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YOUR WINTER GUIDE

As the final leaves fall from the valley’s aspens, and snow collects on the Spanish Peaks, the signs are unmistakable.

Winter is about to envelop Montana.

As Mother Nature casts her icy spell over the west, people have a choice — hibernate, head south, or embrace the winter that only the northern Rockies offers.

Maybe you take a break from the accumulating snow and join the audiences of Bozeman’s best plays or, a little more casual, aim to bowl your first 300.

Maybe this is the year you hit the slopes for the first time in a pair of skis or a snowboard.

Perhaps you’re ready to conquer the advanced snowmobile trail that’s been on your list for years, or finally learn what curling is all about.

Like Montana’s sky, the possibilities are endless. So get out your layers. Breathe the crisp mountain air. Experience life in southwest Montana this winter.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DAY TRIPS

WINTER SPORTS

See Yellowstone In Winter....................................07 Make the trip to Glacier .......................................08 Spend a Weekend in West...............................09-10

Ice Climbing...........................................................31 Hockey....................................................................32 Curling....................................................................32 Ice Skating.............................................................33 Indoor Rock Climbing...........................................33 Montana State University Athletics....................33 Bowling..................................................................34

SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS Winter in Whitefish...............................................12 Hot Springs............................................................13 Christmas Strolls....................................................14 Montana Ballet Company Present “The Nutcracker”...................................................15 Holiday Bazaar.......................................................17 Intermountain’s Festival Of Trees........................17 Splendid Feasts In Virginia City..........................17

GET OUTSIDE Snowmobiling........................................................18 Hunting..................................................................19 Ice Fishing.............................................................20 Avalanche Awareness...........................................21 Hitch A Ride On A Dog Sled................................22

SKIING Bridger Ski Foundation.........................................24 Bridger Ski Foundation Ski Swap........................24 Big Sky Resort........................................................25 Bridger Bowl..........................................................26 Red Lodge Mountain............................................27 Maverick Mountain...............................................28 Showdown Ski Area..............................................29 Discovery Ski Area................................................29 Cross-Country Skiing............................................30

WESTERN SHENANIGANS Sleigh Rides...........................................................35 Ski-Joring...............................................................36 Montana Winter Fair.............................................36

INDOOR ACTIVITIES Bozeman Winter Farmers Market........................37 Visit An Art Gallery...............................................38 Go Antiquing.........................................................39 Try A Local Brew...................................................40 Visit a Distillery......................................................41 Visit A Museum.....................................................41

ENTERTAINMENT The Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.............................42 Big Sky Big Grass Festival....................................42 Performing Arts.....................................................43 Movies....................................................................44

All photos by Bozeman Daily Chronicle staff unless otherwise noted: Sam Belanger, Mike Greener, Matt Green, Erik Petersen, Ian Nemec Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez, and Sean Sperry.

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SEE YELLOWSTONE IN WINTER

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IVEN ITS 500 GEYSERS AND SOME 10,000 thermal features, Yellowstone feels magical season-round. If you’re not a fan of crowds, winter’s your chance to make the trip.

Come snow, visitation drops from nearly 100,000 a month in the summer to roughly 27,000 in the winter – opening up the typically jammed boardwalks in Montana’s warm months.

The only entrance open to vehicles for the nation’s first national park is through Gardiner, Montana which heads toward Mammoth Hot Springs. Don’t forget a towel - the winding road passes the steaming waters of the Boiling River, where a large hot spring mixes with the cold rush of the Gardner River. After a soak, head toward Mammoth to wander the boardwalk through the natural wonders of the springs and Upper Terraces. Drive toward the northeast entrance to see the sprawling Lamar Valley. Make sure to bring your binoculars. You’re sure to see bison and this is the best season to witness of a pack of wolves.

To get off the road, you can find cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trailheads from Mammoth to the northeast entrance with skier shuttles available in Mammoth.

Transportation to other areas of the park is available by snowcoach or snowmobile. Both snowcoach and snowmobile tours are available from most entrances with West Yellowstone being a popular pick-up point to get to Old Faithful. Guided day trips are available to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. An evening tour filled with steam and stars could take your breath away.

You can find a room in the recently remodeled Mammoth Hotel. For a winter experience you won’t forget, stay in Old Faithful Snow Lodge, which is accessible only by snowcoach.

Warming huts are available throughout the park with yurts at Old Faithful. Yellowstone National Park Lodges offers packages for lodging and activities. Yellowstone Forever has an entire winter catalog of youth and adult learning programs, teacher initiatives and field seminars. Keep in mind, it will be cold. Come prepared with proper gear and ready to learn.

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More information available at https://www.nps.gov/ yell/planyourvisit/visiting-yellowstone-in-winter.htm and www.yellostonenationalparklodges.com.

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MAKE THE TRIP TO GLACIER

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SNOW SETTLES IN NORTHERN Montana, Glacier National Park quiets and most facilities close. The park is open year-round and worth the trip. Logan Pass closes Oct. 1, but parts of the Going-to-the-Sun Road are plowed and accessible throughout winter. On the west side of the park, the road to Apgar Visitor Center and 11 miles of the Going-to-the-Sun Road allow vehicles access to Lake McDonald Lodge, although the lodge is closed. A mile and a half of the road is open on the east side, stopping short of Rising Sun Campground.

Where car access ends, a pair of snowshoes or cross-country skis can carry you further along McDonald Lake surrounded by views of the park’s rugged snow-coated mountain tops.

Ranger-led snowshoe walks are available on weekends from Jan. 8 through March 19. Sign up at Apgar Visitor Center.

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Rentals are available in neighboring communities. Make sure to dress warm and pack plenty of food and water.

West Glacier is also home to the park headquarters, which opens weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is no lodging available in the park in winter, but there are camping opportunities. If you’re feeling brave, backcountry camping permits can be acquired at headquarters and car camping is available at Apgar and St. Mary. There are no fees.

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Check road conditions at home.nps.gov/applications/glac/ roadstatus/roadstatus.cfm. Visitor information is available in person at Headquarters (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., except holidays) and Apgar Visitor Center (open weekends from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), or by phone at (406) 888-7800. Visit www.nps.gov/glac/ planyourvisit/winter.htm for Trail and Area closures

SPEND A WEEKEND IN WEST

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C E F I S H I N G, S LED D O G S O R S T E A M unfolding from snow-covered wonders, West Yellowstone is a winter destination for the entire family. Named one of the “11 Coolest Winter Places in America” by Budget Travel and “Top 10 Winter Towns” by National Geographic Traveler, you’ll find something different each day whether you’re in Yellowstone for a weekend or a week.

Snowmobiles share the snow-packed streets on the unplowed roads of West. With over 400 miles of groomed trails, all skill levels can experience some of the greatest snowmobiling in the Rocky Mountains. Rentals are available at local businesses, offering everything from groomers to back-country cruising.

Guided tours into Yellowstone National Park are also available.

