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Big Sky Aug. 23-Sept. 5, 2013 Volume 4 // Issue #17

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Bozeman Deaconess stakes its claim in Big Sky

Merger creates biggest ski resort in country

Local golf numbers on the rise

Town Crier Behind the scenes

Motorcycle invasion!

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Locals Bridger Babcock (foreground) and Harrison Schreiner tune up for the American Motorcycle Association Off-road National Championship dirt bike race at Big Sky Resort on Aug. 24 and 25. Photo by Joseph T. O'Connor

August 23-Sept. 5,2013 Volume 4, Issue no. 17 Owned and published in Big Sky, Montana

PUBLISHER Eric Ladd

editorial MANAGING EDITOR Emily Stifler Wolfe senior editor Joseph T. O’Connor staff writer/distribution director Tyler Allen associate editor Maria Wyllie editorial assistant Hayden Zelson

creative CREATIVE DIRECTOR Mike Martins GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kelsey Dzintars Design assistant Alex Sidun VIDEO director Brian Niles Video Producer Joe Paulet

SALES and operations COO & SENIOR EDITOR Megan Paulson Operations director Katie Morrison Director of Business Development Yellowstone region EJ Daws

CONTRIBUTors Jamie Balke, Maren Dunn, Felicia Ennis, Maria Munro-Schuster, Anders Nordbloom, Loren Rausch, Tyler Sloan, Patrick Straub, Michel Tallichet, Mark Wehrman, Nick Wolcott

Editorial Policy Outlaw Partners LLC is the sole owner of the Explore Big Sky. EBS reserves the right to edit all submitted material. Printed material reflects the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the opinion of Outlaw Partners or its editors. EBS will not publish anything discriminatory or in bad taste.

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Fire on the mountain Smoky skies in Big Sky signify the waning summer, as much as changing leaves and backto-school specials do elsewhere in the country. While it’s hard for me to let go of sunny days running, hiking, golfing or fishing, I also feel anticipation for the days ahead, the powder turns, warm fires and quiet snowshoe walks in the woods. September marks the anniversary of my move to Big Sky in 2004. At that time, Town Center had only basic infrastructure. Now it’s the location of summer concerts, an ice hockey rink and a vibrant business center. Explore Big Sky’s office is in Town Center, and soon, there will be a critical access hospital here. To read more about this notable benchmark in our community’s growth, see Joseph T. O’Connor’s article on page 5.

Also in the last decade, Moonlight Basin opened new ski terrain and chairlifts, a golf course, lodges and development, all led by a vision of environmental and community consciousness. After falling into bankruptcy during the economic recession, Moonlight operated for years with an unknown outcome and now, finally has new ownership and a more certain future. Read more on how this change is affecting the Big Sky community in a story by Emily Wolfe on page 17. Fire seems an appropriate symbol as our area makes these changing strides. Although the intensity and heat can be overwhelming and at times destructive, the final outcome once the smoke has cleared is renewal, regrowth and a healthier forest. - Katie Morrison

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Correction The photo caption entitled “Yell’s Belles” in the Aug. 9 issue of Explore Big Sky incorrectly listed the website for Vacation Big Sky. The correct website is vacationinbigsky.com.

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table of contents Section 1: News Community......................................................4 Local News............................................................5 Regional......................................................12 Montana.....................................................14 Section 2: Health, sports and business Business..........................................................17 Sports...........................................................22 Classifieds....................................................30 Outlaw News.......................................................29 Health.......................................................30 Bull Market...........................................................32

Section 4: Outdoors Outdoors..........................................................33 The Eddy Line.......................................................54 FWP News.............................................................57

local golf numbers on the rise Bozeman Deaconess stakes its claim in Big Sky

More questions come to mind when you consider the BWHDC is composed of 29 members. How were the committee members chosen? Do they fairly represent the community? When and how did West Yellowstone community get involved with the Big Sky community? -J.H. Wolfram, Big Sky Dear Mr. Wolfram, Thank you for your letter and curiosity about the critical access hospital proposals in Big Sky. This issue will certainly impact the communities here and in West Yellowstone. As you’ve noted, the article called, “Consultant recommends Bozeman Deaconess to committee; Committee votes for Billings Clinic,” covering the Aug. 7 Big Sky/West Yellowstone Healthcare Directions Committee final meeting – appearing in the Aug. 9 issue of this newspaper – did not include a complete history. EBS has, however, published eight articles on this subject since February. Please see the latest critical access hospital news on page 5 in this paper to answer some of your questions, and visit explorebigsky.com to find an archive of our coverage on the proposed hospitals. – EBS Editors

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Letter: Deaconess versus Billings Clinic for Hospital Care

The article did not bring out for instance, whether both take Medicare insurance or what medical capabilities are planned for this facility. Deaconess has supported the Big Sky community for years in staffing a clinic and pharmacy. What leverage does the Big Sky community have that West Yellowstone does not? When and where were the public meetings discussing the pros and cons of the two facilities for all of us to hear and participate. What are we missing in this decision?

Merger creates biggest ski resort in country

Section 3: Life, land and culture Lifestyle..................................................................33 Photo galleries.....................................................35 Calendar..............................................................39 Entertainment......................................................41 Outdoors..............................................................41 Wanderer at Rest................................................43 Fun/Sudoku..........................................................47 Back 40................................................................48

Your paper’s recent article (Aug. 9 issue of EBS) on the critical access hospital proposed for this area seems inconsistent and incomplete in detail. A consultant was hired by the Big Sky/West Yellowstone Healthcare Directions Committee to evaluate and investigate the two proposals. In this case, his evaluation favored Bozeman Deaconess, however the BWHDC committee voted for Billings Clinic. The Bozeman proposal indicates that they would pay for the capital investment of the hospital and increase staff in West Yellowstone. Billings on the other-hand wants Big Sky Community to come up with a 5 million dollar investment as capital for the new facility. Therefore, our advanced health care is not in the hands of a knowledgeable consultant nor is it based on sound financial investment, or previous records of professional capabilities.

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Letter: Calling on BDHS to hear the hospital committee’s vote The 29 members of the Health Directions Committee spent many hours working on bringing expanded access for medical care to Big Sky and West Yellowstone, and their efforts are very much appreciated. After three lengthy and well attended community meetings – during which the audience was given ample opportunity to raise a multitude of issues – on Aug. 7 the committee voted in favor of the Billings Clinic over the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital to provide these services.

On July 26, however, Explore Big Sky reported that Bozeman Deaconess Health Services might not honor the vote. We call on the BDHS administrators and board to respect the committee’s vote to ask Billings Clinic to provide expanded medical services to both Big Sky and West Yellowstone. – Big Sky Residents Shelly Bermont, Dr. Joseph Caprini, Dr. Paul and Angela Gonick, Klaus and Christl Gump, Joan Hoff, Barbara Kaufman, Richard Landis, Clay Lorinsky, Marty and Marjorie Pavelich, Jim and Barbara Ross, Jack and Adrea Sukin.

Wildfire bits and pieces GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST

The dog days of summer are here! It’s the time when the Greeks correlated the visibility of the star Sirius (the dog star) with the warmest days of the year. Very warm days – and in our case, windy dry air – have produced conditions for wildfires to start easily, spread rapidly and increase quickly in intensity. As plumes of smoke from area lightning fires rise above the horizon, it’s a reminder to be extra careful as we enjoy activities during warm summer days. Our fire danger is at VERY HIGH. Be careful not to start the next wildfire.

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A community center in the wild

Big Sky Firefighters Annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday, September 1, 2013 7:30am to 12:30pm The Big Sky Firefighters will be serving a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, September 1, 2013. The breakfast will be served from 7:30am to 12:30pm at Fire Station #1 located at 650 Rainbow Trout Run in Westfork Meadows. The Big Sky Community as well as visitors are welcome to join us. This is an excellent opportunity for the entire family to have a great breakfast, meet their firefighters and see the fire trucks and equipment. If you would like additional information on the event please contact the Big Sky Fire Department at (406) 995-2100.

Jon Fossel speaks to guests at the grand opening of the Jack Creek Preserve Outdoor Education Center, Saturday Aug. 10.

By Maria Wyllie

Explore Big Sky Associate Editor

BIG SKY – On Aug. 10, Jack Creek Preserve Foundation co-chair Jon Fossel shared his vision for the foundation’s future at the grand opening of the solar-powered Outdoor Education Center. Located on the 4,600acre preserve, the OEC will serve as more than just the foundation’s headquarters. Increased youth and adult outdoor educational programs, ongoing habitat improvements, expanded usage of the facility and the preserve, and

more hydro- or solar-powered facilities are a few of Fossel’s dreams to help achieve the organization’s mission of educating people about wildlife, conservation and the outdoors. “As time goes by there will be many community organizations who want to use [the center],” Fossel said. “I think it will be a community center in the wild, as well as a teaching facility.” Visit jackcreekpreserve.org or call the center at (406) 995-7880 for more information on upcoming events and ways to get involved.

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Bozeman Deaconess to move on Big Sky hospital

BDHS plan does not include collaboration with Billings Clinic story and photo By Joseph T. O’Connor Explore Big Sky Senior Editor

BIG SKY – It’s done. Or it appears to be. The sign on the Big Sky property Bozeman Deaconess Health Services purchased from Town Center declares it. After seven contentious months spent discussing whether Bozeman Deaconess or Billings Clinic was better suited to provide a healthcare facility in Big Sky, BDHS has announced it is building a critical access hospital. And they’re going it alone. On the morning of Aug. 20, Kevin Pitzer, CEO of BDHS, talked via phone with Billings Clinic CEO Dr. Nicholas Wolter. “We spoke a few times over the last week to talk in response to the community’s wish to look at [whether] there are joint venture opportunities,” Pitzer said. “I told Dr. Wolter this morning that we didn’t feel it would be beneficial to continue those discussions.” BDHS is now moving forward with a plan laid out in a May 2013 feasibility study performed by Maine-based Stroudwater Associates. The hospital plans to break ground in spring 2014, and “estimates a 24-month design and construction timeline,” according to the study. Billings Clinic hired ECG Management Consultants to complete its feasibility study in June. Although Wolter would like to continue discussions with the Big Sky and West Yellowstone communities, he knows Big Sky can only hold one facility. “The thought that there could be two critical access hospitals built, we don’t think that’s a good approach,” Wolter said. “We hoped we could at least talk about it. But the devil’s in the details. There are a number of steps between putting a sign up and building a facility.” Beginning in May, both hospitals met with the Big Sky/West Yellowstone Healthcare Directions Committee – comprised of 28 residents from both communities, including six from West – to outline these steps and explain the details. Throughout this process, Billings Clinic said it would abide by the committee’s recommendation as to which facility should build in Big Sky. BDHS never committed to this agreement. Committee members say they believed both hospitals would abide by their recommendation, but a July 11 email from Pitzer to committee cochair and former hospital administra-

Bozeman Deaconess Health Services President and CEO Kevin Pitzer stands opposite BDHS Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer Cheryl Ridgely on Deaconess’s Big Sky property.

tor Jack Eakman indicated otherwise. “Bozeman Deaconess will appreciate working with the committee, and [is] interested in results of the [recommendation], but that’s just one part of our planning process,” Pitzer wrote.

