Daytripper Winter Edition

2014 Winter

Daytripper Your Guide T O

FA L L & WIN T ER AC T I V I T IE S IN SOUTHWEST MONTANA

A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE

WIN T ER DAY T RIPPER

Your WInter Guide.

The last golden leaves are drifting down from the aspens, and there’s snow on the Spanish Peaks. The signs are unmistakable: the all-too-short Montana summer is receding into the past.

Maybe this is the year you try skiing for the first time. Or conquer that trail you’ve never dreamed of trying before. Maybe you’ll park the car and stop in that antique store you’ve been cruising past for the last six months. Perhaps you’ll bowl 300 for the first time. Or satisfy your curiosity and finally learn what curling is all about.

But the end of one season is the dawn of another. And as winter casts its icy spell, you can hibernate, head south — or embrace all that winter in the northern Rockies has to offer.

So get out, breathe in the crisp mountain air, and experience life in Southwest Montana this winter.

Like the blue Montana sky, the possibilities are endless.

Your winter adventure starts here.

See Yellowstone in the winter..................7 Spend a weekend in West.........................8 Snowshoeing..............................................8 Hot springs.................................................9 West Yellowstone Kids ‘n’ Snow...............9 Holiday Candlelight Tours of Lewis & Clark Caverns......................................10 Dillon Festival of the Trees.....................10 Christmas Strolls.....................................11 Get up to Glacier......................................12

Try out a new sport.................................25 Hockey......................................................26 Ice climbing.............................................26 Ice rinks....................................................27 Climb around inside................................27 Go bowling...............................................27 Catch a game...........................................28

Sleigh rides...............................................29 Ski joring..................................................30 Montana Winter Fair...............................31 Wild West WinterFest..............................32 Snowmobiling..........................................13 Ice fishing.................................................14 Brush up on your avalanche awareness skills.....................................................14 Hunting....................................................15 Hitch a ride on a dog sled.......................16

Bridger Ski Foundation Ski Swap...........17 Big Sky Resort..........................................18 Bridger Bowl.............................................18 Discovery Ski Area..................................21 Maverick Mountain.................................20 Showdown Ski Area................................20 Red Lodge Mountain...............................21 Cross-country skiing...............................22 Yellowstone Ski Festival..........................23 All photos by Bozeman Daily Chronicle staff unless otherwise noted: Sam Belanger, Mike Greener, Matt Green, Erik Petersen, Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez, and Sean Sperry. Cover by Sean Sperry.

Go antiquing............................................33 Shop arts & crafts....................................34 Pick up a book..........................................35 Try a local brew.......................................36 Sample some cider...................................36 Check out a distillery...............................37 Have fun and help a non-profit................38 Take a cooking class...............................38

Downtown Bozeman winter events.......39 Be entertained at the Brick.....................40 Get behind the wheel..............................41 Cut a rug...................................................42 Browse the Winter Farmer’s Market......42 Big Sky Big Grass Festival......................43 Take in a show.........................................44 Watch a movie.........................................44 Big Sky Publishing

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ctivity in the nation’s first national park slows down in the winter, allowing visitors to take advantage of a more low-key winter wonderland inside the park’s borders.

Click into some cross-country skis or snowshoes or climb aboard a snowcoach for a unique Yellowstone Park experience.

Only two park roads are plowed in the winter and remain open to wheeled vehicle use: the road between the North Entrance at Gardiner to the Northeast Entrance at Silver Gate and the road from Mammoth Hot Springs to the parking area at the Upper Terraces.

In the winter, park concessioners operate lodging and provide other services, including evening programs, snow-coach tours, guided ski and snowshoe tours, guided snowmobile tours, and wildlife bus tours.

Information about commercial guided tours can be found at http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/guidedtours.htm.

Winter ranger-led programs are also held in the park.

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More information about winter use in the park is available at http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/ winteruse.htm.

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West Yellowstone, that is.

Each winter, West Yellowstone, located at the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park, becomes a winter wonderland when the snow begins to fall.

Because the streets stay snow-packed all season, you can stay in one of the town’s hotel or motels and ski out the front door.

There are many options for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a winter getaway in West Yellowstone, including snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog-sledding and much more.

In December, the west entrance to Yellowstone Park opens for commercially guided snowcoach and snowmobile use. Guides give visitors a unique look at the park on the tours.

While Yellowstone logs more than three million visitors annually, only five percent of those come during the winter, according to the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce website. This makes winter a great time to enjoy the area without the slowdowns of significant tourist traffic.

The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is open 365 days a year. The not-for-profit wildlife park and educational facility offers visitors the chance to experience the world of grizzly bears and gray wolves through the ambassador animals, ones that are no longer able to survive in the wild.

Visit the center’s website to learn more http://www.grizzlydiscoveryctr. com/.

A number of events are held in West Yellowstone throughout the winter.

The Yellowstone Ski Festival is held every year during Thanksgiving week. The Yellowstone Rendezvous Race, which is held in March, is the area’s only marathon cross-country ski race. A Youth Ski Festival is also held in March where young people compete in events like musical chairs, relay races and an obstacle course.

A North American Ice Fishing Circuit sanctioned ice fishing tournament is held on Hebgen Lake. The Yellowstone/Hebgen Lake Tournament will be held Jan. 16-18, 2015 and is described as two-thirds education and one-third competition. Find out more at http://www. westyellowstoneicefishing.com/.

There’s also the World Snowmobile Expo, including a vintage snowmobile show, freestyle competition and a showcase of next year’s models at the exhibition hall.

Find more at http://snowmobileexpo.com/.

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Find out more about West Yellowstone’s winter offerings at http://www.westyellowstonechamber.com/.

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nowshoeing is a great way to explore in and around Yellowstone National Park.

The Rendezvous Ski Trail, pet-friendly Boundary Trail and Riverside Trail are all in West Yellowstone.

Free ranger-guided interpretive snowshoe hikes are offered during the winter into Yellowstone National Park and the National Forests.

There are 40 miles of trails in the Old Faithful area for snowshoers of all ability levels.

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More information is available at the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce at http://www.westyellowstonechamber.com/.

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hat better way to warm up after a long day of skiing than by soaking in one of Montana’s hot springs?

Norris Hot Springs About a 45-minute drive from Bozeman is Norris Hot Springs. Open year-round, Norris offers food, live music on the weekends and a warm soak under the stars.

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http://www.norrishotsprings.com/

Bozeman Hot Springs Bozeman Hot Springs is located a short drive west of town in the Four Corners area. The mostly indoor facility offers nine pools with temperatures ranging from 59 to 106 degrees as well as dry and wet saunas.

