Montana is known for its rugged beauty, tinged with a little bit of unpredictability - and what else would you expect from a state whose official animal is the grizzly bear? Experience Montana for yourself with a week's stay at Big Sky Resort, located between Bozeman and West Yellowstone. Called "a front-row seat to the West," Big Sky Resort is known for some of the best skiing in the country. But that’s not all! For the non-skiers among us, the resort offers access to the majesty of Yellowstone, extensive recreational opportunities like hiking, biking and fly fishing and abundant wildlife. And beyond creatures of all species, Big Sky Resort also takes care of your creature comforts: plenty of shopping, a wellness studio offering group exercise classes, massages, spa treatments and body waxing, a half-dozen delicious restaurants, nightclubs and family activities

This top-floor condo in the seven-story Shoshone building is a one-bedroom unit with a loft; it sleeps 6 to 8 people comfortably. Recently updated, each unit includes a full kitchen, dining table, gas fireplace, flat-panel TV, high-speed wireless internet and a balcony with mountain views. It is on the top floor. The building also features a fully-equipped health club, sauna, indoor/outdoor Jacuzzi, outdoor swimming pool, room service and laundry facilities.                                                                

For more details, visit www.BigSkyResort.com; under "Lodging & Village," click "Lodging Selections." Scroll down to "Shoshone."