In mid-May, local social services nonprofit Women in Action amended a $60,000 resort tax request for a feasibility study, reasoning it didn’t need to duplicate – or in this case triplicate – efforts by the hospitals, which had already started their own analyses. On June 12, the Resort Tax Board approved WIA’s amended request for $20,000 in public money to hire a consultant to determine which proposal would best serve Big Sky. The committee in early July hired Howard Gershon , a founding principle with the healthcare consulting firm, New Heights Group. Gershon has more than 35 years of experience in the field and he, along with the committee, held four public meetings between July 17 and Aug. 7 to present and assess the studies completed by BDHS and Billings Clinic. After the final meeting, Gershon recommended Bozeman Deaconess. The committee in turn, voted in favor of Billings Clinic, leaving the Big Sky community with concerns. “There was a stunned silence when the vote was announced,” said Bill Simkins, developer for Big Sky Town Center. BDHS in 2007 bought 1.2 acres of land for the future critical access hospital site from Town Center. Simkins says the remaining land – approximately three acres – has a closing date of Sept. 7.

Simkins was surprised that the Healthcare Directions Committee voted against the consultant’s recommendation.

man, Deaconess would still receive the same amount of patients from West, currently a third of the town’s population with medical needs.

“[Gershon] analyzed all the factors very thoroughly and then to go against his recommendation seemed very odd,” Simkins said. “If you pay $20,000 for an expert, it seems to me you’d listen to him.”

“[BDHS] has one third representation from West, so we figured they should have close to one third of West represented on the committee,” Scholz said.

Some members of the committee feel Gershon’s recommendation was just that. “That’s the way consultants are used – as a professional,” said Mike Scholz, a committee member who also sits on the resort tax board. “They don’t make ultimate decisions very often. He had so many points where he said someone won and someone lost – each [point was] equally weighted.” For their part, the committee members weighted each issue individually, Scholz said following the Aug. 7 meeting. “He had his own rating system. I believe the people sitting there [on the committee] had their own systems.” Scholz explained that the six West Yellowstone committee members represented the minimum amount of West patients required – 25 percent – in order for the respective critical access hospital proposals to be successful. Billings Clinic’s proposal would require this 25 percent. Pitzer said because BDHS already receives patients from West at its Bozeman facility, it didn’t set a required percentage for Big Sky. Whether it was a facility in Big Sky or on Boze-

The remaining two-thirds of West Yellowstone residents currently seek medical attention in Idaho and Ennis, according to Pitzer.

At the final HDC meeting, the committee members sat at tables in a semicircle around Gershon. Facing them, nearly 100 community members took chairs in the audience and listened as the consultant showed a PowerPoint presentation indicating the nine criteria he used to break down the plans presented by both hospitals. They were: -Scope of services in Big Sky -Scope of services in West Yellowstone -Community funding sources -Governance/local control -Experience with satellite medical facilities and CAHs -Local commitment/investment -Specificity in proposal -Timeline Both hospitals scored a positive rating in scope of services in Big Sky, resulting in a 4-4 tie before the “timeline” result went in Bozeman’s favor – BDHS is set to complete a facility in 2015, a year before Billings Clinic had proposed completion. After a Continued on p. 6

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The committee members then voted via silent ballot. The result was 15-13 in favor of Billings Clinic. “I think that Gershon brought an expertise and perspective to the process that was helpful and very well done,” said committee member and termlimited RTB chairman Les Loble. “Questions the committee wouldn’t have known to ask were asked.”

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Continued from p. 5 brief recap, Gershon made his final recommendation to the committee: Bozeman Deaconess.

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Center property that reads: “Future site of Big Sky Medical Facility.”

Bozeman plans to start preliminary work this fall on the two-story, 35,000-square-foot critical access hospital. The plan is for it to be a not-for-profit 501(c)3 owned and managed by BDHS, but with a local board of directors responsible for quality, service and performance.

Kitty Clemens, executive director for Big Sky’s Chamber of Commerce since last August, sat with other area residents through each of the four committee meetings. She feels the community benefitted from the committee’s efforts as well as those made by Gershon.

According to the feasibility study, this BDHS facility will contain five inpatient beds, expandable to 10; 24-7 emergency services; a helicopter pad; space available for lease to other local providers; and an Imaging Center with radiology, CT, ultrasound and MRI capabilities.

“Public engagement is extremely critical,” Clemens said. “What I saw was a very professional process managed by the consultant that created a robust public engagement process.”

BDHS plans to secure all initial funding before building the $21 million facility, which would add an estimated 30-plus new jobs in Big Sky.

Although the CEOs discussed collaborating in an Aug. 13 initial phone call, Deaconess staked its claim three days later, placing a sign on its Town

Billings Clinic plans to continue discussions with the Big Sky and West Yellowstone communities to gain further input, Wolter said.

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BIG SKY – Big Sky is bear country. On Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. in the Big Sky Owners Association conference room, the Big Sky Bear Smart Stewardship Committee will hold its fifth meeting of the year to discuss how the community can reduce conflicts with bears. “Big Sky has had a long history of black bears getting food rewards from people’s homes and businesses,” said Kris Inman, Wildlife Conservation Society’s Community Partnerships representative. “Big Sky community members realized if they were to reverse this trend, they needed a community-led program to make that happen.”

reaching these objectives and explore the funding options required to complete that timeline, according to Inman. The BSOA has been actively trying to reduce conflicts between bears and its more than 2,300 members. It performs compliance checks to ensure members don’t put garbage containers out before 5 a.m., as well as recommends that bird feeders aren’t out while bears are active, pet food is stored inside, barbeques are cleaned and vehicles are locked at night. “We’re trying to be proactive instead of reactive,” said BSOA Executive Director Suzan Scott. “We’re considering a resolution to encourage our members to get the bear-proof containers.”

The committee hired WCS to provide technical advice and to facilitate the meetings and effort in Big Sky. It approved Inman’s proposal in August 2012, a plan funded through $5,000 in resort tax allocations to the Big Sky Natural Resource Council, as well as funds donated to WCS by the Brainerd Foundation and Murdock Charitable Trust.

Republic Services in Bozeman brought a new Kodiak trash cart to the Bear Smart meeting June 4, and 12 BSOA members subsequently volunteered to test the containers. About 20 percent of Big Sky residents use bear-proof trash receptacles, but the new carts are automated and more cost-effective for pickup, since they do not require collectors to manually transfer the garbage.

The goal of Bear Smart Big Sky is to reduce human and bear conflicts through three objectives: education and outreach; waste management; and regulations, ordinances and enforcement. The September meeting will address a timeline for

The September meeting is open to the public and will be attended by representatives from BSOA, BSNRC, Big Sky Community Corp., Rocky Mountain RC&D, Big Sky Resort, Moonlight Basin Resort and Montana FWP.

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Big Sky artists and experts announce fall class schedules By Barbara Rowley BIG SKY – Once upon a time, kids and parents in Big Sky had to plan a special after-school Bozeman day for lessons and activities, often missing the end of the school day in order to make their lesson on time. Now, parents are likely to have the opposite problem.

For more information and to reserve your child’s spot for private or group instruction, call Kosiak at (406) 599-2709, or email her at kosiakklaudia@gmail.com.

A number of talented teachers and coaches live in Big Sky, and their hometown clientele forms the core of their business, with hours and days designed just for locals. With school starting in just a few weeks, local instructors are assembling their schedules to give kids and parents –all instructors also teach adults – the greatest number of opportunities with the fewest possible conflicts. Here’s an overview:

DANCE INSTRUCTION: Jennifer Waters

VOCAL and ACTING INSTRUCTION: Heaven Phillips A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Phillips enjoyed a 15year career both on and off Broadway, and toured internationally, receiving 2 Obies for her work, before retiring to Big Sky in 2008. Phillips now shares her skills with both actors and vocal artists in private lessons offered at Ophir School on Monday and Tuesdays and in her private studio or students’ homes. The vocal and acting coach for Big Sky Broadway, Phillips takes 10 year olds through adults; younger students may also apply on an audition basis.

PIANO INSTRUCTION: Klaudia Kosiak As the music director for both the Community Chorus and Big Sky Broadway, Kosiak is well known to all ages for her artistry on the piano. A classically, conservatory-trained pianist, Kosiak has also been teaching piano for twelve years, the last seven in Big Sky. She offers private instruction Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at her

GYMNASTICS and CLIMBING INSTRUCTION: Jolene Budeski

meadow village studio, and group lessons at Ophir School on Wednesdays. Lessons begin on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Big Sky Broadway choreographer and dance instructor Jennifer Waters is a recent addition to the performing arts community in Big Sky. Brought up in her mother’s dance studio, Waters taught for many years in Idaho before moving to Big Sky in December 2012, and teaches ballet, jazz and Zumba for children and adults. She will offer adult ballet classes/exercise for adults and teens most mornings, and after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays, as well as private lessons. For more information on Waters’ classes, schedules and fees, contact her at dancebigsky@gmail.com.

A former level 10 gymnast, Budeski is also a personal trainer, Pilates instructor, and an avid sport climber. She passes on her skills to all ages at her Geyser Whitewater studio – accessible after school by bus – with Monday climbing classes for kids from K-12, and gymnastics on Thursdays. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, a gymnastics and an after school climbing class will be offered. For more information on Budeski’s classes and schedules, visit her website at bigskyfitnessfusion.com, or email her at bigskyfitnessfusion@gmail.com. GUITAR LESSONS: Kevin Fabozzi Starting on October 1 at Ophir School, long-time local musician Kevin Fabozzi will offer 30-minute private guitar lessons after school on Tuesdays. A regular performer at the Carabiner at Big Sky Resort, as well as an organizer of the Big Sky Big Grass Festival, Fabozzi plays both guitar and mandolin and can offer instruction in both. Group lessons will also be offered, pending demand. For prices and times, and to reserve one of the limited spots or sign up for group lessons, contact Fabozzi at (406) 6000481, or by email at kfmusic22@gmail.com.

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Fee-free day to celebrate anniversary of the National Park Service NPS Founder’s Day is Aug. 25 In celebration of the 97th anniversary of the National Park Service, all 401 national park units including Yellowstone and Grand Teton will waive entrance fees on Sunday, Aug. 25. Park officials encourage visitors and local residents to take advantage of this opportunity to explore the park and enjoy late summer activities from hiking, biking and boating, to wildlife watching and photography. The waiver applies to entrance fees only and does not affect use fees for camping or boating. In addition, the parks will also allow free entry on Sept. 28 (National Public Lands Day) and Nov. 9-11 (Veteran’s Day Weekend). As part of the National Park Service’s Founder’s Day, visitors are invited to share their national park experiences with others online at nps.gov/aboutus/npsbirthday.htm.

A brief history of the National Park Service President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Organic Act on Aug. 25, 1916, establishing through congressional legislation a new agency with a mandate “to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and wild life therein, and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.” Today, the National Park Service cares for 401 sites throughout America, each providing recreational and educational opportunities while preserving the nation’s heritage. These places also provide valuable insight into our shared natural and cultural history. The National Park Service will celebrate its centennial in 2016.

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Upper Missouri Waterkeeper nonprofit establishes in Southwest Montana Protecting water and preventing pollution BOZEMAN – A new nonprofit organization aimed at protecting water and preventing pollution in southwest Montana has opened its doors in Bozeman.

