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April/May 2014
Winter Wrap-Up
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Meadow Village Center Happenings
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Pond Skim
Top: Pond Skim, Glenniss Indreland. From Left Below: Snowshoe Shuffle, Yellowstone bison, spring flowers, ski racing - Mike Coil.
Yet another winter is winding down after an actionpacked few months full of snow, fun and entertaining events. Having begun early this year, winter seems to have gone on for a long time and snow continues to fall. The great news is that the skiing was phenomenal this year, and we head into the spring and summer seasons with well above normal snowpack levels, which bodes well for any potential drought. The bad news is that that time of year is here when it’s not always easy to live in the mountains. While, in other places in the country, rain is falling, flowers are beginning to poke their colorful heads out of the ground and trees are showing their leafy buds, Big Sky is still covered in the white stuff and the white stuff is still coming down. As fortunate as we are to live in a ski resort where the conditions are often incredible, there’s always a downside. However, take this opportunity to travel and enjoy spring in other locales, revel in the peace and quiet, watch for new baby animals and enjoy the sun while you wait for summer. It’ll be here before you know it. Ski racing has ended another season (see results on YSL championships in this issue) and many of the racers are donning soccer cleats and heading for the fields. Sports at Ophir School are also winding down. Basketball has finished and golf, one of the last sports of the school year, is just beginning. Before we know it, the school year will have ended as well, and that glorious summer season adored by children young and old will be here, complete with shorts and sandals taking the place of jeans and winter boots, and schoolbooks shelved ‘til Fall. While most of the events are over and things are winding down, the rescheduled (due to extreme cold) Howlin’ At the Moon Snowshoe Shuffle takes place on April 12th, from 5:30 to 8:30PM at the Madison Village Base Area. The Shuffle, now in its 13th year, benefits the Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter (HOV) and has become a much-loved event for both locals and tourists. Attendees (with or without their best canine friend) are invited to join the pack for a delightful
evening of snowshoeing along a torch-lit path followed by a deliciously warm chili dinner at the base upon return. Music and a raffle will offer the chance to win many great prizes. Registration begins at 5:30PM, with the Shuffle ensuing at 6PM. Tickets can be purchased at Big Sky Resort and HOV and are just $25/person; children 10 and under are free. Tickets include the snowshoe hike, chili dinner, music, raffle and goody bags. Snowshoes are also available for rent. For more information, call Big Sky at (406) 995-5000 or Heart of the Valley at (406) 388-9399.
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Easter, while often a muddy, snowy holiday in Big Sky, has a wonderful chance of being warmer, drier and more spring-like as it’s at the end of April. March Easters, of course, stand no chance. So grab your Easter baskets and head to the Corral for the annual egg hunt or to Madison Village Base Area for their egg hunt. Church services at the Big Sky Chapel are plentiful, including St. Joseph’s of Big Sky Mass at 8AM, All Saints in Big Sky (a ministry of the Episcopal/Lutheran [ELCA] Churches) at 9:30AM and a non-denominational Big Sky Christian Fellowship service at 11AM. There are also services on the mountain at Big Sky Resort. Call (406) 995-5000 for more info on services and times. Another much-anticipated event marking the official almost-end of the ski season is the Pond Skim. This not-to-be-missed event marks the passing of the winter season and is full of fun and hilarity. See the story in Section B for details. Whether you head into Yellowstone National Park before the tourists come, watch for the new orange baby bison, pull your bike out of the garage or just take a nap, enjoy the peace and quiet of the offseason because, before we know it, another winter will be upon us. Cheers to the passage of another fantastic winter season! - By Elizabeth Severn-Eriksson
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BIG SKY TOWN CENTER
9:00 p.m. St. JOSEPH’S of BIG SKY
East Slope Outdoors Don't Forget: 2013 season fishing licenses expired at the end of February. Be sure to stop by and get your new license before you head out fishing again. Like them on Facebook or visit their website.
APRIL 20th EASTER SUNDAY
Hungry Moose The Hungry Moose Market and Deli in the Town Center is open daily 6:30am - 10:00pm year-round. The Hungry Moose Market and Deli in the Mountain Mall will also remain open during the off-season, seven days a week from 7am-7pm beginning Monday, April 21st. 406-995-3045-Town Center 406-995-3075-Mountain Mall. Visit their website
8:00 a.m. ST. JOSEPH’S of BIG SKY CATHOLIC MASS
Big Sky Farmers Market Calling all Big Sky Farmers Market Vendors! The Big Sky Farmers Market will be held every Wednesday, July 9 September 3 from 5-8 pm at Fire Pit Park in the Town Center. For more information or to become a vendor please email Erik Morrison or visit the website. The Cave's End-of-the-Ski-Season Sale Come down to The Cave Wine & Spirits for its end of ski season sale. All shirts and jackets are 25% to 75% off. A large selection of jewelry, men's wallets and knives are 50% off. Gifts are 50% to 75% off. With all those savings you will be sure to find the perfect item to round out an amazing ski season! For more information call The Cave Wine & Spirits at (406) 995-4343 or visit thecavespiritsandgifts.com. Big Sky Life End of Season Sale Big Sky Life will be having a blowout clothing sale this next week until the end of the season. This sale will be up to 40% off merchandise until their last day for the winter season on April 19. For more information visit Big Sky Life's Town Center location or online at facebook.com/bigskylife. Mother's Day Flower Sale Help build a beautiful storm water conservation garden along the entry road to the Big Sky School district with Blue Water Task Force and the Big Sky School District. Flowers will be sold by Ophir School and Lone Peak High School students between March 24 and April 7 and will be available for pick up on May 8 or delivered on May 9. Flowers will be provided by Big Sky Blooms and FTD. For questions call the Blue Water Task Force at 406993-2519 or order your flowers online at bluewatertaskforce.org/support. Palm Sunday Services in Big Sky The three congregations in Big Sky that hold regular Sunday services at Big Sky Chapel will have special April 13th Palm Sunday services at their usual meeting times: 8:00 a.m. - St. Joseph's of Big Sky (Catholic) 9:30 a.m. - All Saints in Big Sky (a shared ministry of the Episcopal- and Lutheran {ELCA} Churches) 11:00 a.m. - Big Sky Christian Fellowship For more information contact the Big Sky Chapel at 406-995-3336 or bigskychapel.com BIG SKY CHAPEL EASTER SCHEDULE APRIL 17th HOLY THURSDAY 5:30 p.m. ST. JOSEPH’S of BIG SKY “EVENING MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER” 7:00 p.m. ALL SAINTS in BIG SKY (a shared ministry of the Episcopal and Lutheran (ELCA) Churches) APRIL 18th GOOD FRIDAY 5:30 p.m. ST. JOSEPH’S of BIG SKY “CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION” 7:00 p.m. ALL SAINTS in BIG SKY (a shared ministry of the Episcopal and Lutheran (ELCA) Churches) APRIL 19TH EASTER VIGIL
7:00 a.m. SUNRISE SERVICE at top of SwiftCurrent Chairlift (Complimentary loading begins at 6:30 a.m.)
