Easy ski access to Big Sky Resort, Amazing views of Lone Peak, Hike In/Out, Bike In/Out! Welcome to The Swift Bear Base-INN!  This 4-bedroom + bunk room, 3.5-bathroom custom built log home sits on Cascade Ridge overlooking all of Big Sky Resort. Surrounded by rich forest terrain, this home offers easy ski access during the Winter months; the home is also hike in/out & mountain bike in/out. The home boasts in-floor radiant heat, two separate living rooms, an air hockey table, bar area, private hot tub, and large deck overlooking Big Sky Resort. The home is under a mile from the world-famous Beehive Basin trailhead, this is the ultimate mountain home base for your Big Sky adventure. Enjoy staying in a true Montana mountain home under the Big Sky!  In Winter, find yourself nestled into a true Winter wonderland. The legendary Big Sky Resort is just a stones throw away from the home. Big Sky Resort or, "The American Alps," grants you access to some the BIGGEST skiing in North America. The home grants you easy ski access to the main base at Big Sky. Easily catch the groomed residential ski route to make your way to the main base, this route is weather permitting and may not be the best for beginners or young children. Additionally, drive 2-miuntes to park at the free skier lot at either the main Big Sky base or the Madison base area. For the Nordic skiers, the world-famous Lone Mountain Ranch is just an 5-mile drive from the home. Find yourself exploring a what seems to be endless wonderland of groomed Nordic trails and snowshoeing. Other close by Winter adventures include snowmobile tours, sleigh-ride dinners, snow-coach tours of Yellowstone National Park, guided ski tours in Yellowstone, dog-sledding tours, and more! Ski In/Out Information- Access is weather permitting, the groomed residential trail is maintained by Big Sky Resort. Additionally, please note Big Sky Resort has 6000+ acres of skiable terrain. Using the ski in/out access trails from this home can take you 20-30 minutes to get to and from the main base area. We recommend this ski access for a more experienced skier. Young children and beginners may struggle. Ski Out- We recommend walking to the bottom of the driveway then catching the groomed trail there. The groomed trail starts at the end of the driveway across the road. This groomed trail will lead you to the White Otter Lift. From White Otter you will partially ski down the Lower Morning Star run, then make your way to the Big Sky base area.  Ski In- Find your way to the Cascade Lift (residential access lift). You will need to side step or skate ski a short distance uphill to get onto the Cascade lift. Once off the Cascade lift you will need to walk up a set of stairs to get back onto the groomed trail. You will make your way down trail (B) to get back to the house. This trail is best for skiers, snowboarders will need to keep up their speed.  In Summer, escape from the hustle and bustle to truly escape from it all. This home boasts an impressive landscape. Adventure the impressive explorable terrain to include nature landscaping surrounding the home, an expansive deck overlooking the wooded forest with Lone Peak towering above granting amazing views to be seen from the home, and a private hot tub. In addition, easily access a multitude of local hiking and mountain biking trails. The world-famous Gallatin River is just a 7-mile drive from the home. Enjoy community events such as the Farmer's Market and Big Sky's free Summer Concert Series (Summer events are generally spanning from mid-June through early-September). Other close by summer adventures include whitewater rafting, guided fly fishing, kayaking, zip-lining, horseback riding, hiking, hot air balloon rides, world-class mountain biking and more!  For the Yellowstone National Park adventurer, this home grants quick access to highway 191 south which leads you to the West entrance of Yellowstone. Marvel at the unspoiled scenery during your 45-minute drive along the historic Gallatin River to the entrance of the park. This section of the park provides access to Old Faithful, Gibbon Falls, the largest gathering of Bison, and hiking trails.  Sleeping Arrangement | Sleeps 11 Main-level Master Bedroom | Sleeps 2 | King Bed Main-level Bunk Room | Sleeps 3 | Bunk bed, queen bottom with full over top Downstairs Bedroom 1 | Sleeps 2 | Queen Bed Downstairs Bedroom 2 | Sleeps 2 | Queen Bed Downstairs Bedroom 3 | Sleeps 2 | Queen Bed Included with your reservation: Fully stocked kitchen (pantry items to include salt, pepper, and coffee filters) Fresh linens, towels, and hot tub towels Pillows, and blankets A starter set of personal amenities (shampoo, conditioner, and body wash) Convenience items (paper towels, toilet paper, sponges, dish soap, dishwasher soap, garbage bags, liquid hand soap, kitchen towels, and tissues) Private Hot Tub Garage space Additional House Information: For security purposes, there are surveillance/recording devices on premises. Location is in the driveway (view pointing away from the home).  The homes sits on heavily wooded private property. This is a prime habitat for the local wildlife. Posted house rules must be followed for your safety and the safety of the wildlife.  Extended Stays- Please note a mid-stay cleaning will be required with any reservation exceeding 10-nights. An additional payment request will be sent at the time of booking. A member of our team will be in touch if this applies to your reservation.