UMW aims to focus on lesser-understood, often complex, water quality issues in the approximately 25,000 square-mile Upper Missouri River Basin.

Upper Missouri Waterkeeper, Inc. aims to improve the ecological and aesthetic values of the Upper Missouri River Basin, according to executive director and founder Guy Alsentzer, 29.

He sees UMW as an “alliance builder.”

What, you may ask, is a waterkeeper? It is a number of things, according to the UMW website: “The eyes and ears of the watershed; a physical presence on the water via boat patrol; fulltime paid public advocate for the watershed; independent nonprofit organization.” That means on his way back to the office after a meeting with Explore Big Sky, Alsentzer had to take a quick lap down the Mad Mile in his kayak. Trained as an environmental attorney, Alsentzer spent the last three years with the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper, in the mid-Atlantic. Having spent two years living in Bozeman prior to that, he returned with a mission.

“Growth is good. A healthy, strong local economy is good,” Alsentzer said. “We want to see business grow, but that needs to be balanced with preserving the Last Best Place. That means constantly looking at each issue on a case-specific basis: How are we protecting ecological needs, protecting a recreational based economy, while making sure we’re creating sustainable long term growth policies?” In its entirety, the basin includes riversheds like the Gallatin, Madison and Jefferson/Big Hole, as well as the Sun, Smith and mainstem Missouri drainages to the north. The organization is a member of the international Waterkeeper Alliance, a movement founded by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to empower individuals in protecting and improving their local watersheds. UMW, Alsentzer says, is the only grassroots-based nonprofit in the region exclusively focused on water quality issues affecting this region specifically. – E.W.

A state of emergency has been declared in 31 Montana counties as a result of continuing wildfires and wildfire conditions.

Southwest Montana deals with a smoky late summer By Hayden Zelson

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On some afternoons this August, mushroom clouds of smoke have dominated the skylines around southwest Montana. With late summer’s hot, dry weather and little precipitation, new wildfires have sparked up every week around the region, including near Livingston, Ennis and in Yellowstone National Park. At press time, Aug. 21, wildland firefighters were battling fires on the more than 65,000 acres burning in western Montana and eastern Idaho, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The four fires in the Miner

Complex, east of Big Sky, were burning 11,007 acres in the Gallatin Range. The Eureka Fire, southwest of Ennis, was burning 6,600 acres. But there may be hope as far as Mother Nature is concerned, with rain forecast later in the month. Al Nash, Chief of Public Affairs at Yellowstone National Park isn’t so sure. “It’s impossible to know how the weather situation will be in two days let alone two weeks,” he said. “For the most part, [fires] are not caused by humans, and I can’t tell you when and where lightening will strike.”

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Bozeman lands in Outside’s Best Towns By Emily Wolfe

it almost any day of the year. Maybe this is the Best Place Ever.

It was 7 p.m. when Explore Big Sky staff writer Tyler Allen and I pulled into the trailhead for Storm Castle Mountain. A wild rainstorm had just torn through Gallatin Canyon, but now it was just a drizzle.

Outside Magazine readers certainly think so: Bozemanites voted their city as one of America’s Best Towns in the magazine’s third annual online poll announced Aug. 12.

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The online contest’s goal was to find I kicked off my work shoes, pulled America’s best place to be healthy, on my runners, and we started up the wrote author Kyle Dickman. trail before I could decide I was too tired. After a few minutes I started “We wanted a town with ample to feel more trailheads, energetic, nearby and the rain adventure, stopped engreat farmers’ Population: 38,695 tirely. After markets, and, Median Household Income: $44,412 a half hour, hopefully, a Median Home Price: $269,000 we stopped competitive Unemployment: 4.8 percent at a ledge gear-shop overlookscene.” ing Garnet Mountain and Gallatin Canyon. The editors started with the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual list The sun lit the limestone towers linof the country’s 50 healthiest cities, and ing Storm Castle Creek to our east, then added a few small and midsize active and in the west it cast soft blue light towns that the metro-centric pool overover the layered hills and peaks in the looked (read: Bozeman). Then they called Madison Range. local outdoor athletes to help narrow down the finalists, and put them up for a All this, on the commute from Big three-week vote on Facebook. Sky to Bozeman – and you can have

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Readers cast more than 21,000 votes online, according to Dickman’s story. Although Greenville, S.C., population 60,000, had the most votes with 7,154, Park City Utah scored No. 1 for its per capita involvement: it received twothirds as many votes (5,179) as it has residents. With 1,836 votes, Bozeman slid in at a solid fifth place. “The place you live helps to create who you become,” Dickman quoted local

yoga instructor Carol Flaherty as saying. And “What kind of person does Bozeman create?” he asked in the story. “Someone who hikes in half a dozen mountain ranges, fishes world-class trout streams, and refuels with grassfed beef from local ranches.” Other top towns include Ann Arbor, Mich., Honolulu, Hawaii, Spokane, Wash. Boston, Mass., Waitsfield, Vt., and Washington D.C.

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HELENA – Would you eat something you found on the side of the road? If so, rejoice because according to a new Montana statute passed with bipartisan support in Helena and signed into law by Gov. Steve Bullock on Aug. 16, you’re legally able to. If you hit an elk, deer, antelope or moose with your car, you can load it up after being issued a permit from a peace officer, and haul it away to be eaten. Rep. Steve Lavin of Kalispell, who introduced and drafted the bill, put his logic simply when he said, “If there is some good stuff there, why not use it, rather than throw it away?”

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The Montana Department of Transportation estimated that 7,406 carcasses littered state roads last year. While there is some logic behind the legislation’s decision, it begs the question: Is it really safe to eat animals that were under your wheel just hours earlier?

The International Science Times reported that “with deer as road kill, one would want to consider risks that already exist in consuming venison, meaning chronic wasting disease, T. Gondii, and other infections.” “Just like any other meal, it depends on how [roadkill] is prepared,” said Sandor Katz, author of the roadkillcuisine book, The Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved. The law, which will take effect in November, has some precautions to dissuade poachers. The main concern is for motorists who target livestock such as cows and sheep, or endangered species like bear. There is also constant danger that people will take advantage of the law by targeting game animals. Under the law, the only four animals allowable for collection as roadkill are commonly hunted. There isn’t a shortage of “yellowlane yummy enthusiasts” across the country, and one roadkill cookout festival in Pocahontas County, W. Va., attracts up to 20,000 people. Montana roadkill-lovers will benefit from the new law, as long as they’re willing to try popular recipes like moose meatballs.

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With the adjacent Jin Mao Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Tower is located in the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, China’s first “supertall district.” This area was farmland a little over 20 years ago. The tower was constructed with nine concrete cylinders stacked atop each other, and a transparent Photo Courtesy Gensler/Shanghai Construction Group. (PRNewsFoto/Thornton Tomasetti) double-skin façade enclosing them. Outriggers support the twisting-form curtain wall, degrees as it rises and gives the tower stores, according to Gensler, the architecproviding a system for resisting wind its distinctive, curving appearance. ture firm that designed the tower. and seismic loads, according to the structural engineering firm, Thornton The spaces between the two façades The building’s Mitsubishi-designed Tomasetti. create nine atria sky gardens. Like a elevators will be the world’s fastest,

their double-height cabs whisking occupants skyward at 40 mph. Gensler designed the tower with sustainability in mind. The façade’s taper, texture and asymmetry reduce wind loads on the building by 24 percent, saving $58 million in building materials off the bat. The transparent walls reduce the need for electric light and also insulate the building. The spiraling parapet collects rainwater, which is used for the heating and air conditioning systems. Wind turbines beneath the parapet generate power for the upper floors, with a 2,130kW natural gas-fired cogeneration system on site providing electricity and heat energy to the lower floors. A third of the building will be green space with landscaping that cools it. The tower is targeting LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council and the China Green Building Three Star rating. The world’s tallest manmade structure is the 2,716 1/2-foottall Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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The big merger As Big Sky, Moonlight and Spanish Peaks consolidate under CrossHarbor and Boyne, the next chapter is still being written By Emily Wolfe

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Under Chet Huntley’s dream, Big Sky began as a company town. The 1960s NBC newscaster envisioned “a picturesque village of 3,000 people nestled in a large, green valley basin complete with well-maintained golf greens, an air strip, a trap and skeet shooting facility, indoor swimming pools, tennis courts, equestrian showgrounds and a dude ranch nearby,” according to a Feb. 17, 1970 special edition of The Gallatin County Tribune. Under Sam Byrne, principal owner of the Yellowstone Club, that vision may now come true 40 years later. A new partnership between Byrne’s Boston-based investment firm CrossHarbor Capitol Partners, LLC and Boyne Resorts, owner of Big Sky Resort, is behind the merger of Big Sky and Moonlight Basin that many say was inevitable. For some locals, it means a loss of jobs, causing friends to move away. To many others, it’s a powerful consolidation that will strengthen the Big Sky community, economy and brand. CrossHarbor and Boyne on Aug. 14 announced the definitive purchase and sale agreement with Lehman Brothers Holdings to acquire the assets of Moonlight Basin. With its July 19 acquisition of the bankrupt Club at Spanish Peaks, the partnership will control four of the five ski areas in the immediate area. The only exception – the Nordic ski center Lone Mountain Ranch – was also up for sale by Lehman, which has accepted a bid from a family-owned California corporation, according to LMR General Manager Bob Foster. That sale is also scheduled to close in October.

announcement, which called this, “the creation of one of the largest and most compelling mountain resort experiences in North America.”

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How this upcoming winter season be affected? Will the resort(s) want to make a big statement right away (access, cost of passes, etc.), or wait until 2014-15?

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Does CrossHarbor plan to invest anything into Moonlight’s facilities? Big Sky’s?

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Will this affect the status of Jack Creek Road?

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What is the nature of the partnership between CrossHarbor and Boyne? Did Boyne put any cash into this deal? Who owns the actual land and infrastructure that Moonlight sits on?

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How much is the sale? Is there anything that could throw the deal off?

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The resorts had disparate cultures. How will the merger change that?

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Is Boyne managing mountain operations at Moonlight? Who will manage Moonlight lodging? The golf course? Dining? Real estate?

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There are three community foundations in Big Sky (YCCF, SP and ML). How will the merge affect them?

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What is going to happen to Moonlight membership? Spanish Peaks membership? The Moonlight golf course?

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Slow down. Big Sky and Moonlight’s management teams have been meeting “nonstop,” says Big Sky Resort Director of Sales Brandon Bang, but the deal isn’t set to close until sometime in early October. On Aug. 21, the teams spent the morning meeting at Moonlight’s Madison base area. They were unable to comment on the details, but the overall vibe was positive. “We have all our smartest leaders trying to figure out what’s best for our employees, guests and community,” said Moonlight President and General Manager Greg Pack. “There’s a lot to do.”

