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Speaking up for us? Flowers sees opportunity to champion local causes in Helena Big motivator By David Madison Gallatin-Madison county line. concerns and priorities shared Community attracts from those who’ve been “intercepted” reveals [email protected] The race for Montana Senate among the hunters and a lot about who’s coming to Big Sky and what’s District 32—which includes anglers who live and vote in bringing them, with Yellowstone National Park parts of Bozeman and Belgrade Big Sky. first-time visitors registering as the obvious top draw. and extends south to include Flowers came to Montana in The current survey size for Big Sky is 72 Gallatin Gateway, Big Sky and 1977 to attend forestry school By David Madison respondents, which statistically “equates to 3.5 West Yellowstone—has attracted and built a career with Montana [email protected] percent of all nonresident visitors” or a total of the interest of Democrat Fish, Wildlife and Parks, rising 369,734 people. Pat Flowers, who will likely to become a regional supervisor. wo reports from the Institute for Tourism Those intercepted and surveyed had an match up against incumbent While with FWP, Flowers Tand Recreation Research at the University average age of 52 and were most likely to hail Republican Jedediah Hinkle. initiated a collaborative effort of Montana reveal positive trends for the Big from Utah, Texas, Michigan, Washington or Hinkle beat Democrat to develop and implement river Sky area as a tourist destination. Minnesota. Four percent of those in the study Frankie Wilmer for the seat in recreation rules for the Big Hole While there was a slight dip in the total came from Australia, 2 percent from England 2014, but lost in Big Sky’s 64B and Beaverhead Rivers. He was number of tourists coming to Montana between and 1 percent from Alberta. The average group precinct by 32 votes. The final the chairman of the Yellowstone 2016 and 2017, the 12.2 million nonresident size was around three travelers, most likely Candidate for Montana Senate tally of total votes gave Hinkle Ecosystem Subcommittee for visitors who made the trip last year spent more couples or families. District 32, former FWP a 810-vote edge and next year grizzly bear recovery and he was per visit than the previous year. Nickerson pointed to another interesting Regional Supervisor Pat Flowers. he could try to build on this part of a collaborative group “It’s a good thing,” said Norma Nickerson, trend: Summer trips to Glacier National Park favorable margin by touting of landowners, sportsmen, director of the tourism institute. “What stands generated the state’s biggest travel bump, when his work as vice chair of the state and federal agencies that out right away for Big Sky is that 25 percent of Glacier welcomed 1 million visitors in July alone. n 2018, Big Sky residents Montana Senate Fish and Game developed solutions for elk all groups are first-time visitors. We don’t see “That’s something Yellowstone has never will help elect three Committee. That sets up an management in Madison Valley. that typically in Montana in general. Big Sky done in a single month,” said Nickerson. “So legislators representing this interesting race between two is a magnet. And when you can get them to you look at what could have happened if the fire communityI on both sides of the candidates familiar with the Speaking | 4 Montana, they’re coming back.” wasn’t there.” “We’re thrilled that Big Sky Resort can Wildfires closed Glacier’s doors just as it was contribute positively to the state’s economy, and setting visitation records. In fact, last summer’s “I met many times with Big Sky residents to discuss wildlife we are honored that we play a role in helping wildfires drove away enough tourists to trigger introduce first-time visitors to this wonderful a $240 million loss in visitor spending. Big Sky management issues, mainly related to big game hunting seasons, state,” said Chelsi Moy, public relations manager made out better than Glacier and other tourist wolves and bison. Big Sky sportsmen and women, outfitters and with Big Sky Resort. areas in Western Montana, where most of the As a ski destination, Big Sky typically logs smoke was concentrated. And even though landowners shared strong opinions on all of those issues. Those a higher percentage of skier visits than its the skies around Big Sky were often smoky, opinions helped shape wildlife management in the Big Sky area.” competitors around the state and this season’s compared to places like West Glacier, Big Sky excellent snow conditions may drive up overall “was a breath of fresh air,” said Nickerson. —Pat Flowers visitation numbers. The recently released About 9 percent of would-be visitors results have yet to factor in data from the fourth cancelled their summer trips to Montana quarter of 2017. because of the fires and smoke, while around 7 The tourism institute uses “interceptors” to percent shortened their stays. Some diverted to gather some of its data. It assigns survey takers Big Sky. CONTENTS to different regions and the one assigned to Big “The displaced travelers relocated their Sky also covers Gardiner, Livingston, Bozeman, travels to 16 different identifiable counties New spot for cocktails and sweets...... 2 The Pav Invitational on New Year’s Day... 10 the airport and West Yellowstone. across Montana,” stated a recent institute These data collectors show up at places report on the impact of forest fires. “The largest The future of Big Sky Chapel...... 5 Heartwarming hoops in Shields Valley..... 11 like the Big Sky Conoco, where they approach recipient of these visitors was Gallatin County.” Hyundai ad shot here...... 5 Crossword...... 13 car-loads of tourists and begin peppering Gallatin County welcomed 18 percent of “Annie” star back on stage...... 8 Blotter full of Hwy 191 incidents...... 13 them with questions. The data collector inputs those who said they changed their Montana Wind loading galore in backcountry...... 10 Big Sky Living: Lots of live music...... 14 answers into an iPad and does not survey big plans and tried to find somewhere that wasn’t bus groups. too smoky last summer. Nickerson said the information collected LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 2 December 28, 2017

Spirited sweets and cocktail treats Luxe opens shop in Big Sky

Jolene Palmer [email protected]