9:30 a.m. ALL SAINTS in BIG SKY (a shared ministry of the Episcopal and Lutheran (ELCA) Churches) 11:00 a.m. BIG SKY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 10th Annual Snowshoe Shuffle The Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter is hosting the 10th Annual Snowshoe Shuffle Saturday, April 12 at 5:30pm at Big Sky Resort. Registration for the event is $25 for adults, children 10 years old and younger are free, and includes dinner. Dogs welcome. View the event information at bigskyresort.com Yellowstone National Park Road Opening Dates for Spring 2014 The snow plows are out on Yellowstone National Park roads preparing for the following opening dates: April 18 - Mammoth to Old Faithful; Madison to West Entrance; Norris to Canyon. May 2 - Canyon to Lake: Lake to East Entrance May 9 - Lake to South Entrance; West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass); Tower to Tower Fall. May 23 - Tower Fall to Canyon (Dunraven Pass); Beartooth Highway. For up-to-date information go to nps.gov/yell. School Events CINDERELLA will be performed by Lone Peak High School students on Wednesday, April 16. Two Performances: Matinee: 4:15, Evening Show: 7:30. Tickets are priced from $10 to $20 and are available on-line at Warrenmillerpac.org Thanks to our High School Musical Sponsors: Big Sky Western Bank, Bruce and MaryLou Cook Foundation, Trade Risk Guaranty and Rocky Mountain Rustics. A ROYAL-TEA with sandwiches, cake and fruit, as well as visiting royals, will be held in the multi-purpose room outside the theater at 3:30 on the day of the show, providing theater goers with a lovely and filling after-school snack. Formal and sparkly dress encouraged! Tickets to this Big Sky Broadway fundraiser, sponsored by the Hungry Moose Market and Deli, are $10. Lone Peak High School Prom Lone Peak High School will hold its prom, which is themed "Enchanted Forest Masquerade,' from 8:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 12th to at the 320 Guest Ranch. Starting at 7:15 p.m., parents, families and community members are welcome to come see the red carpet presentation of students, take pictures and check out the dance decor. For more information, contact Deb House at 406-270-5587 or Sarah Lovold at 406581-3139 or visit bssd72.org. April 15, 2014 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM: LPHS Golf Team - Townsend Invitational April 16, 2014 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: LPHS Golf Team - Townsend JV Meet 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: School Board Meeting April 21, 2014 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL April 22, 2014 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: LPHS Golf Team - Bridger Creek Invitational (Manhattan) April 23, 2014 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (Continued on page 10)
Skyline Gives One-Millionth Ride Skyline has provided over one million rides as of February 18, 2014. Around 700,000 rides have been given in Big Sky, and 350,000 rides have been given between Bozeman and Big Sky. Skyline has been working to increase travel opportunities for the Big Sky and Bozeman communities since December 2006.
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Areas (and the Airport). Skyline is dedicated to helping decrease traffic congestion on Highway 191 and within Big Sky. Skyline provides access to the Big Sky area for those who may not otherwise be able to access the area, or for those who simply want to save money and take the bus instead of driving their car.
In its first year of service, Skyline gave over 108,000 rides. That number was more than double that of the previous Snow Express transit service. The growth has continued and, as of February, Skyline has provided 1,018,305 rides with just their Big Sky and Bozeman services. If you include their vanpool and West Yellowstone services, around 1,050,000 rides have been provided. Meg O’Leary, the former Chairman of the Big Sky Transportation District, and current Director of the Montana Department of Commerce reflects on the importance of public transportation, “Congratulations to all those involved in serving one million riders
in and around Big Sky and Bozeman. Public transportation is a vital component for economic health and a community grows as a result. Skyline is a remarkable service we can all be proud of, and wouldn’t be the strong service if not for the committed and reliable riders.” Skyline is a year-round transportation service, operating five to seven days a week depending on the season. Several distinct Skyline routes run throughout Big Sky and the Link Express runs between Big Sky and Bozeman. Skyline and its operating partner Karst Stage also work together to provide a daily shuttle to Big Sky & West Yellowstone from the Bozeman & Belgrade
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Dave Schulz, notes “Since becoming a Madison County Commissioner in 2001, I have enjoyed watching the Skyline transportation program grow into a truly successful and beneficial part of Big Sky. Moving workers and recreationists safely from Bozeman to the mountain as well as within the Big Sky community saves roads, fuel and lives. When we were approached to participate in funding the Skyline system, we were reminded that while many of the riders may not be from Madison County, Skyline certainly provides a service that benefits businesses and property owners in Madison County. Since that time, we have enjoyed a great relationship with Skyline and its employees.” For more information about Skyline bus please visit www.skylinebus.com.
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Live Music @ Ousel and Spur Pizza Co.: Live Acoustic music every Fridays from 9 – 11 pm. Live Music at the Riverhouse Gallatin Riverhouse Grill Friday & Saturday Sunset Saturdays at Big Sky Resort Ramcharger lift at Big Sky Resort is open until 5 p.m. every Saturday until the last day of the season. Movies at Lone Peak Cinema Open 7 Days a Week lonepeakcinema.com
Yellowstone National Park Road Opening Dates April 18 - Mammoth to Old Faithful; Madison to West Entrance; Norris to Canyon. May 2 - Canyon to Lake: Lake to East Entrance May 9 - Lake to South Entrance; West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass); Tower to Tower Fall. May 23 - Tower Fall to Canyon (Dunraven Pass); Beartooth Highway. For up-to-date information go to nps.gov/yell.