If you want to experience the scenery and wildlife with the comfort of indoor warmth, opt for a snowcoach tour with an interpretive guide. Yellowstone Tours and Yellowstone Alpen Guides operate a fleet of snowcoaches, each with its own history.

Animal sightings include bison, wolves, elk and bighorn sheep.

For the cross-country skier, Rendezvous Ski Trails has a biathlon course and trails for every ability. Boundary Ski is pet friendly and Snowshoe Trail runs along Yellowstone National Park’s border. Skiers can access Yellowstone National Park on the Riverside Trail, which glides along next to the Madison River. Snowshoeing is allowed on the Rendezvous, Riverside and Boundary Trails. In March,

check out the Rendezvous Ski Race where attendees enjoy competitions and family fun activities.

If you like the idea of breathing in the same crisp air as the animals living in the park while exerting minimal effort, try dog sledding or sleigh rides. Huskypower.com offers sled dog trips where passengers get to snuggle up and enjoy breathtaking views of Lone Mountain and the Spanish Peaks. See the dogs in action in mid-December when West Yellowstone hosts a sled dog race. Horse-drawn sleigh rides are a charming holiday activity offered by 320 Guest Ranch. Sip hot cocoa while you’re pulled along the quiet, snowy landscape.

If you made it all the way to West Yellowstone and forgot your mittens or snowshoes, don’t worry. There are plenty of outfitters, retailers and rental shops to get you decked in the necessary gear. You might even find the perfect holiday gifts for your family.

Whether you are ice skating or ice fishing, filled days will leave you hungry and tired. West Yellowstone may be small, but there are several wonderful restaurants to eat at and accommodations for every budget.

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For more information on activities, hotel accommodations, restaurants and vacation planning, visit www.destinationyellowstone.com or www. townofwestyellowstone.com.

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WINTER IN WEST EVENTS CALENDAR

FOR THE KIDS IN WEST YELLOWSTONE

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NE WEEKEND EACH MONTH, THE Kids’N’Snow program offers kids and families a chance to try new winter activities from midDecember through the first days of March. If you’re a first-timer, this program is an awesome, low-cost way to try snowshoeing, skiing, skating, hockey, ice fishing, or whatever your heart desires.

Both locals and tourists come out for the safe and fun program.

When you need a break from the cold, catch a movie at the Yellowstone Giant Screen, which shows current films and Imax movies. If you spent all day in Yellowstone National Park and didn’t see any bears, head over to the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center. The bears, wolves and birds of prey that populate the center can no longer survive in the wild for various reasons. This educational environment hosts school groups, outreach programs and ranger lead talks.

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For more information, visit www.kidsnsnow.org, www.grizzlydiscoveryctr.org, http://kidsnsnow.org/ and www.yellowstonegiantscreen.com.

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NOVEMBER 10: West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation Ski Swap 20 – 24: West Yellowstone Ski Festival

DECEMBER: 1-2: USSA Super Tour Opener.

15: Christmas Stroll

15: Spam Cup Classic

15: Yellowstone Over-the-Snow Winter Season Begins 15-16: Kids ‘n’ Snow Weekend

JANUARY 5: Biathlon Cup #1

5: Free Ski & Try Biathlon Day

26-27: US Biathlon Western Championships

FEBRUARY 17: Taste of the Trails

2: Yellowstone Rendezvous Race

MARCH 4: Youth Ski Basics & Games

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SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS

WINTER IN WHITEFISH

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ACH YEAR AF TER FALL DISAPPEARS, one morning residents wake to the small mountain town’s streets lined in lights, red Christmas bells and evergreen.

Named one of the “Top 25 Ski Towns in the World” by National Geographic, Whitefish has all the makings of a winter wonderland. The ski town sits just outside of Glacier National Park and it’s a place that celebrates playing outside, no matter the time of year. Whitefish Mountain Resort has more than 3,000 acres to ski covered in 300 inches of annual snowfall and 105 marked ski trails. So whether you’re learning or looking for you next mountain-top challenge, it has a route for you.

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Winter events include weekly live music, professional grade theater performances, night skiing, a Winter Carnival and more. The Winter Carnival features a disco party and parade.

From a church-filled Alpine Bell Ringers Handbell concert to professionals dancing with fire, you’ll want to get your hands on the schedule of the 17th annual Christmas Stroll, which has events throughout the day and takes over the town’s main street by night. The night falls on Dec. 7 this year with family highlights including a tree lighting ceremony, a performance of fire dancers and, of course, a visit from Santa. For more events and activities, visit www.whitefishchamber.org.

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HOTSPRINGS After a day of playing in the mountains, once the sun starts to set there’s nothing better than soaking in hot springs to warm up. Montana has more natural springs to choose from than what you can probably fit into one winter.

NORRIS HOT SPRINGS

ELKHORN HOT SPRINGS

About 45 minutes from Bozeman is Norris Hot Springs. Open year-round, Norris offers food, live music on the weekends and a warm soak under the stars. i www.norrishotsprings.com

Elkhorn Hot Springs is in the Pioneer Mountains, about 40 miles southwest of Dillon. Elkhorn offers two outdoor natural hot spring pools plus lodging in rustic cabins and its 1900s lodge. i www.elkhornhotsprings.com

BOZEMAN HOT SPRINGS Bozeman Hot Springs is a short drive west of town near Four Corners. The facility offers nine pools with temperatures from 59 to 106 degrees long with dry and wet saunas. i www.bozemanhotsprings.com

CHICO HOT SPRINGS RESORT & DAY SPA

FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS Fairmont Hot Springs, west of Butte, offers outdoor pools and a waterslide, and fine and casual dining, live entertainment and spa services. i www.fairmontmontana.com

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

LOLO HOT SPRINGS

BOULDER HOT SPRINGS

QUINN HOT SPRINGS RESORT

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

by Deerlodge National Forest. i www.boulderhotsprings.com

Three hours south of Glacier National Park, these quaint resort offers massages, a bikini bar tavern, a gift shop and other leisure activities. i www.quinnshotsprings.com

South of Missoula, near the small town of Lolo, is Lolo Hot Springs, which offers hot springs, snowmobiling and restaurant and bar services at the base of Lolo Pass. i www.lolohotsprings.com

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CHRISTMAS STROLLS BOZEMAN CHRISTMAS STROLL

BUTTE CHRISTMAS STROLL

Start your December with free gingerbread house making, live dance performances and special activities throughout the Emerson Center for Art and Culture at 111 South Grand Avenue on Dec. 1. That will also put you in the right spot to be the first to see Santa as he passes out candy canes and lights the giant tree outside the Emerson’s building before he leads a parade downtown around 4 p.m., illuminating the city lights as he goes.

The Stroll officially starts at 4:30 p.m. and lasts until 7:30 p.m.

Downtown’s streets will be lined with holiday treats and food, performances, horse-drawn wagon rides and more.