pon entering Luxe, Town Center’s newest culinary addition, oneU is instantly transported to another time—one where LONE PEAK LOOKOUT classic over-the-top décor blends with the feel of a cocktail bar and the smells of a French- Established in 1982 style patisserie. BIG SKY, MONTANA Luxe opened its doors Publishers: during the Big Sky Christmas Susanne Hill & Erin Leonard Stroll, and co-owner Keith Sales/Circulation Director: Robins said the initial Rachel Anderson, [email protected] community response has been Editor: overwhelmingly positive. David Madison, [email protected] “Everyone loves it,” he said as Reporter: he chiseled away at a crystal- Pick your poison—egg nog cake, chocolate tartes or cupcakes laced with bourbon frosting. Jolene Palmer, [email protected] clear ice block. “They’ve said Designer: they’ve had the best drinks hot toddy, “but not too sweet.” infused treats as well, and even mix. And, you can wash those Ami Barker they’ve ever had, and that they “Big Sky really needed have a vanilla-laced milk on tap down with anything from on- Contributors: love the atmosphere.” something like this,” Mckay that goes great with the pastries. tap prosecco to a pint of beer, a Thomas Forwood, Dan Pluth Noting that most of their said. “A place where you Mckay’s young friend Bryn glass of wine, or a craft cocktail. cocktails are in the $10 to could go after dinner to get a Welty was also at home at Luxe, Robins said their most Editorial Policy $12 range, Robins said he and well-made drink—somewhere ordering up a chocolate cupcake popular treat is the Southern 500 Words and other guest editorials are intended to acquaint our readers with different viewpoints on matters of public his business partner Lauryn with a nice atmosphere where and a tall glass of milk to wash it Gentleman—a brown sugar importance. Guest editorials and letters to the editor reflect the Mathis are trying to strike a you could get something other down. “It’s delicious,” she said. cupcake topped with Jim Beam opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion balance between fancy and than a PBR.” Luxe customers will find buttercream and sprinkled with of the editor or the staff of Lone Peak Lookout. not-too-expensive. Mckay said she became baked goods that vary daily, candied, peppered bacon bits. Press Release Policy Big Sky resident Anna addicted to Luxe’s desserts while from macaroons to chocolate Robins brings his bartending • Lone Peak Lookout staff will give all press releases full Mckay would attest to that. working weddings at Moonlight tartes, mousses, cupcakes and background to the table consideration, but ultimately retains the authority to determine Robins joked when Mckay came Basin. “The s’more macaroons the like. Many treats have an while his business partner whether or not to publish releases. through the doors, saying that are the best,” she said. alcohol-infused twist, with Mathis contributes her baking • Content must be factual and objective. she’s his first regular, to which Kids are also welcome at spirits like bourbon, tequila and experience. The pair began • Lone Peak Lookout may edit submissions for grammar and content. Mckay smiled and ordered a Luxe—They offer non-alcohol even Fireball added into the Luxe in Bozeman, selling their • Lone Peak Lookout reserves the right to make all “spirited sweets” at farmers determinations relative to the above policy. left An ice-cold glass markets and weddings around of vanilla-laced milk the area. They eventually Letters to the Editor Policy from the tap and a upgraded their original tricycle Lone Peak Lookout encourages the opinions of readers on public chocolate cupcake and pull-behind carriage to issues and matters of local concern. Letters must be close to 350 words. Please include the writer’s name, address, email compliment a day on a 1965 Divco milk truck. But and phone number. These letters do not necessarily reflect the the slopes for Bryn the pair’s ultimate goal was to opinion of Lone Peak Lookout staff and we reserve the right to Welty, seated with sell their boozy creations in edit content for grammar, good taste and libel. We also reserve Anna Mckay (right). an established shop, creating the right to reject or delay publications. a full dessert and cocktail Display & Classified Advertising Policy below Luxe co-owners dining experience. Lone Peak Lookout accepts most advertising, but makes final Keith Robins and “It’s the experience people determination on placement and content acceptability. The Lauryn Mathis each want,” Robins said. He noted advertisements in this publication are not necessarily the opinion of or supported by Lone Peak Lookout. Please note: Our client bring their own skills that, due to the exorbitant cost information is confidential. to the table. Robins of obtaining a liquor license in knows his cocktails Bozeman, that Big Sky was the Subscription Rates and Mathis is master perfect fit for Luxe to open up Lone Peak Lookout is a complimentary publication, available at newsstands around the area. The following subscriptions are of the sweets. shop. Since Gallatin County also available if you’d like us to send it to you each week: liquor licenses outside of city • In-State — $35/1 year or $60/2 years limits are a fraction of the cost • Out-of-State — $45/1 year or $75/2 years (e-edition of those in incorporated areas, complimentary with print subscription, by request) Robins said he and Mathis • $30 — 1 year e-edition could take those funds and • $40 — 6 mos. print/1 year e-edition put them into the design and infrastructure of their shop. Postmaster: Please, Send Address Changes to: “We wanted to bring an Lone Peak Lookout, P.O. Box 161970, Big Sky, MT 59716 Phone: (406) 995-3575 art-deco feel, bringing back Email: [email protected] the Roaring ’20s if you will,” said Robins. “Many drinks on HOURS OF OPERATION: the menu are from the pre- Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. prohibition, prohibition era— Call ahead as we’re out covering the community and want to classics done right. If you like make sure we are available to you! You can find our office next to QuickPrint at 235 Snowy Mountain Circle in Big Sky. a bee’s knees, this will be the best one you’ve ever had. Or, NEWS AND ADVERTISING DEADLINE: at least that’s what people keep 12 p.m. Mondays telling us.” Any submissions to our paper, including photos or content, may Luxe is open Tues.–Sat. be used in any of our print and digital products. from 4 p.m. to close. LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 3 December 28, 2017

