Bobcat Ski Day precedes Bridger’s annual ‘King & Queen’ Ride-a-Thon
Go ‘Cats! MSU Bobcat Ski Day returns to Bridger Bowl on Friday, January 17th. On this special discount day, carpools of three or more qualify for $30 lift tickets. Bridger donates $5 of every ticket sold to the MSU Bobcat Alpine Ski Team. Carpooling season pass holders will also receive a 15% discount on food with voucher. Head up the hill – and feel free to sport your blue and gold!
The annual King & Queen of the Ridge Hike & Ski Ride-a-thon is set for Saturday, February 1st from 9:30am–2:30pm. Collect pledges for one, two or the most ridge hikes in the five hours. Money raised during this fundraising event helps support avalanche education in Southwest Montana – 100% of proceeds benefits the Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. $163,161 has been raised since 2003!
This event is for skiers and snowboarders of all ages and costs $15 for all competitors. Pre-registration is required by noon on Friday, January 31st with no race day registrations accepted. If under the age of 18, signature of a parent or legal guardian is required. All competitors must arrive by 8am for a mandatory meeting in the Jim Bridger Lodge. Valid season pass or lift ticket required for competitors. Half-day prepaid lift rate for competitors will be available for pick-up at competitor’s meeting.
The award ceremony will take place at 4pm in Jim Bridger Lodge. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Fantastic door prizes and entry into the grand prize drawing in March. Unusual Suspects will provide plenty of celebratory live music, along with beer promo by Katabatic!
Bridger Bowl operates a FREE ski bus service to and from the mountain, with multiple pick-up times daily. Operating on Saturday and Sunday only, the Weekend Bus picks up at MSU’s Strand Union Building and the Gallatin County Fairgrounds (Oak St. Entrance) throughout the entire ski season. Additionally, a special Holiday Bus will be in service on Jan. 20th. This bus will also pick up at the SUB and Fairgrounds. Please see website for detailed route schedules.
Link to the King & Queen Pledge Page: https://go.rallyup.com/king-and-queen-2020
The ski area is located on the east slope of the Bridger Mountain Range. For season pass information, bus schedules and upcoming event details, visit www.bridgerbowl.com. •
