Every time the powder falls, any skier knows it’s time to drop everything and head to the hill. For pro skier, Marcus Caston, an early-season dump in Montana spurred this powder hound to head out to a spot that he’d never been to before and see what Montana’s mountains have to offer. “They got 18 inches last night at Big Sky,” says pro skier Marcus Caston. “I’m really excited to ski some new spots.” After turning off the main road into Big Sky, Caston gets his first glimpse of Lone Peak. “You drive right through the meadow and it’s this cool little community of restaurants, and then a few minutes later you’re up at Big Sky Resort,” says Caston. He marvels at the local skiers and how they’re all there because of how “hardcore” this mountain is. While it’s understandable that locals tend to like to keep their hidden gems a secret, Caston continues to say that everyone is as friendly as ever and happy to share their local knowledge.
Caston and local Mark Davidson stoked on an epic day at Big Sky. Photo: Courtesy of Visit Montana “There’s friendly folk up at Big Sky,” Caston says. “Big Sky really surprised me with just how big it is,” Caston continues. “Four grand of vert from the top of Lone Peak, which kind of stands alone as this big magnificent peak with skiing on all sides of it.” Caston hooked up with local skier Liv Grubaugh for the lowdown on Big Sky Resort. “I love the terrain that we have here. You can have the mellowest day on one peak that you want … or you can ski the headwaters down some big chutes,” says Grubaugh. “Skiing 300 degrees on the main peak is crazy because you could be skiing the south side and it’s fun spring skiing, then you head to the north side and it’s blown-in powder. So, it’s a different world all in one day.”
Caston scoring some serious pow turns in Montana. Photo: Courtesy of Visit Montana Then the crew decided to round out the afternoon with a gorgeous hike through a beautiful gorge with a waterfall at the end. Caston continues to talk about how pleasant it was to get off the hill for a bit and enjoy some more of the natural offerings of Montana. “It’s nice to have people visit, and show them where we live, and our beautiful backyard,” says Big Sky local Cara Lindeman. “This is right next to the Meadow Village, so we can come out here and get a quick hike in, and it’s just beautiful … It’s awesome living here.”
On and off the hill, Montana is a gorgeous place to be. Photo: Courtesy of Visit Montana And although the nightlife in the area — most notably, Big Sky’s Meadow Village — can keep the après appetite satiated, local skier Brian Stumpf insists that the social scene is just an added bonus. The real draw is all about “getting up early and going skiing.” No matter what your appetite for adventure is craving, you’re likely to find it out in Big Sky, Montana. Read more about skiing from ASN
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Every time the powder falls, any skier knows it’s time to drop everything and head to the hill. For pro skier, Marcus Caston, an early-season dump in Montana spurred this powder hound to head out to a spot that he’d never been to before and see what Montana’s mountains have to offer.
“They got 18 inches last night at Big Sky,” says pro skier Marcus Caston. “I’m really excited to ski some new spots.”
After turning off the main road into Big Sky, Caston gets his first glimpse of Lone Peak.
“You drive right through the meadow and it’s this cool little community of restaurants, and then a few minutes later you’re up at Big Sky Resort,” says Caston.
He marvels at the local skiers and how they’re all there because of how “hardcore” this mountain is. While it’s understandable that locals tend to like to keep their hidden gems a secret, Caston continues to say that everyone is as friendly as ever and happy to share their local knowledge.
“There’s friendly folk up at Big Sky,” Caston says.
“Big Sky really surprised me with just how big it is,” Caston continues. “Four grand of vert from the top of Lone Peak, which kind of stands alone as this big magnificent peak with skiing on all sides of it.”
Caston hooked up with local skier Liv Grubaugh for the lowdown on Big Sky Resort.
“I love the terrain that we have here. You can have the mellowest day on one peak that you want … or you can ski the headwaters down some big chutes,” says Grubaugh. “Skiing 300 degrees on the main peak is crazy because you could be skiing the south side and it’s fun spring skiing, then you head to the north side and it’s blown-in powder. So, it’s a different world all in one day.”
Then the crew decided to round out the afternoon with a gorgeous hike through a beautiful gorge with a waterfall at the end. Caston continues to talk about how pleasant it was to get off the hill for a bit and enjoy some more of the natural offerings of Montana.
“It’s nice to have people visit, and show them where we live, and our beautiful backyard,” says Big Sky local Cara Lindeman. “This is right next to the Meadow Village, so we can come out here and get a quick hike in, and it’s just beautiful … It’s awesome living here.”
And although the nightlife in the area — most notably, Big Sky’s Meadow Village — can keep the après appetite satiated, local skier Brian Stumpf insists that the social scene is just an added bonus. The real draw is all about “getting up early and going skiing.”
No matter what your appetite for adventure is craving, you’re likely to find it out in Big Sky, Montana.
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