Bridger hosts annual Bobcat Ski Day ahead of ‘King & Queen’ ride-a-thon

Bridger Bowl is now open to skiers and snowboarders of Southwest Montana and beyond. MSU Bobcat Ski Day is back on Friday, January 18th! 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 receive a 15% discount on food with voucher. Head up the hill – and feel free to sport your blue and gold!
Compete in the Skin to Win Randonnee Rally on Sunday, January 27th. The challenging ski mountaineering event features a pro division (climbs/skis approx 5,000 vertical feet) and rec division (approx 2,000 vertical feet) for competitors.
This event is for randonnee skiers ages 16 and up, costing $50 for the pro division ($70 with discounted lift ticket) and $35 for the rec division ($55 with lift ticket). Pre-registration is required by Thursday, January 24th at 4pm with no race day registrations accepted. If under the age of 18, signature of a parent or legal guardian is required. All competitors MUST attend a mandatory competitor meeting at 5:30pm the night before, Sat., Jan. 26th, at Bozeman’s Beall Center. Day of check-in begins at 7:30am in Jim Bridger Lodge with a race start time of 8:30am. Valid season pass or lift ticket required to compete. Discounted lift tickets ($20 prepaid) will be available for pick-up at check-in. Awards to follow at 2pm in Jim Bridger Lodge.
The annual King & Queen of the Ridge Hike & Ski Ride-a-thon is set for Saturday, February 2nd 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. $151,396 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, February 1st 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. Bridger Creek Boys will provide plenty of celebratory live music, along with beer promo by MAP Brewing!
Bridger Bowl is operating FREE skier buses again this season. Bridger runs two separate shuttles with different pick-up and drop-off locations in Bozeman. The Kids’ Bus runs on weekends and during the school holidays, while the Park N’ Ride Bus runs on weekends during the entire ski season. The Kids’ Bus picks-up at McDonald’s on Main and the Gallatin County Fairgrounds (Oak St. entrance). The Park N’ Ride picks up at MSU’s SUB and the Gallatin Valley Fairgrounds. Please see website for detailed bus schedules.
The ski area is located on the east slope of the Bridger Mountain Range. For season pass information and upcoming event details, visit www.bridgerbowl.com. See you on the slopes!