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The CrossHarbor/Boyne partnership plans to combine ski operations at Moonlight, Big Sky and Spanish Peaks, “operating the properties seamlessly and solidifying the Big Sky brand as a premier ski destination and global brand,” according to a statement released Aug. 14. Combined, the resort will have “more than 5,700 acres of skiable terrain, with 4,350 vertical feet, 23 chairlifts and 10 surface lifts,” making it the largest in the country. Some are saying this puts Big Sky on par with entities like Vail Resorts –

which operates 10 resorts – or Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, owner of Squaw and Alpine Meadows. But Big Sky and Moonlight have shared a border since Moonlight first opened for skiing in the season of 2003/2004, and they’ve offered a joint pass through the Biggest Skiing in America marketing campaign since 2005/2006, so the merger’s implications for the community are much larger than for the skiing itself. Questions and rumors flew around Big Sky after the Aug. 14

During high season, Moonlight typically has just over 400 employees, and Big Sky has 1,000. “The vast majority of jobs will remain,” said Big Sky Resort General Manager Taylor Middleton. “We’ve got a great resort drawn with great people already running it.” An Aug. 14 letter from CrossHarbor/ Boyne told Moonlight employees the same: “Moonlight employees have long demonstrated expertise, commitment and professionalism that is highly valued and much needed as we integrate the resort operations of Moonlight Basin and Big Sky Resort.” Economies of scale come with

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any business deal this large, and there are bound to be casualties. “I do wonder what it will mean for the Moonlight diehards and the people who might be looking at pay cuts,” said Grizzly Outfitters employee Matt Dodson, who’s lived in Big Sky four years. “I have a lot of friends that work over there, and I hope they stick around.” Some Moonlight employees were in that diehard cult, and others were people who didn’t quite fit the mold of Big Sky Resort or Yellowstone Club, said 40-year local J.C. Knaub. As owner of Andesite Construction, Knaub is already benefitting from the acquisitions. During the recession, he went to the oilfields outside of Williston, N.D., to find work, but now he’s busy excavating a new spec home in The Club at Spanish Peaks for Teton Heritage Builders. “As a business person, the worst thing is uncertainty,” Knaub said. “[Now] there’s fresh money… The train’s already left the station, from my perspective.”

Culture and community In its decade of existence, Moonlight built a small but loyal following. “The strong community that grew at Moonlight over the past decade was

a special event in the history of ski culture, no less than the glory days of Vail and Summit County, Colo., in the ‘70s, or the early rugged days of Jackson Hole, Wyo.,” wrote Moonlight local Pat Gannon in an email. Gannon worked as a ski instructor and freeride coach at Moonlight for seven years. With its cheaper ski tickets and M-T program offering discounts to students from around the region, Moonlight also catered to families and college students on a budget. Another dedicated local, Liz Welles, has had a dual pass since 2005/2006. “One of my favorite things about Moonlight was how relaxed, happy and friendly people were – in the lodge, up the lift or seeing a patroller in the Headwaters,” she said. An athlete ambassador for both mountains, Welles sees pros and cons to the change, and ultimately says she’s excited to see how the area will grow. “Change isn’t always a bad thing around here. I think it’s going to bring with it a lot of potential for a lot of people.” But the Big Sky area is more than just skiing, and a community has formed in the 40 years since Huntley’s crews cut the first ski trails. Loren Bough, Chairman of the Big Sky School Board and Vice Chair of the Yellowstone Club Commu-

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A business plan CrossHarbor brought the Yellowstone Club out of bankruptcy for $115 million in 2009. “What we had in this community was a lot of dreamers who came in and threw money around but didn’t have a business model, just selling real estate,” said Bough, also a Y.C. member. “We’re replacing that with CrossHarbor, and Sam has a one-year, five-year, 10-year business plan for all these different assets.” The details of that business plan, however, are not public. “I really emphasize that [Byrne] has a tenured track record at Big Sky and it’s all positive,” Bough said. “The Yellowstone Club is booming. Not just a little bit, I mean, absolutely booming.” Other foreign investors looked at Moonlight and Spanish Peaks and passed on them, he pointed out. Byrne, a homeowner in Big Sky for 10 years and an avid skier, lives in Boston. He declined to comment for this story. “This investment is another important step forward for Big Sky and underscores the strength of our new partnership with Boyne Resorts,” Byrne said in the Aug. 14 release. “In the near term, the transaction will provide some much needed stability to Moonlight Basin. But the investment also reflects the broader potential we see for the region and sets the foundation for long-term growth.” Bough added additional perspective: “[Imagine] if a Vail came in here, or some other corporation that didn’t have a vision of the community as Boyne does or as Yellowstone Club does… the scenarios of what could’ve happened.”

The skiing Yes, your ski pass will work this year. “We can assure customers that any products they’ve already purchased at either resort will be valid,” said Big Sky Resort’s Public Relations Man-

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ager Sheila Chapman. Both resorts are selling season’s passes for the upcoming winter season, with Big Sky’s early-bird deal ending Sept. 30, and Moonlight’s college sale Aug. 21-25. The skiing at on Lone Mountain compares to Jackson Hole, Squaw, Telluride, Crested Butte and Snowbird/Alta, says POWDER magazine editor Matt Hansen, who wrote about the merger on powdermag.com. “Those places are known for their big mountain terrain. I’ve always thought that it could be considered in that same arena of skiing, it just wasn’t known.” “I think the best thing that would come of this would be for people to be able to ski both [Big Sky and Moonlight] and not have to spend an arm and a leg in order to do it,” Hansen said. “It is a huge place, and the skiing off the top of the tram can be as good as anywhere in the country.”

Economic stabilization and growth For the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce, this is big news in terms of marketing the larger area for tourism. Chamber director Kitty Clemens sees the merger as a sign to the travel and tourism community that Big Sky is a good place to invest. The merger will be good for the real estate market, says realtor Martha Johnson, who owns Montana Living ~ Big Sky Real Estate. “I think the market has to stabilize in all facets of real estate in Big Sky before we’ll see a true shift in prices rising, but what this will do is help take the macro risk from the area.” That macro umbrella includes everything from Gallatin Canyon to Moonlight, Johnson said. “CrossHarbor [and Boyne] took down the 800-pound gorillas, which will allow the mom and pop shops to come back in… Things like [the new Mexican restaurant] El Patron opening, and the Gallatin Riverhouse Grill being purchased out of a distressed environment and turning into a thriving family barbecue joint – those are all positive steps in the stabilization of the Big Sky economy.” The growth is more sustainable than the pre-recession bubble, Johnson says, because the point of entry is lower. “Locals bought the Riverhouse because they could afford it, so hopefully the sustainability is there, putting out a great product.” on the merger ellow-

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For the past 15 years, independent bookstores have adopted a sink or swim attitude. For them, it’s been the roughest time in recent book-sales history, provoked by the barrage of big box bookstores, e-readers and Amazon. This is notable in Montana, where Kalispell’s Books West said farewell in 2009 after 42 years of business. While some indie owners were forced to close, others decided to fight back with the help of the “buy local” movement that encourages communities to turn their gazes and wallets inward, making it clear that bigger isn’t always better. With the recent closing of Vegasstyle bargain buffet bookstores such as Borders, Montana’s 17 remaining indies are finding their feet again; slowly, but steadily. In an industry due for good news, the American Bookseller’s Association recently reported an approximate 8 percent increase in independent bookstore sales in 2012 over the previous year.

But there isn’t time to sit back and read a good book. While some indie owners may have come into the business with a background in pure book lust and a desire to share that, it may not be the experience they envisioned when they got into the business. Now that things have settled a bit, some owners are moving on from the preservation efforts. Ariana Paliobagis, owner of Bozeman’s Country Bookshelf – Montana’s largest independent bookstore – says it’s time to “get past just nostalgia for the bookstore, the idea that bookstores aren’t meaningful in and of themselves, that they are meaningful only for a past memory.” Paliobagis and other Montana bookstore owners have had to redefine themselves in a way that meets the needs of their individual communities. There is no take-overthe-world business plan in place, and what works for one bookstore may not work for others. Most owners are just listening. Paliobagis says it’s necessary to have a “super-spongy mind. You need to let the community dictate what is

important to [it] if you are going to be important to the community.” Author readings (Terry Tempest Williams was at Elk River Books in June), lecture series, book clubs, traveling book sales (Country Bookshelf was at TEDx Bozeman in March selling the speakers’ suggested reads), and community collaborations are shaping these landscapes, taking the primary focus off book sales and onto community. “We are starting to realize how important person-to-person meeting is, and people need a place to do this,” Paliobagis said. “Here we have Plato’s works next to Buddhist philosophy. We have all these ideas. We want that with people too.” The Country Bookshelf hosted author Carter Niemeyer in 2011, who spoke on the highly contentious issue of the gray wolf population in the West. The audience consisted largely of ranchers and conservationists.

Similarly, co-owners Marc Beaudin and Andrea Peacock, describe Livingston’s budding Elk River Books as a public forum. Gone are the days, Beaudin says, of “those musty old dreary bookstores with stacks and stacks of things all over the floor, where you can’t find anything and you spend eight hours just to find the section. And the grumpy guy at the counter who doesn’t help you.” Elk River, a curated treasure island of used books with a nod to regional writers, offers customers rare curiosities. Each book is hand-picked by the owners and if you become a regular, they’re picked specifically with you in mind. Andrea can name a few: “There is this little old lady who comes in, and she buys Western romance novels. They are like Harlequins, but there is a guy on the cover with a cowboy hat and no shirt on. Now when I am out looking for books, if I see a cowboy romance, I grab one.” From the green velvet sofas of Elk River to the living room-like atmosphere of Country Bookshelf, each of Montana’s indies is a character worth your acquaintance, as are their owners.

“To have all of these people in the same room, and to have a civil conversation and to have them listening to each other is a powerful thing,” Paliobagis said.

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Big Sky motocross: A family affair By Hayden Zelson Explore Big Sky Editorial Assistant

BIG SKY – For Jamey Kabisch, the upcoming AMA/KENDA Off-road National Championship is much more than a race. He’s not just one of the event’s course designers; he’s also the proud father of two of the racers.

training – that’s his wife Danielle’s job, he says – Kabisch is still finding the event planning pretty hectic. He has to prepare a safe, fun and challenging course not just for the 300 or more expected racers, but also for his own children. That’s a pretty daunting task.

Kabisch describes his experience this year as being much more frenetic than years past. “I have to make sure His son Bridger Babock, 14, and daughthat everything is moving well in ter Flynn Kabisch, 8, are both expethe course. There are just so many rienced things to think motocross about with racers, and Montana loves motocross the national frontHometown Montana boys and girls will be duking it championship runners out with some of the best racers in the world on Big coming.” in their Sky Resort’s rugged motocross terrain this Aug. 24-25, in the AMA/KENDA Offroad National Championship. respective Both Bridger age groups, In fact, 41 percent of the 270 racers signed up are and Flynn have according from Montana, and a large portion of those includes residents of Big Sky, Bozeman and Belgrade. Because had significant to Kabisch. of their familiarity with the terrain, some of them will experience on When race be among the best prepared of the pack, according the race circuit. time comes to organizer, Jamey Kabisch. Flynn has been Aug. 24, Expect a lot of great races, and more Montanans to racing in the Big Kabisch sign up by race day. – H.Z. Sky event for will be the past three eagerly years, which anticipatwas formerly ing both the general course results, and known as the Big Sky XC. Bridger has those of his son and daughter. five years of experience at his home course, as well as significant time racing Kabisch describes his experience this around the West in the past year. year, with the National Championship coming to Big Sky for the first In fact, Bridger’s most recent accomtime ever, as understandably chaotic. plishments make him a favorite in Although he’s not in charge of the kids’

It’s also their familiarity with the course and the local terrain. For most of their short racing careers, they’ve been training on and studying the terrain they’ll be racing on Aug. 24 and 25. “[Flynn and Bridger] definitely have a home court advantage coming into this race,” Kabisch said. “They know the area well and have grown up racing here. They especially have a big advantage on competitors coming from the East.”