Souvenir buttons will be available for purchase after Thanksgiving. A full schedule of events will be available online at www.bozemandailychronicle.com and inserted in the paper the on the prior Friday. i For more information, visit https://downtownbozeman. org/event/christmas-stroll2 or http://www.theemerson. org/2017-christmas-stroll/

See Butte shops, restaurants and attractions decked in their seasonal finest for the Nov. 30 Christmas Stroll, which includes a parade and tree lighting ceremony. Take a break from the shops to judge for yourself the city’s ice sculpting contest held across Uptown. i For more information visit www.mainstreetbutte.org.

LIVINGSTON CHRISTMAS STROLL Home to whimsical artists, cowboys, writers and railroad buffs, Livingston will hold its 2018 Christmas Stroll on Friday, Dec. 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Shops will be open late for a chance to view local products and art. There will also be the chance for wagon rides and visiting with sled dogs and more along Main Street. Bring the kids for photo with Frosty. There will be a few hubs to stay warm between shops thanks to warming tents and fire pits i Information at www.livingston-chamber.com or call 406-222-0850.

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BILLINGS CHRISTMAS STROLL Join a longtime Billings tradition Friday, Dec. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m., to celebrate the Christmas Stroll and Holiday Parade paired with Billings’ Art Walk. Enjoy refreshments, eggnog, photos with Santa, food trucks, and purchase a Christmas tree. Try your luck in the gingerbread house competition or join in with the carol singers. i Find a street vendor map, merchant deals and more at https://downtownbillings.com/christmas-stroll/.

WEST YELLOWSTONE CHRISTMAS STROLL

Join West Yellowstone as it looks like a scene from the North Pole. Greet Santa, light the town tree and stroll the local shops for authentic Montana Christmas gifts. i Find more information at www.destinationyellowstone. com/calendar/annual-christmas-stroll

MONTANA BALLET COMPANY PRESENTS “THE NUTCRACKER”

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HOSE WHO LONG FOR CLASSIC winter traditions can join the Montana Ballet Company for its 35th year of “The Nutcracker.”

The company beautifully delivers the timeless story of when a child’s favorite Christmas present comes to life, woven with legendary choreography set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score.

The company’ production of “The Nutcracker” is one of the largest artistic collaborations in the region. It features the work of professional and accomplished dancers, local and national level choreographers, guest artists, live musicians,

seasoned stage technicians, lighting and costume designers.

Shows are Nov. 30 at 7 p.m., Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. with tickets between $20 and $60. Tickets are available at montanaballet.org.

If that’s not enough, the company will also host three High Teas with Clara on Nov. 18. Join many of the characters from “The Nutcracker” over some tea from Café M. This event is a must for families and children, and will include performance excerpts from “The Nutcracker.” Seating will be 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Visit montanaballet.tix.com for tickets.

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INTERMOUNTAIN’S FESTIVAL OF TREES

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PREAD THE HOLIDAY CHEER WITH Intermountain’s 30th Annual Festival of Trees.

Intermountain is a nonprofit agency that helps children struggling with emotional or mental health issues. Festival of Trees is Intermountain’s largest annual fundraiser, and it will be held at the Helena Civic Center at 340 Neill Avenue.

Events kick off on November 28th with a silent auction and continue through December 4th. There will be a Jingle Bell Jam Dance featuring live music on December 2nd.

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For more information visit www.intermountain.org/fot/.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

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ELEBRATE LOCAL & REGIONAL ARTISTS at the Emerson’s Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This special fundraiser includes more than 30 vendors each year that display fine art, sculpture, photography, jewelry, decorative items and more.

It’s a chance to get a head start on unique holiday shopping.

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For more information, visit www.downtownbozeman.org/ event/holiday-bazaar.

SPLENDID FEASTS IN VIRGINIA CITY

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NTER THE HISTORIC & BEAUTIFULLY decorated Elling House for the “Splendid Feast” hosted by the Elling House Arts & Humanities Center. On Dec. 15 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., enjoy an evening of delicious food prepared by a local chief paired with live music.

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Tickets and $50 and purchased in advance by calling (406) 843-5454 or visiting http://virginiacity.com/ event/annual-splendid-feast-2/.

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GET OUTSIDE

SNOWMOBILING IN BOZEMAN: Big Boy Toys, (406) 587-4747 Summit All Terrain Rentals, (406) 581-5086

IN BIG SKY: Canyon Adventures, (406) 995-4450 Alpine Adventures, (406) 580-3812

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Rendezvous Snowmobile Rentals, (406) 646-9564 Yellowstone Adventures, (406) 646-7735 Backcountry Adventures, (406) 646-9317 Hi Country Snowmobile, (406) 646-7541 High Mark Rentals, (406) 646-7855 Yellowstone Vacation Tours, (406) 646-9564 Yellowstone Alpen Guides, (406) 646-9591 Yellowstone Arctic Yamaha, (406) 646-9636 SeeYellowstone.com, 800-221-1151 Polaris West, (406) 646-7773

HUNTING

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ONTANA IS HOME TO SEVERAL BIG game animals. Here are some general hunting season listings for 2018-2019: BEAVER : Western & Southwestern Districts 1, 2, and 3: Nov. 1 - April 15 BIGHORN SHEEP: Sept. 15 - Nov. 25 BISON: Nov. 15 - Feb. 15 BLACK BEAR: Fall season: Sept. 15 - Nov. 25 BOBCAT: Western & Southwestern Districts 1, 2, and 3: Dec. 1 - Feb.15 Central & Eastern Districts 4, 5, 6 and 7: Dec. 1-March 1 * Bobcat season may close earlier when the quota is reached.

DEER & ELK: General: Oct. 20 - Nov. 25 Backcountry (HD’s 150, 151, 280, 316) General: Sept. 15 - Nov. 25 Elk Shoulder Seasons: Varying dates before and/or after archery/general season DUCK AND COOT, CENTRAL FLYWAY: Duck & Coot – Zone 1: Sept. 29 - Jan. 3 Duck & Coot – Zone 2: Oct. 20 - Jan. 15 Falconry — Zone 1: Sept. 19 - Jan. 3 Falconry– Zone 2: Oct. 20 - Jan. 23 DUCK AND COOT, PACIFIC FLYWAY: Duck and Coot and falconry: Sept. 29-Jan. 6.

Duck and Coot and falconry: Jan. 12 - Jan. 16 Scaup: Sept. 29 - Dec. 23 FISHER Districts 1 and 2: Dec. 1 - Feb. 15 * Fisher seasons may close earlier when the quota is reached.

GOOSE, CENTRAL FLYWAY: Geese and Falconry - Zone 1: Sept. 29 - Jan.6 Geese and Falconry - Zone 1: Jan. 12 - Jan. 16 Geese and Falconry - Zone 2: Oct. 20 - Jan. 23 GOOSE, PACIFIC FLYWAY: Geese and Falconry: Sept. 29 - Jan. 6 Geese and Falconry: Jan. 12 - Jan. 16 WOLF: Trapping: Dec. 15 - Feb. 28

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For more information about hunting regulations, licenses, and a complete list of seasons, visit www.fwp.mt.gov/hunting/

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ICE FISHING

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ISHING DOESN’T HAVE TO END WHEN the temperature drops. Once the ice is safe, drill a hole, drop a line, and pull up a seat. Don’t forget your fishing license.

