forest pulled away early this morning, his car loaded with all his bozeman possesions.
thats goodbye then.
and i turn the page...
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
406
As winter wraps itself around our curvy natural state, we are compelled to accessorize with an arsenal of winter gear. Dusting off those sorels gives me an odd sense of pleasure, as if I am unholstering a life saving piece of integral warfare. Thermal underwear and socks are searched for in the bottoms of dressers and bins, and upon being found, proudly take their places as body armor. A flurry of hats, scarves, and mittens take the front lines, almost as if they are trying to confuse the stone-cold winter rival with a variety of shapes and colors.
In all honesty, regardless of how prepared we are for winter here in Montana, it is rather daunting at times. Making its way effortlessly past our militant layers of fabric, the frigid air still finds our ears and whispers. Putting a metaphorical rhyme to winters cool breath may sound something like this:
“We are here together you and I,
that feverish summer well’s run dry.
She came in hot and went out cold,
Teased you a bit just like fools gold.
Now you’re left with me, my friend
With any season, I will gladly contend.
Tell me, what is your hearts delight,
And please, by all means, be forthright.
Is it weaving through a bed of trees
Bouncing off powder on two skis?
Maybe you prefer to ride a board
Shredding through terrain unexplored.
Either way, if that’s your love,
These types of things that I speak of,
Take my frosty hand and follow me,
Bundle up tight, and lets go ski.”
Bozeman, as most of us already know, has built a nice fat repertoire when it comes to voluptuous hillsides of powder. Our credentials are popping at the seams with magazines gleaming of our nationally top-ranked ski terrain.
So, excuses being for the birds, I would suggest making the most out of this ski-tropolis that calls itself Bozeman. If you don’t ski, pick it up this year. There’s no time like the present, right? If you don’t drive, be a bum! Don’t feel bad either, because Bozeman was declared as being the “best place to go if you’re a ski bum” by Powder Magazine. If you are strapped for cash, make some necessary cut backs and save for a day of rosy cheeked shredding by checking out Bridger’s deals. You won’t be disappointed.
With all due respect, and unless you are a small child, lets keep those winter blues whines down to a small roar, shall we? I promise you that those sad nasal-pitched snivels are old news and taste just as bad as they sound. If you are seasonally affected, ahem, you my friend are in the wrong area code. With that being said, lets gear up for ski season, and find out for ourselves why we are ranked as one of the top ski towns in America.
Let me give you a run-down of all the nitty gritty morsels that you may want to chew on as the ski hills begin to open.
First up on Bozeman’s line of big triple threats is Bridger Bowl. Opening December 10th, lift ticket prices for adults are 39$/half day and 47$/full day. A standard season pass will run you $665 while a midday season pass comes in at $465. A couple deals to consider include the ten-time pass for $350 or look into MSU’s RIDE-ON card. This card is $30 and it allows you to ski all season for $39/full day and provides many discounted and free days throughout the season as well. The closest and most reasonably priced ski resort of the three, Bridger is a 16 mile drive Northeast of Bozeman. Check it out at www.bridgerbowl.com.
Next up to the plate is Big Sky Resort. Opening November 25th, lift ticket prices for adults are $55/full day through December 10. After the 10th, lift ticket prices for adults are $61/full day with valid MSU ID. A couple deals to consider is the Gold Direct-to-Lift Pass going for $899 for college students and the Frequent Sky Card for $139 which offers you 14 free days of skiing and $20 off the regular season window rate.
Ski 3800 acres, the most acres of rideable terrain you will find in the area. For more information, check out www.bigskyresort.com.
We also have our hidden gem, Moonlight Basin. Opening December 11th, lift ticket prices for college adults are $44/half day and $49/full day. College students can score a season pass for only $545. Shell out $450 if you can swing a mid day week pass! This resort will offer you beautiful uncrowded ski terrain. For more information, go to www.moonlightbasin.com.
For a season pass that combines both Big Sky and Moonlight into over 5,500 acres of downhill terrain, 27 combined lifts, and 220+ trails, take a look at the ‘Biggest Skiing in America’ ticket prices.
Its time to play, happy trails everyone!
In all honesty, regardless of how prepared we are for winter here in Montana, it is rather daunting at times. Making its way effortlessly past our militant layers of fabric, the frigid air still finds our ears and whispers. Putting a metaphorical rhyme to winters cool breath may sound something like this:
“We are here together you and I,
that feverish summer well’s run dry.