Bridger Babcock (L) and Harrison Schreiner, both competitors in the upcoming AMA Off-Road National Championship race, sit at the ready during a recent training session and photo shoot. Game faces on. PHOTO BY JOSEPH T. O'CONNOR

both of his races. He has won the Montana Championship in the 85cc category, as well as a national series called the AMA Western Hare Scramble. This experience will be crucial as Bridger competes in both the 85cc and the 200cc. The 200cc race is particularly unique because Bridger will not be up against racers his own age, but rather adults. It’s not just the kids’ experience that gives them a leg up on the competition.

It’s easy to see why – East Coast riders aren’t used to Big Sky’s rough terrain and high altitude.

Regardless of the raace results, the family will be heavily invested, and Kabisch says watching his kids race the course makes all of his work worth it. “That’s what it’s all about.” Be sure to watch Flynn and Bridger as they try to take home the top spot in their respective fields on Aug. 24-25 at Big Sky Mountain Village.

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Big Sky golf is on the rise Ladies clinics see record number of attendees By Maria Wyllie

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BIG SKY – Golf season in Big Sky is shorter than most, but it sure is sweet. With iconic Lone Mountain looming in the distance, it’s no wonder the driving range is ranked among the nation’s top 50. Designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer, also known as “the King,” the Big Sky Resort golf course is an 18-hole scenic challenge. Since its original design in 1974, the public course has seen several improvements to provide more exciting play. And PGA head golf professional Mark Wehrman says the course is in the best shape it’s been in for a very long time. “The biggest improvement has been the bunker renovation which includes hollowing out the bunkers and adding new sand that is more playable and looks better aesthetically,” Wehrman said in an email. But many might agree that one of the best additions to the course is Wehrman himself, who moved from Billings to Big Sky last spring. The golf pro is the 2012 recipient of the PGA Horton Smith Award, which recognizes an individual Rocky Mountain Section PGA Professional for outstanding and continuing contributions to professional education. Since Wehrman’s arrival, attendance at the weekly ladies clinics, offered on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., has literally doubled. He’s been told this is due to his personality and coaching style. A hands-on instructor, Wehrman’s goals are for his students to have fun and to put smiles on their faces so they come back and play again. For beginners, he focuses on fundamentals to keep

the game simple and ensure no bad habits are developed. “We’re confident with what we’re teaching them, in our type of instruction. We focus on fundamentals hard and try and keep the game simple because the more simple we can make it, the more they will enjoy it and the more they will improve,” Wehrman said in a video segment featured on KBZK in Bozeman. Before you even hit the ball, Wehrman has you practice your grip, posture, swing and ball position. He also touches on alignment, noting that many people make the mistake of aiming their body at the target, instead of parallel left of the target. “He’s very encouraging, and he doesn’t load you up with too many things to think about at once,” said local resident Mary Sue Tallichet, who took up the sport last summer.

Maria Wyllie hits it long on the Big Sky Resort driving range. Photo by Mark Wehrman

Sheila Chapman, Big Sky Resort Public Relations Manager, says between 25-30 women are regularly attending the morning session with 6-10 women at the evening one.

“I think the piqued interest is partly a result of women wanting to get together with each other and meet other women in Big Sky,” Chapman said. In a community where women are largely outnumbered, the all-female clinics offer students a way to meet other ladies in Big Sky and forge relationships on and off the course. Tallichet said she’s met a lot of new people through the clinics and that one of her favorite parts is getting together with the other ladies at the Bunker Bar and Grill afterwards. Each clinic focuses on a different aspect of the game, such as chipping, putting and trouble shots. Attendees are invited to continue their play at a discounted rate following each clinic. The course also offers men’s clinics Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., and coed clinics Saturdays at noon. The women’s clinics are far more popular though, Chapman says. Regardless of gender, age and ability, golf is a sport anyone wanting some fresh air can enjoy. Although many don’t realize it, the sport provides quality exercise, offering enhanced range of motion and flexibility. “Golf is a wonderful sport to learn because the game preaches honesty, integrity, and fair play,” Wehrman said. “It’s one of the few sports that we can enjoy the rest of our life.”

PGA head golf professional Mark Wehrman instructs a group of women at one of the weekly ladies clinics.

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The Big Sky Town Crier By Emily Wolfe

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Space, time, turtlenecks and softball – anything is fair game for the Big Sky Town Crier. First aired in December 2012, the show has a different formula for covering local news and human-interest stories. Host Joseph T. O’Connor (also senior editor of this newspaper) has reported from atop the Marketplace Building in Big Sky, crashed a croquet tournament, and this week, raced two local motocross youth competitors, Bridger Babcock and Harrison Schreiner. O’Connor gave the boys a run for their money on his 70cc bike – or so he says. Babcock, 14, won first place in the Western Hare Scrambles series this year, and both boys are competing in the upcoming AMA Kenda Big Sky Off Road National Championships presented by KLIM (see story on page 22). EBS sat down recently with the team that pulls the T.C. together, O’Connor and videographer Joe Paulet, to find out what makes them tick, and what makes Mr. O’Connor want to eat 200 cc dust.

Host Joseph T. O'Connor and videographer Joe Paulet film an episode of the Town Crier in the Outlaw Partners office. Photo by Kelsey Dzintars

Q&A: the Town Crier Joe’s Joseph T. O’Connor – host Joe Paulet – video producer/editor/voice of reason EW: Have you ever been on TV before? JP: Portlandia. I was a homeless DJ in two episodes of season two. I pretended to use turntables connected to a shopping cart walking around in downtown Portland. JTO: I helped out with the Morning Show on Resort Sports Network in Lake Tahoe in 2008. EW: Was that similar to the Town Crier? JP: No. JTO: Yes, I wrote scripts, set up shot lists, shot interviews, hosted and edited the footage. EW: (To JTO) Did you interview anyone cool? JTO: No. Not there. EW: Have you interviewed anyone cool in Big Sky? JTO: I interviewed Michael Johnson, the former Olympian and 400-meter world record holder, at the PBR. I also interviewed a 5-year-old rail jam competitor last winter. Dog interviews are always good. They’re short, which is nice. EW: I see that you interviewed your dog Puck last week. JTO: Yeah, he was a little surly. He blackmailed me for some treats.

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The Hungry Moose Market and Deli in Big Sky is Hiring Part-Time or Full Time Deli & Grocery positions. Kitchen/baking skills preferred for Deli. Opening 2nd location summer 2013 at base of Big Sky Resort. Good pay/Benefits/Year round job security. We look for a friendly smile, initiative, team player, strong work ethic. Application online: hungrymoose.com or at front counter 406-995-3045 Payroll processor/ Human Resource position in Big Sky. Two days a week. Wage DOE. Send resume to bigskyjob@gmail.com HOUSEKEEPER WANTED Housekeeper wanted for Big Sky home. Cleaning, shopping, some cooking. Approximately 15 hours per week/3 days per week, Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Must live in Big Sky or surrounding area. Please email resume to bigskyhousekeeper@gmail.com

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Ask Dr. Dunn Physical exams By Maren Dunn, D.O.

competence, discussion of a healthy diet and review of the complete vaccination record.

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What’s the difference between a Sports Physical and a Well Child Exam? – Jeb, Big Sky

Often the PPE can be included during a WCC. However, the reverse is usually not the case since the WCC is a more in-depth evaluation. Consequently, most insurance carriers will not pay for a PPE, but will commonly cover a WCC as long as there has not been another one in the past year. It’s important to check with your insurance carrier if there are questions of coverage.

Each year, 30 million children and teenagers in the U.S. participate in organized sports. The sports physical – otherwise known as a pre-participation physical evaluation (PPE) – is recommended for all kids to maximize safe sports participation, while also promoting physical fitness. The goals of a PPE are to identify medical problems that could be life threatening during sports activities, detect and treat old musculoskeletal injuries, and uncover conditions that can interfere with performance. These goals are accomplished after thorough review of family and personal medical history, and are followed by an exam. Vaccine status, including the tetanus/diphtheria/ pertussis (Tdap), and vision are also assessed. The child is then cleared for participation or partially restricted with recommendations for safe involvement. Occasionally a

A pre-participation physical evaluation (PPE) is recommended for all kids to maximize safe sports participation. Outlaw Partners Photo

child will be fully restricted pending further work-up and treatment of any maladies. The annual comprehensive health evaluation, also known as a wellchild check (WCC), covers a more

diverse collection of themes related to a child’s health and wellbeing. During this type of visit, the following are assessed: physical growth and development, puberty changes, mental health, dental and vision health, review of social and learning

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two moved to Big Sky 16 years ago from Fisher Island, Fla., off the coast of Miami. “We like to ride [in Montana] so much that we wanted to share the beauty with other people,” Bob said. There had never been a rally here, he said, so in 2011, they decided to pay it forward. “Good, Bad and Ugly,” their first event, brought 50 riders for an event hosted mainly within state lines. This year 70 riders have signed up, Bob says, and 16 people in addition to the Torters are helping run the event, which will be based out of the Summit Hotel at Big Sky Resort.

Endurance rally brings motorcyclists to Big Sky The Torters ride their endurance bike near their home in Big Sky.

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BIG SKY – Imagine you’re riding a motorcycle on a dark highway at midnight. You’ve been going for 19 hours already, and you’re seeking out a specific spot along the Lewis and Clark trail. The GPS description reads:

Sanctioned by the 50,000-member Iron Butt Association and the 220,000-member American Motorcycle Association, the rally will draw a couple of Montana riders, Bob said, and also people from California, Washington, Florida, Canada, the eastern U.S. and New Zealand. Riding for 32 hours straight is no joke, and this is a serious crew.

Riders receive a thumb drive with the bonuses, which they plug into specialized computer software to design a route that maximizes their points but still gets them back to Big Sky in time. “It’s very, very complicated to design a route,” Bob said. “There are a lot of computer geeks involved in the sport, because it’s largely a complex mathematical exercise.” Complicating matters are “string bonuses,” which link bonuses together, multiplying their value. But riders must beware temptation. “There may be a 500-point bonus 200 yards from route that’s not part of the string,” Bob explained, “but if you get that, you break the string.”

After missing the entrance to what was later named the Columbia River, English explorer John Meares [in 1788] dubbed the massive headland jutting out into the Pacific Ocean, “Cape Disappointment.”… Almost 20 years later, Capt. William Clark and the Corps of Discovery explored the headland in their final push to the Pacific Ocean… Take a picture of sign saying: “Welcome to Cape Disappointment State Park.” You have another 13 hours to ride before you’ll return to your starting and finishing point in Big Sky.

Riders received a map of the towns and course area a week prior, but know nothing about the bonuses until a pre-rally dinner on Friday night. This year’s rally package is 45 pages long, with 110 bonuses, each worth a different amount of points. A bonus on the coast of Oregon, for example, would be more valuable than one in Bozeman.