APRIL 12 10th Annual Snowshoe Shuffle The Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter is hosting the 10th Annual Snowshoe Shuffle Saturday, April 12 at 5:30pm at Big Sky Resort. Registration for the event is $25 for adults, children 10 years old and younger are free, and includes dinner. Dogs welcome. View the event information at bigskyresort.com 14-20 Sky Card Free Dates at Big Sky Resort bigskyresort.com 16 CINDERELLA Two Performances: Matinee: 4:15, Evening Show: 7:30. Tickets are priced from $10 to $20 and are available on-line at Warrenmillerpac.org 19 Pond Skim Ambush headwall at Big Sky Resort's Mountain Village. Another ski season means another Pond Skim. Pond Skim 2014 presented by Pabst Blue
Ribbon comes to you on April 19, 2014. The only thing better than watching people skim across our housemade pond is being one of those skimmers. Music, drinks, and entertainment to last a lifetime. bigskyresort.com
and play with one another through this playful healing art. $30 for a family of 3 (and $10 for each additional family member) Reserve your spot at santoshabigsky.com
19-20 Keely's Camp for Girls Keely's camp is two days on snow and aims to continue the development of strong, confident, and competent all around skiers in a pressure free environment, skiing big mountain terrain. This camp is targeted towards young girls who want to improve their confidence and big mountain skiing skills. bigskyresort.com
7-27 Spring Community Cleanse with Santosha The community cleanse utilizes the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in order to help detoxify the body and reboot the digestive system, and going through the process with a community of others makes it all that much easier to get through it successfully. It is not a time of starvation or deprivation, we eat 3 (or 4) meals each day and take specific herbs to assist the process of releasing toxins. It is a systematic 2 week process (or another length of time you feel you can commit to) that starts with preparing your body to go through the cleansing process (a 4 day pre-cleanse), doing the main cleanse (7 days), and then restoring your body to get back to eating your regular diet (a 3 day post cleanse). The three week period laid out for the cleanse enables you to choose the dates that work best for you with a bit more flexibility. Callie Stolz, C.A.S., P.K.S., Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist and Pancha Karma (cleansing) Specialist, will be leading this two week community cleanse. There will also be yoga detox classes offered alongside the cleanse in order to assist in the process. What it includes: digestive herbs (specific to your needs), 4 cleansing and rejuvenativing herbal formulas, 7 days worth of the Ayurvedic cleansing food, other recipes, a booklet of information on the step by step process, 3 meetings and daily email support through the process. We will meet the Monday night before the cleanse begins (5/05) to distribute all the items needed for the cleanse and have a meeting about the details (if this time doesn’t work for you other arrangements can be made). It is designed to be a 2 week cleanse, but it can be customized to the length of time that you are able to commit to. Early Bird Price until 4/23 ~ $200 (after April 23rd) ~ $225 www.santoshabigsky.com
23 Awareness Wednesdays at Santosha: Spring Detox and the Basics of Ayurvedic Cleansing Join Callie Stolz, C.A.S., Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist and Pancha Karma (cleansing) Specialist, at Santosha Wellness Center to learn more about why a spring cleanse is so important to our health and how it can help us to reboot our digestive systems and refresh our body, mind and soul. Also, learn some of the basics of the ancient healing art of Ayurveda and how it pertains to cleansing and tuning into our individual needs during the cleansing process. www.santoshabigsky.com 21-30 Big Sky Resort Closed Opening for Summer Season June 8
MAY 2-4 AcroYoga Weekend Experience With Whakapaingia and Sara of Koha Yoga You want to fly? You might have seen this on youtube or someone doing this in the park. You too can be a super hero! This is a beginner/ intermediate PLAY-shop. We will re-affirm or establish the fundamentals in your body. Then take you on a journey of twisting and turning (turn table and pasarita twist), flipping and popping (the basics of this acrobatic practice) and of course we will also lead you to be a healer through the therapeutic process of flying massage. We promise if you are new to AcroYoga or experienced we will help you become a more confident Acro Yogi. $40 a session -or- $120 (early bird price) for all 4 sessions ($140 after 4/15) *Family AcroYoga Session Sunday afternoon 3-5pm There will also be a Family AcroYoga session on Sunday afternoon. It will be a fun and light hearted session to teach parents and kids to fly
The Big Sky Monthly Community Events Calendar is published monthly and distributed at key locations throughout Big Sky, Bozeman, West Yellowstone and Gallatin Valley.
JUNE 8 Tentative Opening Day at Big Sky Resort bigskyresort.com This is only a sample of what's happening in Big Sky. If you would like to have your event published, please submit it to reyadvertising@qom
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THE COUNTRY MARKET invites the reader to explore the Meadow Village Center and visit the retail and professional establishments. Big Sky’S FuLL SerViCe grOCery StOre Hand-cut meats • Fresh baked goods gourmet items • Beer & wine
Buy L O C A L Eat F r e S H Support our Meadow Village Businesses. Delivery available – have your home stocked upon your arrival! 406-995-4636 Off-season Hours
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Located in the Meadow Village Center next to Lone Peak Brewery
Featuring the work of many local artists. Next to the Country Market in the Meadow Village Center Open daily 12-6 p.m. • 406-995-4300
Meadow Businesses: American Land Title Company: 993-2101 Andesite Construction: 995-4140 Biggerstaff Construction: 995-4875 Big Sky Furniture: 995-3286 Big Sky Health & Fitness: 995-4522 Big Sky Noxious Weed Management Big Sky Owners Association: 995-4166 Big Sky Post Office: 995-4540 Big Sky Properties: 995-2000 Big Sky Ski Team Black Tie Ski Rentals: 995-3372 Blue Ribbon Builders: 995-4580 Blue Water Task Force Bozeman Deaconess Pharmacy: 993-9390 Country Market Grocery: 995-4636 ERA Landmark: 995-3444 Family Practice Physicians of Big Sky: 995-2797 First Place Pub: 993-7111 First Security Bank: 993-3350 First West Insurance: 993-9311 Gallatin Associates: 995-2850 Gallatin Family Medicine: 995-3111 Gallatin River Gallery: 995-2909 Greene Construction: 995-3393 Haas Builders: 995-4552 Hammond Property Management: 995-7220 Highline Partners: 995-3811 Horse of a Different Color: 995-3113 Knaub & Company, CPAs: 995-6040 Lone Peak Brewery: 995-3939 Lone Peak Lookout: 995-4133 Lone Peak Radiology Lone Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, Inc.: 995-7525 Lone Pine Builders: 993-2400 Made in Big Sky Artisan Shop OZssage Ltd. - Therapeutic & Sports Massage: 995-7575 Olive B’s: 995-3355 Netwave Web Design/Big Sky Wifi: 995-2694 ProCard Direct Red Leaf Consulting Engineers: 995-2996 Ringstone Building: 581-5785 Sierra Pacific Window: 995-2559 Sotheby’s - Big Sky: 995-2211 The Arts Council of Big Sky Wade & Associates Builders: 995-3480 Wells Fargo Private Mortgage: 995-4625 Willow Boutique: 995-4557 Wittich Law Firm: 995-2522
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ARTS COUNCIL OF BIG SKY PO Box 160308 | 50 Meadow Village Dr. Suite 203 | Big Sky, MT 59716-0308 Phone: 406-995-2742 | Website: bigskyarts.org
Save the date for the fourth annual Big Sky Classical Music Festival!
