Area skiers and snowboarders have been afforded an incredible season on the slopes, flocking to the locals’ hill, Bridger Bowl, all winter long. Take part in some alpine competition to show off your conditioned form. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Ride & Seek brings on-snow scavengers out on Saturday, March 1st. Hunt for checkpoints around the mountain, fill up your card and present to the events crew for a chance to win door prizes. Participation benefits the Bridger Bowl Foundation, for which the event has raised $32,901 since 2020!
The Apron Challenge follows on March 2nd. This is a timed hike up the Apron and a wild descent down an off-piste GS course. Open to all skiers and boarders of all ages.
A full weekend of competitive action is set for March 8th and 9th with the Slushy Slalom. Best of two timed runs on the banked slalom down the natural gully below Slushman’s Ravine. Snowboarders on Saturday and skiers on Sunday.
The Molly Hayes Spring Equinox GS is set for Saturday, March 15th. Open to skiers and snowboarders. One run on the blue course and one on the red. Best of two. Finish out the season a champion! The annual Grand Prize Drawing for those who participated in this season’s Community Event Series will follow in Jim Bridger Lodge with beer promotion by Bayern Brewing and live music courtesy of Cole & the Thornes.
Annual benefit Carve Out Hunger will take place Saturday, March 29th. Donate 15 cans of food and receive a voucher for a $25 lift ticket valid through the end of the season. You’ll also be entered to win an Adult Season Pass for the 2025-26 season! The event has collected a total of 40,321 pounds of food since 2013. All donations benefit the Gallatin Valley Food Bank.
Bridger Bowl operates a FREE ski bus service to and from the mountain, with multiple pick-up times daily. Operating midweek and weekends, 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 along with shuttle schedules.
The ski area is located on the east slope of the Bridger Mountain Range. Download the Bridger Bowl app for snow reports and other announcements! For season pass information, bus schedule and upcoming event details, visit www.bridgerbowl.com. Bridger’s projected closing day is April 13th. •
