering skiing, hiking and year-round outdoor adventure in Montana's Gallatin Range.
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