wINTER pRIDE wEEK 2026

January 5-11, 2026 | Big Sky, mONTANA

Our second annual week of free events around Big Sky & on Mountain.

DJ Dance Parties, Drag Brunch & Variety Show, Educational trainings, XC skiing, FREE alpine ski/snowboard lesson, On mountain Pride Parade, pride themed Après-ski and more!

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Sponsor or host an event

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

Huge Thanks to our Sponsors

 Discounts

Big Sky Resort

  • Big Sky OUT has arranged the following discounts with Big Sky Resort:

  • Ikon pass holders can access discounted lodging deals. Save up to 15% on an unforgettable mountain retreat at all properties. Offer only available for stays of 2+ nights between November 25, 2025-April 12, 2026. Book Big Sky

Other Local buSINESSES

Interested in offering Pride week discounts? Contact taylor@bigskyout.org

Underrepresented folks outdoors!

Underrepresented folks outdoors!

We’re thrilled to be hosting No Man’s Land Film Festival as part of Winter Pride programming. Short films focused on underrepresented folks exploring the outdoors! More details coming soon!

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Warren Miller Performing Arts Center

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Schedule of Festivities

* subject to change

Monday January 5, 2026

  • 8p-10p - Free - Gays on Blades Winter Pride Kickoff Extravaganza

    • Costume Contest w/ Prize, Theme: Flower Power

    • Free Cocoa & Snacks

Tuesday January 6, 2026

  • 12n-2p - Free - Community Inclusion Training

  • 4p-6p - Free - Drag Story Hour

    • Town Center

Wednesday January 7, 2026

  • 12n-2p - Free - Community Social event

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

Thursday January 8, 2026

  • 7:30a - $ - Rise & Shine Yoga

  • 10am - Free - Cross Country Group Lesson

    • @ Big Sky Nordic Center

  • 5pm - Free - Drag Makeup Lessons & Nail Painting

  • 8p-11p - Free/Donation - No Man’s Land Film Festival

    • Warren Miller Performing Arts Center

    • Featuring underrepresented folks in the outdoors

Friday January 9, 2026

  • 10a - Free - Social Pride Ski Groups

    • 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.

      • Groups will form based on ability level

  • 12n - $ - Pride Lunch Groups

  • 3p-6p - Free - Après in the Plaza w/ DJ

    • @ Umbrella Bar in Main Base area

    • Bring your Pride gear!

  • 7p-8p - Fundraiser - Wig Snatching Competition

    • $5 per round entry fee

    • Buy Wig or BYOW (Bring Your Own Wig)

      • $5 for long wig

      • $15 for bob wig

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

    • Town Center Venue

    • Theme: Wigs & Queer Icons

Saturday January 10, 2026

  • 8:00a - Free- Breakfast Club Tailgate

  • Meet for an early morning dirtbag tailgate in skier parking

  • Look for the pride flags!

  • Bring a morning snack and treats to share and meet some new friends. We’ll have some breakfast 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

    • Focused on new and begginer/early intermediate skiiers.

    • Advanced/expert social ski groups will form outside of lesson

  • 12n - $ - Pride Lunch Groups

  • 2p - Free - Ski Parade w/ Big Pride Flag - Family Friendly!

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

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

  • 3p - Free - Après in the Plaza w/ DJ

    • @ Resort Main Base Area

  • 5p-9p - $ - Queer Enchanted Forest Takeover with special guest DJ flying in!

    • @ Big Sky Resort - Atop Ramcharger, Family friendly

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

Sunday January 11, 2026

  • 2p - $ - Queer Drag/Variety Show Fundraising Performance

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