"Beethoven Meets Mozart....in the Mountains."
August 8-10, 2014 Center Stage at Town Center Park Big Sky, Montana
Admission is FREE!
We are excited to announced that musician, composer and educator Eric Funk has again signed on to be the Music/Artistic Director for the 2014 festival, while Maestro Peter Bay will again be conducting the Big Sky Festival Orchestra! 2014 Festival Schedule Friday, August 8 7:30 p.m.: Angella Ahn & David Wallace Warren Miller Performing Arts Center Tickets $35/Premium $25/General $15/Budget
7:00 p.m.: Spectrum Brass Center Stage at Town Center Park Admission is FREE! Sunday, August 10 10:30 a.m.: Discussion with Eric Funk and Peter Bay, titled “Listening Notes on Tonight's Performance” Talus Room at Big Sky Resort Free and open to the public David Wallace
2:00 p.m.: MSU String Camp Orchestra performance, at the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center 6:00 p.m.: Big Sky Festival Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Peter Bay Center Stage at Town Center Park
Saturday, August 9 9:15 a.m.: Open rehearsal, discussion with Spectrum Brass Talus Room at Big Sky Resort Free and open to the public.
8:00 p.m. Festival concludes Angella Ahn
2:00 p.m.: Masters Class with the Angella Ahn & David Wallce Class registration is by invitation only Open to the public for viewing
Rain site for saturday/sunday is at the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, located two miles south of big sky turnoff on U.S. Highway 191. Rain site times will start 1/2 hour later than above schedule. Seating is on a first come, first served basis in wmpac.
6:00 p.m.: MSU String Camp Orchestra Center Stage at Town Center Park
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Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It July 1st, 2014 Join us for another season of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks , right here in Big Sky! The show starts at 6 p.m. and is free for all ages! This year, the troupe is performing the comedy As You Like It. Come down to Town Center Park, bring your picnic and enjoy the show! Directed by new MSIP Artistic Director, Kevin Asselin, and set in 1917 Montana, As You Like It tells the story of Rosalind and Orlando, who, exiled, must find their way - and love - in a new world.
Spectrum Brass
Food/beverages available for purchase. Please no dogs or glass containers in the park Rain site for Saturday and Sunday is the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center (only if weather is terribly inclement!) Chairs, blankets, coolers permitted Please turn cell phones off and be respectful of artists and patrons Relax. Listen. Enjoy!
Music in the Mountain Summer 2014 Lineup
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) opened its first season in the summer of 1973. Since that time, MSIP has performed over 2,250 times to nearly three quarter of a million people becoming a mainstay of Montana culture. The company's contribution to the cultural fabric of Montana and its unique ability to serve the most remote rural areas of the region has been chronicled by Montana PBS, NBC Nightly News, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and many others. In 1991, the company was named the recipient of the Montana Governor's Award for the Arts, the highest honor that can be bestowed on an arts organization in our state. We're proud to sponsor the Big Sky performance of this great program! Park opens at 5 p.m., the play starts at 6 p.m. Please no glass containers or pets allowed in the park during concerts. Admission is free and suitable for all ages! Plenty of parking!
July 4: Freddy Pink (rhythm and blues/funk) July 10: The Main Squeeze (Funk) July 17: Red Elvises (Rock) July 24: Dead Winter (Americana roots-rock mixed with Alt. Country) August 7: Della Mae (bluegrass) August 21: The Black Lillies (Nashville roots rock) August 28: The Sweetback Sisters (vintage country)
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big sky resort Big Sky Resort Lowers Season Pass Prices For The Biggest Skiing In America® The lowest price ever offered for Biggest Skiing in America® season pass was released by Big Sky Resort for their 2014/2015 early season pass sale. The Resort consists of 5,750 acres, 4,350 vertical drop, the Lone Peak Tram and 28 chair and surface lifts. Also announced for next season is the Moonlight Pass with access only to Big Sky Resort’s Moonlight area. Early season pass prices expire April 30, 2014. Now, truly being the Biggest Skiing in America®, the Gold, Silver, Bronze and Sky Card season passes will cover all the terrain offered at Big Sky Resort, whereas in years past, season pass holders had to choose between three different season passes (Big Sky only, Moonlight only, or the Biggest Skiing in America® season passes). The adult Gold Pass has dropped in price for next season, saving Gold pass holders over 6% compared to the previous season’s Biggest Skiing in America pass. The Moonlight Pass is an option for the season pass holder looking for a more affordable choice with a good mix of terrain difficulty.
The Moonlight Pass will access six chairlifts and one surface lift in the Moonlight area. The Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Moonlight Passes provide discounts at Big Sky Resort retail stores, Saturday group ski or snowboard lessons, lodging, and Bring-A-Buddy lift tickets. Big Sky Resort will continue their Sky Card program which provides free weeks of skiing with discounted lift ticket rates throughout the season. Big Sky Resort boosted their premium ski experience with over 1,900 more acres, increased 145 more marked runs, and added 7 chairlifts after obtaining Moonlight Basin Resort and the terrain at Spanish Peak prior to the 2013/2014 winter season. The consistent snowfall this season will bring a third year of record numbers for Big Sky Resort. For more information on early season pass prices, please visit www. bigskyresort.com/seasonpass more information.
