Big Sky Southern Exposure Ski Map
Big Sky Ski Map - Southern Exposure, Big Sky, Montana
Painted in 2014
Our custom black wooden frames feature a deep, squared profile to showcase Niehues’ timeless work. Frame width ranges from ⅞ to 1 ⅝ inches, dependent upon on print size, and features a non-glare acrylic front plus foamcore backing.
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The Man Behind The Maps Book
Big Sky Ski Area
Lone Peak, the home of Big Sky Resort is striking no matter where you’re approaching it from. It’s a statuesque mountain, framed by smaller peaks, with intimidating summit chutes that gently roll over into acre upon acre of crisp groomers and well-spaced trees. It’s no wonder that this stunning peak has come to symbolize some of the best of Montana’s skiing. But beyond its great aesthetics, Big Sky has a lot to offer for skiers of every type. Its 4,300 vertical feet of skiable terrain runs the gamut from death-defying chutes high on the mountain, to playful jumps and cliffs, down to delightful glades and ripping groomers.
This Big Sky ski map, originally painted in 2014 captures the mountain in all of its glory, as well as its surrounding peaks. If you’ve ever stood on top of Lone Peak, wondering at the seemingly endless mountain ranges stretching in nearly every direction, you’ll feel right at home in this painting. And, if you’ve ever tested your mettle in the Big Couloir, or the Headwaters chutes, hanging this Big Sky trail map on your wall will let you relive those runs every day. It’s hard to conjure up a mountain more iconic to Montana skiing than Lone Peak, and Niehues’ love and respect for the mountains shines through in this painting.
Location: Big Sky, Madison County, Montana United States
Nearest city: Bozeman - 50 mi (80 km)
Coordinates: 45°15′0″N 111°25′0″W
Vertical: 4,350 ft (1,326 m)
Top elevation: 11,166 ft (3,403 m)
Base elevation: 6,800 ft (2,073 m) Lone Moose 7,500 ft (2,286 m) Mountain Village
Skiable area: 5,800 acres (2,347.2 ha)[1] Runs 250+, 15% beginner, 25% intermediate , 60% advanced
Longest run: 6 miles (10 km)
Lift system: 36 lifts
Snowmaking: 10%
"The 'Rembrandt of snow' has published a hefty coffee table book with a collection of nearly all of his hand-painted maps."
Timeless art for your home
Hand-painted maps require the best reproduction process available. Each illustration starts with a high resolution digital scan. It is then printed on museum quality cotton paper using the latest HDR ink-jet technology.
Legendary Ski Artist James Niehues
If you are a skier or snowboarder, there is a good chance James Niehues has been your mountain guide. Throughout his 30 year career he has worked at the smallest hills and the most expansive resorts in North America. He has left his mark in South America, Australia, Asia and Europe too. And even if you have never shared a bottomless powder day with him, he has always been close by.