Montana Living: Big Sky Real Estate Expert Shares Four-Season Mountain Town Secrets

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, the Ski Moms welcome Tallie Lancey, a Big Sky real estate expert with 18 years of experience representing buyers and sellers in Montana's premier ski destination. Tallie shares her journey from Ohio to Big Sky in 2005. She provides comprehensive insights into Big Sky's unique geography, explaining the three distinct areas: the Mountain (base area with ski-in/ski-out access), the Meadow (six miles away with walkable amenities and better value), and the Canyon (the scenic Gallatin River corridor). Tallie details lodging options from hotels to Airbnbs, private clubs and the ultra-exclusive Yellowstone Club. She offers practical travel tips including flying into Bozeman's charming airport, renting a car and stocking up on groceries before the drive. The conversation covers Big Sky Resort's impressive infrastructure including bubble lifts, double bubble magic carpets for families, a new gondola, and the largest contiguous ski area in the US. Tallie discusses real estate opportunities and emphasizes hiring a local buyer broker due to Big Sky's unincorporated status. The episode explores must-do experiences including the Enchanted Forest, Lone Mountain Ranch's sleigh ride dinner, skijoring events in February, and summer activities.Resources:Website: https://www.reallybigsky.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tallielanceyhttps://bigskyresort.com Notable Quotes:"The greatest thing about Big Sky is that it's hard to get here... we barely have a million people in the entire state of Montana.""Walkability is the new ski in, ski out. I just had some clients here last week who came out with their four kids, and they said, we've been here for a week and we haven't gotten in our car.""Come here in the summer first, and you'll fall in love with it and you'll understand how the town works... and then come back to ski and you'll feel so much more confident."Scheduling at Ski Haus is open! Appointments start Saturday, 9/12. Available for kids 16 & under, includes skis /poles or a snowboard, boots + bindings. Make a separate appointment for each child at Ski Haus in Salem, NH; Framingham or Woburn, MA. Bonuses: Free Jr Season Pass Black Mtn (10 & under)$99 Jr Season Pass Tenney Mtn (13 & under)Fee Jr Lift Ticket Cranmore MtnMORE! This season, don’t just see the fall—experience it. Plan your Ulster County adventure at visitulstercountyny.com. Register by August 15, 2026, and use code SKIMOMSRETREAT to save $100 on your trip.Visit www.theskimoms.co/events to see the 2027 lineup and reserve your spot. Get the best gear recommendations and trip-planning tips directly to your inbox. Head to skimom.substack.com to subscribe. Join for free—or upgrade for all the premium perks. Premium subscriptions start at just $5 a month and get to listen ad-free and unlock exclusive content, including insider travel guides, packing lists and more. Mabel's LabelsUse code SKIMOMS for 15% off. Code not valid on sale items or stamps. Other restrictions may apply.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.theskimoms.coSki Moms Discount Page: https://www.theskimoms.co/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 13,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskimoms/Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! [email protected]@skimomsfun.com