‘Ski the Cold Smoke’ with slopeside contests
Bridger Bowl is now open to skiers and snowboarders of Southwest Montana – with daily reservations required this year. Take in some alpine competition to keep ski season interesting. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Though the traditional Ridge hike-a-thon won’t be happening this year, take part in the King & Queen of the Race. The modified benefit event has been extended to two days: Saturday and Sunday, February 6th and 7th. Race with friends of all ages on alpine skis, tele skis or snowboards. Take one run on the blue course and one on the red. Best of two timed runs.
Funds raised during this weekend event help support avalanche education in Southwest Montana – 100% of proceeds go to the Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. $175,001 has been raised since 2003!
The rescheduled Community Dual GS Races #2 and #3 will take place Saturday and Sunday, February 13th and 14th. 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.
The Bridger Gully Freeride follows on Saturday, Feb. 20th. This judged freeriding event off Bridger’s Ridge grades participant runs based on various criteria. It is designed for skiiers and snowboarders of all disciplines.
The always exciting Terrain Park Jam is set for Saturday, Feb. 27th. This slopestyle competition features a variety of rails, rollers, boxes, banks and barrels. Skiiers and snowboarders will take two judged runs and a jam on a feature chosen by each age group.
The rescheduled Apron Challenge closes out the month on Saturday, Feb. 28th. This timed hiked up the Apron features a wild descent down an off-piste GS course. Open to citizen alpine, telemark and snowboard racers of all ages.
Note: Find additional registration information through the Bridger Bowl website. Event occurrences subject to change. Follow Bridger on social media for up-to-date details and announcements.
The ski area is located on the east slope of the Bridger Mountain Range. For daily pass information and reservations, as well as upcoming event details, visit www.bridgerbowl.com. •