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http://www.bozemanhotsprings.co/

Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa About an hour drive from Bozeman in Paradise Valley is Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa. In addition to the warm water, Chico offers overnight accommodations, dining options, a spa and dogsled rides through Absaroka Dogsled Treks.

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est Yellowstone’s Kids’N’Snow program aims to keep kids healthy during the winter months and offers them opportunities to learn about new activities.

The West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce partners with the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, Yellowstone National Park, the Forest Service and other organizations to get kids outside in the winter.

The Kids’N’Snow program is held one weekend per month during the winter. Each weekend features programs and activities, such as cross country skiing, snowshoeing or learning about raptors.

Between Butte and Helena on Interstate 15 is Boulder Hot Springs. The inn and spa sit on almost 300 acres that is backed by Deerlodge National Forest.

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http://www.boulderhotsprings.com/

Elkhorn Hot Springs Elkhorn Hot Springs is in the Pioneer Mountains, about 40 miles southwest of Dillon. Elkhorn offers two outdoor natural hot spring pools as well as lodging in rustic cabins and its 1900s era lodge.

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http://www.elkhornhotsprings.com/

Fairmont Hot Springs Fairmont Hot Springs is located west of Butte. It boasts outdoor pools, a waterslide, fine and casual dining, live entertainment and spa services.

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Lolo Hot Springs A drive north on Interstate 90 will take you to Lolo Hot Springs, offering hot springs, snowmobiling, restaurant and bar services at the base of Lolo Pass.

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http://www.lolohotsprings.com/

Nov. 28: Kids'N'Snow S'mores at the Trailhead Dec. 18-21: Kids'N'Snow Weekend Dec. 20: Kids'N'Snow S'mores, Skating and Sledding Jan. 17-18: Kids'N'Snow Weekend Jan. 17: Kids'N'Snow S'mores, Skating and Sledding Feb. 7-8: Kids'N'Snow Weekend Feb. 7: Kids'N'Snow S'mores, Skating and Sledding March 7-8: Kids'N'Snow Weekend March 7: Kids'N'Snow S'mores, Skating and Sledding

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More information is available at http://wintermt.com/listing/categories_NET/MoreInfo. aspx?IDRRecordID=18791.

The Kids'N'Snow weekends for this winter include: Big Sky Publishing

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et a unique view of the Lewis and Clark Caverns during a holiday candlelight tour.

Located 14 miles east of Whitehall or 19 miles west of Three Forks on MT Route 2, Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park features one of the largest known limestone caverns in the Northwest, lined with stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and helictites.

While the cave closes to regular tours at the end of September, it reopens for a few days in December for holiday tours.

The tour covers two miles with 1.25 of those miles being outdoors. Visitors are advised to dress for walking in snow, wind and cold temperatures. Coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies will be available at the visitor center.

attempting the tour. Candles and lanterns are provided with the cost of the tour.

Reservations accepted starting Dec. 2 at the park office, 287-3541.

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Find out more at http://stateparks.mt.gov/lewis-and-clark-caverns/.

Reservations are required. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for children. Children 5 and under are discouraged from

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he Dillon Festival of the Trees is an annual community fundraiser for non-profit organizations.

The festival is Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Elks Lodge in Dillon. There are decorated trees, silent and live auctions, a children’s raffle and homemade candy and other treats.

Proceeds are donated to the Dillon Elks Lodge #1554 and The Women’s Resource/Community Support.

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For more information call 406-925-0962.

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inging in the start of the holiday season at the downtown Christmas Stroll is a Bozeman tradition.

Held on the first Saturday in December each year, the Bozeman stroll runs 4:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in downtown Bozeman.

Santa will make his way from the Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture down Main Street, singing Christmas carols and lighting the downtown holiday lights.

There will be horse-drawn wagon rides, pictures with Santa, entertainment, holiday treats and more.

Buttons can be purchased after Thanksgiving at various Bozeman locations.

The full schedule of events will be published in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle and available at various downtown locations on the Friday prior to the event.

Billings Holiday Parade & Christmas Stroll, Friday Nov. 28.

The theme of this year’s parade is “Christmas Around the World.” It kicks off at 7 p.m. on 3rd Avenue and 26th downtown. The parade route then turns south on 32nd.

Floats will take a turn back up 2nd Avenue north, wrapping up the route right in front of the new Federal Courthouse.

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Butte Christmas Stroll, Friday, Dec. 5, 5-9 p.m.

The annual Uptown Christmas Stroll is a free event in uptown Butte to kick-off the holiday shopping season, featuring a parade with high school marching bands, the arrival of Santa Claus, hay rides, art and craft exhibit (indoors), music and vendors on the street and in the historic courthouse.

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Several nearby cities also host Christmas strolls, including:

Anaconda Christmas Stroll, Friday, Nov. 28 The evening begins with Anaconda's annual tree lighting ceremony with Santa at 6 p.m. followed by a stroll downtown featuring special sales, food vendors and caroling. Santa leads the parade to the visitor’s center in downtown Anaconda where the children receive free candy. Local merchants sponsor a live mannequin contest and prize giveaways.

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Find information at http://www.discoveranaconda. com, 406-563-2400 or info@discoveranaconda.com

Find more information at http://downtownbillings.com/ events/holiday-parade/.

Find more information at www.mainstreetbutte.org or 406-497-6464.

Livingston Christmas Stroll, Friday, Dec. 5, 5 p.m.

Photos of Frosty and Santa, singers at the Murray Hotel, kids and teen prize drawings.

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Information at http://www.livingston-chamber.com, info@DiscoverLivingston.com and 406-222-0850.

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Information about other strolls around the state can be found at the official Montana travel site at www.visitmt.com.

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lacier National Park is open 365 days per year, but in the winter, weather can dictate when most facilities open and close.

Few roads remain open year-round in Glacier. Apgar Village, 11 miles of the Going-to-the-Sun Road on the west side and a mile and a half on the east side are the only roads maintained during the winter. Going-to-the-Sun Road is maintained from park headquarters at West Glacier to Lake McDonald Lodge.

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Before you go, check the current road status at http:// home.nps.gov/applications/glac/roadstatus/roadstatus. cfm.

Guided snowshoe walks are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from Jan. 10-March 22. The two-hour walks depart from the Apgar Visitor Center at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Snowshoe rental is available at the Apgar Visitor Center or in the Flathead Valley adjacent to the park.

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For more information call 406-888-7800.

Skiing is also a popular winter activity in Glacier.