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Speaking from 1 community and scientific Legislative session, and should The impact of the recent professionals in evaluating not be handled in a special federal tax restructuring on our In retirement, Flowers options, and finding solutions session with stopgap budget state budget is unclear at this currently serves as the president together. That is often a difficult measures. point. I heard an estimate that of the Bridger Ski Foundation and time-consuming process it could result in an additional Board of Directors and is the as you engage wide-ranging Lookout: Healthcare and tax shortfall in the state budget of interim executive director. opinions and values. cuts: There are big changes afoot $70–100 million. If that estimate Reflecting on his life and My experience is that it at the national level. What do is true, it further supports the career, Flowers said, “I raised is time well spent. Citizens Montanans need to pay attention need for the Legislature to two girls in Montana with my who contribute are distinctly to leading up to the next explore alternative revenue wife, Hedvig, who passed away heard, and final solutions are legislative session? sources for the 2019 session in 2007. In 2014, I remarried. more broadly supported by the Flowers: The 2015 Montana in order to maintain essential My wife, Melissa, and I now community. Most importantly, Legislature voted to support government services. share four daughters who are solutions identified through expanded Medicaid coverage either pursuing college degrees this type of process are more under the Affordable Care Act. Lookout: When in Big Sky, do or their professional careers.” effective and enduring. The That decision allowed for more you have a go-to restaurant, bar Flowers now looks ahead at recent efforts in Big Sky focused than 70,000 Montanans to get or coffee shop that you always his latest pursuit—a seat in the on wastewater treatment are enrolled in healthcare insurance, visit when passing through? Montana Senate. a good example of applying a While at FWP, Pat Flowers worked on grizzly, bison, elk and other and avoid the financial Flowers: The Bugaboo is community effort to solve a wildlife issues important to residents of Big Sky. devastation that can come from our convenient and delicious Lookout: Why throw your hat in tough problem. Based on my treatment following accidents breakfast go-to in Big Sky, and now? Why not binge on hunting background, I can effectively of those discussions. it factor into your run for the and diagnosis of costly chronic we like to stop in at the Corral and fishing in retirement? support those efforts as your Montana Senate? illness. for a great burger. My wife and Flowers: Like many of us, I state senator to ensure you have Lookout: Lone Peak High Flowers: The special budget Like many of us, I have faced I also like to celebrate special was frustrated over the last year the freedom and backing to School is a high achieving small session was triggered largely the huge costs of healthcare in occasions with a weekend and at the apparent dysfunction in pursue local solutions that are school—How will you protect its by unmet revenue projections my family, and recognize how dinner at the Rainbow Ranch. our state Legislature and at the well founded in science and interests and public education and high wildfire suppression overwhelming those costs can The setting and the food are federal level. Rather than just social needs. across Senate District 32? costs resulting from a severe be without the support of health tough to beat! complain, I wanted to do more. Flowers: One of the wildfire season. We cannot insurance. Pending any future I have a strong personal belief in Lookout: Does the Legislature Legislature’s most important predict precisely when severe changes in the Affordable Care Lookout: What was it like the importance of public service, need to do more to protect hunter responsibilities is to provide fire seasons will occur, but Act at the federal level, the watching The Rut this year? and serving as the senator for and angler access in Madison adequate funding for public we do know they will occur expanded Medicaid coverage Flowers: One of my daughters Senate District 32 will allow me and Gallatin Counties? schools. That funding was periodically. We should approved in the 2015 Legislature ran The Rut this year at Big to continue my commitment. Flowers: Montanans enjoy threatened in the 2017 maintain an adequate reserve must be re-authorized in the Sky. It is a really well organized, I met with a Montana outstanding access to our rivers Legislature by efforts to divert fund to help offset high 2019 Legislature or it will sunset. amazing endurance event, and it State University student and streams and public lands. public school funding to charter suppression costs when they As your state senator, I will fully was great fun to be a part of the recently to better understand All of us who enjoy that access schools. That diversion could be occur, and thereby avoid support that re-authorization to festivities, even as a spectator. campus issues. She shared her have to remain vigilant that a great loss to small schools like breaking the budget in those ensure 70,000-plus Montanans It was also painful to watch— frustration with baby boomers those opportunities are not Lone Peak High School. tough years. continue to have health Wow, what a brutal course and that express an attitude that diminished. As Montana grows I will oppose similar efforts My understanding is that insurance coverage. my hat is off to all who ran it. boomers have done their part, and develops there will continue that I expect to see in the 2019 revenue projections were poorly and today’s problems must be to be attempts to erode our Legislature. There is substantial crafted in the past session and addressed by the millennial stream access rights. Our state research that shows the were unrealistically high. Those What’s Jed’s take on things? generation. I think her Legislature must stop any future significant value of high quality projections are the foundation frustration is justified. Us baby efforts to limit the public’s rights pre-kindergarten education, for the budget agreement that boomers have helped create to access our rivers and streams. and yet Montana is one of the follows. We can do a better job he Lone Peak Lookout the current challenges we face There will continue to few states that does not provide with future revenue projections. reached out to Sen. in society and in government, be attempts to cut off the any state support. I would like They should be somewhat T Jedediah Hinkle asking if he and we should continue to opportunity for the public to to see that change during the conservative and based on also could do a Q&A. Stand contribute to the solutions. gain access to public lands. The 2019 session. the best collective wisdom of by for that in 2018, along with I enjoyed the freedom over Montana Legislature needs to the Legislature and governor’s coverage of candidates with the last three years to spend provide any needed support Lookout: Fewer than 20 percent budget analysts. The most any connection to the issues more days on the rivers, and in to counties and our federal of the people who work in Big Sky important job of the Legislature affecting Big Sky. the field with my dogs chasing partners to make sure they can live in Big Sky. How would you is to agree on revenue estimates sharptails and pheasants. I also resist any efforts to limit public assist local efforts to create more and pass a sound budget that appreciated a fuller freezer access. Some in the Legislature affordable housing? funds important government For the Gallatin County portion of Big Sky, this is our guy in of antelope and elk. Despite have suggested that we should Flowers: Affordable employee services. This work should come the Montana Senate: 2002 Montana State University graduate that satisfaction, I continue to encourage the transfer of federal housing is essential to the health from the careful deliberations Jedediah Hinkle. feel the need to contribute my lands to state ownership. Such and safety of employees, and for that occur in the regular expertise and experience to help a shift would make the current all of us that regularly drive the solve the state’s most challenging federal lands much more Gallatin Canyon. The challenge issues at the legislative level. vulnerable to privatization, of affordable, employee housing which would then result in a loss in Big Sky is primarily a Lookout: How might your of hunter, angler and general problem that must be addressed experience in natural resources recreation opportunities. As locally, but there also may be (forestry, fish and wildlife) your state senator, I would vote ways that the Legislature can help the Big Sky community against any attempt to support a help support those local efforts. navigate future natural resource wholesale shift of federal lands Some type of public/ challenges? to state ownership. private partnership seems like Flowers: During my career the best approach to address I have had the good fortune Lookout: Talk about your work this housing challenge. My to manage some of the most in and around Big Sky. understanding is a 1 percent incredible natural resources Flowers: In my work with increase in the local resort tax in the world. Managing the Montana Fish, Wildlife and has been put forward as part of state forests and then the fish Parks, I met many times with the solution. Before that increase and wildlife of Southwestern Big Sky residents to discuss could go on the local ballot, the Montana was full of challenge wildlife management issues, Montana Legislature would have and reward. Those experiences mainly related to big game to increase the current cap on Bring Home required me to not only focus hunting seasons, wolves and local resort taxes from 3 to 4 on the science, but also the bison. Big Sky sportsmen percent. I want to work with people who value our natural and women, outfitters and the Big Sky community heritage for both a livelihood landowners shared strong prior to the next legislative and enjoyment. opinions on all of those issues. session to ensure we share an THE HEAT! We are now faced with Those opinions helped shape understanding of the issue and the daunting task of trying to wildlife management in the possible solutions. With that maintain the health and quality Big Sky area. I think it is understanding, I can provide the of our natural resources, while important to continue to appropriate legislative support facing the pressures posed apply that type of passion to for the housing solution. by growth and change in our other issues in Big Sky in order communities. The only way to to sustain and further support Lookout: What did you take address both ends is to engage the community you desire. I away from the special budget the variety of interests in the look forward to being a part session this year and how does

