Back in the day when spring would come, some of us locals would hike up to the top of Lone Peak and wait for the spring sun to corn up the snow, then telemark the corn. Truly great skiing! That was long before the tram was put in. In fact,, many of us thought the tram was a really bad idea. Snow conditions could be wicked gnarly, along with hellacious wind/weather. Big Sky was truly epic back then, you just needed to know how to access the hidden terrain. Since then, I've moved to Bozeman. My wife and I backcountry ski and rock climb these days. Seeing your video footage brought back long forgotten memories. Cheers!
@@MathersOnTheMap I enjoyed that video. My wife and I climb near by where you stayed over. The Gallatin Canyon will always be home. By the way, there are several boondocking areas in the canyon once the weather breaks.
Just came across this video. Loved seeing Big Sky. I skied for 30 years until my knees gave out & I really miss being on the mountain now. I skied Aspen 4 times(2 weeks at a time) & I have agree that Snowmass is my all time favorite. You guys are "liivin' the dream."
Guys I cannot tell you how much I am enjoying this mountain hopping trip. From an Aussie snowboarder thanks so much for showing me around so many U.S resorts. Cant think of a better way to do a snow tour than in a sick van like yours. We have sunshine & beaches forever in Australia but only a handful of ski resorts. I hope this tour never ends! Cheers :)
Hey Andy, thank you!!!! We have two more mountains to share with you so stay tuned!!!! Thanks for watching we appreciate it! Enjoy the beaches down south!
Lovely blog as always. Editing gets better and better, loved the bit when Kevin went through the trees and Taylor was ‘driving’ the heated lift. Have fun and stay safe 😊
Been out of service for a bit. Playing catch-up with you guys. Diggin the snow! Felt like I was piggybacking Kevin on that last run. Good video. 😎✌️🤙🤘😎
Breath-taking scenic drive at the beginning!!! Can't believe the super deluxe chair lift.... "That's not SNOW, that's Just a Dusting" ( Mercifully ) - don't know if you get the reference, but it fits. Hope you liked the uh, "doughnut test" link I sent you, probably beats a snow-mobile but idk.... LOVE Big Sky, putting it on my list!!
I have no idea how you guys can snow board!?? You make it look easy. I am a skier and tried to snow board but I couldn't get used to being strapped into the board. I skate boarded for many years and thought that would help......but it didn't!
Great video. I wish I had met you while you were in town so I could show you the secret parking spots on the mountain with cell service. Safe travels. 😃
I definitely see Big Sky’s camping policy on the website but as of last week there are people camping for the whole season in the Levinski parking lot. They just have to move every so many days for the plow.
I love your videos! You are living my dream. I am going to build my van next year (hopefully) and then i hit the slopes like you in winter 22/23 here in europe.
Hey Lillian you don’t need a special drivers license to drive this, I’m not exactly sure what the dimensions are I’d say 22 feet and 9 feet high? Could probably google sprinter van 170” 2500 dimensions for exact measurements. Thanks for watching !!
Hi Guys, awesome snow trip, love to do the same with my wife. Lol. I like to ask you guys since I notice that your girlfriend ware a simple shirt in the van while I’m sure that the weather is probably 15 degrees there. How is the dieselHeater workings? Is it worth it?
You can camp in Lavinsky lot for up to 72 hours since last summer. It is the lowest level lot. Security monitors you, but will not bother you for 3 days.
@@MathersOnTheMap also some of the parking lots like levinsky let you stay for 72 hours then you have to go off property for 24 hours. Glad u found a place to park the van though
Back in the day when spring would come, some of us locals would hike up to the top of Lone Peak and wait for the spring sun to corn up the snow, then telemark the corn. Truly great skiing! That was long before the tram was put in. In fact,, many of us thought the tram was a really bad idea. Snow conditions could be wicked gnarly, along with hellacious wind/weather. Big Sky was truly epic back then, you just needed to know how to access the hidden terrain. Since then, I've moved to Bozeman. My wife and I backcountry ski and rock climb these days. Seeing your video footage brought back long forgotten memories. Cheers!
that sounds gnarly Micky!!!! I want to back country one day! Thanks for watching appreciate it!
@@MathersOnTheMap I enjoyed that video. My wife and I climb near by where you stayed over. The Gallatin Canyon will always be home. By the way, there are several boondocking areas in the canyon once the weather breaks.
I'm not a skier (or a snow person) but love watching you guys snowboard and show me the towns you visit!
Thank you Stanzie!!! These towns are winter wonderlands!
Never thought I'd see a chair lift like that lol!
Just came across this video. Loved seeing Big Sky. I skied for 30 years until my knees gave out & I really miss being on the mountain now. I skied Aspen 4 times(2 weeks at a time) & I have agree that Snowmass is my all time favorite. You guys are "liivin' the dream."
As soon as my MOTM T-shirt arrives I’m gonna wear it in our next adventure!
Love this, thank you so much for the support!!! is this John? (looking at our recent T-shirt orders)
@@MathersOnTheMap Yes! It is. I’m stoked :)
Guys I cannot tell you how much I am enjoying this mountain hopping trip. From an Aussie snowboarder thanks so much for showing me around so many U.S resorts. Cant think of a better way to do a snow tour than in a sick van like yours.
We have sunshine & beaches forever in Australia but only a handful of ski resorts. I hope this tour never ends! Cheers :)
Hey Andy, thank you!!!! We have two more mountains to share with you so stay tuned!!!! Thanks for watching we appreciate it! Enjoy the beaches down south!
Props on those ending shots
Thanks Dave!
