{Trip Report} Summer in the Mountains

Thanks for your excitement and ideas for our new Breakfast Room makeover yesterday! I still have no idea of the design direction, but I’m excited to get started making it a more usable space for us.

Summer was slow to arrive in Texas…but now that she’s blazing, I’m ready to escape back to our week spent in Big Sky, Montana! I thought skiing in the Winter was fun, but turns out, Summer in a ski resort is even more beautiful and adverturous!

Hi Sugarplum | Summer in Big Sky, Montana

My sister got married in Big Sky last month, so we flew up a few days early to explore the area…and completely fell in love. It is absolutely stunning country…I don’t know that you’d ever get used to these views, which are literally everywhere you look. We hiked, rafted, swam, paddle-boarded…pretty much any outdoor activity you can think of, it’s in Big Sky!

It’s a very casual small town, where comfort comes first. We had a range of weather, but lucked out with lots of sunny days.

Packing Tip: Be prepared for anything from really chilly, to downright hot! I packed layers including shorts, these pants, and my favorite jeans…along with tees, a windbreaker and military jacket. My tennis shoes or flip-flops were fine for most of the hiking.

Romper | Necklace (on sale!) | Sandals | Jacket (similar)

Hat | Sunglasses | Ring

On Him: Sweatshirt (similar) | Shorts | Tennies

On Her: Sweatshirt | Leggings | Tennies

Jacket | Hoodie (similar) | Pants | Sunglasses

Swimsuit

Backpack | Hiking Shoes | Cargo Shorts

My sister and her (now) husband are river guides, so we were treated to several private floats….a must-do if you go! Since we were there early season, parts of the river were running too high and fast for the kids, so they stayed behind for the more exhilarating ones.

Hi Sugarplum | Everyday outfits mixing & matching your closet

Swimsuit (similar) | Sunglasses

Mr. SP….always trying to make me laugh, and still the funniest person I know. #andIknowfunny

Jacket (similar) | Plaid Shirt (similar) | Flip-Flops | Monogrammed Bag | Sunglasses

{Where we Stayed}

Big Sky Village Center

This is a ski-in/ski-out property, so it’s right in the center of the mountain resort.

We stayed in a studio condo, and enjoyed the heated pool and hot tub.

The town of Big Sky is a quick 15-minute drive down the mountain.

Paradise Valley KOA

We’d planned to stay a night in a cabin here, but our schedule changed due to Babygirl’s unexpected case of strep. It’s a really beautiful area, right on the banks of the Yellowstone River.

(Sidenote: The doctors at the medical clinic in Big Sky are very nice!)

{What We Did}

*Ouzel Falls is a gorgeous, easy hike right in town.

*Big Sky Resort is the heart of the town, and has year-round activities like zip-lining, mountain-biking, ropes courses, scenic lifts, golf, spa etc.

*Raft the Gallatin River with Geyser Whitewater Expedition. All the guides are great, but we’re partial to Caroline and Corry. 😉

*Big Sky is about 45-minutes from the West Entrance of Yellowstone, and the getting-there is as pretty as the park itself! I’m planning a separate ‘Yellowstone in a Day’ post.

*Paradise Valley is about 1.5 hours away in Livingston, and stunning.

Between the scenery and exploring, family and the wedding (more to come on that, too!)…it was a perfect week. The kids loved all the outdoor adventures, and are already asking to go back. Have you visited Montana? Have you ever visited a ski resort in the Summer?

We’re hitting up the anniversary sale tonight for our annual back-to-school shopping…wish me luck! My kids are very opinionated when it comes to their wardrobe. #whereverdidtheygetthat

{Back-to-School Staples on Sale!}

*This post is written in collaboration with Nordstrom, but all clothes, opinions and helmet-hair are my own. Thank you for supporting Hi Sugarplum sponsors!