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This Video Shows What It Really Takes to Make a Run Down Big Sky, Montana’s Big Couloir
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If you ever want to have skiing nightmares, go down an internet rabbit hole of wipeouts at Big Sky’s Big Couloir. Wiping out in the infamous Montana couloir isn’t just a tough slide followed by shamefully retracing your tracks to dispose of any evidence of a yard sale. It’s full-on carnage, it’s broken bones, and potential death.
The triple black diamond run famously requires a check-in and thumbs up from ski patrol just to enter. If you’re one of the lucky few just to sign up for a run down Big Couloir, patrollers designate a time for your run and only permit one person down the couloir every 15 minutes. If patrol determines conditions aren’t safe, they won’t allow people to sign up. And if you think you can simply duck a rope and take your swing at it with or without ski patrol’s permission, enjoy retelling stories of that one time you had your pass pulled at Big Sky.
The video above is an interesting POV view. But the YouTube channel PeakRankings documented what the whole entire process is like during a day at Big Sky. It’s not as simple as getting on a lift and telling ski patrol your plans at the top. There’s the “Penalty Box,” where skiers and snowboarders will sit and wait for God knows how long just to sign up. There are multiple check-ins to see if the trams and the couloir are even open. There’s a waiver you’ll have to sign. And just to make everybody nervous, there is constant talk with strangers about the hassle for a spot, the nerves they’re all feeling, and rumors (or non-rumors) about that guy who just tumbled head over feet down the couloir once he got his shot.
A single run down Big Couloir is an all-day affair in this case. Two skiers document their day at Big Sky and the hours of effort it took before they finally got a 2 p.m. time slot — one of the last few runs of the day. Surprisingly, once they got there, three people were already making their way down the run.
Watch the entire video from PeakRankings here.
POLSON, Mont. — Two motorcyclists crashed on Highway 35 near Polson after failing to negotiate a left-hand curve, leaving one man dead and another hospitalized, according to the Montana Highway Patrol.
Two motorcycles were traveling southbound on Highway 35 when both drifted into a guardrail. Both drivers were separated from their motorcycles and ended up on the other side of the guardrail.
A 58-year-old Polson man was confirmed dead at the scene. The second driver, a 45-year-old man, also from Polson, was taken to the hospital with injuries.
Alcohol is a suspected factor in the crash, according to the Montana Highway Patrol.
The crash is under investigation.
KALISPELL — A Flathead County man is turning a personal rock bottom into a lifeline for his community by starting a free, late-night ride service to keep drunk drivers off the roads.
Adam Bruzza started Big Sky Sobriety Shuttle LLC, a free ride share service for people who have been drinking, after realizing he was struggling with addiction.
Maddie Keifer reports – watch the video here:
MT man starts free, late-night ride service to keep drunk drivers off the roads
“I just wanted to give people who do still drink the option for a safe, sober ride home,” Bruzza said.
Bruzza said a devastating mistake behind the wheel became a turning point where he decided enough was enough.
“I was charged with a DUI October 22 of 2024,” Bruzza said.
After a few months focused on his sobriety, Bruzza channeled his energy into his community by starting the shuttle service.
He operates the shuttle in his personal pickup truck. Riders can reach him by phone, text or social media at any time of day or night at no cost.
“I just wanted to give others the opportunity to not get a life changing charge,” Bruzza said.
Bruzza works with bars to connect riders with his service. Although the Big Sky Sobriety Shuttle is a new endeavor, he has already seen a big impact.
“The community response without a doubt has been unconditional love and support that makes my heart all warm and fuzzy,” Bruzza said.
Bruzza also shared a message for others who may be struggling with addiction.
“Your life is worth it, there are people that care out there and it is okay to ask for help,” Bruzza said.
To learn more, click here to visit the Facebook page.
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 19, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from April 19 drawing
05-13-15-17, Bonus: 01
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.
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