Big Sky hosts Snowshoe Shuffle, annual Skimo & announces Big Grass lineup
Several generous dumpings of fresh white powder aren’t the only reason people are flocking to Big Sky Resort this ski season. Show some love for our community’s four-legged friends at the annual Snowshoe Shuffle, set for Saturday, March 7th beginning at 5:30pm. Experience a snowshoe hike, après chili dinner and a raffle! The torch-lit snowshoe trail will start at the Madison Base Area and wind its way up and around the ski terrain, then lead back down to a hot bowl of chili with friends – furry and otherwise! Please clean up after your pets. This event benefits Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter. Ticketing information available through the HOV website.
Saturday, March 14th brings the 2020 return of the Shedhorn Skimo. Now in its sixth year, this technical ski mountaineering race is designed to test multiple skill sets. The event features two different races: Shedhorn, approximately 16 to 18 miles and has a 8,600’ to 9,500’ elevation gain; and Pronghorn, 7.5 miles with 4,000’ to 4,600’ gain. The Skimo will incorporate one or two summits of Lone Peak and one summit of Three Forks.
Calling all avid skiers, bunny hill enthusiasts and professional après-ers! SKI for MS hits the slopes of Big Sky on Saturday, March 28th. Come ski, ride and après with extreme skier Scot Schmidt to help raise funds for a phenomenal cause. Open to all ages and abilities, registration includes professionally amateur ski races, Superstarski down, costume contest, and Bomber après party with music, drinks and prizes. First chair at 10am. ALL money raised through SKI for MS donations and registration fees fund life-changing programs for families living with MS that help them manage their symptoms, discover confidence and connect with others.
And mark your calendars! The 14th Annual Big Sky Big Grass is set for April 9th through 12th. As in years past, the four-day music festival will feature an all-star lineup including Big Grass faves Sam Bush Band, Travelin’ McCourys, Drew Emmitt Band, Grant Farm, Keller Williams Grateful Grass and the Big Sky local Lone Mountain Trio. This year will also welcome new faces Love Canon, Lindsay Lou, Sweet Lillies and John Stickley Trio. All access weekend passes and single-show tickets on sale now. Stay tuned for details.
Find Shedhorn Skimo and SKI for MS registration, as well as additional event information at www.bigskyresort.com, where you can also check out this season’s full calendar. •
