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BESt BlaCK dIaMond tErraIn: This may be the toughest choice, as all of
these ski areas are known for challenging, adrenaline-pumping expert
terrain. Although the Ridge at Bridger Bowl is as tough as anything out
there,
BIg SKy rESort gets the nod here based on the sheer amount of
available acreage. Expert-only trails can be found all over the 5,800-acre
resort, including the steep bowls off the 11,166-foot summit of Lone
Peak, the rocky chutes of the Headwaters hiking area, and the tightly
gladed tree runs on Andesite Mountain.
BESt IntErMEdIatE tErraIn: Again, BIg SKy rESort scores here with excel-
lent intermediate trails on Lone Peak and Andesite Mountains. Long,
wide-open cruisers can be found everywhere, allowing those improving
skiers and riders to test their skills all over the resort without having to
stick to just one or two lifts. Favorites include Calamity Jane, Big Horn,
Sunlight, Elk Park Ridge, and Horseshoe — one of the most scenic inter-
mediate runs in the state.
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Photo by Lonnie Ball, courtesy of Big Sky Resort