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Keep up to date on current closures by visiting http:// home.nps.gov/applications/glac/infobull/closures.cfm.

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ontana is home to thousands of miles of groomed and ungroomed trails for those who want to take in the winter sights by snowmobile.

Start your adventure by finding a rental shop. Local shops include:

Ace Powder Guides, West Yellowstone, 646-7541 All Yellowstone Sports, West Yellowstone, 646-7656 Alpine Adventures, Gallatin Gateway, 580-3812 Backcountry Adventures Snowmobile, 646-9317 Big Boys Toys, Bozeman, 587-4747 Canyon Adventures, Big Sky, 995-4450 Cooke City Motor Sports, Cooke City, 838-2121 Hi Country Snowmobile Rentals, West Yellowstone, 1-800-624-5291 High Mark Snowmobile Rental, West Yellowstone, 646-7855

Rendezvous Snowmobile Rentals, Inc., West Yellowstone, 646-9564 SeeYellowstone Tours, West Yellowstone, 640-0681 Two Top Snowmobiles Rental, Inc., West Yellowstone, 646-7802 Yellowstone Adventures, West Yellowstone, 1-800-231-5991 Yellowstone Arctic Yamaha, West Yellowstone, 646-7365 Yellowstone Tour and Travel, West Yellowstone, 1-800-221-1151

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You should also check with the Gallatin National Forest for information about snowmobiling on National Forest lands. Call 587-7370 or visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/ gallatin/ for more information.

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ost Montanans may already know that the fishing doesn’t have to end when the temperature drops.

Drill a hole in the ice, lower your line and pull up a seat for some ice fishing this winter.

Before you go, don’t forget your fishing license.

According to the Bozeman Convention and Visitors Bureau website, there are a few spots in and around Bozeman where ice fishing is allowed:

Bozeman Beach The man-made lake is located in the East Gallatin Recreation Area north of town, located off Manley Road.

Bozeman Pond The lake adjacent to the Gallatin Valley Mall is located on the west side of town, north of Fowler Lane.

Hyalite Canyon Hyalite Reservoir is located 17 miles south of Bozeman on Hyalite Canyon Road, about 10.5 miles up the canyon. It contains cutthroat trout and arctic grayling.

If you feel like getting a little further out of town, there are some ice fishing derbies planned throughout Montana this winter.

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valanche awareness classes will be offered at the Beacon Park in Bozeman’s Beall Park this winter.

Classes will cover information on terrain, weather, snowpack and human factors.

Dates and times will be announced at a future date.

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West Yellowstone/Hebgen Lake NAIFC Ice Fishing Tournament The tournament is an official North American Ice Fishing Circuit event on Hebgen Lake at Kirkwood Resort & Marina held Jan. 16-18, 2015. The weekend includes seminars and instruction, a kids camp and cash prizes for the tournament. More information: http:// westyellowstoneicefishing.com/.

Havre Fresno Ice Fishing Derby The derby is a two-day family event that will take place Jan. 24-25, 2015 at the Fresno Reservoir near Havre. Prizes are offered for longest fish and for northern pike, walleyes and trout categories. A Montana fishing license is required.

Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. More information: http://www.havremt.com/index. html.

Glasgow Ice Fishing Derby Glasgow’s ice derby will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 at the Dredge Cuts Trout Pond on Fort Peck Highway 117.

The fee is $50 for each hole or $100 for three holes. More information: http://www.glasgowchamber.net/.

Lion’s Club Perch Ice Fishing Derby Anglers try their luck at Canyon Ferry Lake near Townsend for the most and largest perch at this derby held during the fourth weekend in January (Jan. 24 and 25, 2015). Prizes are awarded for adults and children.

Classes are hosted by the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center.

The Beacon Park will be open and free to the public from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily as snow allows.

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ontana is home to 12 big game species, including elk, antelope, black bear and more.

Each year, Montana hosts about 230,000 hunters who spend an estimated $271 million in Montana communities, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Below are some general hunting season listings for 20142015.

Antelope – Oct. 11 to Nov. 9 Bighorn Sheep – Sept. 15 to Nov. 30 Bison – Nov. 15 to Feb. 15 Black Bear – Sept. 15 to Nov. 30 Deer and Elk – Oct. 25 to Nov. 30 Moose – Sept. 15 to Nov. 30 Pheasant – Oct. 11 to Jan. 1 Sage Grouse – Sept. 1 to Nov. 1 Turkey – Sept. 1 to Jan. 1

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All of the information about hunting regulations, licenses and seasons can be found on the FWP website, http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting.

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Whether you prefer to climb aboard yourself or take in the action from the sidelines, there are a number of opportunities.

Professional mushers from around the world come to West Yellowstone each year to prepare for the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race. The Fun Run was created as a warm-up for the race and to give local mushers a chance to compete against these world-class teams.

Sled dog rides are available at:

The IPSSDR starts Jan. 30 in Jackson, Wyoming.

og sled rides are a unique winter adventure.

Absaroka Dogsled Treks, Paradise Valley, http://www.absarokadogsledtreks.com/, 406-223-6440.

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More information on the Fun Run is at http://www.wysleddograces.com/ and about the IPSSDR at http://www.wyomingstagestop.org/.

Base Camp Bigfork, LLC, Bigfork, http://www.basecampbigfork.com/, 406-871-9733.

Rodeo Run Sled Dog Races

Klondike Dreams Sled Dog Kennel, West Yellowstone, http://www.klondikedreams.com/, 406-646-4988.

Rodeo Run Sled Dog Races take place in West Yellowstone Dec. 12-20. Spectators are welcome and it is free to the public.

Spirit of the North Sled Dog Adventures, Big Sky, http://www.huskypower.com/, 406-682-7994 or 406-9953424.

West Yellowstone Fun Run If you’re not too keen on riding yourself and would rather watch the pros, come to West Yellowstone in early January for the Fun Run Dog Races, Jan 16-17, 2015.

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More at http://www.wysleddograces.com/races/rodeorun.

Yellowstone Special Sled Dog Races The Yellowstone Special is new this season, happening March 19-22, 2015. The three-day stage race is designed for small but competitive kennels.

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More at http://www.wysleddograces.com.

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9-10 a.m. Saturday. It’s open to the general public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Check out the Bridger Ski Foundation Ski Swap at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Nov. 1 and 2.

There is a $2 charge at the gate for non-members on Saturday. Entrance is free on Sunday.

ant some new gear but don’t want to spend a fortune?

Have some old gear you’d like to unload?

Consignments will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 31 for $1 per item.