She came in hot and went out cold,
Teased you a bit just like fools gold.
Now you’re left with me, my friend
With any season, I will gladly contend.
Tell me, what is your hearts delight,
And please, by all means, be forthright.
Is it weaving through a bed of trees
Bouncing off powder on two skis?
Maybe you prefer to ride a board
Shredding through terrain unexplored.
Either way, if that’s your love,
These types of things that I speak of,
Take my frosty hand and follow me,
Bundle up tight, and lets go ski.”
Bozeman, as most of us already know, has built a nice fat repertoire when it comes to voluptuous hillsides of powder. Our credentials are popping at the seams with magazines gleaming of our nationally top-ranked ski terrain.
So, excuses being for the birds, I would suggest making the most out of this ski-tropolis that calls itself Bozeman. If you don’t ski, pick it up this year. There’s no time like the present, right? If you don’t drive, be a bum! Don’t feel bad either, because Bozeman was declared as being the “best place to go if you’re a ski bum” by Powder Magazine. If you are strapped for cash, make some necessary cut backs and save for a day of rosy cheeked shredding by checking out Bridger’s deals. You won’t be disappointed.
With all due respect, and unless you are a small child, lets keep those winter blues whines down to a small roar, shall we? I promise you that those sad nasal-pitched snivels are old news and taste just as bad as they sound. If you are seasonally affected, ahem, you my friend are in the wrong area code. With that being said, lets gear up for ski season, and find out for ourselves why we are ranked as one of the top ski towns in America.
Let me give you a run-down of all the nitty gritty morsels that you may want to chew on as the ski hills begin to open.
First up on Bozeman’s line of big triple threats is Bridger Bowl. Opening December 10th, lift ticket prices for adults are 39$/half day and 47$/full day. A standard season pass will run you $665 while a midday season pass comes in at $465. A couple deals to consider include the ten-time pass for $350 or look into MSU’s RIDE-ON card. This card is $30 and it allows you to ski all season for $39/full day and provides many discounted and free days throughout the season as well. The closest and most reasonably priced ski resort of the three, Bridger is a 16 mile drive Northeast of Bozeman. Check it out at www.bridgerbowl.com.
Next up to the plate is Big Sky Resort. Opening November 25th, lift ticket prices for adults are $55/full day through December 10. After the 10th, lift ticket prices for adults are $61/full day with valid MSU ID. A couple deals to consider is the Gold Direct-to-Lift Pass going for $899 for college students and the Frequent Sky Card for $139 which offers you 14 free days of skiing and $20 off the regular season window rate.
Ski 3800 acres, the most acres of rideable terrain you will find in the area. For more information, check out www.bigskyresort.com.
We also have our hidden gem, Moonlight Basin. Opening December 11th, lift ticket prices for college adults are $44/half day and $49/full day. College students can score a season pass for only $545. Shell out $450 if you can swing a mid day week pass! This resort will offer you beautiful uncrowded ski terrain. For more information, go to www.moonlightbasin.com.
For a season pass that combines both Big Sky and Moonlight into over 5,500 acres of downhill terrain, 27 combined lifts, and 220+ trails, take a look at the ‘Biggest Skiing in America’ ticket prices.
Its time to play, happy trails everyone!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
ski-tropolis
Well hello old man. Old Man Winter, that is. He’s back to stay it seems. I can tell by that twinkle in his eye that glares off of the early morning snowfall. By that thick coat of his that wraps itself around Bozeman’s contours. By that gnarly snow-white beard that gets longer every time I see him. Looks like our torrid little romance with the gorgeous Indian summer has finally reached its breaking point. She really was just a tease anyways.
So here we are, right smack dab in the middle of winter. Now, with all due respect, please spare us all of that whiny-pitched winter blues news. It’s old and tastes bitter. If you are seasonally affected, ahem, then you are in the wrong area code. But by all means, don’t just take my word for it. Lets take a look at what others have to say concerning Bozeman’s credentials, shall we?
The city of Bozeman was ranked in the November issue of Powder Magazine as ‘the number one place to live and ski.’ That’s nationwide. The article went on to say that ‘Bozeman is more affordable than Jackson Hole, less crowded than Salt Lake, and more of a real town then Whistler,’ making it the ‘best place to go if you’re going to be a ski bum.’
Outside Magazine ranked Bozeman among the “25 Dream Towns” and we came in #1 for the best skiing in the West. To land a spot as a dream town, a lot of areas were considered. Some of these include our bustling college campus, our forward-thinking community, our commitment to preserve the spectacular setting, our percentage of residents with a bachelor’s degree, cost of living, and our proximity to a gargantuan variety of outdoor activities.