Lovely blog as always. Editing gets better and better, loved the bit when Kevin went through the trees and Taylor was ‘driving’ the heated lift. Have fun and stay safe 😊
Thank you Emma!!!!
Glad to see at least one of you are doing tree runs!
Love the glades!
Been out of service for a bit. Playing catch-up with you guys. Diggin the snow! Felt like I was piggybacking Kevin on that last run. Good video.
😎✌️🤙🤘😎
Thank you Diane!! We’re almost on to our Baja videos
Not only is the chair heated but the seats are memory foam ,nice video.👍
Thank you!
Great video guys, Kevin you going down that mountain looked awesome.
Thanks Dirk it was sweet definitely got the heat rate up! Haha
Lol, nothing out west is icy for eastern riders. Dakota Bowl, the trees under Iron Horse, Lone Tree & Six Shooters are my favourite areas at Big Sky
Glad you had a good time! We got a foot of fresh snow over the last two days 😜
thanks enjoy it!
Camped 2 nights at Levinsky lot in February, apparently is allowed this season.
Breath-taking scenic drive at the beginning!!! Can't believe the super deluxe chair lift....
"That's not SNOW, that's Just a Dusting" ( Mercifully ) - don't know if you get the reference, but it fits. Hope you liked the uh, "doughnut test" link I sent you, probably beats a snow-mobile but idk....
LOVE Big Sky, putting it on my list!!
Haha I don’t know the reference unfortunately!! But what link? Where did ya send it???
@@MathersOnTheMap I'll include it again in my next comment
Sounds good!!
Looks awesome, guys! Hope that snow doesn't get too crazy for you two😂
Haha we were good!!! No issues!
I have no idea how you guys can snow board!?? You make it look easy. I am a skier and tried to snow board but I couldn't get used to being strapped into the board. I skate boarded for many years and thought that would help......but it didn't!
Haha takes a couple days to get the hang of it! I feel like surfing is closer to snowboarding than skating in my opinion, do ya surf?
Poor Taylor at (6:41). “Oh yeah- OW!!”
Hahahaa
Do you ever feel like you need 4wd? Do you have chains or cables ?
we did fine with chains check out the episode before big sky! 😉
You guys are so nice! Feels like i know you while watching you :) you should also take a next trip to Europe :P
Hopefully we will when borders open up again!
Doom the spot
Great video. I wish I had met you while you were in town so I could show you the secret parking spots on the mountain with cell service. Safe travels. 😃
That would have been awesome! We post more real time on Instagram to see where we are/heading!
I definitely see Big Sky’s camping policy on the website but as of last week there are people camping for the whole season in the Levinski parking lot. They just have to move every so many days for the plow.
Really? Oh well our spot wasn’t too bad!
Yeah, policy v enforcement is pretty lax. There are very few places you couldn't park overnight in "town".
I love your videos! You are living my dream. I am going to build my van next year (hopefully) and then i hit the slopes like you in winter 22/23 here in europe.
You will love it Mike! So fun
Jackson hole is way more up your alley. Don't come back to big sky, we have worm's in the snow
Haha coming back soon, for the worms actually!
not going to be able to make it up there for winter but definitely for summer mtb looks sick
It’s beautiful!! Your gonna have so much fun!
Have been enjoying your videos. Love your large “Always take the Scenic Route” mug. Can you link the source?
We don’t have a link unfortunately! Taylors mom got it for her as a gift from a local store
What is the length and height of your van? And do you need a special drivers license to drive this van?
Hey Lillian you don’t need a special drivers license to drive this, I’m not exactly sure what the dimensions are I’d say 22 feet and 9 feet high? Could probably google sprinter van 170” 2500 dimensions for exact measurements.
Thanks for watching !!
@@MathersOnTheMap ok...good to know. It’s a lovely van. Thank you so much for the info👍
Hi Guys, awesome snow trip, love to do the same with my wife. Lol. I like to ask you guys since I notice that your girlfriend ware a simple shirt in the van while I’m sure that the weather is probably 15 degrees there. How is the dieselHeater workings? Is it worth it?
Absolutely required if you’re taking the van into cold temperatures it’s great
@@MathersOnTheMap Awesome! Will do. Looking forward to seeing more of you guys' videos. Take care and be safe.
How often do you have to refill your watertank?
I can’t really answer that accurately, Depends if we shower a lot and if I or taylor does the dishes. 3 days to a week I guess?!
We’re heading there for spring break
Enjoy!
Seriously better stop at the Blue moon bakery in town
I loved living there
BTW...what are those...Converse Muck boots?
I wish we did! We missed it. Xtra tuff boots!
Is your van a 4x4??
2x4 👌🏻
New subscriber x ive been catching up on your journey so far ♥️ its been amazing xx
Thank you Joanne! Welcome to the tribe!
You can camp in Lavinsky lot for up to 72 hours since last summer. It is the lowest level lot. Security monitors you, but will not bother you for 3 days.
Wow that’s interesting we read that you couldn’t sleep there anymore on Big Sky’s website! 🤷♀️
A dozen of your viewers likely own 2nd or 3rd homes in BS, I'm surprised there were no offers for parking.
Thanks for coming to enjoy the mountain. I work here as a lift operator. Hope you guys enjoyed ur time
it was a blast you guys rock!
@@MathersOnTheMap should come back winter. Our swift current lift will be like ramcharger
@@MathersOnTheMap also some of the parking lots like levinsky let you stay for 72 hours then you have to go off property for 24 hours. Glad u found a place to park the van though
Damn I thought that was off limits this year due to covid! But oh well next time
Do you all not have jobs?
Beautiful mountain absolutely terrible company