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Big Couloir, Big Sky Montana – What Skiing It Looks Like (VIDEO)

Erin Phillips — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:59:27 +0000

I have skied Big Sky a lot in my snowboarding life, and I haven’t even gotten close to having enough guts to ski the Big or Small Couloirs at Big Sky Resort. Even expert skiers can be taken down by it, and if you go down – it’s going to hurt. The Coiloirs are listed [...]

Athlete Registration For Chamberlin Rail Jam Filling Quickly

Erin Phillips — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:11:33 +0000

If you want your chance at Rail Jam fame - you need to get registered for the 2013 Chamberlin Rail Jam at Big Sky Resort March 1st and 2nd! It's half full now, and you don't want to miss out on your opportunity! Get the registration i

Chamberlin Rail Jam One Month Away!

Erin Phillips — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:34:27 +0000

The 2013 Chamberlin Rail Jam is at Big Sky Resort and its just one month away - March 1st and 2nd! You dont' want to miss this one! It's one of the most unique events all year. Live music, vendors and fun await you at this years Rail jam, and tickets are on sale now!! Get them at Cactus Records, Tarantinos, the Gallatin Valley Mall and online. If you want to par

Bridger Bowl Skiing Great Opening Weekend (VIDEO)

Erin Phillips — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:18:54 +0000

If you were one of the lucky ones to take advantage of opening weekend at Bridger Bowl - you know how good the snow was. Snow started falling Thursday night and continued to fall all weekend. Hope you snow junkies had fun! I was on my couch sick, being extra mad that I wasn't out playing in the snow!

Welcome to Ski/Snowboard Season 2012!

Moonlight Basin Gets Its Own Bag Jump For All You Booter Buffs

Cole — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:32:08 +0000

Attention all skiers and snowboarders! With the addition of a Bag Jump at Moonlight, you no longer have to worry about successfully landing that 720 you've been trying to dial down. Simply huck yourself onto this giant inflatable pad and you're guaranteed a soft landing upside down or right side up! Let the progression begin!

$20 Day Today At Big Sky Resort

Erin Phillips — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:09:55 +0000

Attention snow lovers - today is $20 Lift Ticket Price day at Big Sky! They got about 3 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours - and have 22 runs open. Today they are running the Magic Carpet, Challenger, Explorer and Swift Current! It's definitely early season, so be careful with your new gear!

Which mountain are you riding this year? Big Sky, Bridger Bowl,

Discount Ski Days at Big Sky, Bridger, and Moonlight

Cole — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:47:33 +0000

I generally opt out of the season pass each year and instead try to hit up all the special ticket price days at Bridger Bowl, Big Sky, and Moonlight. Cheap ticket days paired with full priced great powder days equals a great season for me! From Turkey for a Ticket day to MSU Bobcat Day, I've compiled the dates to mark on your calendars for lift ticket deals this ski/ride season.

Death At The Yellowstone Club

My 1035 FM — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:28:51 +0000

An employee of the secluded ski resort Yellowstone Club died last week in a skiing accident on the resort’s mountain. Bozeman Daily Chronicle A Yellowstone Club employee died last week while skiing at the private resort near Big Sky. In a press release, the club said David Mueller, a 45-year-old lift attendant from Bozeman, died [...]

My Skiing Buddy

Erin Phillips — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 14:10:56 +0000

Her nickname is Little Spice - which is the name of her pink snowflake skis I am so jealous of - and she was my ski buddy during the Moonlight Basin Learn To Ski Program. I think she was horrified on Day 1 when she realized she was going to take lessons grown ups. Not necessarily fun for a seven year old. However, she was a good sport from day 1 - and we had A TON of fun!

Helena Man Claims Bridger Bowl Violating Human Rights

My 1035 FM — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:43:44 +0000

According to a story in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Fritz Behr of Helena says that Bridger Bowl’s “For Women Only” ski program is in violation of human rights law. Agree? Disagree? Log in and comment. Here’s the full story. It’s the word “only” that really gets to retired Helena resident Fritz Behr. That’s the problem [...]

Building A Better Bridger Bowl

My 1035 FM — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:31:10 +0000

The 2010-11 ski season is off and running at Bridger Bowl. Mother Nature has been kind with excellent early season snow. And Bridger Bowl has unveiled another year of improvements at the hill just 16 miles north of Bozeman. Veteran skier Bob Crayton has nothing but praise for the $23 million in improvements that have [...]

Winter Gear Buyers Guide

My 1035 FM — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 01:59:24 +0000

In Southwest Montana we know that playing outside is better when you have the right gear. The team at Outside Magazine has evaluated the skis, the boards, the gear, the apparel, the snowshoes; and now you get to decide what you can’t live without. Think snow! Check out over 300 of 2010′s best in winter-ready gear, [...]

Bozemanites Enjoying White Slopes

My 1035 FM — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:00:38 +0000

The fresh snow that has fallen on Southwest Montana over the past couple of weeks has put smiles on both skiers & boarders; and ski area operators alike. The early season openings have not just benefited Big Sky, Moonlight, and Bridger; but ski areas across the state. A snowstorm prior to Thanksgiving followed by frigid [...]

Southwest Montanans Prepare To Hit The Slopes

My 1035 FM — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:27:49 +0000

With Bridger Bowl and Moonlight Basin moving up opening dates due to record snowfall, area skiers and boarders are poised to hit the mountains. Big Sky opens today and has picked up another foot of new snow in the last 24 hours, giving the resort a 40" base at the bottom of the hill, and 70" at the summit

Bridger Bowl, Early Opening

My 1035 FM — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:55:53 +0000

Ladies and gentleman, start your skis and boards. With Big Sky scheduled to open on Thursday, Bridger Bowl has decided to join the snow party early. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Originally projected to open for the season on Friday, December 10, the ski area, 16 miles northeast of Bozeman, Montana, will [...]

Bridger Ski Foundation Ski Swap

Erin Phillips — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:34:33 +0000

If you want to know what one of the HUGE secrets from Bozeman locals…its the Bridger Ski Foundation Ski Swap. This annual event benefits the Bridger Ski Foundation (duh), and is the go-to event for getting new and used gear at a huge discount. The first year I was in Bozeman, I blew of the [...]