One&Only Moonlight Basin
Timing guide for nature, price, and weather.
September
You catch peak hiking and wildlife tracking with prices 14% lower than January. You catch the gold of the turning western larch trees and crisp hiking weather before winter snows, avoiding peak summer premiums and the winter ski crowds.
Chasing the best value? May runs $1,400/nt — see every month below.Pitched high in the Moonlight Basin area of Big Sky, this ultra-luxury stone-and-timber resort offers dramatic views of Lone Mountain. The resort combines high-design guest rooms and freestanding private cabins with ski-in/ski-out trailheads. You are here to experience the steep vertical drops of the Northern Rockies, with direct trail access to pristine alpine lakes and dense lodgepole forests.
Access
1h from BZN
Ideal Stay
4 Nights
Insider Tip
Book a Cabin for direct ski-in/ski-out access to the Moonlight Basin lift network, and reserve a private wildlife safari in the Gallatin Range.
Nature Windows
What you’ll see when
Top priorities here are skiing the rugged slopes of Big Sky, hiking the Absaroka-Beartooth alpine trails, and tracking wildlife in the Gallatin Range.
What you’ll experience by season
Skiing
Dec–Apr
Year-round Constants
High alpine lodgepole forests, Lone Mountain views, rocky slope trail systems, and native wildlife like elk, moose, and mountain goats.
Seasons
Winter brings deep powder snow and cold ski runs; summer opens alpine wildflower trails and clear mountain streams for fly fishing.
Price Patterns
Price by month
Jul Avg
$2,200/nt
Average nightly rate by month, based on published pricing. Hover a month to see its rate.
Data Source: Static Average Pricing
SEASONAL PATTERNS
Climate & Weather
Driest
Jul
1.6" lowest rainfall
Avg High
54°F
Annual average
Standard seasonal shifts. Jul offers the clearest skies, while Jul brings the heat.
Most guests find Jul–Sep the most comfortable for outdoor activity.
Based on ideal temp (70-88°F) & low rainfall
Best Balance
Jul
Ideal mix of temp & rain
Sweat Index
Jul
81°F High (Peak)
Chill Factor
Jan
13°F Low (Pack layers)
Wettest
Jan
3.2" rain (Peak)
Field notes
1h from Bozeman (BZN)
From Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), drive south on US-191 through Gallatin Canyon to Big Sky, then wind up Lone Mountain Trail through the Moonlight Basin gate. Roads are paved, though winter driving requires 4WD due to heavy snow and icy mountain grades.
Ski-In/Ski-Out & Guide Booking
Private ski instructors, snowmobile guides, and summer fly-fishing trips should be booked at least 45 to 60 days in advance. Cabin guests have direct access to private boot heaters and ski valets.
Altitude & Expansion Construction
At an elevation of 7,500 feet, guests coming from sea level may experience mild altitude adjustments on their first day. As a new ultra-luxury development, some ongoing construction of residential estates may be visible in nearby basin sectors.
One&Only Moonlight Basin
Timing guide for nature, price, and weather.
September
You catch peak hiking and wildlife tracking with prices 14% lower than January. You catch the gold of the turning western larch trees and crisp hiking weather before winter snows, avoiding peak summer premiums and the winter ski crowds.
Chasing the best value? May runs $1,400/nt — see every month below.Pitched high in the Moonlight Basin area of Big Sky, this ultra-luxury stone-and-timber resort offers dramatic views of Lone Mountain. The resort combines high-design guest rooms and freestanding private cabins with ski-in/ski-out trailheads. You are here to experience the steep vertical drops of the Northern Rockies, with direct trail access to pristine alpine lakes and dense lodgepole forests.
Access
1h from BZN
Ideal Stay
4 Nights
Insider Tip
Book a Cabin for direct ski-in/ski-out access to the Moonlight Basin lift network, and reserve a private wildlife safari in the Gallatin Range.
Nature Windows
What you’ll see when
What you’ll experience by season
Skiing
Dec–Apr
Year-round Constants
High alpine lodgepole forests, Lone Mountain views, rocky slope trail systems, and native wildlife like elk, moose, and mountain goats.
Seasons
Winter brings deep powder snow and cold ski runs; summer opens alpine wildflower trails and clear mountain streams for fly fishing.
Price Patterns
Price by month
Jul Avg
$2,200/nt
Data Source: Static Average Pricing
SEASONAL PATTERNS
Climate & Weather
Driest
Jul
1.6" lowest rainfall
Avg High
54°F
Annual average
Most guests find Jul–Sep the most comfortable for outdoor activity.
Based on ideal temp (70-88°F) & low rainfall
Best Balance
Jul
Ideal mix of temp & rain
Sweat Index
Jul
81°F High (Peak)
Chill Factor
Jan
13°F Low (Pack layers)
Wettest
Jan
3.2" rain (Peak)
Field notes
1h from Bozeman (BZN)
From Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), drive south on US-191 through Gallatin Canyon to Big Sky, then wind up Lone Mountain Trail through the Moonlight Basin gate. Roads are paved, though winter driving requires 4WD due to heavy snow and icy mountain grades.
Ski-In/Ski-Out & Guide Booking
Private ski instructors, snowmobile guides, and summer fly-fishing trips should be booked at least 45 to 60 days in advance. Cabin guests have direct access to private boot heaters and ski valets.
Altitude & Expansion Construction
At an elevation of 7,500 feet, guests coming from sea level may experience mild altitude adjustments on their first day. As a new ultra-luxury development, some ongoing construction of residential estates may be visible in nearby basin sectors.
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One&Only Moonlight Basin Prices by Month
- January $2,200
- February $2,200
- March $1,900
- April $1,600
- May $1,400
- June $1,800
- July $2,200
- August $2,200
- September $1,900
- October $1,600
- November $1,500
- December $2,100