Each rider’s GPS updates every 10 minutes, connecting to a satellite and allowing viewers worldwide to follow the rally. This also allows the Torters to keep an eye on the riders, each of whom have a SPOT locator device. With dangers like drowsiness and animals in the road at night, the riders have to stay on their toes.

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This is “Into the Unknown,” a 32-hour endurance motorcycle rally hosted Aug. 23-25 by residents Bob and Sylvie Torter and named for the Lewis and Clark expedition. The goal isn’t to ride the most miles, necessarily – although participants will likely go upwards of 2,000, Bob said – but to score the most points in the 32-hour period. Riders accomplish this by locating bonuses such as the Cape Disappointment State Park welcome sign; each of the bonus sites is along the Corps of Discovery’s historic path between central North Dakota and the Oregon coast.

The only tangible reward for winning is a trophy.

“To get into the Iron Butt Association, there’s an entrance exam,” Bob explains. “You have to ride and document very carefully 1,000 miles in 24 hours... The next thing is you have to ride 1,500 miles in 24 hours.” He should know: the Torters have twice done the Iron Butt Rally, covering 11,000 miles in 11 days, and competed in other rallies around the country. Bob, 68, is originally from New York, and Sylvie, 48, from northern Argentina. The

“What you get is recognition, but you get a lot,” Bob says. Sylvie says there’s something more. From the motorcycle, “you can see everything. It gives you a sense of freedom.” Find more at thebigskyrally.com.

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Though many people hike the three miles to take in Lava Lake’s alpine scenery and crystal clear water, not many carry their fishing gear all the way there. One August weekend, my mother and I hiked the trail, taking photographs along the way.

A day at

•Lava Lake•

We tied the dogs up so they wouldn’t scare the fish, but that didn’t last long. Within minutes, they were in the water right where we had seen the rises. Needless to say, we didn’t catch anything. The trip was still worth it though to spend time with my mom, to escape the busyness of civilization (mainly road construction) and to soak in the serene surroundings. Chloe Nostrant recently moved from Bozeman to Big Sky and worked in the office at Geyser Whitewater this summer. She plans to spend a month in the backcountry this fall as a camp jack and cook at hunting camps. Find more of her photography at chloenostrantphotography.com.

Self control gone, as are the fish. Cider and Josey go for a swim.

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Josey, the lab, utilizes all her self-control not to jump in the lake.

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Quenby & The West of Wayland Band The Corral, 9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUG. 24

Big Sky XC: Off Road Nat’l Championships Big Sky Resort, 8 a.m. (and Sun.) Trail Ride & Cookout Cedar Mountain Corrals, 4 p.m. 80’s Dance Party Broken Spoke, 10 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUG. 25

Season Finale Harvest Event Crail Ranch Homestead Museum, 1 p.m.

MONDAY, AUG. 26

Haynes Pavilion, 8 p.m. Foamapalooza Main St. Arts & Entertainment Complex, 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUG. 30

Live From the Divide: Chuck Prophet Peach Street Studios, 9 p.m.

Knothead Square Dancing Jamboree Union Pacific Dining Hall, (thru Sept. 3)

SUNDAY, AUG. 25

Milton Menasco & The Big Fiasco Wild West Pizza, 8 p.m.

Osage County Ellen Theatre, 3 p.m.

Tessie Lou & The Shotgun Stars Wild West Pizza, 8 p.m.

MONDAY, AUG. 26

SUNDAY, SEPT. 1

Do It Kappa and The Exquisites Filling Station, 9 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUG. 27

Quick Draw w/sculptor Ott Jones 320 Ranch, 5-8 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUG. 27

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28

Open Mic w/Kent Johnson Choppers, 9 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUG. 29

Health Screening Day Big Sky Health, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Music in the Mountains: Lake Street Drive Town Center Stage, 6 p.m. One Leaf Clover Choppers, 10 p.m. Riot Act Broken Spoke, 10 p.m. DJ Tiny & DJ Rampage El Patron, 10 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUG. 30

Spruce Moose Music Festival Big Sky Resort, 5 p.m. (thru Sun.) Montana Native (Tessy Lou) & The Shotgun Stars The Corral, 9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUG. 31

Trail Ride & Cookout Cedar Mountain Corrals, 4 p.m. DJ Night Broken Spoke, 10 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 1

BSFD Annual Pancake Breakfast Fire Station #1,Westfork Meadows, 7:30 a.m.

Lunch on the Lawn The Emerson, 11 a.m.

Quenby and The Wow Band Filling Station, 9 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUG. 29

MSU vs. Monmouth Goldrush Game Bobcat Stadium, 7 p.m. Up With People Willson Auditorium, 7 p.m. Pickwick and the Moondoggies Filling Station, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUG. 30

Osage County The Ellen Theatre, 7:30 p.m. (and Sat.) The Visceral Show The Verge, 8 p.m. Chelsea & The Ruckus Filling Station, 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUG. 31

The Riot Act & Sim-Bitti Filling Station, 9 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPT. 2

Shakespeare in the Parks: The Recruiting Officer Rockin’ TJ Ranch, 6 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 3

Live From The Divide: The Americans & Sista Otis Peach Street Studios, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4

Open Mic w/Kent Johnson Choppers, 9 p.m.

Live From The Divide: Dead Winter Carpenters Peach Street Studios, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

Mickey & The Motorcars Filling Station, 9 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 3

Montana Shakespeare In The Parks: The Recruiting Officer Town Center Stage, 6 p.m. DJ Tiny & DJ Rampage El Patron, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7

Music in the Mountains Festival Jason Isbell w/The 400 Unit Dead Winter Carpenters T. Hardy Morris Driftwood Grinners Town Center Stage, 3 p.m.

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

Live From The Divide: The Black Lillies Peach Street Studios, 8 p.m.

West yellowstone Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo 175 Oldroyd Rd., 8 p.m. (Aug. 23-24, 28-31)

Screen On The Green 2013 The Emerson, 6 p.m. Leather & Laces: Roller Derby Home Season Finale Gallatin Roller Girlz vs. Helena’s Hel’z Belles

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4

DJ Night Wild West Pizza, 10:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

Knit Night Send It Home, 7 p.m.

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Historic Walking Tour West Yellowstone Historic District, all day

Bears on the Porch/Christmas in Yellowstone Quilt Class Chamber of Commerce, 10:30 a.m.

National parks Free Fee Day Yellowstone National Park Buffalo Roam Reunion Yellowstone Historic Center Museum, (thru Sept. 2) Free Fly-casting Clinic Jacklin’s Fly Shop, 7:30 p.m.

Modern Day Flint Knapping by Ray Alt Yellowstone Gateway Museum, 6:30 p.m. Ten Ft. Tall and 80 Proof Pine Creek Café, 7 p.m. Sista Otis Murray Bar, 9 p.m.

norris hot springs Music starts at 7 p.m. every Fri., Sat., Sun

ongoing big sky events Valerie Stuart: Sensazione Colore II Gallatin River Gallery, July 30-Sept. 28

Morning Talk w/a Yellowstone Park Ranger Visitor Information Center

Yoga on the Deck Moonlight Lodge Deck, 9:30 a.m.

Junior Smokejumper Program Dunbar Park, 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. (Mon. – Sat)

livingston & paradise valley FRIDAY, AUG. 23 Depot Roundhouse Fundraiser Chuckwagon Dinner & Dancing Roundup-Depot Lawn, 5:30 p.m. Art Walk Downtown, 5:30 p.m. Strangeways Murray Bar, 9:30 p.m. SATURDAY, AUG. 24 38th Old Settler’s Days Clyde Park, 11 a.m. (and Sun.) Spot Light Gala Shane Center, 6 p.m. Open Range Pine Creek Café, 7 p.m. Hogan Moss Band Murray Bar, 9:30 p.m. SUNDAY, AUG. 25 The Higgs Murray Bar, 9 p.m. MONDAY, AUG. 26 Damn Tall Buildings Murray Bar, 9 p.m. TUESDAY, AUG. 27 Outdoor BBQ: Music by Open Range Pine Creek Lodge

THURSDAY, AUG. 29 Strangeways Murray Bar, 9 p.m. FRIDAY, AUG. 30 The Mane Event Fundraiser Music by The Dirty Shame Music Ranch Montana, 5 p.m. Denny Earnest and the Revelators Pine Creek Café, 7 p.m. The Jaded Ladies Murray Bar, 9:30 p.m. (and Sat.)

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28

THURSDAY, AUG. 29

SUNDAY, SEPT. 1 Gypsy Lumberjacks Murray Bar, 9 p.m.

Knit Night Send It Home, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5 Harmony Market Bozeman Holiday Inn, 4 p.m.

MONDAYS: Fly Fishing 201 LMR Outdoors Shop, 9-11a.m.

SATURDAY, AUG. 31 Luke Winslow King Pine Creek Café, 7 p.m.

DJ Night Wild West Pizza, 10:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4 Lone Madrone Murray Bar, 8:30 p.m.

Tour Unique Historical Hotel Three Bear Lodge, reservations required

SATURDAY, AUG. 24

SUNDAY, AUG. 25

Digger Days Cook/Lehrkind Gravel Pit in Belgrade, 9 a.m.

25th Anniversary of 1988 Yellowstone Fires Yellowstone Historic Center Museum, 3 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28 Gypsy Lumberjacks Murray Bar, 9 p.m.

Flat Busted Wild West Pizza, 8 p.m.

The Visceral Show The Verge, 8 p.m. (and Sat.)

SATURDAY, AUG. 24

MONDAY, SEPT. 2

Loves It Murray Bar, 8:30 p.m.

Jameson & The Sordid Seeds Wild West Pizza, 8 p.m.

Doctors of Geology and Unicorn Cannery Filling Station, 9 p.m.

Free Fly-casting Clinic Jacklin’s Fly Shop, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUG. 23

Osage County The Ellen Theatre, 7:30 p.m. (and Sat.)

Shriners Childrens Bash for Cash2! Zebra Coktail Lounge, 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUG. 31

Fallen is Babylon and Blood and Thunder Filling Station, 8 p.m.

6th Annual Cat Kickoff Party Near South End Zone of Bobcat Stadium, 5 p.m.

Sculpture Workshop with Ott Jones Ott Jones’s Studio in Bozeman, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (thru Thurs.)

Children’s Sail Camp Hebgen Lake Yacht Club, (through Sept. 1)

The Patient Zeros & The Wandering Wild Murray Bar, 9 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPT. 3 Dead Winter Carpenters Murray Bar, 9 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPT. 2

Pig Roast 320 Guest Ranch, 5-8 p.m. (thru Sept. 9) Disc Golf League Big Sky disc golf course, 6 p.m. Free Monday Night Bike Ride Meet at Grizzly Outfitters, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night By WOM, 9 p.m. TUESDAYS: Hike, Bike & BBQ Moonlight Lodge Deck, 4:30-9 p.m. (thru Aug. 27) WEDNESDAYS: Big Sky Farmers Market Fire Pit Park, 5-8 p.m. (thru Sept. 4) Pick-up Soccer Big Sky Community Park, 6 p.m. Riverside BBQ & Wagon Ride 320 Guest Ranch, 5-8 p.m. (thru Sept. 11) Bluebird Sky LMR Saloon or Veranda, 8 p.m. FRIDAYS: Yoga on the Deck Moonlight Lodge Deck, 9:30 a.m. Live Music Ousel & Spur Pizza Co., 9-11 p.m. SATURDAYS: Toons & Spoons Lone Peak Cinema, 10 a.m. Free Orvis 101 Class LMR Outdoors Shop, 10 a.m.

farmers markets Mondays: Monday Night Farmer’s Market Rockin TJ Ranch, 5 p.m. Tuesdays: Bogert Farmer’s Market Bogert Park, 5 p.m. Wednesdays: Big Sky Farmer’s Market Town Center Fire Pit Park, 5-8 p.m. (thru Sept. 4) WSE Farmers Market Miles Park, 4:30-7:30 p.m. w/ music until 9 p.m. Saturdays: Gallatin Valley Farmer’s Market Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. The People’s Market On the Green in Emigrant, 10 a.m.