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For more information contact the Bridger Ski Office at 587-2445.

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ig Sky Resort, located about 45 miles south of Bozeman on U.S. Highway 191, boasts the “biggest skiing in America” and is home to about 5,800 skiable acres, 4,350 vertical feet and runs up to six miles long.

The resort plans to open for the winter season on Nov. 27 and close April 19.

Lifts run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily during the season, depending on the weather.

Half-day ticket prices:

Adult (18-69) -$93 Senior (70+) - $73 Junior (11-17) - $73 College (with ID) - $73 Youth (6-10) - $43 Youth (10 and under) when lodging through Big Sky Central Reservations - FREE Child (5 and under) – FREE A variety of season pass options are available.

Full-day ticket prices:

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Adult (18-69) - $103 Senior (70+) - $83 Junior (11-17) - $83 College (with ID) - $83 Youth (6-10) - $53

Learn about season pass pricing at http://bigskyresort. com/the-mountain/lift-tickets-and-season-passes/ season-passes-and-sky-cards. Sky Card discount cards are available until Nov. 30, allowing holders to save $25 on lift tickets and 14 days of free skiing.

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ridger Bowl will celebrate its 60th birthday this January.

The non-profit ski area, located 16 miles northeast of Bozeman, is scheduled to open for the season on Dec. 5 and close April 5, depending on the weather.

New this season is the opening of the Alpine Cabin, a 2,500 square foot facility on the north end of the resort located off the Limestone Run. It will provide restrooms, food and beverage service. An additional 500 acres of skiing and riding is available in the area for beginners and intermediates, accessible by the new Powder and Alpine chair lifts.

Bridger Bowl hosts a number of events throughout the season, including a 60th birthday celebration on Jan. 16 with discounted lift tickets, free birthday cake and live music.

Visit the Bridger Bowl website at www.bridgerbowl.com to view web cameras and learn more about ticket pricing.

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Adult (13-69) - $52 Child (7-12) - $18 Child (6 and younger) - FREE Senior (70-79) - $26 Super Senior (80 and beyond) - FREE

HALF DAY TICKETS (AFTER 12:30 P.M.) Adult (13-69) - $43 Child (7-12) - $18 Child (6 and younger) – FREE Senior (70-79) - $26 Super Senior (80 and beyond) – FREE

Season passes, group rates, and multiple day tickets are also available.

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Find out more at http://bridgerbowl.com/tickets-andpasses/price-and-sales-info. You can also call Bridger Bowl at 1-800-223-9609.

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Youth Ski League ALPINE • FREESTYLE • NORDIC 8-Week Programs for ages 5+ start January 2015 Professional Coaching • Fun Races • Fitness Alpine & Freestyle: Saturdays and/or Sundays 9am–2pm Nordic: Tuesday afternoons, Thursday afternoons, and/or Saturday mornings

www.bridgerskifoundation.org 406.587.2445 • 851 Bridger Drive, Suite 4, Bozeman

Come Ski With Us!

Community Nordic Trails Program Supporting grooming of local trails at Lindley Park, Highland East, Bridger Creek Golf Course, Bozeman Creek/Sourdough Canyon, and Hyalite

Buy your pass today to directly support local trail grooming & maintenance this winter.

Community Trails

PaSS PrICeS:

Individual Pass .................. $50 Family Pass....................... $100

Purchase Your Pass at One of These Locations: Online at www.bridgerskifoundation.org

(pick up at any of the following sales locations)

Bridger Ski Foundation (851 Bridger Dr., Suite 4) Bangtail Bike and Ski Northern Lights Trading Co.

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averick Mountain is located just off the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest about 40 miles northwest of Dillon.

With 255 skiable acres and 2,020 vertical feet, Maverick boasts a relaxed environment with wide open skiing. It works to offer quality skiing and affordable prices.

Opening day is Dec. 6, snow conditions permitting.

Maverick Mountain will be open from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Thursday through Sunday and some holidays. It’ll be open through the Christmas holiday but closed on Christmas Day. A traditional New Year’s Eve torch light parade will be held Dec. 31.

Lift ticket prices:

Adult All Area - $35 ½ Day Adult - $25 Junior (12 and under) - $22 ½ Day Junior (12 and under) - $16 Seniors (70+) - $25 every day Kids (5 and younger) – FREE Season passes at Maverick run from $75 for kids 12 and under to $435 on the upper end with many options in between. Family ski passes and Sunday-only passes are also available.

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To find out more visit http://skimaverick.com/ or call 406-834-3454.

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howdown Ski Area bills itself as the oldest ski area in Montana, open since 1936 with a family friendly atmosphere and all natural snow.

Showdown is located in Meagher County in the Little Belt Mountains of Central Montana.

It offers 640 skiable acres, an 8,200-foot summit, 36 trails and 1,400 vertical feet.

Lift ticket prices:

Adult All Area (18-69) - $42 Adult Half Day - $36 Military Adult (18-69 with ID) - $37 Junior All Area (6-12) - $25 Junior All Area Half Day - $23 Military Junior - $22 Student/College (13-17, college with ID) - $37 Senior All Area (70+) - $32 Senior All Area Half Day - $28 Beginner Chair Only (6+) - $22 Youth (5 and under) – FREE Little Belt Conveyor Carpet – FREE Half day times are 9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for the morning and 12:45-4 p.m. for the afternoon.

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Visit Showdown’s website at http://www.showdownmontana.com/ or call 1-800-433-0022 for more information.

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iscovery Basin Ski Area is located in the Deer Lodge National Forest in Anaconda, offering 2,200 patrolled acres, 2,388 vertical feet and 67 trails.

Lifts run from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. during the winter season, which is scheduled to run Nov. 22 through April 6.

Lift ticket PRICES: Adult full day - $42 Adult half day - $34 Youth (12 and under) - $21 Youth (5 and under) – FREE with purchase of an adult ticket Senior (65+) - $32 Easy Chair - $12 You can learn more about Discovery on its website at www.skidiscovery.com or by phone at 406-563-2184.

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ed Lodge Mountain is located on 1,600 acres in the Custer National Forest.

It boasts 65 trails and groomed slopes, 30 acres of advanced chute skiing and 60 acres of gladed tree skiing.

Its longest run, the “Lazy M,” measures 2.5 miles.

Opening day is planned for Friday, Nov. 28.

Lift ticket prices:

Huge selection of gear from 4FRNT, Flylow, RMU, ScoTT, RoSSigNol, PaTagoNia, RaB, aToMic, liNe, DyNaFiT, laNge and more!