HYALITE CANYON

BOZEMAN BEACH

CANYON FERRY

The man-made lake in the East Gallatin Recreation Area is north of town, off Manley Road. Catch rainbow trout, largemouth bass, suckers and yellow perch.

BOZEMAN POND This lake is adjacent to Gallatin Valley Mall east of Fowler Lane. Catch rainbow trout, bass and bluegill.

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

Located 20 miles east of Helena, Canyon Ferry is the third largest lake in Montana. Catch trout, perch and walleye.

i For a list of ice fishing derbies around the state, visit http://fwp.mt.gov/fish/whereToFish/contests/.

AVALANCHE AWARENESS

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T’S FAIR TO FEEL A LITTLE INTIMIDATED to explore the mountains covered in snow, in fact, it’s a healthy fear. It’s important to be able to recognize avalanche terrain, understand development of mountain snowpack and how weather can change conditions and have basic search and rescue procedures ready.

The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center offers free one-hour avalanche awareness classes. You can check out the Education Calendar at https://www.mtavalanche.com/ workshops/calendar for a comprehensive list of all of the Forest service classes as well as Level 1 and 2 avalanche classes from private companies. From October through March, you can learn what it takes to play safe in winter.

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HITCH A RIDE ON A DOG SLED

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OR A UNIQUE WINTER EXPERIENCE through the snowy landscape, let a pack of welltrained, lovable dogs lead the way — or at least, let them pull you along as someone who knows where they’re going leads. Whether you’re looking to cozy up under a warm blanket, call out mush, go for a couple of hours or a couple of days, Montana has several options for a canine-lead adventure.

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SKIING BRIDGER SKI FOUNDATION

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HIS BOZEMAN-BASED NONPROFIT community ski organization provides educational and competitive programs for all ages. Programs include Nordic, Alpine, Freestyle and Freeskiing. Through fundraising, financial aid, equipment assistance and more, Bridger Ski Foundation aims to keep skiing affordable for everyone.

BSF grooms Nordic trails throughout Bozeman, all open to the public. Fundraising is responsible for half of the program’s budget. In 2015, BSF became a Gold Certified Club, the highest recognition given by the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association.

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Visit www.bridgerskifoundation.org to learn more about joining, programs, trail grooming and events.

BRIDGER SKI FOUNDATION SKI SWAP

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HIS YEAR MARKS THE 51ST ANNUAL Bridger Ski Foundation Ski Swap located at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Those hoping to sell some gear can check in their assignment Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The sale begins Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. and runs through 6 p.m.

Come buy skis, boards, boots, outdoor clothing and more. Ski waxing is also available. The doors open again Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. and are open to 2 pm. Admission is $2 on Saturday and free on Sunday.

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BIG SKY RESORT

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ITH MORE THAN 400 INCHES OF snowfall a year and 5,800 acres to ski, Big Sky Resort boasts “The Biggest Skiing in America” between its vast terrain and the sky it’s under. Its 36 chairlifts are scattered across four mountains — and there’s more than enough space for beginners and experts alike. There are 2,295 acres of trails for beginner/intermediate skiers. The rest are perfect for advanced or expert skiers to conquer their next challenge. The longest run stretches on for six miles. With the iconic Lone Peak sitting at 11,166 feet, the only things that aren’t big at Big Sky are the lift lines. Year after year, the resort’s been recognized by national ski magazines for its short-to-nonexistent lift lines.

Big Sky Resort is an hour south of Bozeman on U.S. Highway 191. This year’s season is estimated to begin Nov. 22 and wrap up April 21. Lifts are scheduled to run daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. That’s weather pending, depending on area of lift.

PRICE Big Sky Resort offers dynamic pricing online from $1,499 for a gold pass to $275 for a Direct-to-Lift 28 pass for select dates. Visit https://bigskyresort.com/season-passes season passes, parking passes and lift tickets.

BIG SKY RESORT STATS Elevation: Lone Peak summit 11,166 feet.

Mountain Village base 7,500 feet. Lone Moose & Six-Shooter base 6,800 feet.

Ski Terrain: 300 named runs on four connected mountains.

Vertical Drop: 4,350 feet Lifts: 36 (24 chair lifts and 12 surface lifts).

Longest Run: Liberty Bowl to Mountain Mall (6 miles) Number of Terrain Parks: 7 Average Winter Daytime Temperature: - 25° F Average Annual Snowfall: 400+ inches Lift Capacity: 38,300 skiers per hour

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his mountain feels like a community sport, though anyone passing through town will want to experience snow in the Bridgers and the view of Gallatin Valley it offers. Located 16 miles northeast of Bozeman, nonprofit ski area Bridger Bowl offers 2,000 acres of terrain. Four large bowls within the ski boundary provide a variety of landscapes including long, wide-open slopes, glades, chutes and gullies.

Junior (13–18) Unlimited skiing all season....................$505 Child (7–12) Unlimited skiing all season......................$245 Pre-School (6 & under) Unlimited skiing all season.......$10 Senior (70–79) Unlimited skiing all season...................$405 Senior Midweek (70–79) Skiing Monday–Friday...........$30

Weekend Tickets...................$290 Super Senior (80 & over) Unlimited skiing all season.....$10

While Bridger Bowl has some of the toughest terrain in any ski boundary, there are still plenty of beginner and intermediate runs. The ski area offers first-time beginner slopes in the base area, novice terrain across the lower middle, wide-open intermediate runs in the center, advanced open bowl terrain in the upper third and expert terrain coming off the ridge top. An avalanche transceiver is required for all skiers and snowboarders willing to brave Bridger’s Ridge Terrain.

Projected Operating Season: Dec. 8, 2017 – April 1, 2018 Daily Lift Operations: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(Christmas Day 10 a.m. –4 p.m.)

Vertical Rise: 2,700 feet (2,600 feet lift-served) Skiable Terrain: 2,000 acres Highest Lift-Served Elevation: 8,700 feet Average Annual Snowfall: 350 inches Trails: 75 + many unmarked runs Longest Run: 3 miles Lift System: 1 Quad, 5 Triple and 2 Double Chair Lifts Snowmaking: On 5 percent of area Terrain Park: Yes

The winter season is projected to kick off Dec. 7 through April 7.

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AMED ONE OF THE TOP TEN emerging ski towns by National Geographic, Red Lodge Mountain has 1,600 acres of family friendly fun. And as the Red Lodge crew likes to say, “ pure and simple. No lift lines, no attitude, no big prices.” Ride the gentle slopes or cruise through the double black diamond tree trails. Whatever your level of experience, Red Lodge has a run for you.

Red Lodge Mountain is located in the Custer National Forest, just minutes outside of Red Lodge, Montana. Lifts will start turning at 9 a.m. on November 23 and they’ll have prizes for the early birds that snag first chair.