To top off this sundae, Bozeman was also chosen by Skiing Magazine this year as ‘one of the top 10 ski towns in America.’
With that being said, I would suggest making the most out of this ski-tropolis that calls itself Bozeman. If you don’t ski, give it a go. If you don’t drive, be a bum. If you are a little strapped for cash, check out Bridger’s seasonal deals. There is no excuses ladies and gentlemen. Let me give you a run-down of all the nitty gritty morsels that you may want to chew on before the ski hills open.
First up on Bozeman’s line of big triple threats is Bridger Bowl. Opening December 10th, lift ticket prices for adults are 39$/half day and 47$/full day. A standard season pass will run you $665 while a midday season pass comes in at $465. A couple deals to consider include the ten-time pass for $350 or look into MSU’s RIDE-ON card. This card is $30 and it allows you to ski all season for $39/full day and provides many discounted and free days throughout the season as well. The closest and most reasonably priced ski resort of the three, Bridger is a 16 mile drive Northeast of Bozeman. Check it out at www.bridgerbowl.com.
Next up to the plate is Big Sky Resort. Opening November 25th, lift ticket prices for adults are $55/full day through December 10. After the 10th, lift ticket prices for adults are $61/full day with valid MSU ID. A couple deals to consider is the Gold Direct-to-Lift Pass going for $899 for college students and the Frequent Sky Card for $139 which offers you 14 free days of skiing and $20 off the regular season window rate. Ski 3800 acres, the most acres of rideable terrain you will find in the area. For more information, check out www.bigskyresort.com.
We also have our hidden gem, Moonlight Basin. Opening December 11th, lift ticket prices for college adults are $44/half day and $49/full day. College students can score a season pass for only $545. Shell out $450 if you can swing a mid day week pass! This resort will offer you beautiful uncrowded ski terrain. For more information, go to www.moonlightbasin.com.
For a season pass that combines both Big Sky and Moonlight into over 5,500 acres of downhill terrain, 27 combined lifts, and 220+ trails, take a look at the ‘Biggest Skiing in America’ ticket prices.
Its time to play, happy trails everyone!
So here we are, right smack dab in the middle of winter. Now, with all due respect, please spare us all of that whiny-pitched winter blues news. It’s old and tastes bitter. If you are seasonally affected, ahem, then you are in the wrong area code. But by all means, don’t just take my word for it. Lets take a look at what others have to say concerning Bozeman’s credentials, shall we?
The city of Bozeman was ranked in the November issue of Powder Magazine as ‘the number one place to live and ski.’ That’s nationwide. The article went on to say that ‘Bozeman is more affordable than Jackson Hole, less crowded than Salt Lake, and more of a real town then Whistler,’ making it the ‘best place to go if you’re going to be a ski bum.’
Outside Magazine ranked Bozeman among the “25 Dream Towns” and we came in #1 for the best skiing in the West. To land a spot as a dream town, a lot of areas were considered. Some of these include our bustling college campus, our forward-thinking community, our commitment to preserve the spectacular setting, our percentage of residents with a bachelor’s degree, cost of living, and our proximity to a gargantuan variety of outdoor activities.
To top off this sundae, Bozeman was also chosen by Skiing Magazine this year as ‘one of the top 10 ski towns in America.’
With that being said, I would suggest making the most out of this ski-tropolis that calls itself Bozeman. If you don’t ski, give it a go. If you don’t drive, be a bum. If you are a little strapped for cash, check out Bridger’s seasonal deals. There is no excuses ladies and gentlemen. Let me give you a run-down of all the nitty gritty morsels that you may want to chew on before the ski hills open.
First up on Bozeman’s line of big triple threats is Bridger Bowl. Opening December 10th, lift ticket prices for adults are 39$/half day and 47$/full day. A standard season pass will run you $665 while a midday season pass comes in at $465. A couple deals to consider include the ten-time pass for $350 or look into MSU’s RIDE-ON card. This card is $30 and it allows you to ski all season for $39/full day and provides many discounted and free days throughout the season as well. The closest and most reasonably priced ski resort of the three, Bridger is a 16 mile drive Northeast of Bozeman. Check it out at www.bridgerbowl.com.