Adult Full Day - $51 Adult Half Day (begins at 12:30 p.m.) - $41 Junior Full Day (13-18) - $41 Junior Half Day - $35 Youth Full Day (6-12) - $21 Youth Half Day - $18 Senior Full Day (65-69) - $43 Senior Half Day - $33 Super Senior Full Day (70+) - $17 Super Senior Half Day - $14 Children (5 and under) – FREE

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For more information visit Red Lodge Mountain’s website at http://www.redlodgemountain.com or call 406-255-6973.

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he nice thing about cross-country skiing is that it can be done on pretty much any publicly accessible snowcovered terrain.

There are also 70 kilometers of trails in four areas around Bozeman that are groomed and maintained by the Bridger Ski Foundation.

They include: • Bridger Creek Golf Course • Lindley Park adjacent to Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, including the Highland Glen Nature Preserve trails

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• Bozeman Creek/Sourdough Creek • Hyalite Canyon, which is primarily groomed by the U.S. Forest Service with assistance by the Bridger Ski Foundation The non-profit foundation sells individual and family passes to the Nordic trails. An individual pass costs $50. A family pass is $100.

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Find out more about the Bridger Ski Foundation at http://www.bridgerskifoundation.org/.

Bohart Ranch Bohart Ranch Cross Country Ski Center, located 16 miles northeast of Bozeman, offers terrain for skiers of all ability levels with 30 kilometers of trails that loop through private and Forest Service lands.

The center plans to open Dec. 3 and close April 5 this season.

Daily trail fees at Bohart are: Adult – $15 Youth (7-12) – $8 Children (6 and under) – FREE Senior (70+) – FREE Season passes range from $50 for a youth pass to $410 for a family. Adult, junior and Montana State University student season passes as well as 10-time passes are available.

Bohart also plays host to events like the Subaru of Bozeman Skinny Festival on Jan. 11, 2015 with free introductory

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Other popular cross-country skiing destinations include:

Beehive Basin Ski Trail – A moderate 5-kilomenter single track loop near Big Sky.

Lone Mountain Ranch – A professionally groomed 85-kilometer trail system located 45 miles south of Bozeman on U.S. Highway 191

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http://www.lonemountainranch.com/.

Rendezvous Ski Trails - Five kilometers of groomed trails, West Yellowstone.

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http://www.rendezvousskitrails.com/.

ross country skiers from around the world flock to West Yellowstone each year for the annual Yellowstone Ski Festival.

Each year, about 3,500 skiers come to West Yellowstone to ski the Rendezvous Ski Trails, check out new gear and participate in clinics by former Olympic athletes.

Held during Thanksgiving week, the festival will be held Nov. 25-29 this year.

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The festival offers Nordic ski clinics, SuperTour races, biathlon races, a gear demo, classes, clinics, presentations and an indoor ski show.

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Discover the art and life of America’s cowboy artist, Charles M. Russell.

The C.M. Russell Museum is one of the nation’s finest museums of Western art and the home of one of the most complete collections of Russell art and memorabilia. Visit our website for current hours, exhibitions, and events.

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he Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department provides opportunities for people of all ages to get out, get active and learn something new. This year, the department is offering a lineup of adult programs, including:

Curling Back for its second year, curling teams will take to the ice on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Southside Park. This year the city will only accept teams with 4-6 players. The season runs from Jan. 13-Feb. 19. Cost is $250 per team for Bozeman residents and $350 for non-residents. A learn to curl clinic will be held Saturday, Jan. 17.

Intro to snowshoeing Outdoor guides will advise on proper equipment, winter safety and locations followed by a snowshoe trek in a Bozeman park. The class will be held from 9-10:30 a.m., Feb. 10 at the Story Mill Park. Cost is $29 for Bozeman residents and $40 for non-residents.

Snowga A guided snowshoe and yoga class will take place from 9-11 a.m. Feb. 23 at the Lindley Center and surrounding trails. The yoga portion could be held inside the Lindley Center depending on the weather. Cost is $29 for Bozeman residents and $40 for non-city residents.

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he 18th annual Bozeman Ice Festival takes place in Hyalite Canyon from Dec. 10-14, offering a chance to watch world class athletes compete. Festival goers can also check out the Urban Base Camp winter festival in downtown Bozeman with gear demos, technique clinics, activities, food and fun for the whole family.

Bozeman is now home to the only UIAA (International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation) Ice Climbing World Cup in the Western Hemisphere, according to the festival’s website. More than 70 top ranked Olympic-caliber athletes from across Europe and Asia are expected to compete.

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it rinkside and check out the local team.

The Bozeman Icedogs, a Junior A Tier III hockey club that plays in the America West Hockey League, plays on the home ice at the Haynes Pavilion at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds.

Games are underway this season and go through the end of February.

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If you feel like lacing up your skates and getting out of the ice yourself, the Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association organizes league play for youth and adults.

A nonprofit service organization, the BAHA’s mission is to provide facilities and programs for the development of quality, affordable and disciplined competitive and recreational hockey.

There’s a youth travel league, youth house league and adult league. The adult league is split into five ability levels from intro to power level. They call the Haynes Pavilion at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds.

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In addition to the outdoor activities, there will also be films, including the world premiers of “Norway Ice featuring Ines Papert” and “Always Above Us,” which features Conrad Anker and Kris Erickson. Also on schedule are “The Skater” and “An American Ascent.”

Downtown events will be held at the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture.

Clinics in Hyalite are also on the schedule.

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If you want to try out the sport yourself, it’s probably a good idea to get some professional guidance first. Montana Mountaineering Association offers programs and events for beginners.

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ity of Bozeman ice-skating rinks will open depending on weather and conditions.

Public rinks in Bozeman are located at: Southside Park, 5th Street and College Avenue Bogert Park, 325 S. Church Street Beall Park, Villard and Black avenues Rink hours are Monday through Friday noon-10 p.m. and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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pire Climbing Center at 13 Enterprise Blvd, Bozeman, offers more than 6,000 square feet of roped climbing and an additional 2,200 square feet of bouldering in its facility.

It offers clinics, beginner’s packages and more. Day passes range from $6.50 for a child 5 and under to $16 for adults.

Gear rentals are also available.

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he Montana State University volleyball team has games scheduled through mid-November. The team plays at the university’s Shoyer Gym. A full schedule can be found online at http://www.msubobcats.com. Tickets are available at the Bobcat Ticket Office at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse or online at www.ticketswest.com. For specific ticketing questions, call 406-994-CATS (2287) or info@msubobcats. com.