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FULL DAY PASSES DURING THE REGULAR SEASON ARE:

Junior (13-18): $52 Child (6-12): $28 Senior (65-69): $52 Super Senior (70 and up): $22

RED LODGE MOUNTAIN STATS:

Vertical Drop: 1,983 feet to base area, 2,400 feet to base of Palisades Quad Summit Elevation: 9,416 feet Lift: 1 High-speed Detachable Quad, 3 Double Chairs, 1 Triple Chair, 1 Magic Carpat Lift Capacity: 10,690 skiers per hour Trails: 65 trails and groomed slopes + 6 in the Palisades Trail Difficulty: 17% Beginner, 45% Intermediate, 38% Advanced Longest Run: 2.5 miles Average Snowfall: 250 inches BIG SKY PUBLISHING WINTER DAYTRIPPER 2018

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AVERICK MOUNTAIN IS ONE OF Montana’s best kept secrets. Located near Polaris, just off the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest about 40 miles northwest of Dillon, this ski hill is perfect for a relaxed day on the mountain.

The 450 acres of terrain offer trails for beginner, intermediate and expert levels. Once the season begins, the resort is open (currently projected for Dec. 15) Thursdays through Sundays. Holiday operations are Dec. 26 – Jan. 2, Jan. 15 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day,) and Feb. 19, (President’s Day.) Lifts operate 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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FULL-DAY, REGULAR SEASON TICKET PRICES AT MAVERICK MOUNTAIN ARE:

Adult: $38 Junior (12 and under): $25 Senior (70+): $26 Half-Day rates are $29 for Adults, $19 for Juniors.

Group rates are available for parties of 12 or more.

Call 406-834-3454

MAVERICK MOUNTAIN STATS

Vertical Drop: 2,020 feet Trails: 24 Acres: 450 Average Annual Snowfall: 200 Base Elevation: 6,080 feet Summit Elevation: 9,000 feet Lifts: Chair lift, Pony Lift Terrain: Beginner 30%, Intermediate 40%, Expert 30%

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HOWDOWN SKI AREA IS THE STATE’S oldest ski hill. It opened in 1936 and keeps it oldschool, which means you won’t find man-made snow anywhere on the 640 acres.

Located off U.S. Hwy 89S near Neihart, Showdown is in Meagher County in the Little Belt Mountains of central Montana. Opening day is Dec. 8, and lifts operate from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Showdown will open Dec. 14 to 16, then starting Dec. 21 every day except for Christmas Day until Jan. 6 for a holiday break. It will open during our regular season Jan. 9, Wednesday through Sunday. That includes opening for MLK Day and President’s Day.

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FULL-DAY, REGULAR SEASON TICKET PRICES AT SHOWDOWN SKI AREA ARE:

Adult all area (ages 18-69): $47 Half day adult: $42 Military adult (ages 18-69; ID req.): $42 College Student (ID req.): $42 Senior all area (70+): $37 Junior all area (ages 11- high school): $37 Kids all area (Ages 6-10): $25 Beginner chair only (ages 6+): $25 Kids 5 and younger: Free Little belt conveyor carpet: Free

SHOWDOWN SKI AREA STATS: Average Annual Snowfall: 20 feet Winter Temp: 16-20 F Lifts: One triple chair, two double chairs, one surface conveyor Summit Elevation: 8,200 feet Base Elevation: 6,800 feet Trails: 36 Terrain: 30% beginner, 40% intermediate, 30% expert

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ISCOVERY SKI AREA IS NEAR THE small town of Philipsburg in the Deer Lodge National Forest. It offers 2,200 patrolled acres, 2,388 vertical feet and 67 trails. The runs range from gentle and sloping to steep moguls.

The mountains plans to open Thanksgiving Day and remain open on weekends until mid-late December, when they open seven days a week.

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FULL-DAY, REGULAR SEASON TICKET PRICES AT DISCOVERY SKI AREA ARE:

Adult full day: $46 Adult half day: $36 Child (12 and under): $24 Senior (65+): $3 Easy Chair: $12 5 and under: FREE with purchase of an adult ticket

Summit Elevation: 8,158 feet Trails: 67 Longest Run: Winning Ridge, 1.5 miles Terrain: 20% Beginner, 25% Intermediate, 25% Advanced, 30% Expert Cross-Country Skiing: 5km Lifts: 5 Triples, 2 Doubles, 1 Surface

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CROSS- COUNTRY SKIING

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OR PEOPLE WHO AREN’T INTO DOWNHILL skiing, don’t worry. Bridger Ski Foundation grooms 70 kilometers of trails in five areas throughout Bozeman.

• Bridger Creek Golf Course • Sunset Hills Trails (between Lindley Center & the hospital) • Highland Glen, adjacent to Bozeman Health • Lindley Park Dog Loop (between Buttonwood Avenue & the library) • Bozeman Creek/Sourdough Canyon • Hyalite Canyon - this area is primarily groomed by the U.S. Forest Service, with occasional BSF assistance when requested.

• Sacajawea Middle School (1 km loop) • MSU Intramural Fields, off Lincoln St. (1 km loop)

Trail passes are voluntary so everyone has a chance to get outdoors. But to keep it that way, the foundation encourages any one who is able to make a donation or buy a pass. Pets are allowed on some trails. BSF offers lessons for all ages and abilities. i For more information on trail etiquette, maps, surveys and more, visit www.bridgerskifoundation.org.

CROSSCUT MOUNTAIN SPORTS CENTER The Crosscut Mountain Sports Center owns Bohart Ranch.

Crosscut is combining the two properties into a 500-acre recreational area next to Bridger Bowl. The cross-country ski area will be open to the public this winter. Season passes are available now with early bird specials until Nov. 15. The trails open Dec. 1 to pass holders. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week, and pass holders may ski between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. i For more information and rates, visit www.crosscutmt.org.

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BEEHIVE BASIN SKI TRAIL A low-key, 5-kilometer single-track loop close to Big Sky.

LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH This track is a professionally groomed 85-kilometer woodland trail system roughly 45 miles south of Bozeman on U.S. Highway 191. i www.lonemountainranch.com

RENDEZVOUS SKI TRAIL The trail system winds 35 kilometers in the Gallatin National Forest just west of Yellowstone National Park. The trailhead is at 100 S. Geyser St. in West Yellowstone. www.rendezvousskitrails.com

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YELLOWSTONE SKI FESTIVAL For more than 30 decades, cross country skiers from across the world have gathered for the Yellowstone Ski Festival to begin their Nordic ski season on the Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone. This year the festival will happen Nov. 20 to 24 and the event’s highlights include a series of Nordic skiing clinics, competitive races, Biathlon races, the On Snow Gear Demo, an Indoor Ski Show along with a series of presentations, clinics and classes.

Approximately 3,500 cross-country skiers from all over the country attend. So whether you’re just beginning or an expert, the Yellowstone Ski Festival has something for everyone. i For more information, visit www.skirunbikemt.com/ yellowstone-ski-festival.html.

