Yesterday marked the opening of the ski season over at Moonlight Basin. This ski paradise where one ski out their front doors to 1,900 acres on the north face of Leon Peak, is located in Big Sky, Montana.

And this year, skiers and snowboarders can get more out of it as Moonlight Basin and Big Sky Resort have teamed up to offer joint lift tickets. This means, with just one ticket, snow riders have access to 5,300acres of interconnected trains and lifts.

Moonlight Basin also made it to this years' Hot List: 2006 Ski & Snowboard Report over at Outside Magazine. "Whether you're a snow bunny or a sick bird, though, Moonlight offers the best of both worlds. When the lifts close, head to the lodge, a grand timber-and-stone palace anchored by a central fireplace so lofty that stuffed mountain goats pose on its rocky chimney."

Head on out to Montana where skiing and snowboarding is more than just an experience, it's a lifestyle.

photo credits: Outside Magazine