Other Volleyball Venues: Carroll College, Helena. Info: www.carroll.edu. Tickets 406-447-4480 or www.ticketswest.com.

Montana State University Billings, Billings. Info: www. msubsports.com. Tickets available by calling 406-657-2369.

Montana Tech, Butte. Info: www.godiggers.com or 406-4964337. Tickets: www.ticketswest.com.

Rocky Mountain College, Billings. Info: www.rocky.edu/ athletics.

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he Montana State University men’s and women’s basketball teams start their seasons in early November at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Full schedules for the teams can be found online at http://www.msubobcats.com.

Tickets are available at the Bobcat Ticket Office, by calling 406-994-CATS (2287) or online at www.ticketswest.com.

Other basketball venues: Carroll College, Helena. Info: www.carroll.edu. Tickets 406-447-4480 or www.ticketswest.com.

Montana State University, Billings. Info: www. msubsports.com. Tickets available by calling 406-657-2369.

Montana Tech, Butte. Info: www.godiggers.com or 406-4964337. Tickets: www.ticketswest.com.

Rocky Mountain College, Billings. Info: www.rocky.edu/ athletics.

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eartooth Wagon & Sleigh Rides in Red Lodge offers sleigh rides from December through March.

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More information at http://www.320ranch.com/ activities/on-the-ranch/winter-on-the-ranch.

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Lone Mountain Guest Ranch in Big Sky offers guests horsedrawn sleigh rides to the North Fork Cabin where dinner is cooked on an old-fashioned wood-fired cook stove and entertainment is provided by local singers and songwriters.

320 Guest Ranch in Big Sky offers sleigh rides Dec. 15 through March 31, depending on snow conditions.

Rates on most days are $97.75 for adults and $80.50 for children (4-12).

The ranch offers one-hour appetizer and dessert sleigh rides, as well as private rides.

The season runs Dec. 5 through March 29.

Cost is $35 per adult and $20 per child (under 12). Children under 3 ride free.

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Call 406-995-2783 or reservations@lonemountainranch.com.

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ed Lodge is home to the national finals for ski-joring.

Ski-joring originated in the Scandinavian countries as a form of winter transportation. The American West has transformed it into a competition with teams of horse, rider and skier negotiating a 700-foot course. The horse and rider take a track to the inside of the course, while the skier in tow negotiates slalom gates and four jumps in hopes of completing two fast, clean runs.

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Awards go to the fastest combined times for the two-day event as well as fastest times each day. There is a separate “longest jump� competition wherein the rider and horse pull their skier over one jump for the longest distance each day.

This year’s event will be held March 13-15 at the rodeo grounds west of town.

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eld annually in central Montana, the Montana Winter Fair has been celebrating agriculture, livestock and the western way of life for 69 years.

This year’s fair will be held Jan. 29-Feb. 1 in Lewistown, where it’s been held every year since 2003. Before that, Bozeman was the host.

The 2015 schedule includes a quilt and fiber arts show, photography show, a farm forum, trade show, concerts, a pinewood derby, polar plunge, cooking contests and much more.

Each year, the fair draws people from Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota and North Dakota.

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he Wild West WinterFest comes to the Gallatin County Fairgrounds on Feb. 14, 2015.

The event features and all-breed horse sale, Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association hockey tournament, children’s discovery trail, Bridger Feeds Dog Keg Pull, chili cook-off, skijoring, the 2015 Stock Dog Invitational and other events.

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ooking for a specific relic from days gone by or just feel like browsing? Stop in at an antique store and spend a leisurely afternoon exploring the treasures.

Some of the stores you’ll find around Bozeman include:

Antiques Barn, 77070 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway, 763-4676 Downtown Antiques, 122 E. Main St., Bozeman, 586-0499

Olde America Antiques, 512 S. 12th Ave., Bozeman, 587-0937 In other nearby cities, you’ll find Buckboard Mercantile at 337 East Main Highway 287 South, Ennis; Territorial Antiques & Uniques at 300 Maryland St. Deer Lodge; and The Cowboy Connection, 110 S. Main St., Livingston.

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For a listing of antique shops across Montana, visit http://www.visitmt.com.

East Main Trading Co., 702 E. Main St., Bozeman, 586-5670

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Havre Art Association Annual Show & Sale

Big Timber Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show

The Havre Art Association Annual Show & Sale is held Nov. 1 and 2 at 410 5th Ave. in Havre.

The Big Timber Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show features over 100 exhibitors selling handmade crafts, local art, photographs, unique Christmas gifts, jewelry and food.

It will be held Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Civic Center & American Legion, 110 East 3rd Ave., Big Timber. The Big Timber Woman’s Club has sponsored this bazaar for over 20 years. All profits go back into the community for scholarships, children’s programs, elderly programs and community projects.

Montana artists display and sell their art. This year’s guest artist is Joseph Yellowbird.

There is also a silent auction where guests can bid on art and a people’s choice area where guests can vote on their favorite painting. The artist winning first place for the People’s Choice Award will receive $50 and second place will receive $25.

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For more information call 406-265-4723.

Holly Jolly Craft Show in Hamilton The Daly Mansion Preservation Trust invites you to get a head start on your Christmas shopping at The Daly Mansion’s annual Holly Jolly Craft Show and Sale.

Located off of Eastside Highway between Hamilton and Corvallis, The Daly Mansion will be filled with homemade and handcrafted goods, featuring 35 local and regional crafters and artisans.

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Helena Christmas Craft Show Two Saturdays each November, the Helena Civic Center Board hosts its Annual Christmas Gift Show in the Civic Center Ballroom. This year’s show is Nov. 8 and 15. A fundraiser to pay for renovations and improvements at the Civic Center, the craft show features over 80 crafters and vendors. Each vendor is only allowed to exhibit in one of the shows, so each Saturday is unique and different. Admission is $2.

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Boulder Annual Christmas Bazaar Boulder’s annual Christmas Bazaar showcases unique Montana made gifts, merchandise and food on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 312 S. Main, Boulder. Admission is $2 at the door.

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Billings Autumn Weekender Craft Show The Autumn Weekender Craft Show will be held Nov. 28 & 29 at the Al Bedoo Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave, Billings. The show includes arts, crafts, antiques and vendors.

Madison Valley Woman’s Club Holiday Craft Bazaar The Madison Valley Woman’s Club Holiday Bazaar is an annual holiday event with dozens of handmade gifts offered by local crafts people. The bazaar is Saturday, Nov. 29 at 323 Charles Ave., Ennis.

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he Bozeman Public Library offers book clubs for adults and children.