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ICE CLIMBING

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OR THOSE WHO DON’T WANT TO STOP climbing when winter envelops mountains, Montana offers a community of ice climbers. With more than 250 routes for all experience levels, Hyalite Canyon offers some of the county’s best routes. Most of the climbs are within hiking distance of the Grotto Falls parking lot, but there are places to explore throughout the canyon. If you’re new to ice climbing, hire a guide — this isn’t a learn-as-yougo-alone sport.

MONTANA ALPINE GUIDES (406) 586-8430, www.mtalpine.com

MONTANA MOUNTAINEERING ASSOCIATION (208) 420-6842, www.montanamountaineering.org

GLACIER ADVENTURE GUIDES 735-9514, www.glacieradventureguides.com/privateice-climbing-tours

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he Bozeman Ice Festival, hosted by Black Diamond, holds full-day clinics to further safety and skills while people take to scaling mountains covered by ice — rightfully so. There are clinics scheduled this winter in Hyalite Canyon at the following areas:

GENESIS (G1 & G2 AREAS) MUMMY 2 THE SCEPTER THE AMPHITHEATER UNNAMED WALL AREAS All clinics leave the Black Diamond Equipment Advanced Base Camp at the end of the road in Hyalite. There’s also a two-day self rescue seminar available and the event’s signature Leaving the Nest multi-pitch clinic presented by Camp/Cassin. For the first time this year, there will also be the Hyalite Beacon Park with the Friends of the Gallatin Avalanche Center. Clinics typically run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. i For more information, visit www.bozemanicefest.com.

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HOCKEY

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OME OF YOUR BEST CHANCES TO SEE play unfold on ice is at the Haynes Pavilion at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds where the hockey season is already underway. The town’s Bozeman Icedogs are a Junior A Tier III hockey club that plays in the America West League.

The organization’s players have headed on to programs at Michigan State, UCONN, Air Force, North Dakota.

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YOU WANT TO PLAY BUT YOU’RE looking for something a little more relaxed, check out the Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association.

The BAHA, now more than 1,000 members strong, has organized league play for youth and adults for more than 30 years.

As a nonprofit service organization, the BAHA provides facilities and programs for both disciplined competitive and recreational hockey.

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CURLING

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YOU’VE EVER BEEN CURIOUS ABOUT the sport that uses roughly 40-pound chunks of granite and brooms on the ice, the Bozeman Curling Club is a good first step. The nonprofit teaches people how to curl. As its website puts it, the historic sport is a bit like golf, “It is pretty easy to get the basics down and start playing. It is a lot harder to be good at it.” Either way, it’s fun.

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HETHER YOU YOU HAVE A FEAR OF falling on the ice or you have Olympic dreams, the Bozeman Figure Skating Club can offer the instruction you need. There are 12-week classes held at Haynes Pavilion available to adults and kids ages 4 and up.

For class registration and more, visit www.bozemanskating.com.

CITY OF BOZEMAN OFFERS FREE ICE SKATING AROUND TOWN, WEATHER PERMITTING: SOUTHSIDE PARK 5th Avenue and College Street

BOGERT PARK 325 S Church Avenue

BEALL PARK Villard Street and Black Avenue Rink hours are noon to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For city rink conditions call the hotline, (406) 582-2905

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PIRE CLIMBING CENTER, AT 13 ENTERPRISE Blvd., has more than 12,000 square feet of roped climbing that go as high as 50 feet. There’s also more than 6,000 square feet of bouldering.

The gym’s open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to10 p.m.

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BOWLING BOZEMAN BOWL 414 E. Babcock St., Bozeman, 406-586-5018

TREASURE LANES

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

1122 W. Front St., Livingston, 406-222.2566

OBCAT FANATICS CAN GET THEIR fill of sports this winter watching MSU’s men and women athletes.

KING PIN LANES

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MEN: Football: September- November Basketball: November – March Skiing: January-March

WOMEN: Basketball: November - March Skiing: January – March Volleyball: Games scheduled through November.

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OTHER SPORTS VENUES: CARROLL COLLEGE, HELENA Info: www.carroll.edu Tickets 406-447-4480 or www.ticketswest.com.

ENNIS FISH BOWL 59 Highway 287, Ennis, 406-682-7406 1315 S. Montana St., Butte, 406-723-8172

STAR LANES 4600 Harrison Ave., Butte, 406-494-3898

SLEEPING GIANT LANES 3355 Tricia, Highway 12 East, Helena, 406-442-1004

LITTLE’S LANES 517 1st Ave. N., Great Falls, 1-888-452-4116

ELKS LANES 500 1st Ave. S., Great Falls, 406-454-1305

FIVE VALLEY CENTER 1515 Dearborn, Missoula, 406-549-4158

WESTSIDE LANES 1615 Wyoming St., Missoula, 406-721-5263

SILVER STRIKE LANES

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BILLINGS

609 N. Broadway, Red Lodge, 406-446-3131.

Info: www.msubsports.com Tickets available by calling 406-657-2369.

VICTORY LANES

MONTANA TECH, BUTTE Info: www.godiggers.com or 406-496-4337.

Tickets: www.ticketswest.com

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514 4th St., Deer Lodge, 406-846-0056 2849 Highway 82, Bigfork, 406-837-2233

PIN N’ CUE LANES 6570 Highway 93 S, Whitefish, 406-862-7529

WESTERN SHENANIGANS

SLEIGH RIDES SUNRISE PACK STATION, BOZEMAN

320 GUEST RANCH, BIG SKY

With hayrides in the fall and sleigh rides come snow, Sunrise Pack Station has you covered. Located on 1099 Manley Rd., hay rides are horse or mule drawn and take families through a pumpkin patch where kids can pick a pumpkin to take home.

Historic bobsled sleigh rides hold up to 12 people and last half hour or an hour. Hour-long rides stop at a campfire to enjoy hot chocolate.

320 Guest Ranch, located at 205 Buffalo Horn Creek, offers appetizer and private rides. These sleigh rides include snacks like wild game chili, cheese, crackers, popcorn, hot beverages ranch stories by a bonfire and more.This can be a romantic getaway, a ladies’ night out or a family adventure.

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BROKEN HART RANCH, GALLATIN GATEWAY For a sleigh ride under the stars with hot cocoa in hand, Broken Hart Ranch is your place to go. If there isn’t enough snow, hay rides are available. Broken Hart Ranch is located at 73800 Gallatin Rd.

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For rates, reservations and more information, visit https://www.320ranch.com/activities/on-the-ranch/ winter-on-the-ranch or call (406) 995-4283.

CACHE CREEK OUTFITTERS, BIG SKY Whether you want to be under the stars covered by a blanket or in a heated wagon, Cache Creek Outfitters has hour-long rides through Montana backcountry. Dinner is served at an off-grid comfort station, heated by a wood barrel stove.

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SKI-JORING NATIONAL FINALS

MONTANA WINTER FAIR

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HIS 70-DECADE LONG TRADITION is a celebration of agriculture, livestock and the Big Sky’s “western way of life.” The 2019 Montana Winter Fair will be held in Lewistown, Montana from Jan. 18 to 27 at the Central Montana Fairgrounds, the Eagles, Chokecherry Lane, Brooks Market and Lewistown Art Center. Everyone who attends is invited to participate.