Ski Instructors Wanted, Chance To Join The Big Sky Team Big Sky Resort has created one of the finest Snowsports Schools in America and is encouraging those who are passionate about the sport to join the team for the 2014-15 season. Big Sky Snowsports will be conducting a hiring clinic April 12-13, 2014 to introduce the program and the mountain to those interested in sharing the sport with others by becoming instructors. Big Sky Resort will be conducting try outs for both skiing and snowboarding for adult and children’s instructors. Participants must be at least a level seven being able to ski or snowboard blue runs comfortably. Big Sky Mountain Sports diverse staff of instructors, all certified by Professional Ski Instructors of America, and alpine guides bring a wealth of knowledge and skill with a focus on the enjoyment of skiing or snowboarding. All committed Big Sky Snowsport instructors are offered extensive training and certification opportunities. Big Sky Snowsports School can be flexible to fit the unique needs of
local Montanans, including full time students, by signing up to work weekends, holidays and spring break. Part time instructors qualify for full complimentary Biggest Skiing in America season pass for the 2014-15 season. Other benefits include pay for lessons, discounted food and discounts in retail. Participants interested in attending the Big Sky Mountain Snow Sport’s School hiring clinic on Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13, 2014 should contact mountainsports@bigskyresort.com. Both days are from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ready to go on the snow by 9 a.m. Complimentary lift tickets will be provided to all participants. Big Sky Resort is the Biggest Skiing in America with 5,750 acres, 4,350 vertical drop, 28 chair and surface lifts, and the home of the Lone Peak Tram arriving at 11,166 feet in elevation. Big Sky has over 2,400 acres of beginner/intermediate terrain and over 3.300 acres of advance/expert terrain. Big Sky has plenty of opportunities to grow skill sets and advance careers.
Keely's Ski Camp for Girls Saturday, April 19, 2014 through Sunday, April 20, 2014 Keely's camp is two days on snow and aims to continue the development of strong, confident, and competent all around skiers in a pressure free environment, skiing big mountain terrain. This camp is targeted towards young girls who want to improve their confidence and big mountain skiing skills. Details: Ages: 10-17 Level: Intermediate to Expert. Please feel free to call or email about ability questions. Cost: $375.00 (accomodations and lift tickets sold separately) Registration: Online registration now open. bigskyresort.com
Includes: Video analysis so girls can gain a visual perspective of their skiing strengths and weaknesses; avalanche awareness education; incredible gift bag from sponsors (Tecnica/Blizzard, Descente, Shred Optics, Soul Poles, Pistil, Buff USA and many more); Blizzard powder ski demos; opportunity to be coached by big mountain pros, Olympians, and ski racing champions; mini competition on the last day including prizes, lasting memories, friendship, and making fun turns all weekend. Unlike the race camps, targeted towards ski racers, Keely's Big Mountain Camps are for any girl who loves to ski! Lift Tickets: $65 Camp Participation rate can be purchased at any Big Sky Resort ticket window Lodging: Big Sky Resort Condo Lodging special for campers. Take 30% off select condos in April. Book online today or call Big Sky Central Reservations at 800-548-4486.
About Big Sky Resort: Big Sky Resort is owned by Boyne USA Resorts, a Michigan-based corporation and the largest family run four-season resort company in North America. Boyne USA Resorts owns and/or operates award-winning mountain and golf resorts and attractions throughout the United States and Canada including Cypress Mountain near Vancouver, British Columbia, official freestyle skiing and snowboard venue of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Big Sky Resort in Montana, Boyne Mountain, Boyne Highlands, The Inn at Bay Harbor - A Renaissance Golf Resort and Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark in Michigan, Brighton in Utah, Crystal Mountain and The Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington, Loon Mountain in New Hampshire, Sugarloaf/USA and Sunday River Resort in Maine and Gatlinburg Sky Lift in Tennessee.
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April 24, 2014 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL April 25, 2014 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL April 28, 2014 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: LPHS Golf Team - Cottonwood (Manhattan Christian) JV Invitational April 29, 2014 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: LPHS Golf Team - Cottonwood (Manhattan Christian) Invitational May 3, 2014 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: LPHS Golf Team - Ennis Invitational May 6, 2014 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: LPHS Golf Team - Seeley-Swan Tournament May 8, 2014 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: LPHS Golf Team - Three Forks Invitational May 20, 2014 LPHS Golf - State Championship May 21, 2014 LPHS Golf - State Championship May 26, 2014 Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL June 7, 2014 LPHS Graduation
June 11, 2014 Field Day Kindergarten & 8th Grade Promotion June 13, 2014 Last Day for Students Intramural Flag Football K-5 April 28th - May 21st Intramural flag football is scheduled for Monday's and Wednesday's of each week from 3:35-4:45. Registration forms are available at the main office. If your child has participated in other Intramural sports this year, there is no need for additional paperwork. Simply pay the participation fee of $15. If you are interested in helping coach please contact: Matt Bakken at mbakken@bssd72.org or 995-4281 ext.222
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Yellowstone West Side Roads Open For Spring Bicycle Season Bicyclists willing to brave the often unpredictable elements of spring in Yellowstone National Park are now able to travel 49 miles of park roads from the West Entrance at West Yellowstone, Mont., to Mammoth Hot Springs. There is no bicycle access to Old Faithful or Canyon until the first interior park roads open to public motorized vehicle access on Friday, April 18. A bicycle trip into Yellowstone this time of year is not to be undertaken lightly. The quickly changing weather can be challenging. Snow and ice may still cover sections of road which may be lined with tall snowbanks. Pullouts may remain snow packed. Bears, bison, elk, wolves and other wildlife could be encountered at any time. No services are available along these sections of road, and cyclists should expect to encounter and yield to snowplows or other motorized vehicles operated by park employees or construction workers traveling in conjunction with park operations. Bicyclists are required to ride single file and follow all other rules of the road. They are strongly encouraged to carry bear spray, should be prepared to turn around and backtrack when encountering wildlife on the road, and must stay out of closed areas. Riders need to have a plan for self rescue or repair and be prepared to be out in severe winter conditions for an extended period of time in the event they experience a mechanical breakdown, injury or other emergency. Cell phone coverage throughout the park is sparse and unreliable for communicating emergencies. The road from the North Entrance at Gardiner, Mont., to Cooke City, Mont., at the park's Northeast Entrance is open all year to cyclists and automobiles, weather permitting. Cyclists are urged to call 307-344-2107 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays for updated road access information, or call 307-344-2113 for 24-hour weather information before committing to any ride in the park. Additional planning information is also available online at http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/springbike.htm. Updated Yellowstone National Park road information is available 24 hours a day by calling 307-344-2117. - www.nps.gov/yell -
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Pond Skim Marks End of Another Season Over the years, the Pond Skim at Big Sky Resort has become a hallmark of the end of winter and another bygone ski season, with people coming from near and far to witness, or participate in, the wildly popular event. This year’s Pond Skim takes place on April 19th, the second to the last day of the season, at 3PM.