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needs of the community that Big Sky Chapel’s continued chapel in 1999 and has grown we might not know of,” Rempt projects are funded in part via donations and investments. Looking to the future said. “Whatever we do, we want by rent from the three To take the survey, to make sure we maintain the congregations that use the visit https://goo.gl/forms/ Big Sky Chapel seeks input as the community grows community connection so even facility, as well as an endowment AnUxR2I7R5GWdgjx2 or check more people can use the chapel. fund of more than $1 million out Big Sky Chapel’s Facebook It’s much more than just a that started with funds left over page post from Dec. 19. religious facility.” fromBozeman the constructionSaddle Outlet.qxp_Layout of the 1 12/26/17 12:47 PM Page 1 —JP Happy New Year from BOZEMAN SADDLE OUTLET SALE Discounts Good Through January 31 Extra 10% OFF Sale Room Saddles • Tack • Accessories 30% oﬀ Mayatex Wool Saddle Blankets Other specials throughout the store EVERYTHING ALWAYS AT GREAT LOW PRICES

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Bundled-up church-goers gathered at the Big Sky Chapel for Christmas Eve morning services. ERIN MULHERN Erin Mulhern moved to Big Sky, s the Big Sky Chapel what is it we need to do next? said the chapel should have a three years ago, from the Philadel- Anears its 20th anniversary, Do we eventually need to add better idea of the community’s phia/New Jersey area. Erin is a pas- the chapel’s planning committee another building? What do needs a decade down the road. sionate stylist and makeup artist with is now looking toward the people want to see happen?” The current survey also 10 years of experience in the industry. She truly loves to make her clients next 20 years, and is asking the The chapel is currently will shed light on what Big look and feel beautiful. community for its input via a finishing up phase one of its Sky hopes to see happening at short survey. three-phase master plan. Those the chapel in the next three to Continuing education has always Three congregations improvements, Rempt said, four years. been a priority for Erin, keeping her up to date with trends and tech- currently use the chapel as well included small steps like adding Phase two, which is what niques. She has studied and learned as more than 10 community a brochure rack, ski and bike the survey is hoping to gain from some of the best in the trade. groups like the Gallatin racks outside, and upgrading insight on, would include Educating in New York, Phildelphia, Women’s Club, Alcoholics the sound system. Another bigger projects like potentially New Jersey, Las Vegas and Montana. Anonymous and others. Due phase one project that will wrap expanding the parking area to Erin specializes in dry and wet cutting, to the increased usage of the up in the summer of 2018 will accommodate 20 more spaces. coloring, foiling, ombré and color cor- chapel, Rod Rempt, chair of be the addition of a crosswalk That plan would be in concert rection. As well as, special occasion the long-term chapel planning and signage from the Olive B’s with the Big Sky Owners styling and makeup application. committee, said it has become parking area to the chapel. Association’s plan to create Erin prides herself on personalizing increasingly important to look In June of 2017, the chapel better public access to the pond each clients experience, with a thor- at how this community space planning committee began nearby as well as the Big Sky ough consultation before any serv- might deal with the challenges tracking attendance, and by Community Organization’s ice. As an added bonus, every hair wash is accompanied with a relax- attendant to continued growth. June 2018, with a year’s worth plan to add a path connecting ing scalp massage. Do not miss an “We’ve started with modest of attendance data, along Lone Mountain Trail to the opportunity to meet this enthusias- 48025 Gallatin Road, Big Sky improvements, and now we with numbers from the Big Community Park. tic and talented stylist. You will not (406) 993-4511 | www.hairshopofbigsky.com are looking at bigger projects,” Sky Chamber of Commerce’s “We’re asking people to fill be disappointed! RemptLone Peak said. Brewery.qxp_Layout “We want to decide, 1 12/26/17 population 12:39 PMgrowth Page study, 1 Rempt out the survey to find out the

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NEAR & FAR Attention Hyundai drivers: Doughnuts are not encouraged at Moonlight

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t’s that time of year when Montana families gather around a brightly lit and Ifestive center piece in the living room: the television. A recent article from Forbes.com called out Montanans in particular, reporting that in 2017, “Montana takes the title of No. 1 Hulu streaming state, which is a first for Big Sky Country! The state stole the crown for the ‘most hours streamed, per subscriber’ from Wisconsin, which held the top spot for the previous two years. North Dakota took second in 2017, followed by Idaho, Alaska and Wyoming. This year’s biggest single Hulu junkie is an unnamed, That’s Cowboy Heaven, right? As seen in this screen grab from the commercial. and presumably misanthropic person, who “watched 48 times “Naughty or Nice” and it was Wonderland” and a punk connected. The article name more hours than the average produced by Innocean out version of this same holiday dropped former Vice President viewer,” according to Forbes. of Huntington Beach, Calif. classic by the band Sihasin. Dan Quayle, Google’s Eric Internet plus TV com. “Cheers to this superior The spot begins with a 2018 There are more Big Sky Schmidt and NBCUniversal streamer who watched way Hyundai Elantra SE descending location cameos: Firelight CEO Steve Burke. more hours of content than the a snowy road in what appears Meadows and the north face This month, CNN broke average Hulu viewer, including to be Cowboy Heaven with the of Lone Mountain. It all comes trail into similar territory with 654 movies and 195 different Challenger Lift barely visible at together as a compelling visual an online article titled, “Private TV series.” the top of the frame. Viewers plug for this community, stash: The world’s best exclusive High-Speed 190 Channels When Big Sky residents are then treated to a charming, though the locations are never ski resorts.” The YC led the 25 settle in with loved ones clear shot of Town Center by identified in the ad. list and this put the Club in Mbps Internet around the TV this holiday the fire pit. From there, it’s But making a winter distinguished company. Other Ask about $ 99 internet with /mo. they shouldn’t ignore the time to do some “naughty” wonderland somewhat notably exclusive areas include: plus taxes download speeds 49with America’s Top 120 commercials or get up to refill doughnuts in the snow up at mysterious has a certain appeal. the Hermitage Club in Vermont of 25 Mbps! Requires credit qualification, 2-year commitment their eggnog. Instead, watch Moonlight Basin. Take the Yellowstone Club, and the Cimarron Mountain with early termination fee, and eAutoPay. carefully for a Hyundai ad The voiceover then kicks which in 2016 was profiled by Club in Colorado. currently airing and see if you in, saying “Naughty or nice, we businessinsider.com in a piece Call Eagle Satellite! can name all the locations that don’t judge.” The background that set out to explain why Leads? Ideas? Please email them (800) 386-7222 appear in the 30-second spot. music switches between Tony the place was so popular with to [email protected]. Offer ends 1/15/18 . Restrictions apply. Call for details. The commercial is titled Bennett singing “Winter the rich, famous and well-

Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year! LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 8 December 28, 2017

Former Big Sky Annie back as “orphan therapist”

Around 100 girls tried out of other opportunities in locally for parts, so Olivia survived produced plays and Montana a selective audition process State University student films. to make the cut. She and the Even with “Annie” now other nine orphans settled on wrapped, the trips into the number 82 to represent the Bozeman will continue while girls who didn’t make the cast. Olivia dances with the Montana So before performances at The Ballet Company. Ellen, the orphans said “Let’s do “I appreciate being able to it for the 82” before going on come up to Bozeman,” said stage as a way to honor all the Olivia, who in the past has young performers not selected. played Lumiere in “Beauty and Olivia, her mother Ania and the Beast” and Ariel in “The brother Tate—an Ophir fifth Little Mermaid.” grader—were spotted at a cast After her last performance party on Dec. 17, held in the as Duffy—an orphan whose foothills just outside Bozeman signature moment on stage near Bear Canyon. The Bulis involves stomping on Miss family has a home in Bozeman, Hannigan’s foot—Olivia hugged so that made the back and and celebrated with the rest of Olivia Bulis, center, comforts a hysterical Lily Madison (left) and forth easier to manage. But the “Annie” cast. That included fellow orphan Lain Reddinger. there was one close call when this writer’s 10-year-old traffic slowed down in Gallatin daughter Lily Madison, who Canyon, causing Ania and teared up as she clutched Olivia. Olivia to worry about missing It was the end of a long, hard- the curtain call. knock run, with parents picking “Last week we were coming up their kids after 10:30 p.m. in and there was an accident on school nights. But for Lily in the canyon. It looked like at least, life in the orphanage people got out of the accident with Olivia was something she fine. Which is always a wanted to hang onto for as long Olivia Bulis as “Annie” in 2014. blessing. But that canyon can as possible. be a treacherous trip in winter,” Lily referred to Olivia n her most recent theater ago, when Big Sky Broadway recalled Ania, who wrote for as “the orphans’ therapist,” program bio, Big Sky’s brought a group of fourth the Lookout back in the 1990s. saying the older, wiser actor Olivia Bulis smiles through eighth graders together She’s now a VP of sales and a from Big Sky was always ready Iconfidently and tells the world and staged “Annie,” Olivia founding broker at The Big Sky with supportive words of she’s “thrilled to be on The Ellen played the title role, belting out Real Estate Co. encouragement. Stage for the first time.” “Tomorrow” in a red wig. Olivia said she made it to the “She was the ‘mother A holiday run of the On stage at The Ellen show in time, and that, “I enjoy orphan,’” said Lily. “She’s a Broadway classic “Annie” over the past few weeks, driving back and forth because wonderful actor and I look recently wrapped up after 15 Olivia has played the orphan I get to talk with my mom and forward to seeing her in other performances, and the eighth Duffy while two young actors spend time with her. Right now, productions.” grader at Ophir Middle School from Bozeman shared the I’m looking into auditioning for —DM now has two productions on starring role, rotating between some camps this summer like her growing resume. Four years performances. Interlochen.” She’s also in search Olivia, her mother Ania and brother Tate.

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SPORTS

Eighth Pav Invite Marty Pavelich— whose legend is again honored at the rink in Town New Year’s Day Center.

t’s time again for the 8th Hockey Association reports, the early 1950s powerhouse Red full NHL season with Detroit annual Pavelich Invitational, “It’ll be a great game with Wing squad—which included in 1948–49, recording 26 points which a bunch of Big Sky more Big Sky players than ever Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay. in 60 games. The following year Iguys hold every year in honor before. Listen to Big Sky’s finest Considered one of the best Marty helped the Wings capture of Marty Pavelich. Come to the perform the National Anthem ‘shadows’ of his time, his role the Stanley Cup, his first of four, rink in Town Center on Jan. for both the United States and was to check other teams’ top and he played in his first NHL 1. Marty will be there to drop Canada. Big Sky’s own Brandon scorers, including the likes All-Star game. Over his career the puck at 2 p.m. Both teams Bang will be announcing the of Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard. with the Wings, Pavelich had will wear Red Wings jerseys in game with his unforgettable During his decade in Detroit, amassed 93 goals, 159 assists honor of Marty and the team he brand of humor.” the Wings won four Stanley and 252 points in 634 regular played for back in the 50s. BSSHA adds, “Pavelich is Cups. Pavelich was a four-time season games.” The Big Sky Skating and regarded as an unsung hero of NHL All Star. He played his first —DM

8th ANNUAL PAVELICH INVITATIONAL JANUARY 1, 2018

SCHEDULE RED WHITE • National anthem—sung by Carmen Wooldridge. TEAM TEAM • Canadian anthem—sung by Sarah Phelps. 2 Kevin Burger 4 Alex Schwab • Introduce Marty Pavelich—Brandon Bang. 3 Keith Bergquist 5 Jeff Wexell RULES • Puck drop with Marty Pavelich—center ice. 7 Jeff Trulen 7 Luke McCready • No slapshots. • Team picture center ice with Marty. 8 Derek Christensen 8 Fritz • No checking. • Go over rules—see rules to the right—Brandon 9 Ryan Blechta 10 CUZ Bang. • No fighting. 11 Griffin Kilby 11 Luke Bing • Teams get in their respected benches. • Try and stay on sides. 12 Dan Lakatos 13 Doug Bing / Cody Rapp • Center ice faceoff—referee. • There is icing. • Period one will be for 35 min. 17 Steve Ditullio 15 Jeff Saad • No more than 5 players on the ice at a time. • Zamboni will resurface ice after period one— 21 Brad Rierson 16 David Blitz Jesse Campos. 24 Steve Rapp 18 Greg Parker • All faceoffs will be at center ice unless icing is called, then faceoff is in the • Period two will start and be for 35 min. 26 Rob Pertzborn 22 Justin Hussey team zone. • Game over after timer hits 35 min. 68 Scott Luezinger (STP) 26 Mark Whermanb • If puck gets knocked outside of rink- • If a tie, then there’s a shootout with five players 33 Chris Kammon / Keith Kuhns faceoff is at center ice. on each side. NA Dalton • Clock is always running. Practice powder patience Winds take hold of new snow creating considerable danger in the backcountry

LaDawn LeGrande

A little lost at Lone Peak High? Chances are LaDawn will greet you at the front desk and guide you on the way to your destination.

