realskiers

Thanks for the info, JB.
Though Google maps said Grand Targhee is 5+ hrs. from BS.  Hmmm. Will recheck.

Yes, I really liked Big Sky. Very down to earth place too. Didn't see a single Kjus outfit there.
Not that I have anything against the brand.

While waiting for Heidi at the lift one day, I made of game of checking what brands were the most common at Big Sky.
Columbia and North Face topped the list. Lots of Spyder too.

I met way more New Yorkers than I could have imagined on the lift. Mostly from NYC! A number of retirees who have chosen the mountain life.
 
Hope the place stays low key.