A sight to behold, the highly anticipated Pond Skim sends competitors sailing down Ambush, just off of the Ramcharger Lift, on skis or snowboards, while wearing almostanything-goes attire (from a mismatched assortment of clothes to bikinis to animal costumes). Some of the more daring participants – from young kids to crazy/courageous middle-agers – engage in an assortment of trickery before sailing off a jump and landing on, or in, the shockingly icy water in a brave attempt to make it all the way across the pond. The event determines whether the
Pond Skim takes place on a bright, sunshiny day, and it’s a treat to sit by the side and watch the courageous (or crazy) participants sail down the slope in hopes of crossing the pond dry. Spectators, in the hundreds, gather along the sidelines to cheer on the brave contestants.
plucky contestants are pond skimmers or pond swimmers. The Pond Skim has marked the end of the ski season for ten years now and has recently become so popular that Big Sky Resort has had to limit participant numbers. In lucky years, the
Don’t miss out on this year’s Pond Skim. Registration is the day of the event from 11AM to noon at the Summit Clock Tower. Following the Skim, enjoy live music at Whiskey Jack’s beginning at 5PM with Milton Menasco and Glenniss Indreland photo. Bottom of the Barrel. Registration is just $25, which includes the registration as well as a hat. Even if you choose not to participate in this event, don’t miss the spectacle. Call Big Sky Resort at (406) 995-5765 for more information. - By Elizabeth Severn-Eriksson
The 10th Annual Howlin’ at the Moon Snowshoe Shuffle: A Fun-Filled Benefit for the Entire Family By Elizabeth Severn-Eriksson the financial assistance needed to care for these animals. The remaining amount must be secured through private donations and foundation support. HOV’s funding ability directly impacts the number of animals it can help and the quality of care it can offer. Events like the Shuffle not only generate significant funds for HOV, but they also educate the community about the shelter, increase adoptions and provide an entertaining evening for animal lovers.
The 10th Annual Howlin’ At the Moon Snowshoe Shuffle, benefitting Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter (HOV), is taking place at the Madison Village Base area of Big Sky Resort on April 12th from 5:30 to 8:30PM. Attendees (with or without their best canine friend) are invited to join the pack for a delightful evening of snowshoeing along a torch-lit path followed by a deliciously warm chili dinner at the base upon return. The Gettin’ Up Early Boys will provide musical accompaniment and a raffle will offer the chance to win many great prizes. Generously sponsored by Pretty Paws Pet Grooming, the Shuffle is a one-of-a-kind event, attracting outdoor enthusiasts, pet lovers, locals and visitors alike to help raise money for HOV, which cares for the Gallatin Valley’s homeless pet population. Featured in Dog Fancy magazine, this renowned community event has become one of the season’s most beloved occasions, for both the fun it promises and the funds it generates for such a great cause. Founded in 1973, HOV is Montana’s oldest no-kill animal shelter. HOV’s mission is to compassionately shelter the lost and surrendered pets of the Gallatin and Madison valleys and to enhance the lives of people and companion animals through pet adoption and education. The shelter cares for 200 to 300 animals every night. Last year, HOV reunited over 600 pets with their families and found new homes for 1,365 animals.
In 2009, HOV provided compassionate care for 2,288 dogs, cats and rabbits, and the numbers keep climbing. The average cost of caring for each animal is approximately $400, an investment that includes medical treatment, vaccinations, sterilization, food, daily care, housing and training. Adoption and service fees provide only 25% of
Registration begins at 5:30PM, with the Shuffle ensuing at 6PM. Tickets can be purchased at Dee-o-Gee in Bozeman, Big Sky Resort and HOV and are just $25/ person; children 10 and under are free. Tickets include the snowshoe hike, chili dinner, music, raffle and goody bags. Buy as many raffle tickets as you’d like for even better chances to win skis, a season pass, doggy apparel, spa packages, dinner gift certificates from restaurants all over Big Sky and many more prizes. As a special bonus, there will be some guest shelter dogs available for adoption. Bringing a dog is not required. In fact, if you don’t have a dog, you’re invited to borrow one of the dogs at the Shuffle or just head up the trail and enjoy all the fun. Snowshoes are also available for rent. For more information, call Big Sky at (406) 9955000 or Heart of the Valley at (406) 388-9399.
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Kids and Creatures
With winter on its way out the door (please!) and summer on the horizon, there are many fun opportunities for kids to engage with animals. Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter in Bozeman offers week long day camps called Pet Pals Summer Day Camp. For kids ages 6-12, this a fantastic summer camp geared towards teaching kids about compassion and taking care of animals through games, crafts, guest speakers, lessons on animal education and spending time with the animals. Camp is held at the Heart of the Valley, both inside and outside. Kids are busy all day from 9-3 Monday through Friday. Camp cost is $225 per week per camper. There are 6 one-week sessions available on a first come first served basis. For more information or to register, call or email Kate Reedy, Education Coordinator at education@heartofthevalleyshelter.org or (406)388-9399 ext. 224.
