Golfing, biking & running events descend on Lone Mountain

No snow, no problem! Big Sky Resort continues to open its grounds for fantastic outdoor activities through the end of summer long. Here’s a look at a few of the upcoming events.
                Before heading outside to soak up the last days of summer, the annual Vine & Dine will take place Thursday through Sunday, August 15th to 18th. The premier destination event features sommeliers, winemakers, regional and celebrity culinary talent, as well as distinguished guests gathering to wine, dine and network at beautiful Big Sky Resort.
Experience an incredible array of food artisans, wineries, purveyors of epicurean delights, and Montana-inspired art at this incredible food and wine experience. Whether you’re looking for tempting food or obscure wines, you are sure to find more than one event to exceed your expectations at Vine & Dine. There is something for everyone – from food and wine tastings, seminars, cooking demonstrations, amazing lunches, stimulating dinners, silent auction, wine sales and outdoor adventure.
Who’s the best golfer in Big Sky? The 2019 Big Sky Open brings this tournament back to the green below Lone Mountain Saturday and Sunday, August 24th and 25th beginning at 10am each morning. This annual event serves as the qualifier for the Canyon Cup to be held in late September. Get one step closer to winning the title! This tournament is $50/player. To register for the Big Sky Open and other upcoming tournmanets, call (406) 995-5780. Further information and complete schedule can be found at http://bit.ly/2FaRERt.
Happening the same weekend is the 2019 Big Sky Biggie, a rigorous mountain bike race with events set for Aug. 23rd and 24th. The main event on Saturday, with 50 and 30-mile courses, begins at 7:30am. Looping through public and private land, the race offers jaw-dropping views of Lone Peak. Riders will pedal some of the area’s most exhilarating (and challenging) pieces of single-track, double-track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment. An award ceremony will be held in Town Center Park after the race. Preceding the main event, the Shorty – Short Track XC race will be held Friday at 4pm. Find registration and further event information by visiting www.bigskybiggie.com.
Closing out the last-ish month of summer is The Rut Mountain Running Festival with events set for Friday, August 30th through Sunday, September 1st. The Rut is an extremely challenging mountain run held on Big Sky Resort property. Race participants will find themselves covering all types of terrain including jeep roads, forested single-track trails, alpine ridge lines and even to the iconic summit of Lone Peak! This is a world-class event hosted at Big Sky Resort. Professional runners from all over the world descend on the mountain to appreciate and be challenged by the beautiful ruggedness of Lone Peak. This is unquestionably one of the hardest 50K races in the United States. Spectators are encouraged to come out and cheer on their runner. Swift Current will be available for use with the purchase of a scenic lift ticket from Basecamp. Don’t forget your cowbell! Registration for this year’s Rut is FULL. Learn more about the races and weekend events at www.runtherut.com.
Established in 1973, Big Sky Resort is located in the Northern Rockies of Southwest Montana between Bozeman and Yellowstone National Park. Big Sky Resort is the Biggest Skiing in America with 5,800+ acres offering an average of two acres per skier and 4,350 vertical drop. Discover more summer happenings at .