All interested readers are invited to attend monthly meetings of the Friends Book Club. Meetings are held from September through May on the second Wednesday of the month, from 6:30 8 p.m. in the Large Community Meeting Room in the library at 626 E. Main St. A Great Books discussion group meets at the library on the third Saturday of the month at 10:15 a.m. Great Books discussion groups are forums for thoughtful adults to read and discuss significant works of fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry, and drama.

The Kids Book Group meets monthly on Thursdays at 4 p.m. to talk about a new title chosen every month. The Kids' Book Group is open to readers ages 8 and up. Parents are welcome. Call the Children's Desk at 582-2404 for details.

The library also offers online book clubs. You will receive a chapter daily in your email, and can check out the book from the library if you want to continue reading.

More about the Bozeman Public Library’s Book Clubs is available at http://www.bozemanlibrary.org/.

In addition to book clubs, the library also offers a variety of ongoing events from yoga to LEGO club. Find out more on the library’s website.

If you are looking to buy: Barnes & Noble, 2825 W. Main St., Bozeman Conley’s Books & Music, 106 S. Main St., Livingston Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main St., Bozeman Elk River Books, 115 E. Callender St., Livingston Hastings, 1601 W. Main St., Bozeman Rooks Comics & Games, 2740 W. Main St., Bozeman Sax & Fryer Co., 109 W. Callender St., Livingston Vargo’s Jazz City & Books, 6 W. Main St., Bozeman Used Book Barn, 93 Rowland Road, Bozeman

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ozeman and Belgrade are home to several breweries.

406 Brewing Company, 101 E. Oak St., Suite D, Bozeman, www.406brewingcompany.com Bozeman Brewing Company, 504 N. Broadway Ave., Bozeman, www.bozemanbrewing.com Bridger Brewing Company, 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman, www.bridgerbrewing.com

Carter’s Brewing, 2526 Montana Ave, Billings, www.cartersbrewing.com Flathead Lake Brewing, 26008 East Lake Shore Route, Bigfork, http://flatheadlakebrewing.com/ Harvest Moon Brewery, 7 Fifth Street South, Belt, http://www.harvestmoonbrew.com/ Katabatic Brewing Company, 114 W. Park St., Livingston, http://katabaticbrewing.blogspot.com

Madison River Brewing Company, Building B, 20900 Interstate 90 Frontage Rd, Belgrade, www.madisonriverbrewing.com

Kettlehouse Brewing, 602 Myrtle Street, Missoula, http://kettlehouse.com/

Outlaw Brewing, 100 S. Broadway, Belgrade, www.outlaw-brewing.com

Lewis & Clark Brewing, 1517 Dodge Avenue, Helena, http://lewisandclarkbrewing.com/

Or find one out of town:

Lone Peak Brewery & Taphouse, 48 Market Place, Big Sky, www. lonepeakbrewery.com

Angry Hank’s, 2405 First Avenue North Billings

Neptune’s Brewery, 119 North L Street, Livingston

Bayern Brewing, 1507 Montana Street, Missoula, http://www.bayernbrewery.com/

Red Lodge Ales Brewing Company, 1445 N. Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, www. redlodgeales.com

Blackfoot River Brewing, 66 S. Park Avenue, Helena, http://blackfootriverbrewing.com/

Quarry Brewing, 124 W Broadway St, Butte, www.quarrybrewing.net

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f beer and whiskey aren’t quite your thing, maybe try a locally made hard cider at Lockhorn Cider House in Bozeman.

Located at 21 S. Wallace Ave., Lockhorn is open from 4 p.m. until close Monday through Friday and 12 p.m. until close on Saturday and Sunday.

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The all-natural hard ciders are dry, not sweet. They are certified organic, gluten- and sulfite-free, have no added sugar and come in a variety of flavors.

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our Corners is home to Montana’s first legal distillery since Prohibition: RoughStock Distillery on Gallatin Road.

RoughStock whiskeys are made by hand with Montanasourced grains. Take a tour of the distillery and visit the tasting room between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

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Another distillery has set up shop in Bozeman.

Wildrye Distilling specializing in unique spirits made almost entirely from Montana-grown ingredients.

Wildrye is open from 3-8 p.m. daily at 101 E. Oak St., Suite N, Bozeman.

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If you’re going out of town, check out these distilleries elsewhere in the state: Headframe Spirits, 21 S. Montana St, Butte, www.headframespirits.com, 299-2886 Whistling Andy, 8541 Montana Highway 35, Bigfork, https://whistlingandy.com 837-2620 Willie’s Distillery, 312 Main St, Ennis, williesdistillery.com/, 682-4117

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therapeutic recreational opportunities for people with disabilities and young people with cancer.

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he Taste of HAVEN will take place Saturday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Emerson Cultural Center.

All proceeds go to fund HAVEN’s programs for survivors of domestic violence.

This year’s theme is L’amour de la lumiere. Caterers will showcase their finest French bites, the Wine Gallery will pour French wines and guests can bid on a variety of auction items.

Tickets are $65 per person. Tables can be reserved for $1,250 for an eight-person table and $800 for a six-person table.

Visit http://havenmt.org/news/join-2014-taste-haven/ for more information.

The ball is Nov. 1. Seating is limited. Cost is $150 per person.

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he Festival of the Arts is the Bozeman Help Center’s major annual fundraiser with all proceeds from admissions and booth fees going to the Help Center, while artisans profit from the sales of their work.

The show is held over the Thanksgiving weekend at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman. The arts and crafts market features juried work of more than 100 exhibitors from the Rocky Mountain region and beyond.

Admission is $3 per day. Children under 12 get in free.

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ant to learn to whip up a new dish? Look up one of these Bozeman businesses that offer cooking classes.

Bridger Kitchens, http://bridgerkitchens.com/, 582-1001 Claudia’s Mesa, http://claudiasmesa.com/, 539-8648 John Bozeman’s Bistro, http://johnbozemansbistro.com/ cooking-classes/. 587-4100

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The Help Center is a 24-hour crisis hotline and referral service. It is part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.

The Hummingbird’s Kitchen, http://www.thehummingbirdskitchen.com/cooking-class/, 551-0645 Olivelle, http://olivelle.com/index.php/cooking-classes, 522-9100

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he Downtown Bozeman Association offers some events throughout the winter to help keep the downtown buzzing during the colder months.

Winter Crazy Days

Winter Art Walk

About 150 downtown merchants will offer sales on winter merchandise and get their stores ready for the new spring lines.