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Heart of the Valley also has a fantastic junior volunteer program that’s wonderful for children. Kids should be ages 6-15. The Cat Cuddler Program is a great way for a child to spend a couple of days a month with a parent or guardian (minimum volunteer time is twice a month). It’s a fantastic way to teach kids compassion for animals and the importance of giving their time to a cause they love. It’s easy to get started: submit an on-line application. After attending a New Volunteer Orientation, Junior Volunteers and their Designated Parents or Guardians will attend a group Cat Cuddler training. Junior Volunteers learn about cat behavior and safe handling while providing love and attention to the shelter’s adoptable cats. For questions please contact the Volunteer and Education Manager at 406388-9399 ext. 223 or e-mail volunteer@heartofthevalleyshelter.org Another special activity that has recently been occurring in shelters across the country is children coming in to read to the animals (often called Book Buddies). Both kids and animals benefit from this amazing interaction. Kids become better readers while loving and giving attention to the animals, and the animals love the attention and interaction. Google it…there are some amazing photos out there. The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone offers a plethora of fun activities for kids in the summer months. Keeper Kids is one such program, which offers an exciting activity especially designed for kids ages 5-12. In this hands-on 30-minute program, kids learn first about grizzly bear eating habits then accompany the naturalist and animal keeper into the bear habitat to hide food for some of the resident bears. After the food is hidden, see how bears use their sense of smell to search out the food. Keeper Kids is offered twice a day during the summer, and is offered on a first come first serve activity. Space in this program is limited to 30 kids per session. Sign up by the admissions counter 15 minutes before the program starts on the day that you wish to take part. This program does require a $2 participation fee; all other programs are included with the price of admission to the Center. The $2 fee directly supports animal and education programs at the Center. Some other programs offered at the Center are: Bear Pepper Spray Demonstration—Learn what it is, how to use it, and how not to use it. Watch as the Naturalist acts out a bear encounter, with the help of a visitor who will play the role of the bear. The Naturalist, playing the role of the hiker, will demonstrate what to do in an encounter, and how to fire a can of bear pepper spray. (For this demonstration, training canisters are used.) Birds-of-Prey—Meet and learn about the resident raptors - hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons that cannot be released into the wild because of injury or abandonment. Join the education staff and get up close and personal with these amazing birds. High Country and River Valley Wolf Feeding & Enrichment—Come watch with the Naturalist, as the Animal Keeper puts bones in the wolf habitats. This is a great time to watch the wolves socialize with their pack members. Living with Bears—Meet Nakiska, the Karelian Bear Dog. This special breed is used to help with bear management to scare bears away from human areas. Nakiska did this work in her youth, and is now an ambassador for the breed. She helps teach visitors how to live safely in bear country. Pack Chat—Meet in the Naturalist Cabin for a chat about wolves. Learn about wild wolves and, where the GWDC wolves came from, why they live here, and what their lives are like. Check out wolf artifacts, including a man-made wolf skull. Bring a wolf sighting story to share, if you have one. The ABC's of KBD's—Come watch with the Naturalist and Nakiska, a Karelian Bear Dog, as an animal Keeper hangs a bird feeder in the bear habitat. Learn what not to leave outside residential and vacation homes in bear country, and find out if grizzly bears can climb trees.
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Wildlife Watching—Join the Naturalist at the Warming Hut to learn where, when and how to watch bears and wolves in the wild. You’ll learn what areas of Yellowstone to target, how much space to keep between you and the animals, what gear to bring, and more. Yellowstone National Park Ranger Presentations—Park Rangers discuss various topics on the wonders of Yellowstone. A great opportunity to learn about wolverines, bison, thermal features, and more. Bear Basics - Discover the reasons the Center’s bears cannot live in the wild and learn about feeding behaviors. Hibernation Magic - Learn about what happens when a bear is hibernating and how it can be applied to human medicine. For more info on these exciting programs, call the Wolf & Discovery Center at (406) 646-7001. There are plenty of amazing activities in Big Sky, Bozeman and West Yellowstone to keep kids busy all summer long. - By Elizabeth Severn-Eriksson
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George Macdonald Scholarship Application Deadline End of April The Rotary Club of Big Sky is now accepting applications for the 10th Annual George Macdonald Scholarship worth $2,000 to be awarded to a Big Sky resident attending college or a vocational post-high school program. The deadline for applying is April 30th, 2014. The criteria for the scholarship will be based on financial need, community service, and academic performance. A school transcript and detailed description of community service is required. A committee of three Rotarians will review each application, and a winner will be announced by May 31, 2014. The scholarship will be awarded directly to the student upon receipt of a tuition bill. All information provided to the review committee will be kept strictly confidential to the members of that committee. Big Sky residents interested in applying for this scholarship should email to bigskyrotary@gmail.com for more information or contact a Big Sky Rotarian. The George Macdonald Scholarship is funded by the community’s generous support of the Rotary Club of Big Sky’s annual Gold Raffle and Auction held each January. About Rotary Club of Big Sky #64256: Rotary Club of Big Sky includes professionals and business leaders from around the greater Big Sky area who volunteer to promote world understanding and peace. Rotary has over 31,000 clubs in more than 165 countries and regions, and encourage high ethical standards by carrying out humanitarian projects to address issues such as poverty, health, hunger, education and the environment. The Rotary Club of Big Sky was formed in 2004 and has enjoyed fundraising successes that have in turn funded both community and international projects including improvements to the Big Sky Community Park and Kircher Park, bus shelters and emergency telephones in the Gallatin canyon. Rotary Club of Big Sky meets Wednesdays at 5:30pm.
