which had suffered a mechanical failure, was replaced by a triple chairlift with a conveyor load. In 2018, as part of the Big Sky 2025 plan, Doppelmayr built North America's first ever high speed eight pack in the form of the Ramcharger 8, which replaced an existing Doppelmayr high speed quad from the base area to the summit of Andesite Mountain and has many of the same features as Powder Seeker. Billed as "the most technologically advanced lift ever built," it opened on December 15, 2018. The original high speed quad was reinstalled on Lone Peak, where it replaced the Shedhorn double chairlift. Activities Winter activities include skiing and snowboarding, seven terrain parks, zip-line, and snowshoeing. Summer attractions include zip-lines, archery, tennis, hiking, and mountain biking trails on the mountain. Golf and horseback riding are available near the Meadow Village at an elevation of , between the ski area and US-191. Terrain Aspects - Skiing North: 37% West: 2% East: 36% South: 25% Lone Peak Tram The Lone Peak Tram is an aerial tramway at the Big Sky Resort that loads at the top of the Powder Seeker chairlift and unloads at the summit of Lone Mountain at . Opened in the fall of 1995, the 15-passenger cab climbs over a distance of , with two cabs traveling in opposite directions. It provides access to the most difficult terrain at Big Sky Resort, including former Moonlight Basin terrain. Construction was completed by the high-altitude construction firm Matrix, based in Alaska. Starting in the summer 2012 season, Big Sky Resort introduced daily summer tram rides to take visitors to the top of Lone Peak, called The Lone Peak Expedition. Starting in the 2021/2022 season, access to the tram requires the purchase of a tram pass pack, individual day passes between $20-$80 USD, a Gold season pass for unlimited access, or a Double Black season pass for 10 days. Early 2022, it was announced that the tram would receive major upgrades, placing its new lower base directly next to the top station of a new gondola and featuring a much greater capacity per ride. References External links BigSkyResort.com — official site Buildings and structures in Madison County, Montana Ski areas and resorts in Montana Resorts in the United States Hotels in Montana Tourist attractions in Madison County, Montana 1973 establishments in Montana