With fresh powder and a chill in the air, Bridger Bowl is set to host a number of events throughout the winter season in addition to their usual everyday downhill fun. Here’s a look at what’s coming up in February. Come claim your crown at Bridger’s King and Queen of the Ridge contest on Saturday, February 6th. This Hike and Ski/Ride endurance fundraiser supports the Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. Competitors will collect pledges and hike the Ridge to raise funds. This event is open to individuals and teams. Diamond Rock n Soul will provide live music in the Jim Bridger Lodge alongside beer promo by Big Sky Brewing. A Kids Freestyle Camp will be held the weekend of Saturday, February 13th and Sunday the 15th. This will be a fun focus on all mountain tricks and terrain park skills for upper ability parallel skiers and snowboarders. This camp is for those ages 7-14.
The Bridger Gully Free Ride will take place on Saturday, February 20th. This is a judged, free skiing and riding event down the exciting and naturally featured terrain off Bridger’s Ridge. Cost of the event is $40 per competitor. Pre-registration is required by NOON on Friday the 19th. Must be 16 years or older to enter. This special event will feature a half day lift rate for competitors to be picked up at the competitor’s meeting. Live music provided by Groove Wax will be held in the Jim Bridger Lodge with beer promotion by Boston Brewing. The Terrain Park Jam for Snowboarders and Skiers will kick off Saturday, February 27th. This is a judged, slope-style competition and jam session featuring jumps, rails, boxes and more. Cost of the event is $15 per competitor. Download forms and pay during race day registration in the Jim Bridger Lodge. If under the age of 18, signature of a parent or legal guardian is required. Live music will be provided by Milton Menasco in the Jim Bridger Lodge with beer promo by Kettlehouse.
To register for any of these upcoming events or for more information, visit bridgerbowl.com/. •