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Spring Restaurant Hours: Arata Sushi—open Four nights a week T-W-F-Sa Black Bear Bar & Grill—closed for a week in May, TBD Bugaboo—open 7:30-3:00 M-Su Blue Moon—open 7 a.m. – 9 pm Mon-Sun Broken Spoke—closing April 27 until the end of May Choppers—closed May 1 until May 16, then open 7 days a week at 11:30 Corral—closed April 20-May 3rd, then open 7 days a week First Place Pub—closed April 16-until early June (call to confirm) Gallatin Riverhouse Grill—open at 3 every day Gourmet Gals—call for hours Hungry Moose deli—open 7 days a week Sliders—open Mon-Fri 6a.m-3pm, Sat-Sun 7 am-2 pm Lotus Pad—closed April 26-June 3 Milkies—open 5 til close 7 days a week The Cabin—closed til June Lone Mountain Ranch—closed until June Rainbow Ranch—open Wed-Sun until April 21, closed April 21- mid June China Café---open as usual, closing briefly TBD Cinnamon Lodge—closing April 19th until Memorial weekend Lone Peak Taphouse—open 7 days a week 11:00-9, & breakfast from 8-12 on weekends
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BIG SKY SKI RACING
BSSEF wins YSL Championships The Big Sky Ski Team won the YSL Championships team trophy following three days of racing at Bridger Bowl March 14-16. Big Sky racers placed well during the event, and Reece Bell was the girls’ overall winner.Two hundred sixteen racers, the most in the history of the Northern Division, competed. The following are results by class: GS Results, March 14 Girls U14 2 Bell, Reece 1:39.49 7 Winters, Madison 1:43.90 10 Lundstrom, Ashley 1:45.02 11 Winters, Mackenzie 1:45.15 12 Becker, Riley Belle 1:45.40 19 Maynard, Sarah 1:59.72 U12 1 Severn-Eriksson, Annika 1:42.28 4 Schreiner, Mazie 1:50.04 10 Lundstrom, Macy 1:55.11 14 St Cyr, Franci 1:57.54 19 Trebesch, J. Laken 2:01.93 20 Rager, Madison 2:03.12 U10 2 Manka, Skylar 1:57.94 3 Nordahl, Tyler Jo 2:00.08 12 Goodwillie, Nora 2:11.83 13 Clack, Tristen 2:11.86 U8 5 Unger, Chloe 2:14.13 9 Klug, Carson 2:21.97 DNF Robbins, Megan, St Cyr, Maci DQ Trebesch, Inga Boys U14 15 Trebesch, R Beck 2:06.30 18 Clack, Cody 2:13.91 21 McCabe, Benjamin 2:20.15 UI2 2 Unger, Caleb 1:56.05 11 Robbins, Nolan 2:02.22
21 Johnsen, Brock 2:08.24 23 Romney, Michael 2:11.60 U10 6 Kirchmayr, Luke 2:02.83 8 Rager, Alex 2:05.90 15 Ueland, Cameron 2:20.02 16 Hodgson, Owen 2:32.83 18 Kopplin, Max 2:44.88 19 Fay, Sam 2:51.02
9 Johnson, Allene 02:42.45 Men U14 11 Trebesch, R Beck 01:56.07 21 Clack, Cody 02:11.61 22 Johnson, Sam 02:14.63 24 McCabe, Benjamin 02:16.84 26 Maiocco, Sam 02:31.46
U8 4 Goodwillie, Robert 2:25.10 6 Hodgson, Graham 3:09.64 DNF Johnson, Sam, Olson, Joe, Spring, Bode, Lerch, Charles DQ Hassman, Kjetil
U12 3 Spring, Bode 01:51.91 4 Unger, Caleb 01:52.09 14 Robbins, Nolan 01:58.51 20 Romney, Michael 02:05.38 22 Hodgson, Will 02:07.43 23 Johnsen, Brock 02:08.68
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U10 2 Kirchmayr, Luke 01:53.87 7 Hassman, Kjetil 02:02.63 9 Rager, Alex 02:03.85 10 Ueland, Cameron 02:05.00 17 Hodgson, Owen 02:37.17 18 Kopplin, Max 02:46.24
Girls U14 1 Bell, Reece 01:35.21 8 Winters, Mackenzie 01:44.34 11 Becker, Riley Belle 01:45.95 12 Winters, Madison 01:46.31 13 Linkenbach, Annika 01:48.29 16 Lundstrom, Ashley 01:51.52 19 Maynard, Sarah 01:56.66 20 Robbins, Megan 01:59.83 U12 1 Severn-Eriksson, Annika 01:44.50 10 Schreiner, Mazie 01:55.95 11 St Cyr, Franci 01:56.67 14 Rager, Madison 02:00.14 15 Lundstrom, Macy 02:00.94 16 Kopplin, Ella 02:01.03 20 Trebesch, J. Laken 02:04.01 U10 4 Nordahl, Tyler Jo 02:05.70 5 Manka, Skylar 02:06.69 10 Goodwillie, Nora 02:11.86 13 Clack, Tristen 02:16.76 21 Johnson, Winter 02:27.83 U8 5 Trebesch, Inga 02:17.81 6 Unger, Chloe 02:20.36 8 Klug, Carson 02:26.18
U8 4 Goodwillie, Robert 02:24.95 5 Hodgson, Graham 02:27.53 Kombi , March 16 Girls U14 2 Bell, Reece 53.91 (2) 7 Linkenbach, Annika 56.82 (10) 8 St Cyr, Maci 56.97 (11) 9 Becker, Riley Belle 57.11 (12) 10 Winters, Mackenzie 57.31 (13) 22 Maiocco, Macy 1:10.51 (54) 26 Winters, Madison 1:19.91 (81) U12 3 Severn-Eriksson, Annika 56.50 (9) 9 Schreiner, Mazie 1:00.61 (23) 10 St Cyr, Franci 1:02.67 (24) 14 Rager, Madison 1:04.46 (29) 16 Kopplin, Ella 1:05.30 (33) 17 Lundstrom, Macy 1:06.20 (35) 18 Trebesch, J. Laken 1:06.27 (37)
U10 3 Nordahl, Tyler Jo 1:08.37 (47) 5 Manka, Skylar 1:09.92 (53) 9 Goodwillie, Nora 1:11.86 (59) 12 Clack, Tristen 1:13.79 (65) U8 5 Unger, Chloe 1:13.63 (64) 6 Trebesch, Inga 1:14.84 (68) 9 Klug, Carson 1:23.77 (84) Boys U14 4 Olson, Joe 55.26 (4) 16 Lerch, Charles 1:06.16 (47) 20 Johnson, Sam 1:08.24 (55) 22 Maiocco, Sam 1:10.20 (61) 23 Clack, Cody 1:10.28 (62) 25 McCabe, Benjamin 1:10.74 (65) 28 Trebesch, R Beck 1:15.27 (72) U12 2 Unger, Caleb 56.96 (8) 6 Spring, Bode 59.00 (14) 10 Robbins, Nolan 1:01.09 (25) 19 Hodgson, Will 1:05.74 (46) 20 Johnsen, Brock 1:06.72 (48) 27 Romney, Michael 1:19.90 (76) U10 3 Kirchmayr, Luke 1:00.28 (20) 8 Hassman, Kjetil 1:02.56 (33) 14 Ueland, Cameron 1:08.12 (54) 17 Hodgson, Owen 1:19.28 (75) 18 Rager, Alex 1:20.58 (78) U8 2 Goodwillie, Robert 1:09.52 (60) Photos by Mike Coil Top Left: Team on the podium Top Right: Bode Spring shows his perfect form Bottom Right: Mike Romney in the gates
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OFF-SEASON ROUTES
BUSES OPERATE MONDAY - FRIDAY
OFF-SEASON ROUTES Big Sky local demand response service is available during the off-season from April 21 through June 6. BUSES OPERATE MONDAY - FRIDAY • The bus operates Monday through Friday with the first available pick-up at 8:00 am and the last drop off at 6:00 pm. • To schedule a bus ride please contact Skyline at 406.995.6287 by 4:00 pm the day before the ride is needed. Big Sky local response service is available the off-season April Friday. 21 through June 6. • Rides to bedemand scheduled for Monday must be calledduring in by 4:00 pm on thefrom previous • The bus operates Monday through Friday with the first available pick-up at 8:00 am and the last drop off at 6:00 pm. LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDED BY DEMAND-RESPONSE •MON-FRI FROM 21 - JUNE 6 • To schedule a busIS ride please contact Skyline at 406.995.6287 by 4:00 pm the day • before the APRIL ride is needed. • Rides to be scheduled for Monday must be called in by 4:00 pm on the previous Friday. LOCAL SERVICE IS PROVIDED BY DEMAND-RESPONSE •MON-FRI • FROM APRIL 21 - JUNE 6
OFF-SEASON ROUTES
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