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Adventure film fest aims to inspire, connect community with local recreation 5 Point comes to the Emerson lawn Sept. 4 Explore Big Sky Staff Writer

BOZEMAN –Picture a 20-foot-tall inflatable movie screen set up on the lawn outside of the Emerson Cultural Center in downtown Bozeman. There will be food and drink vendors, local nonprofits and outdoor groups, and a two-hour film series from 5Point Film Festival, plus a piece by a local filmmaker. Don’t forget your lawn chair. This is the first year the Carbondale, Colo.-based 5Point Film Festival has partnered with the American Alpine Club to host an ‘on the road’ series of one-night adventure film events in the Northwest. The Bozeman event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 4, on the Emerson lawn, with gates opening at 5 p.m. The other three stops are Bellingham, Wash., Bend, Ore., and Boise, Idaho. Julie Kennedy, former co-owner of Climbing magazine with her husband Michael, founded the festival in 2008. “She missed the times when people would come off of trips and get together to share the experience talking, showing films and slides and have a party around it,” said 5Point Executive Director Sarah Wood. “What evolved was this bigger concept that adventure is more

The 5Point Film Festival, founded in Carbondale, Colo., in 2008, has partnered with the American Alpine Club to host an ‘on the road’ series of adventure film events in the Northwest. The stops are Bozeman; Bellingham, Wash.; Bend, Ore.; and Boise, Idaho. Photos by Anders Nordblom

Carbondale, and also feature an entry from a Montana filmmaker. There will also be a “van life” competition, a raffle/auction fundraiser, and a recreation fair with representatives from local nonprofits and businesses. Different film programming is planned for each of the towns, Wood said, with the lineup of 2- to 40-minute films “more like a concert experience, in the same way a band would put their set list together to take an audience on an emotional ride.”

5Point’s Bozeman event will be Wednesday, Sept. 4, on the Emerson lawn. The story-based programming includes a lineup of 2- to 40-minute films similar to “a concert experience, in the same way a band would put their set list together to take an audience on an emotional ride,” says 5Point’s Sarah Wood.

than just the act of it. It’s this deeper experience of sharing those experiences with each other and building community.”

5Point films aren’t just pure adventure porn – though there is some of that – nor do they have an environmental message.

Kennedy came up with five guiding principles: balance, commitment, purpose, humility and respect.

“We take people on an emotional highs and lows and leave them on an emotional high at the end of the night,” Wood said. “What we see out of an audience is this awe, on the edge of their seat one moment, crying the next, and completely moved by these stories.”

“A balance in your life; respect for the environment that you’re recreating in, for your partners and family; the humility of knowing where you are in the world…” Wood explained. “The main point of our event is to gather a group, give them this shared experience through the films, and inspire them to go out and seek their own adventure.” The event will showcase selected short films from the 5Point Film Festival, which took place this spring in

The Bozeman lineup includes a short called “Duct Tape Surfing,” which depicts a paraplegic woman who duct tapes herself to a friend’s back so he can take her surfing. Another film follows climber Kyle Dempster on a solo bike and climbing trip through Kyrgyzstan, and a third depicts the

story of a group of college kids who bought a school bus, installed a hot tub in the back, and took it on a wild adventure. “We pulled out the best of the best for these,” Wood said. “[These are] really great inspiring stories. We curate the human spirit.” Festival organizers are encouraging attendees to walk, bike or bus to the Emerson, unless they’re participating

in the “van life” competition, which allows van “homeowners” to show off their wheels for the chance to win VIP access. The event is also BYOLC (bring your own lawn chair or blanket) for seating in front of the screen. Proceeds from the event will stay in the Northwest and help the American Alpine Club continue its stewardship and advocacy work in the area. Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com, as well as on-site the day of the event. 5Point

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The strawberries have gone berserk. Taking over the entire available space in the pot and sending cascading runners onto the porch, they’ve yielded fruit bursting with a flavor that’s intensely sweet and tart. The runners fall onto the barren planks of the patio, and I wish I had a huge garden bed where they could spread.

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In previous columns, I described my fledgling efforts to turn my black thumb green. It began with guilt over watching languishing plants wither on my scorching west-facing porch, and a fear of repeating my mistakes. This propelled me to the library, where I began diligent research on container gardening, as well as gardening in the West. The words of a person I loved and respected followed me as I embarked on this endeavor. She once told me that if you are going to do something, do it the right way. I believe she was trying to convince me to do a better job of washing her dishes at the time. She was like a grandma to me, and her name was Florence. I’m happy to report my gardening efforts have been a smashing success. Rather than watching plants gradually shrivel and die at my doorstep, I’ve enjoyed puttering about my porch, smelling flowers, pulling the occasional weeds and plucking spent blooms from vibrant, healthy plants. Parsley that I started from seed for the benefit of my pet, Joey the guinea

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pig, and chives grown for my benefit, have both grown well. As I’d hoped, purple coneflower and lavender thrived in the hot and sunny conditions. While I waited for these flowers to come into their own, I returned to the nursery in search of some instantly gratifying annuals. The end result is a container bursting at the seams with marigolds and bright red begonia blossoms. Florence planted marigolds.

The most recent porch development has been the rampant growth and blossoming of several dwarf sunflower plants I started from seed. I find this to be exciting, particularly after last year when I planted flower seeds that never sprouted and spent the summer watering pots of dirt. All recent successes on the patio pale in comparison to the out-of-control strawberry plants.

Plans for next year are already in the works. The first step will be another trip to the library, which will hopefully yield a beginner’s knowledge of how to grow hops, as well as information on the finer points of carrot gardening. This way, I hope to contribute ingredients to my friends’ home brewing efforts as well as garden fresh carrots to feed Joey’s addiction. I’m pleased to say with the best intentions of doing something properly and a small amount of research, what began as a casual interest in gardening is becoming a dedicated hobby. I like to think Florence would have approved. Jamie Balke believes her thumb is becoming a brighter shade of green.

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Chef’s garden So far, there have been no unexpected challenges. Lots of weeds came up, which gave me an excuse to get out of the kitchen and play in the dirt for a few days.

Looking to have a few fresh herbs on hand, Big Sky Resort banquet chef Tyler Sloan last year found a sunny spot near his kitchen, on a patch of earth between the Huntley Dining room and the back door of the Huntley Lodging. Now in its second year, the garden has grown.

I’d like to see the Chef’s Garden at Big Sky Resort evolve into a “food forest.” I’m also working on a proposal to add greenhouses on the property, so we can grow the sensitive plants that don’t do so well with our cool nights.

The dirt from Chef Sloan: I planted sage, spearmint, oregano, chives, garlic chives, thyme, rosemary and tarragon last year, most of which I brought from my home garden in Bozeman. This spring, the spearmint shot out like crazy, the chives were like a bush, and even the tarragon came back.

Guests and employees often stop and ask me questions when I’m tending to my garden, which I enjoy. I have strong beliefs in procuring the freshest product for the food I serve and sourcing from reputable producers. It doesn’t get any better than picking it right out of the ground!

When I saw the area’s potential, I decided to expand the garden. I raked up all the mulch around the herb box, arranged for our landscaping department to dump topsoil there, smoothed it all out, placed some nice stones around it, and set out to plant away! I had started some yellow squash, zucchini, cabbage, beets and a few tomatoes at home and transplanted a raspberry starter from a shoot in my backyard to see if it would take. Sure enough, it did, and I may even get a few raspberries out of it before the frost. From seed, I planted spinach, many varieties of lettuce, white and red radishes, mustard greens, Chioga beets, Yukon gold, russet, and red bliss potatoes, sunflowers,

Chef Tyler Sloan in the Chef's Garden at Big Sky Resort Photos by Michel Tallichet

corn, parsnips and a few carrots. I tried to transplant some strawberries from home, but they didn’t take. I’ll try that experiment again, because there is nothing like eating a ripe strawberry that’s just been picked.

Chef Tyler Sloan has been cooking professionally for over 30 years and is a 1990 graduate of the CIA (Culinary Institute of America). Most of his training has been in Classical Italian and French cooking, and he has worked in almost every aspect of the food service business. Sloan has been the banquet chef at Big Sky Resort for two years.

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BOZEMAN – Some 35-54 million years ago, a massive series of volcanic explosions from the Absaroka Volcanic Supergroup and the ensuing mud flows created the unique stratigraphy seen in Hyalite Canyon’s cliffs. This rock creates world class ice climbing but leaves a lot to be desired in terms of rock climbing. A handful of intrepid climbers have established rock routes here, and in 2008, Nate Opp and Aaron Thrasher climbed one of the canyon’s more compelling features, Cleo’s Gargoyle.

we went in knowing that Opp and Thrasher are well traveled, strong climbers, and that the route would likely be bold and, well, loose. According to the description we found in Bozeman Rock Climbs, the route is rated 5.10d and protectable with quick draws to clip the bolts drilled by the first ascentionists. I have climbed in Hyalite Canyon long enough to know I should bring along a couple of pitons and a hammer, just in case. I’m not going to lie, this was kind of a messed up route. Messed up in terms of the medium one is climbing on:

The spire sits adjacent to the classic Hyalite Canyon ice climb, Cleopatra’s Needle. I talked Scott Salzer into climbing this threepitch route with me, and he agreed, but

Scott Salzer climbs the final pitch of Cleo’s Gargoyle, a tower unlike any other in Bozeman climbing.

overhanging kitty litter sprinkled with tennis balls half sticking out of it. But on a climb like this, the experience is what dictates quality- not the rock- thus, we found it to be an enjoyable climb. In winter, the rock-like material in Hyalite is frozen together. While leading the first pitch, the crux, I found this is not the case in summer. I ended up hammering in two crummy pitons in the first 25 feet on my way to the first bolt... a rough start, but things improved. After that, the bolts appeared more regularly, and although there were some

Cleo’s Gargoyle, a tower in Hyalite Canyon, was formed more than 35 million years ago, when the Absaroka Volcanic Supergroup erupted, a geologic event much like the Mount Saint Helen’s explosion – but much larger.

spicy sections on easier climbing, the route was actually protected fairly well. A squall came in when we’d finished the first pitch, but we found a cozy cave to huddle into and keep dry. As we waited out the storm, a hummingbird buzzed up to us and hovered a few feet away. At 5.8, the second pitch was the easiest on the route, with by far the best climbing. The last pitch, a 5.9, was exposed and required a long runner on every bolt to reduce the rope drag, something I failed to do, which made upward progress difficult and frustrating. It also has a huge detached flake that the climber must stand on – if this thing came off, it would be no good for anyone. As we stood on the summit of the spire admiring Hyalite’s peaks and waterfalls, I had a brief realization that this was the only rock route I’ve ever climbed that felt ephemeral. Like the hummingbird on the breeze or the frozen waterfalls that form here every winter, the gargoyles may cease to exist tomorrow, falling into the fir trees below – or it may remain standing for centuries to come.