Big Sky School District Executive Secretary LaDawn LeGrande is this week’s Bighorn of the Week. Anyone who’s passed through the doors of Lone Peak High will recognize LaDawn. The Lookout would like to extend a big thank you to LaDawn as she is always there when we need a photo of a student or faculty member or when we need help identifying a student in Ripples are evidence that strong winds are hitting the snow surface and loading slopes. This picture one of our photos. Many thanks and happy New Year! was taken on Dec. 24 in McAtee Basin in the northern Madison range at the end of Buck Ridge. Strong northwest winds ahead of the cold front created these waves of soft wind slabs. PHOTO: GNFAC

t seems Santa heard Big be on wind-loaded ridgelines said. “That’s where the snow can BIG HORN OF THE WEEK IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ISky skiers’ pleas for holiday where slabs of snow have start cracking—a sure sign of snow. In the past week, nearly created considerable danger. instability.” two feet fell in the area. “But “The overall snowpack is still Chabot urges anyone with it, came the wind,” said strong, so this will not be a who hasn’t done so already Doug Chabot, forecaster with long-term issue,” Chabot said. to sign up to the GNFAC’s The Yellowstone Club Community the Gallatin National Forest “But we need to be patient with daily advisory email at https:// Avalanche Center. “Not only is the new snow right now.” www.mtavalanche.com. There Foundation serves as a resource one to two feet of new snow a How can one tell if a slope you also can find historical good weight load on the snow is wind-loaded? Chabot said info, photos, videos and many for nonproﬁts in the greater Big pack, but the winds have made you’ll feel it when you’re skiing other snow safety related Sky and Gallatin Valley area. things even thicker on the through fresh powder and information. ridgetops.” then suddenly the snow gets —JP Chabot said the current thicker. “Now, you’re actually concern in the backcountry will on the top of a thick slab,” he LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 11 December 28, 2017 Girls grab needed win Heartwarming shots on the way to scoring 10 holiday hoops in the game. At the end of the first half, Hoffman grabbed a rebound n the final minutes of the Dec. 22 Lone Peak High School down low and scored, cutting Ijunior varsity game at Shields Valley, the opposing coach the Shields Valley lead to 12-10 subbed in No. 32, Jordan Henson, a special needs student with a Then in the closing seconds love for hoops. The home crowd roared as his teammates worked of the half, the Big Horns to feed Henson the ball. nabbed a steal but Swenson With his team down 19 against the JV Big Horns, Henson missed and the ball bounced shot and scored before the final buzzer and the crowd roared out of bounds. Hoffman got one again, kicking off an uplifting night of high school basketball final shot in the half but also right before the holiday. missed. The final score in the JV opener was LPHS 23, Shields Valley Coming back after half 6. Big Horn Nick Brester led with 9 points, followed by Austin time—which included more Samuels, Michael Romney and Caden Dougard, each with 4. drums and trombone—Flach Mikey Botha showed quickness against the Rebel defense and tied the game 12-12 and the two tossed in 2. teams traded leads until Cole —DM heated up from the three-point Jayleen Cole’s late threes help push Big Horns past Shields Valley. line. She hit two from behind the arc, including one in the ight before tipoff, Assistant into the game 0-2 in conference It’s going to be a good game.” final period, which put the Big RCoach Sam Lightbody play, while the Lady Rebels were It was also a loud one. Horns up 28-26. pointed to the records of the 2-0. Directly behind the visiting Shields Valley called timeout two teams about to meet on But those numbers don’t tell team’s bench on the Shields with 1:53 to play but the reset Shields Valley’s home court. The the whole story, said Lightbody, Valley home court were what didn’t help the Rebels. Hicks LPHS girls’ varsity was heading “This is a really good match up. appeared to be a strategically fed Swenson for a layup, placed drum kit and trombone extending the lead to 41-36. player, which together created a With just 18.2 seconds on festive racket as four seniors and the clock, Hoffman went to one junior were announced as the free throw line and missed. the home team’s starting five. But backup Reilly Germain Starting for the Big Horns made a gutsy rebound and were KP Hoffman, Emma Flach, saved the possession, protecting Ivy Hicks, Jayleen Cole and this big road win for the Lone Solae Swenson. These starters Peak girls. Final score: 42-36, faced pressure defense right with Hoffman sinking a game after the tip, but Flach got things high 13. moving on offense, hitting two —DM

Senior KP Hoffman splits the Lady Rebel defense down low in Clyde Big Horns take a breather against Shields valley. [L to R] Emma Park. Flach, KP Hoffman, Solae Swenson and Jayleen Cole. Got the W, but team wants more Austin Samuels tries a baseline floater against Shields Valley JV. bucket, sealing the victory at LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 34-26. lonepeaklookout.com Wade led the team in scoring with 17, but afterwards, gave voice to what the Big Horns and the Lone Peak boosters in the stands were thinking: “This game, thankfully it’s over. We played at the low end of our potential today. We’re not a 32-point-per game team. We’re a team that should score in the 60s. Feels good to be the high scorer, but trying to spread the love around make sure everyone scores.” Hours. Visit. Shipman added, “I feel Sunday 1-5pm Located at the north end Monday 10am-6pm like we weren’t where we we’re of Lone Peak High School (Toddlers Storytime 10:30am) supposed to be. Too many Tuesday: 4-8pm mistakes. Too many turnovers.” Wednesday 4-8pm Announcement. Frankie Starz looks for a seam in the Shields Valley zone defense on his way to 4 for the game. The holiday break offered Closed Thursday-Saturday Library closed 12/31 & 1/1 a chance for the team to work he Shields Valley varsity against Lone Peak, as both Jackson Wade. on its scoring, with practice Public Computers Available. Volunteers Meet Tboys were winless until 24 teams struggled to get it in In the second half, both resuming on Wed. Dec. 27 and All Are Welcome Wed 1/3 10:00 am hours before their match up the basket. teams seized up offensively, and the next game not coming until with Lone Peak. The Rebels box and one Wade got pulled with 4:10 left Jan. 5 at home vs. Twin Bridges, Still basking in the victory zone defense, with Greenfield after getting into foul trouble. then away at Gardiner the next from the night before, Shields in the center, forced Lone Then with just 90 seconds on day on Jan. 9. bigskylibrary.org Valley captain and post player Peak to look for outside shots, the clock and not seeing his “We’ve got a short little Hunter Greenfield recalled how which didn’t always fall. Kolya team pull away, Coach Austin break,” said Wade, who also he put his team over the top Bough and Milosz Shipman Barth called a timeout to set planned to ski during the against Roberts and earned the showed off some nice ball up and preserve the Lone Peak holiday. “Kind of get our minds Rebels’ first win of the year. handling, with Bough putting lead. Then back on the court, right. Come get focused and get “They popped it to me and I it behind his back on the Shipman made a nice feed two wins when we come back.” was at the free throw line,” said dribble and Shipman with a to Brayden Vaile for an easy —DM Roberts, who beamed at the dexterous save. memory of sinking the winning The first half ended with shot the night before. Lone Peak up by 11, 23-12, Greenfield would go on thanks to steady rebounding Scoring to hit a team-high 10 points and inside scoring by challenges ahead