The Downtown Bozeman Association, Bozeman art galleries and retailers and the Emerson Center for Art & Culture will present the first Downtown Bozeman Winter Art Walk on Friday, Dec. 12 from 6-8p.m.

The Winter Art Walk is the last Art Walk of the 2014 series, which occur on second Fridays of the month, June through September and again in December in downtown Bozeman.

The businesses and galleries generally feature artists’ openings and receptions during the event and often provide complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.

The Winter Crazy Days will be held during retail business hours on Feb. 27 and 28.

There will be free two-hour parking along Main Street and side streets as well as in the parking garage.

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he Brick Breeden Fieldhouse at Montana State University plays host to a number of concerts and shows throughout the year.

Celtic Woman, June 6

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For the 2014-15 season, it will host the following: Phillip Phillips, Oct. 24

BILLINGS RIMROCK AUTO ARENA

Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Nov. 20

No Limits Monster Truck Tour, Nov. 1

Harlem Globetrotters, Feb. 28

Justin Moore with special guests Jordan Rager and Thomas Rhett, Nov. 22

Menopause the Musical, April 15

Harlem Globetrotters, March 1

Blue Man Group, April 30

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ull Circle Indoor Kart Racing at Four Corners lets you race against your friends for the best time.

Full Circle offers a 10-minute race for $15 per racer. Each person is timed individually and receives a results sheet at the end of the race. Reservations are accepted. Riders must be at least 4 ½ feet tall.

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Call 587-5278 for more information.

Out of town: Formula Fun Go Kart Park, 400 3rd St. NW, Great Falls The Hub Family Entertainment Center, 5055 Expressway, Missoula

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hether you’ve been cutting a rug for years or you’re new to the dance floor, there are a lot of options for those who want to get out and dance the night away.

The 15th annual Wintergreen Contra Dance Weekend will be hosted by the Bozeman Folklore Society with three days of dancing, music and workshops.

The event will be held Jan. 23-25 at the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture in Bozeman.

Diane Silver will be this year’s caller.

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More on dancing: Bozeman Formal Dance Club – a non-profit social organization dedicated to ballroom dancing, offering evening dances for all ages and all dance styles, including

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More at http://www.formaldanceclub.com/.

Bozeman Swing - Bozeman Swing is a volunteer run swing dance club dedicated to providing opportunities for people to learn and enjoy social swing dancing.

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More at http://www.bozemanswing.com/.

Bozeman Tango - non-profit Argentine Tango community group open to all who are interested in Argentine Tango.

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More at http://bozemantango.com/.

Have Fun Dancing of Bozeman - offers classes for beginners to advanced dancers from basic ballroom to swing to country western and everything in between.

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MSU Swing Cats – open social dances are held Monday nights from 8-11 p.m. at the Romney Gym Dance Studio.

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ummer may be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until next year to see your favorite local farmers and producers.

From October through April, the market moves inside at the Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture, offering shoppers a variety of grassfed meats, goat cheese, root vegetables, greenhouse goods, fresh eggs, seeds and starter plants, breads, baked goods, jams, preserves, grains, oils and more.

The market is at the Emerson Center two Saturdays per month, most months, from 9 a.m. to noon, except in December when it’s on break due to other events at the Emerson.

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Jan. 3 & 17 Feb. 7 & 21

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he 9th annual Big Sky Big Grass Festival takes the stage at Big Sky Resort Feb. 5-8.

Bands for the 2015 festival include Leftover Salmon, The Travelin’ McCourys, Della Mae, Two Bit Franks and more.

Tickets go on sale in November and will be sold online prior to the festival.

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other theaters include:

A Bozeman favorite for over 30 years, The Nutcracker is a great way to get in the holiday spirit. It features choreography by co-artistic directors Amy Lynn Stoddart and Elizabeth DeFanti with live music from members of the Bozeman Symphony and returning guest conductor Lee Mills. Shows are at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 and 2 and 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6 at The Commons.

Nutcracker in Billings A Billings Thanksgiving tradition, performances are Saturday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. at the Alberta Bair Theater.

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Blue Slipper Holiday Show The Blue Slipper Theatre in Livingston will hold its annual holiday show Dec. 19 and 20.

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Billings Studio Theatre, 1500 Rimrock Road, Billings, 406-248-1141 or www.billingsstudiotheatre.com.

Ellen Theatre, 17 W Main St, Bozeman, 406-585-5885 or www.theellentheatre.com.

Grandstreet Theatre, 325 North Park Helena, 406-447-1574 or grandstreettheatre.com.

Montana Actors’ Theatre, 111 Central Ave, Great Falls, 406-315-1953 or http://www.mtactors.com/.

Mother Lode and Orphan Girl Theatres, 316 W. Park St., Butte, 406-723-3602 or www.buttearts.org.

Verge Theater, 2304 North 7th Ave, Suite C-1, Bozeman, info@vergetheater.com or vergetheater.com.

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Montana Weather Stats

Distances from Bozeman

BOZEMAN AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

TO MONTANA CITIES:

October.......................................................Hi 59/Lo 32 November..................................................Hi 43/Lo 22 December...................................................Hi 34/Lo 13 January......................................................Hi 36/Lo 14 February....................................................Hi 39/Lo 16 March..........................................................Hi 48/Lo 23

to Big Sky.......................................43.8 miles | 54 min. to Billings.........................143.3 miles | 2 hour 15 min. to Butte...............................86.4 miles | 1 hour 16 min. to Helena............................99.6 miles | 1 hour 38 min. to Livingston.................................25.1 miles | 26 min. to Missoula.........................205.8 miles | 3 hour 6 min. to West Yellowstone........89.5 miles | 1 hour 46 min. to Whitehall.................................62.28 miles | 56 min.

Source: weather.com

AVERAGE ANNUAL SNOWFALL Bozeman................................................................... 86” Big Sky Resort.....................................................400+” Bridger Bowl Ski Area......................................... 350” Discovery Ski Area............................................... 210” Maverick Mountain.............................................. 180” Red Lodge Mountain............................................ 250” Showdown Ski Area............................................. 245” Sources: wintermt.com, bigskyresort.com, montana.edu

TO PLACES FURTHER AFIELD: to Anchorage, AK...................... 2,618 miles | 50 hour to Denver, CO.....................694 miles | 9 hour 49 min. to Los Angeles, CA........1096 miles | 16 hour 22 min. to New York, NY......................... 2183 miles | 30 hour to Pocatello, ID...................247 miles | 4 hour 18 min. to Seattle, WA....................677 miles | 9 hour 59 min. to Salt Lake City, UT.........404 miles | 6 hour 30 min.