Activities include a concert, all-breeds heifer show, team sorting, horsemanship clinic, youth beef show, pinewood derby, fiber arts, cooking contests and more. Each year, the fair continues to grow with participants from Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota and North Dakota.

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HE RED LODGE SKI-JORING Association has been hosting the National Finals Ski-Joring Races for more than 30 years. Teams on this winter sport include a skier, a horse and a rider all negotiating a 700+ foot course.

The course includes slalom gates and four jumps with skiers reaching speeds of 25 mph.

Awards go to the fastest combined times over the two-day event, as well as the fastest times each day. A separate long jump competition will take place each day. The crowd often comes with elaborate weekend shelters on the back of flatbed trucks and can enjoy BBQ and tailgate fun.

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INDOOR ACTIVITIES

BOZEMAN WINTERS FARMERS MARKET

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2018-2019 MARKET DATES Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dec. 22 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jan. 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jan. 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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VISIT AN ART GALLERY

AYBE BECAUSE OF THE STATE’S inspiring landscape, Montana is a place that brews and draws in artists. Make time to visit local art galleries for one-of-a-kind paintings, sculptures, photographs, jewelry and so much more.

BOZEMAN:

EMERSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS & CULTURE 111 S Grand Ave #106 406-587-2127 The Emerson has several art galleries located in the building. Go to www.theemerson.org for more information on galleries, exhibits and events.

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VISIONS WEST GALLERY 34 W Main Street 406-522-9946

OLD MAIN GALLERY AND FRAMING 129 East Main 406-587-8860

ALTITUDE GALLERY 134 East Main Street 406-582-4472

CELLO BOUTIQUE & GALLERY 2 W. Main St. 406-522-9999

PLANET BRONZE ART GALLERY 905 N 5th Ave 406-585-0050

TART 1530 W Main Street 406-582-0416

WESTERN ART & ARCHITECTURE 1050 E Main Street 406-586-2712

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LIVINGSTON: LIVINGSTON CENTER FOR ART AND CULTURE 119 South Main Street 406-222-5222

PARKS REECE GALLERY 119 S Main Street 406-222-5724 OSBORN GALLERY 119 W Callender Street 406-333-2283

FRAME GARDEN GALLERY 110 E Callender Street 406-222-5122

LEGENDS FINE ART 121 S 8th Street 406-223-7217

JOHN BANOVICH 2 Pine Creek Road 406-222-5445

For more art gallery listings and locations, go to www.visitmt.com/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/ art-galleries.html

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WINTER ART WALK The Downtown Bozeman Association, Downtown Bozeman Art Galleries, retailers and the Emerson Center for Art and Culture coordinate to present Art Walks throughout the year.

While most Art Walks fall in the summer, a Winter Art Walk also unfolds each year. Bundle up, grab a glass of wine and celebrate local talent.

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GO ANTIQUING MONTANA CAMP ANTIQUES

ANTIQUE MARKET & MORE

JUNK AND DISORDERLY

26 E. Main St., Belgrade (406) 388-0722

8332 Huffine Lane, Bozeman (406) 586-0985.

619 E. Park St., Livingston (406) 224-5258

DOWNTOWN ANTIQUE

JR ANTIQUES

122 E. Main St., Bozeman (406) 586-0499

8332 Huffine Lane, Bozeman (406) 585-0445

JUHNKE’S MONTANA JUNK ANTIQUES

EAST MAIN TRADING

BOZEMAN COUNTRY MALL

702 E. Main St. Bozeman (406) 586-5670.

Antiques 8350 Huffine Ln., Bozeman (406) 587-7688

THE LAST WIND-UP

ANTIQUE BARN

11 E. Main St., Bozeman (406) 587-7209

77070 Gallatin Rd., Gallatin Gateway, 5 miles south of Four Corners (406) 763-4676.

MOUNTAIN WEST MERCANTILE

OUT OF THE BLUE ANTIQUES

THE BUCKBOARD MERCANTILE

211 S. Main St., Livingston (406) 224-1559

337 E. Main St., Ennis (406) 682-3775.

CACTUS RECORDS 29 W. Main St., Bozeman (406) 587-0245

218 S. Main St., Livingston (406) 222-0982

THE MAINSTREETER 206 S. Main St., Livingston (406) 333-2276.

205 S. Main St., Livingston (406) 223-8617

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TRY A LOCAL BREW

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2012, THE BREWERS Association had 36 breweries in the state.

By 2018, there were 73 operating in Montana with more in planning, according to the Montana Brewers association. This is a place you can warm up with a cold Montana craft beer.

WHITE DOG BREWING

KETTLEHOUSE BREWING

121 W. Main St. B, Bozeman, www.whitedogbrewing.com

602 Myrtle St., Missoula, www.kettlehouse.com

LONE PEAK BREWERY & TAPHOUSE

LEWIS & CLARK BREWING

48 Market Place, Big Sky, www.lonepeakbrewery.com

1517 Dodge Ave., Helena, www.lewisandclarkbrewing.com

BEEHIVE BASIN BREWERY

406 BREWING COMPANY

245 Town Center Ave., Big Sky, www.beehivebasinbrewery.com.

RED LODGE ALES BREWING COMPANY

101 E. Oak St., Suite D, Bozeman, www.406brewingcompany.com

BOZEMAN BREWING COMPANY 504 N. Broadway Ave., Bozeman, bozemanbrewing.com

BOZEMAN TAPROOM 101 N. Rouse Ave., Bozeman, www.bozemantaproom.com

BRIDGER BREWING COMPANY 1609 S. 11th Ave., Bozeman, www.bridgerbrewing.com

BUNKHOUSE BREWERY 1216 W. Lincoln St. A, Bozeman, www.bunkhousebrewery.com

MAP BREWING 510 Manley Rd., Bozeman, www.mapbrewing.com

KATABATIC BREWING COMPANY 117 W. Park St., Livingston, www.katabaticbrewing.com

NEPTUNE’S BREWERY 119 North L St., Livingston, www.neptunesbrewery.com

ANGRY HANK’S 20 N. 30th St., Billings, www.facebook.com/angryhanks

BAYERN BREWING 1507 Montana St., Missoula, www.bayernbrewery.com

BLACKFOOT RIVER BREWING 66 S. Park Avenue, Helena, www.blackfootriverbrewing.com

CARTER’S BREWING

MADISON RIVER BREWING COMPANY

2526 Montana Ave., Billings, cartersbrewingbillings.com

Building B, 20900 Frontage Rd., Belgrade www.madisonriverbrewing.com

HARVEST MOON BREWERY

OUTLAW BREWING

7 5th St. S., Belt, www.harvestmoonbrew.com

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1445 N. Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, www. redlodgeales.com

QUARRY BREWING 124 W Broadway St., Butte, www.quarrybrewing.net

UBERBREW 2305 Montana Ave., Billings www.uberbrewmt.com

MONTANA BREWING COMPANY 113 N. Broadway, Billings, www.montanabrewingcompany.com

DRAUGHT WORKS 915 Toole Ave., Missoula, www.draughtworksbrewery.com

JEREMIAH BREWERY 600 3rd Ave. S. Great Falls, jeremiahjohnsonbrewing.com

LOCKHORN CIDER HOUSE 21 S. Wallace Ave., www.lockhornhardcider.com

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AKE T IME TO KNOW MON TANA’S history, from its foundation of Indigenous Peoples, to railroads and the wild west stories the state’s known for.