ere’s a look at scoring production by the opponents HLone Peak will face in the coming weeks. Twin Bridges has shot in the 60s a couple of times this season, but did just lose a close one against Drummond with the modest score of 48-47. Gardiner, however, has shot in the 80s three times this year and crushed Hobson/Moore/Judith Gap 95-42. Nuverra has immediate openings for CDL One significant bright spot for the Big Horns continues Class A truck drivers, roustabouts and to be Jackson Wade, who Assistant Coach John Hannahs diesel mechanics. singled out after the Shields Valley win, noting how Wade To apply go to www.nuverra.com/careers Point guard Kolya Bough skies to the hoop. He finished the Shields “came out with his third double-double in four games.” or contact the office at 701-842-3618. Valley game with 5 points. LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 12 December 28, 2017

Whatcha seeing Spilled bird seed could attract predators out there?

Other bird feeder hazards

By Thomas Forwood part of the cycle. Or as I like to call it “second level bird feeding.” he biggest concern—by far—is always If, however, you get a small raptor like a Tcats, both outdoor domestic and feral. To merlin or sharp-shinned hawk that comes to protect birds, it is important to have cover, but completely stake out a feeder for more than a no low thick cover right next to the feeder. couple days it is a good idea to just pull all of The birds should have somewhere nearby to your feeders for a day or two to make it move be sheltered from winter weather, but without on and then you can resume feeding. It is too many low hiding spaces that cats can also important to take all of your feeders and utilize. By having a yard with cover and then clean them in hot water once every couple of the birds up around Big Sky your bird feeder can help these feeders moved out a ways from that cover can months as they can pass along diseases at a until after the bears are bedded year-round residents make it greatly limit the impacts cats have on those crowded feeder. It’s good to disperse birds for down for the winter. through another winter in the birds. It is also important to keep feeders at a day or two now and then and clean up those This is just one of the local pine forests. least six to eight feet off the ground and to feeders to stop the spread of conjunctivitis challenges bird feeders in Big limit ground feeding for sparrows and such if and other types of bird illness. Disease also Sky need to manage. The others Dan Pluth runs Animal you know you have outdoor cats around. likely accounts for more bird deaths at feeders include picking up around Control Solutions (www. Making your feeders cat resistant can than natural predators. By Dan Pluth the bird feeder so it doesn’t animalcontrolsolutionsmt.com) open up the feeding birds to other predators. become a sloshing trough of and is an avid wildlife watcher. Raptors and other predatory birds will get a Thomas Forwood is the assistant park manager leftovers spilling passerine at a feeder now and then and this is at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park. ext time you buy a bag out for all to enjoy. Nof wild bird seed from When there’s lots of the hardware store, check out spillage, then you’ll the ingredients list. Around 4 see skunks, weasels, percent of the bag is black oil mice, chipmunks, sunflower seeds. The rest is squirrels and voles cracked corn, millet and milo, come around looking which is kind of like the mashed for free food. potatoes of bird seed. It’s the Once there’s starchy filler. The sunflower increased rodent seeds offer the high-protein traffic on the ground, snack that the birds are after. it’s not long before They will throw a lot of the filler there will be predators onto the ground, which starts a in the sky. Don’t mash and attracts the bears. let your bird feeder Like humans at a holiday become the hunting party high grading the nut bowl grounds for birds of Bird feeder advice from birding expert Robin Wolcott of Ennis: “Tube feeders, sock feeders, for what we like, birds will go in prey. Bird feeders are ground feeders and hanging feeders will all attract birds. Each species seems to have its own and eat those sunflower seeds meant to brighten preference but black oil sunflower seeds reign in the winter. Millet is great on the ground for juncos and throw out the stuff they winter days in Big Sky and hanging suet feeders always attract a crowd from woodpeckers to magpies! Crushed peanuts don’t like. The mess over the with the sight of pine are also a favorite of chickadees and whole peanuts often attract the sporadic Blue Jay! Where you side will generate enough of a siskins, juncos and are in Big Sky, Steller’s Jays and Clark’s Nutcrackers would enjoy them too while Cassin’s Finches smell to bring in the bears. So finches. With a little will enjoy the sunflower seeds.” PHOTO: DONNA TRUSSELL as a rule, you don’t start feeding clean up and tending, LONE PEAK LOOKOUT 13 December 28, 2017

