Tag: Cross Country Skiing

A Blog about Snow

by Debra Gill1 Comment on A Blog about Snow
A Blog about Snow

Nature’s surprise party, showing up unannounced and turning the world into a giant snow globe.

It’s likely that everyone has watched White Christmas, the 1954 movie about a Vermont Inn devoid of snow at the beginning of ski season. That was Bozeman until a few days ago. Overnight we went from mowing the leaves from our still green grass and hiking in t-shirts to getting our steps in with the shovel. Mother Nature sprinkled us with happiness on opening day at Bridger Bowl Ski Area, rewarding snow dancers everywhere. 

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Time to Choose Your Winter Activity

by Debra Gill2 Comments on Time to Choose Your Winter Activity
Time to Choose Your Winter Activity

Bozeman outdoor recreation is just heating up.

In Montana, we typically have some fairly intense winter weather. Temps can be low, winds can be high, and the snow can get deep … sometimes very deep. Choosing an open-air winter activity is essential to weathering the season. For many outdoor enthusiasts, downhill skiing or snowboarding is the go-to choice. Bozeman is fortunate to have three world class ski resorts, Bridger Bowl Ski Area (16 miles), Big Sky Resort (54 miles), and Moonlight Basin (56 miles) with acres of scenic terrain for skiers and shredders of all skill levels to explore. Given that there may be limited access at these locations this season, now could be the ideal time to explore some alternative cold weather recreation options. 

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