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Yellowstone begins native fish restoration in Grayling Creek Yellowstone National Park is beginning efforts to restore native westslope cutthroat trout and Arctic grayling in Grayling Creek and its tributaries, located north of West Yellowstone in the Madison River drainage. An interagency team of biologists will introduce rotenone – a fish toxin – into the streams to remove non-native trout as part of Yellowstone’s Native Fish Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment, which was approved in May 2011. Rotenone will be applied in small quantities and visitors are advised not to swim in or drink from the streams the week of Aug. 19 through Aug. 30. Warning signs will be posted at all treated areas.

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Decades ago, the streams were invaded by non-native brown and rainbow trout. Their presence has contributed to a decline in native cutthroat trout in park lakes, rivers and streams. Only waters within the park will be treated and the project will not impact downstream reaches, according to an Aug. 19 press release.

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From Sept. 13-15, an effort to restore the historic Wapiti Cabin in the Madison Range’s Taylor Fork will be underway. This event allows volunteers to be “unstrung heroes” by collecting unused, harmful barbed wire near the historic Wapiti Cabin that continues to injure area wildlife.

The Taylor Fork area is a particularly wildlife-rich zone, and the event is being held in honor of Summer of Lee, the 30th anniversary of the designation of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness.

This year’s treatment is the first in a series that is expected to continue over the next two to three years, until non-native trout have been completely removed from the streams. The park will then reintroduce genetically pure native Arctic grayling and westslope cutthroat trout. The long-term plan is to support native species restoration and for these streams to provide a brood stock population for future restoration efforts in the region.

The U.S. Forest Service will provide food for the volunteers, which are limited to 12. If you wish to participate, please RSVP with Jonathan Klein at ottrdawg@wispwest.net, or (406) 581-3859 by Sept. 10. – H.Z.

Find more information on the park’s Native Fish Conservation Plan online at parkplanning.nps.gov.

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Late summer grasshoppers keep trout full and anglers happy story and photos By Patrick Straub

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It’s late August here in southwest Montana, a time some call the dog days of summer. Kids are thinking about school again and football season is just around the corner. Big Sky is still humming, but there is light at the end of the summerseason tunnel. The trout, well, they start looking up for large, tasty morsels – grasshoppers, ants, beetles, and other terrestrial food sources. As hatches dwindle and water levels drop on our local rivers, trout must become more opportunistic feeders. For anglers, this means our fishing mentality must change with the season. In order to successfully fish terrestrial insects and be more in tune with a trout’s behavior, here are some tips for being a better “ ‘hopper” angler. And by “ ‘hopper” fishing, I’m referring to all land-dwelling insects that find their way onto a river. Hop on the good foot and do the rubberleg thing. Nearly all effective ‘hopper patterns incorporate rubberlegs into the fly. Many guides are fans of rubberlegs that have a variation of color, or white and black stripes. Look for rubberlegs

Legs, legs, and legs. Grasshopper patterns with rubber legs are hard for trout to resist. This Yellowstone cutthroat fell for a well presented rubber-legged ‘hopper.

that have a free-flowing action once they’re on the water’s surface. Color and size do matter. ‘Hopper fishing doesn’t appear to be technical, but that’s often not the case. Fortunately, the technical aspects lie in choosing the right color and the right size. But how do you know? Trial and error; getting correct intel from your local fly shop; luck.

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Tackle adjustments. Many ‘hopper patterns tend to be large and bulky, and most are tied with foam and large wings. You need to fish a larger diameter tippet and possibly a shorter leader to help the large fly “turn over” at the end of your cast. Last year, Umpqua Feather Merchants developed a Power Taper leader. This is all I use for fishing big flies. It allows for a longer leader so a better drift is accomplished. But the taper is thicker so I can fish a lighter tippet, which also helps get a natural drift. High and dry. Most ‘hopper fishing calls for high-riding dry flies. Use a very high-quality fly floatant like Fly-Agra or Aquel along with a powerful drying powder. Even if you fish a “sunken” hopper – which most guides will tell you doesn’t work (wink-wink) – you’ll need a bigger fly to float your indicator so you can see if a fish eats the sunken hopper. Hey diddle-diddle…right down the middle. Low water this year is a reality. Lower-than-average stream flows work for us, and against us. A good tactic for fishing big dry flies when water levels are weak is to drift your dry fly right down the middle of the river. Logic says to fish the banks as terrestrials

blow into the water, and plenty of fish are caught near bank-side structure this time of year. However, the coolest water, which harbors the hungriest trout, may be in the middle of the river. Early to bed, early to rise, gets the trout to rise, too. Trout are very sensitive to light. By late summer they’ve had their fill of bright sunshine, so the bigger fish tend to be active in low-light conditions. Start early and target shallow runs or riffle corners. If you can’t drag yourself out of bed for the day’s best fishing, then forego dinner and dessert and fish late. As tourist traffic dwindles, the fish might see a few less anglers, which is never a bad thing. The second half of August might be labeled the dog days of summer, but for fly fishers it’s go time for ‘hoppers and hungry trout. Pat Straub is the author of six books, including The Frugal Fly Fisher, Montana On The Fly, and the forthcoming Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Fly Fishing* *but were afraid to ask. He and his wife own Gallatin River Guides in Big Sky.

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Middle-of-the-river rainbow. This time of year rainbows hang out in riffles, which tend to be more in the middle of the river as water levels drop.

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FWP open houses to discuss Grizzly Bear Management Plan Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is planning to host three open houses in late August to examine a draft of an updated long-term conservation and management plan for grizzly bears in southwest Montana. The draft plan, developed over the past year in conjunction with a programmatic environmental impact statement, addresses issues associated with state management options once the area’s more than 700 grizzly bears are removed from the federal list of threatened species. The programmatic EIS examines an array of issues and two possible alternatives, including no action and FWP’s preferred alternative to manage grizzlies as a sustainable, adequately distributed, secure and stable population that won’t require federal protections. Each alternative’s potential beneficial and adverse environmental, social and economic impacts are considered. Some of the issues examined in the EIS include: population monitoring, habitat management, nuisance grizzly bear management, future distribution and the potential for grizzly hunting. The open houses will follow Montana Environmental Policy Act requirements and are aimed at discussing and examining responses to previously identified issues, impacts, concerns and opportunities. Comments will assist FWP in further refining and eventually adopting one of the alternatives. Open houses are scheduled from 6-8 p.m. on the following dates: •

Aug. 26 Bozeman FWP Region 3 HQ; 1400 S. 19th

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Aug. 27 Helena Montana Wild; 2668 Broadwater Ave.

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Aug. 28 Billings FWP Region 5 HQ; 2300 Lake Elmo Dr.

FWP will be on hand to discuss the plan and the information displayed. Written comments can be submitted at each open house. Copies of the draft plan and comment forms are at fwp.mt.gov. Click “SW MT Grizzly Bear Management Plan.” Public comment on the draft plan and EIS will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Sept. 16. A final decision notice is expected from FWP in October, which would then be considered for approval by the Fish and Wildlife Commission in November.

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Upland game bird hunting seasons to open Sept. 1 Bow hunters gear up for archery season Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

HELENA – Opening day for all upland game bird hunting seasons is Sept. 1 with the exception of pheasant season, which opens Oct. 12. Upland game bird hunting is expected to be near to just below average this fall. Montana’s archery-only hunting season for deer, elk, antelope, wolf, mountain lion and black bear begins Sept. 7. The bighorn sheep archery season begins Sept. 5. Hunting in the 900 series archery hunt is restricted to archery equipment only and runs Aug. 15- Nov. 10. The general rifle season for antelope is set for Oct.12-Nov.10. For details on legal archery equipment and the documentation necessary to purchase a Montana bow and arrow license, check the 2013 big game hunting regulations available at FWP offices, license providers and at fwp.mt.gov.

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Hunters should expect to see bears HELENA – This year, five grizzly attacks have been reported in Yellowstone country. None of the attacks were life threatening, but seven people faced substantial injuries, including two hikers near Canyon Village in Yellowstone; two contract workers near Island Park, Idaho; a man irrigating his property just south of Cody, Wyo.; and a woman hiking on Montana’s Blackfeet Indian Reservation. With an estimated 718 grizzlies now inhabiting the Greater Yellowstone, the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee recommends hunters and anyone spending time in the backcountry carry and know how to use bear spray. The IGBC also urges hunters to take other bear-aware safety measures: Hunt with a partner and pay attention to fresh bear sign like bear tracks, scat and concentrations of natural foods. Use caution when hunting areas with evidence of bear activity or areas with scavenging birds such as magpies, ravens or crows. Most grizzly bears will leave an area if they sense human presence. Hunters who observe a grizzly bear or suspect a bear is nearby should leave the area. If you do encounter a grizzly, stay calm, don’t run, and determine if the bear is actually aware of your presence. Always keep the bear in sight as you back away and leave the area. Get harvested big game out of the woods quickly, and never attempt to frighten or haze a bear from a carcass. Contact FWP if a bear has

consumed a carcass or covered it with debris rendering it unsalvageable. Guidelines for using bear spray: •

Each person should carry a can of bear spray.

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Bear spray should be used as a deterrent only in an aggressive or attacking confrontation with a bear.

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If a bear is moving toward you from a distance of 30-60 feet, direct the spray downward toward the front of the bear with a slight side-to-side motion so the bear spray billows up and creates a wide cloud acting as a barrier between you and the bear.

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If the bear is within 30 feet, spray continuously at the front of the bear until it breaks its charge.

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Spray additional bursts if the bear continues towards you. Sometimes, just the noise of the spray and the appearance of the spray cloud is enough to deter a bear from continuing its charge.

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A full canister of bear spray is essential for bear encounters, and the expiration date should be checked annually.

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Be aware of the wind direction: spraying into the wind will incapacitate you and won’t be affective against the bear.

No deterrent is 100 percent effective, but compared to all others, including firearms, bear spray has demonstrated success in a variety of situations in fending off threatening and attacking bears and preventing injury to the person and animal involved. For more on bears, visit the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov.

Spring classes set for Gallatin County Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is holding two sets of hunter education classes in Gallatin County this April. Because Montana’s program follows the International Hunter Education Association standards, the Montana hunter education certificate is recognized and honored in all of North America. Classes are a minimum of 12 hours long. To become certified, students must attend every session, one field day, and pass a final exam.

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April 8-12 at Chief Joseph Middle School from 7-9 p.m.

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April 13 at the Logan Range

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Students can either register online at fwp.mt.gov from March 8 - April 5 or in person on March 27 from 7-9 p.m. at the FWP regional office in Bozeman

Manhattan: •

April 15-16, 19, 22-23 & 26 at the Logan Range from 7-9 p.m.

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April 27 field day

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Registration is required on April 2 at the Logan Range Club House from 6-7:30 p.m.

Students must be at least 11-yearsold to receive certification; those under 18 must have parental consent. Visit the FWP Hunter Education page at fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter for more information.

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