BLOTTER

BEST OF THE BLOTTER December 20, 2017 The vehicle was off the roadway and no damage g Deputies were unable to was seen. locate a white truck that was What, you’re going to just reportedly driving erratically December 22, 2017 from West Yellowstone to Big Sky at 9:30 a.m. leave me here? g A Durango needed to be towed from the ditch along g A cleaner set off a burglar A deputy checked on a man in dark Gallatin Road just before 3 alarm at a Black Moon Road a.m. clothing walking along Lone Mountain residence at 10:15 a.m. Trail at 11:45 p.m. The man’s girlfriend had g A false burglar alarm g A Subaru and a Montana sounded at a large log home kicked him out of her car following a verbal Energy Alliance propane on Mountain Valley Trail at truck collided on Curley argument and he was trying to get back 8:30 a.m. Bear Road at 10:15 a.m. No to town. The deputy gave him a ride. one was injured. g A caller received a personal check that was g No injuries were reported refused at their bank for in a crash involving a having non-sufficient funds. U-Haul and an SUV at the They were advised to report g A broken-down semi intersection of Gallatin Road December 19, 2017 the incident to the Gallatin was partially blocking the and Spanish Creek Road at County Attorney’s Office. g A deputy checked on an northbound lane of Gallatin around noon. Road at 2:40 p.m. unoccupied vehicle parked g A man who had a no g Someone stopped by the on Lone Mountain Trail at 1 contact order continued g A deputy conducted sheriff’s office at 1 p.m. to a.m. to contact his ex-girlfriend a civil standby at the Hill drop off a Montana vehicle via texts. A case report Condominiums while title that they had found. A g A deputy assisted court was made and sent to the a subject moved their deputy was able to contact services by providing a Madison County Attorney’s belongings out of a unit at the owner of the title and breath test on Gallatin Road Office as a request for 5 p.m. they arranged to have it Answers are on page 5. at 8:30 a.m. The subject prosecution. showed no trace of alcohol. delivered to the Law and g A driver was warned for Justice Center in Bozeman. g A deputy completed a speeding on Lone Mountain g Someone needing to have VIN inspection on a 2010 Trail at 6 p.m. g A Subaru Crosstrek their fingerprints taken for a Tundra. Snowmobiler saved job application was told that hit a parked car near g No one was injured when the intersection of Lone they could have that done g A three-quarter-ton truck a vehicle slid into the ditch Mountain Trail and at the detention center in was off the roadway on on Gallatin Road just before Ridgeback Road before from elements Bozeman. Lone Mountain Trail at 7:45 6:30 p.m. Montana Highway sliding into the ditch at 3:20 p.m. A deputy checked Patrol and Canyon Auto p.m. No one was injured. n Dec. 22 at 6:30 p.m., the West Yellowstone Police g A caller requested a on the vehicle and all deputy’s assistance in responded. Department received a 911 call reporting a missing/overdue occupants were ok. O locating the owners of three g An Isuzu rolled over on snowmobiler. A 55-year old California man became separated from g A deputy spoke with a Lone Moose Drive at 5:15 vehicles that have been g A man at the Yellowstone woman who was concerned p.m. No one was injured. his sons about two hours earlier off the South Plateau trail, 15 miles parked in a Town Center Club said that his phone someone or something was south of West Yellowstone. Cellphone forensics indicated his last parking lot. The deputy was “glitching” and that outside of her Sandhill Road g A deputy was informed of location was approximately 10 miles west of town. was unable to locate the when he hit the side button home at 6:45 p.m. Her dog a commercial burglar alarm Rescuers from the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Search vehicles’ owners, so the three times the phone called was barking and would not on Lone Mountain Trail at and Rescue West Yellowstone Division responded. Unsure of the Town Center towed them. 911 just before 8 p.m. come inside when called. 7 p.m. but was cancelled missing snowmobiler’s location, teams were sent both south and The woman called back while en route. g A vehicle hit a Chevy g A driver was warned for west in an attempt to locate him. At around 9 p.m. the southern later and told the deputy to Tahoe in front of the Big Sky not having their headlights rescue team found the man 20 miles from town, down a steep cancel their response as her g A deputy checked on a Post Office at 1 p.m. illuminated on Gallatin Road embankment, in about five feet of snow. Rescuers navigated tough husband came home and vehicle stuck in the snow at 10:30 p.m. terrain, poor visibility and deep snow to get to the man. He was the dog came inside. on the side of Moose Ridge uninjured and able to ride out on his own after the rescue team Road just before 11 p.m. retrieved his buried and upside-down snowmobile. The lost man said he was separated from his sons, and became turned around while trying to find his way back to town, missing a hairpin corner. He went off a steep drop-off, tumbling down the hill. He was unable to climb back up the steep hill and due to Two rescues Cueball claims victim the pitch-black darkness and foot-deep snow, and was unable to determine how to get to another part of the trail. He was convinced 120 miles apart At 2:30 on the afternoon of Christmas Eve, SAR volunteers were sent to the area that he was going to have to survive the night in the elements. sent SAR out on below Saddle Peak just outside the boundary of Bridger Bowl Ski Area. A 54-year- “Another success story for SAR at the end of the night,” said old Bozeman man had fallen and sustained internal injuries in the Cueball area. Deputy Sheriff Mike Gavigan. “It is personally the most snow Christmas Eve He was skiing alone but other local skiers observed the crash and called for help. I have ever snowmobiled in, super tough conditions. The West He was transported to the Bridger Bowl patrol room and then moved by ambulance At 11 a.m. on Dec. 24, West to the hospital. Yellowstone team responded amazingly—as I have come to expect.” Yellowstone Police Department Gallatin County Sheriff Brian Gootkin would like to remind dispatch received a call from Sheriff Gootkin reminds skiers that the area out of bounds at Bridger is not covered snowmobilers to know your limitations. A fun adventure into this a man reporting that his son by the ski patrol. It is not controlled for avalanches and rescues can be delayed as amazing backcountry can quickly turn into an emergency. Always had sustained a broken leg volunteers from the valley need to respond from Bozeman. remember to ride with a partner, stay with your partner, carry a in a snowmobile crash near reliable means of communication and be prepared to survive the Junction 8 on the Two Top night if you should have to. trail approximately five miles west of West Yellowstone. Initial information received from the call indicated that the injured snowmobiler had LONE PEAK LOOKOUT struck a tree after attempting lonepeaklookout.com to maneuver through a rough corner on the trail.

Rescuers found the 14-year- old male from Salt Lake City, Utah, only to discover that he had no injuries aside from a possible sprained wrist. The left Cannon Haines helps free an SUV stuck in a snowbank on Christmas Eve. snowmobile rental company right Danger ahead: The holidays saw extra slick road conditions and traffic accidents was contacted to facilitate between mile markers 59 and 62 in the Gallatin Canyon along Highway 191. removal of the damaged snowmobile. Head-on crash in Gallatin Canyon Gallatin County Sheriff Brian Gootkin would like to remind A stretch of Highway 191 was briefly closed to traffic on the night of Dec. 23 everyone to become familiar following a two-vehicle, non-injury head-on crash near mile marker 62. According with their equipment and more to Montana Highway Patrol, a southbound vehicle lost control, over-corrected and importantly to ride within their crashed head-on into a pickup truck traveling north. All passengers were wearing skill level and stay on marked seatbelts and speed was a factor. Alcohol and drugs were not factors in the incident, trails. Low temperatures and no citations were issued due to extremely icy roads. common in the area combined with an inoperable snowmobile Those conditions extended up and down the canyon, including near mile maker 60, can quickly lead to a where on Christmas Eve, Canyon Auto pulled a mid-sized SUV up and out of the dangerous situation. sloping embankment between the highway and the Gallatin River.

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The Rocky Mountain Pearls perform old and new country Brian “Stumpy” Stumpf performs for your après ski Lauren Jackson hits the après ski stage at the tunes at Gallatin Riverhouse Grill Saturday night. pleasure at Scissorbills Saloon Sunday afternoon. Carabiner Lounge Tuesday afternoon.