MUSEUM OF THE ROCKIES 600 W Kagy Blvd, 406-994-2251, www.museumoftherockies.org

CHECK OUT A DISTILLERY

GALLATIN HISTORY MUSEUM 317 W Main Street, 406-522-8122, www.gallatinhistorymuseum.org

BOZEMAN SPIRITS DISTILLERY

AMERICAN COMPUTER MUSEUM

121 W. Main St., www.bozemanspirits.com

2023 Stadium Drive #1A, 406-582-1288, www.compustory.com

WILDRYE DISTILLING 101 E. Oak St. N, Bozeman, www.wildryedistilling.com

DRY HILLS DISTILLERY 106 Village Center Rd., Bozeman, www.dryhillsdistillery.com

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF BOZEMAN 202 S Willson Ave, 406-522-9087, www.cmbozeman.org

LIVINGSTON DEPOT CENTER

HEADFRAME SPIRITS

Livingston, 200 W Park Street, 406-222-2300, www.livingstondepot.org

21 S. Montana St., Butte, www.headframespirits.com

OLD MONTANA PRISON MUSEUM

WHISTLING ANDY

Deer Lodge, 1106 Main Street, 406-864-3111, www.pcmaf.org

8541 Highway 35, Bigfork, www.whistlingandy.com

WILLIE’S DISTILLERY 312 Main St., Ennis, www.williesdistillery.com

TRAILHEAD SPIRITS 2314 Montana Ave., Billings, www.trailheadspirits.com

GLACIER DISTILLING CO. 10237 Highway 2 E, Coram (West Glacier), www.glacierdistilling.com

STEEL TOE DISTILLERY 23545 Highway 200 E, Potomac, www.steeltoedistillery.com

MONTGOMERY DISTILLERY 129 W. Front St., Missoula, www.montgomerydistillery.com

FRONTIER MONTANA MUSEUM Deer Lodge. 1107 Main Street, 406-846-3111, www.pcmaf.org

WORLD MUSEUM OF MINING Butte, 155 Museum Way, 406-723-7211, www.miningmuseum.org

HOLTER MUSEUM OF ART Helena, 12 E Lawrence Street, 406-442-6400, www.holtermuseum.org

EARTH’S TREASURES FOSSIL & MINERAL MUSEUM GALLERY 25 N. Willson, Bozeman, 406-586-3451 www.earthstreasuresmt.com

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ENTERTAINMENT

THE BRICK BREEDEN FIELDHOUSE

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HE BRICK BREEDEN FIELDHOUSE AT Montana State University plays host to a number of concerts and shows throughout the year

COMING UP: NOV. 17: Breaking Benjamin & Five Finger Death Punch NOV. 18: Harlem Globetrotters NOV. 26: Cirque Musica Wonderland FEBRUARY 4: Wizard of Oz MARCH 5: Kinky Boots

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HE 13TH ANNUAL BIG SKY BIG GRASS Festival takes the stage at Big Sky Resort April 11 to 14.

For more information, visit bigskyresort.com/events/bigsky-big-grass-2019

PREFORMING ARTS Performing and visual arts organizations offering programing in in southwest Montana this winter include:

THE BOZEMAN SYMPHONY This year marks the 51st anniversary of the Bozeman Symphony.

See popular guest artists, orchestra and choir performances and special events.

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INTERMOUNTAIN OPERA BOZEMAN Presenting Camelot in February.

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THE EMERSON CENTER FOR ARTS AND CULTURE Tons of concerts, movies, classes, events and more.

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THE MONTANA CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY The chamber’s mission is to present chamber music concerts throughout Montana.

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THE ELLEN THEATRE

THE VERGE THEATER Improv troupes, youth and adult classes, plays, musicals original works and more.

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KALEIDOSCOPE YOUTH THEATER Regularly offering workshops and performances for young people.

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THE OPEN DOOR THEATER Enjoy the work by this growing community theatre.

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THE BLUE SLIPPER THEATER Livingston, 113 E. Callender St.

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THE SHANE LALANI CENTER FOR THE ARTS Livingston, 415 E Lewis St.

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MOVIES REEL ROCK 13 FILM FESTIVAL On Nov. 28 at the Emerson Center of Culture and Art, see short films about rock climbing. This year the films will take you from the frigid Antarctic to the bedouin canyonlands of the Middle East.

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THE BOZEMAN FILM SOCIETY Presenting classic, documentary and independent films monthly at The Ellen Theatre.

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For more films coming to the area, visit www.everfest.com.

GET THE PASS

Keep the trails groomed.

70+ km of community XC ski trails in Bozeman #OnlyinBozeman are trail passes voluntary. It’s the Bozeman way.

Support incredible skiing in town, just blocks from Main Street.

Get a season’s pass or make a donation.

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FACTS & FIGURES MONTANA WEATHER STATS

DISTANCES FROM BOZEMAN TO MONTANA CITIES:

BOZEMAN AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

Big Sky............................................ 43.8 miles | 54 min.

October.........................................................Hi 58/Lo 32 November.................................................... Hi 43/Lo 21 December.....................................................Hi 34/Lo 13 January.........................................................Hi 36/Lo 13

Billings...............................143.3 miles | 2 hour 15 min.

February...................................................... Hi 38/Lo 17 March............................................................Hi 47/Lo 23

Source: weather.com

Butte......................................86.4 miles | 1 hour 16 min.

Helena...................................99.6 miles | 1 hour 38 min.

Livingston...................................... 25.1 miles | 26 min.

Missoula...............................205.8 miles | 3 hour 6 min.

West Yellowstone..............89.5 miles | 1 hour 46 min.

Whitehall....................................... 62.28 miles | 56 min.

AVERAGE ANNUAL SNOWFALL National Average of 26” a Year Bozeman.....................................................................72” Big Sky Resort...................................................... 400+” Bridger Bowl Ski Area..........................................350” Discovery Ski Area................................................200” Maverick Mountain...............................................200” Red Lodge Mountain.............................................250” Showdown Ski Area..............................................250”

Sources: wintermt.com, bigskyresort.com, montana.edu

TO PLACES FURTHER AFIELD: Anchorage, AK............................2,618 miles | 50 hour Denver, CO...........................694 miles | 9 hour 49 min.

Los Angeles, CA.............1096 miles | 16 hour 22 min.

New York, NY...............................2183 miles | 30 hour Pocatello, ID.........................247 miles | 4 hour 18 min.

Seattle, WA...........................677 miles | 9 hour 59 min.

Salt Lake City, UT...............404 miles | 6 hour 30 min.