Bridger Bowl is getting a head start on the new year with its annual Torchlight Parade on Monday, December 30th. After a day of skiing, enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner and marvel as the Bridger snowsports instructors snake down the hill holding torchlights followed by a fantastic fireworks display in the base area. Dinner begins at 4pm in the Jim Bridger and Saddle Peak lodges with the parade and fireworks starting at nightfall. Cost is $9 for children and $18 for adults. Live music will be provided by Savvy and Jakob Alexander. Bozeman Brewing Co. will be on hand with sudsy brews and swag.
Bridger has also announced the early 2025 return of its Community Dual GS Series, open to citizen racers of all ages and boards – alpine skis, tele skis, or snowboards. Compete against your friends! Take one run on the blue course and one run on the red course. Best of two timed runs. Upcoming races are set for Jan. 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 19th and Feb. 23rd. A bonus race, the Spring Equinox GS, will take place March 15th. Registration precedes course inspection at 10:30am and race time from 11am–2pm. Awards to follow in Jim Bridger Lodge at 4pm with fantastic door prizes. Competitors are granted entry into the March 15th Grand Prize Drawing. Cost is $20 per event.
Bridger Bowl operates a FREE ski bus service to and from the mountain, with multiple pick-up times daily. Operating weekends only, the bus picks up at MSU’s Strand Union Building and the Gallatin County Fairgrounds’ Park n Ride lot on Tamarack St. throughout the entire ski season. Additionally, Eagle Mount Shuttle operates its own transportation service for disabled skiers and riders Friday–Sunday. Find a request form through Bridger’s website.
The ski area is located on the east slope of the Bridger Mountain Range. For season pass information, bus schedule and upcoming event details, visit www.bridgerbowl.com. •
