wINTER pRIDE wEEK

March 24-30, 2025 | Big Sky, mONTANA

Full week of free events around Big Sky & on Mountain. Everyone Welcome!

DJ Dance Parties, Educational trainings, XC skiing, FREE alpine ski/snowboard lessons, Pride Parade on mountain, Apre and Enchanted Forest takeovers! Full schedule below!

Huge Thanks to our Sponsors

 Discounts

Big Sky Resort

Gallatin Alpine Sports

Ski/Snowboard/Nordic Rentals (starting at $44/day)

10% discount on all winter sports rentals and delivery using the code “BSO10” at checkout. Good for rentals between March 20 and April 5th

Schedule of Festivities

Monday March 24, 2025

  • 6-8p - Free - Unfiltered: A storytelling workshop

    • With Be Well Big Sky & Big Sky Counseling @ Old Post Office

    • An Exploration of Identity Through Creative Writing & Portraiture. Unapologetic, unfiltered and undeniably YOU.

Tuesday March 25, 2025

  • 7:30a - $ - Rise & Shine Yoga

    • @ Santosha - Class benefiting Big Sky OUT

  • 11a-2p - Free - Community Allyship and Inclusion Training Lunch & Learn

    • Open to all local businesses @ Big Sky Medical Center Community Room - upstairs

    • Community lunch and training for local businesses on inclusive practices including pragmatic tips for inclusive housing programs. Ideal for businesses offering housing or with seasonal employees.

  • 10a-3p - Free - Esquiamos Juntos

    • A new recurring event hosted by Karen Mendoza

    • Esquiamos Juntos is a community-driven program designed to foster connections, primarily within Big Sky’s Spanish-speaking workforce, through shared experiences on the mountain. Join us for a bilingual on-snow meetup!

  • 5:45p-6:45p - Free - ‘We Belong: A Prideful Path to Emotional Resilience’

  • with Be Well Big Sky @ Moving Mountains

  • A workshop with practical, body-based tools to regulate your nervous system and move through life with more ease. Together, we'll build systems of recovery to heal and grow in community.

Wednesday March 26, 2025

  • 10am - Free - Cross Country Group Lesson

    • @ Big Sky Nordic Center

    • Big Sky OUT is covering the cost of the lesson, rentals, and trail pass!

  • 6-7p - $ - Everyone Welcome Yoga Class

    • @ Santosha. Class benefiting Big Sky OUT

    • An all-levels yoga class where all are welcome & celebrated!

Thursday March 27, 2025

  • 7:30a- $ - Rise & Shine Yoga

    • @ Santosha (169 Snowy Mountain Circle)

    • Signup Online, Class benefiting Big Sky OUT

    • Open to all levels and will challenge you at whatever level you are at, developing strength, flexibility and focus.

  • 5pm - Free - Drag Makeup Lessons

    • @ Private Location in Town Center, shared with registered attendees. Register here.

  • 8p-11p - Free - Dance Party w/ DJ Red Velvet

    • @ Blindside Burger (47 Town Center Ave D1)

    • Theme: Show your Pride

Friday March 28, 2025

  • 7:00a Sunrise Skin up Hangmans run

    • @ Big Sky Resort

    • Skin up information

    • Meet in Main Base Area by Umbrella bar. We will depart uphill no later than 7:15a.

    • Early Morning Uphill Access is free with a valid Big Sky Resort pass or ticket media. Uphill Access passes are available for $5 for season-long uphill access (purchase in Basecamp)

    • Touring and split-board rentals available with discount at Gallatin Alpine Sports

  • 9:30a - Free - Half-day Group Lesson

    • @ Big Sky Resort

      • Meet in near bottom of Swift Current lift, look for the pride flags!

      • Instructors will form groups based on skill level. All skill levels welcome. Both skiing and snowboarding.

      • Lift ticket/pass and ski gear required. Discounts. Limited financial assistance available.

  • 11:30a Casual Lunch Meetup

    • Self organized @ Westward Social in Exchange Building. Look for pride flags!

  • 1p - Free - Pride Ski Group Tours

    • Meet at top of Swift current lift, look for pride flags!

      • Ski shack tour visiting hidden structures across the mountain.

      • Group Ski the Loop tour perfect for exploring the whole mountain.

      • Recommended for intermediate and above skiers.

  • 3p-6p - Free - Apres

    • @ Umbrella Bar in Main Base area

    • Bring your Pride gear!

  • 8p-10p - Free - Dance Party w/ DJ MumbleBee

    • @ Cowboy Coffee (25 Town Center Ave)

    • Dress as your favorite LGBTQ+ icon. Costume contest prize!

  • 8:00a - Free- Breakfast Club Tailgate

  • Meet for an early morning dirtbag tailgate in the Ramshorn Parking lot.

  • Look for the pride flags!

  • Bring a morning snack and treats to share and meet some new friends. We’ll have some goodies for all who show up! We’ll ride the shuttle together to the base.

  • 9:30a - Free- half-day group lesson

    • @ Big Sky Resort

      • Meet in near bottom of Swift Current lift, look for the pride flags!

      • Instructors will form groups based on skill level. All skill levels welcome. Both skiing and snowboarding.

      • Lift ticket/pass and ski gear required. Discounts. Limited financial assistance available.

  • Free - Ski Parades w/ Big Pride Flag - Family Friendly!

    • Join us wearing your best pride gear and waving flags as we ski down a 30ftx25ft Pride flag!

    • 11a down Mr. K (beginner friendly) - meet at the Tram! (look for the pride flags!)

    • 2p down Ambush (Double Blue) - Meet just below the Everetts deck (look for the pride flags!)

  • 3p - Free - Apres Takeover

    • @ Resort Main Base Area

  • 5p-9p - $ - Queer Enchanted Forest Takeover w/ DJs kaPOWski & FOUTS

    • @ Big Sky Resort - Atop Ramcharger, Family friendly

    • Dress warm, event is outdoors. 1km holiday light walk with live DJ and firepit.

    • Ticket required, discounted $20 tickets available starting Friday at Basecamp by mentioning “Winter Pride”

Sunday March 30, 2025

  • 12p - $ - Queer Drag/Variety Show Fundraising Brunch

    • @ Tips Up (76 Town Center Ave)

    • Tips Up will have drink specials and brunch menu for purchase

    • Doors at 11:30a, Performance starts right at noon.

    • Tickets are sold out! We will sell limited standing / “wherever we can fit a chair” tickets at the door however we cannot guarantee availability or placement.

  • 7p - Free - Trans Movie Night

    • Honoring Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31st)

    • @ Big Sky Medical Center Community Room - upstairs

    • Movie: Will & Harper

Sponsor or host an event

Any businesses interested in sponsoring or hosting an event during Winter Pride week, please contact taylor@bigskyout.org