Next up to the plate is Big Sky Resort. Opening November 25th, lift ticket prices for adults are $55/full day through December 10. After the 10th, lift ticket prices for adults are $61/full day with valid MSU ID. A couple deals to consider is the Gold Direct-to-Lift Pass going for $899 for college students and the Frequent Sky Card for $139 which offers you 14 free days of skiing and $20 off the regular season window rate. Ski 3800 acres, the most acres of rideable terrain you will find in the area. For more information, check out www.bigskyresort.com.
We also have our hidden gem, Moonlight Basin. Opening December 11th, lift ticket prices for college adults are $44/half day and $49/full day. College students can score a season pass for only $545. Shell out $450 if you can swing a mid day week pass! This resort will offer you beautiful uncrowded ski terrain. For more information, go to www.moonlightbasin.com.
For a season pass that combines both Big Sky and Moonlight into over 5,500 acres of downhill terrain, 27 combined lifts, and 220+ trails, take a look at the ‘Biggest Skiing in America’ ticket prices.
Its time to play, happy trails everyone!
Saturday, November 6, 2010
final highlights
days 13 through 18
okay, i failed in my attempt to remember everything that i did for the remainder of the daze of my trip....
so i will just squeeze in tid bits here and there of the highlights....
which gives you really the creme de la creme anyways...
after leaving lala land, we had one last visitor...
thats a ladybug....
destination: mesquite nevada....
on our way, we blinked and almost missed this tiny town...
we pull up to mesquite.
mesquite is a booming town right in the middle of the sage sprinkled desert.
this is home to forest, or at least one of many of the places he calls home.
he took me to his house...which conveniently was scorched by a fire shortly after forest came to bozeman. i say conveniently because forest has stayed in bozeman longer because of it.....
reconstruction junction inside
see...the bozeman forest is much different than the mesquite forest.
this one he built and lived in for awhile...then sold. not too shabby.
which rests comfortably by his parents place, which they also built...
in plain view of forests palm trees....
can't forget rocco, prissy, and toughie!
we went on a jeep ride up lime kiln with forests brother william... climbed in caves, went fast and took chances...
had stayed with forests no nonsense dad david and cora, betty crockers long lost cooking rival.
the following day was saturday, the day before halloween.
we dressed up and went to vegas....
but before we did that, we stopped by forests grandparents house, or more appropriately forests grandparents 'museum' just down the road.
again, grandpa deForest and grandson Forest were all business....
so i just pranced around taking photos....
and admiring their spectacular views....
and aunty mickeys place...naturally... :)
aww...vegas was big. first time there. we had to leave early the next a.m. so we just did the strip and came home.
packed, rested well.
drove almost 800 miles the following day...
and saw 4 rainbows...
this one was close! quite possibly the closEST ever. i spose the pot of gold was the waves of golden colored grain? was that corney? yes it was. and i feel jewed.
okay, i failed in my attempt to remember everything that i did for the remainder of the daze of my trip....
so i will just squeeze in tid bits here and there of the highlights....
which gives you really the creme de la creme anyways...
after leaving lala land, we had one last visitor...
thats a ladybug....
destination: mesquite nevada....
on our way, we blinked and almost missed this tiny town...
we pull up to mesquite.
mesquite is a booming town right in the middle of the sage sprinkled desert.
this is home to forest, or at least one of many of the places he calls home.
he took me to his house...which conveniently was scorched by a fire shortly after forest came to bozeman. i say conveniently because forest has stayed in bozeman longer because of it.....
reconstruction junction inside
see...the bozeman forest is much different than the mesquite forest.
this one he built and lived in for awhile...then sold. not too shabby.
which rests comfortably by his parents place, which they also built...
in plain view of forests palm trees....
can't forget rocco, prissy, and toughie!
we went on a jeep ride up lime kiln with forests brother william... climbed in caves, went fast and took chances...
had stayed with forests no nonsense dad david and cora, betty crockers long lost cooking rival.
the following day was saturday, the day before halloween.
we dressed up and went to vegas....
but before we did that, we stopped by forests grandparents house, or more appropriately forests grandparents 'museum' just down the road.
again, grandpa deForest and grandson Forest were all business....
so i just pranced around taking photos....
and admiring their spectacular views....
and aunty mickeys place...naturally... :)
aww...vegas was big. first time there. we had to leave early the next a.m. so we just did the strip and came home.
packed, rested well.
drove almost 800 miles the following day...
and saw 4 rainbows...
this one was close! quite possibly the closEST ever. i spose the pot of gold was the waves of golden colored grain? was that corney? yes it was. and i feel jewed.
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