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Bridger Bowl/Big Sky, Montana
Mon, 2006-02-06 00:01
I'm new to BigLines. I'm a snowboard instructor and staff trainer from New England who has become a ski bum in Western North America. This winter I am in residence in Bozeman, MT and ski daily at Bridger Bowl with a once a week trip to Big Sky. Post your questions in this forum and I'll take a shot at answer them, or, at least, expressing an opinion. Here's a shot of me taking a little air at Bidger Bowl last Friday:
And here's one of my son, Lans, hiking first tracks up the Ridge at Bridge last Sunday:
For you that haven't seen it, this is Big Sky -- everything in the picture is in-bounds with a tram to the very tip-top:
Let's get this Montana forum ripping. Participants welcome. Tommy T.
Fri, 2007-04-13 21:28
#1
Bridger Bowl/Big Sky, Montana
Hey Tommy...i have a few questions for ya.
Wed, 2007-09-05 08:18
#2
Bridger Bowl/Big Sky, Montana
Well, it's been since April and no reply from Tommy so I'll help you (lived in boozeman for 5 seasons) 1. They are both good. There is a real pissing contest between locals as to which ski hill is better with BigSkyr's not even going to Bridger out of spite. They submit "why would I want to go there when it's already so good here (or so much better)". The answer is that Bridger usually gets 1 or 2 wierd storms a year that drop 80-100cm overnight (or at least in 18-24 hours). The snow is wierdly light and you only get to experience that kind of skiing a few times in your life. I took me a few years to realize that it wasn't my favorite kind of snow, but certainly the most unique - you can swat a ski pole through 4 feet of that stuff like its air. Then there are Bridger folk who kind of think of Big Sky as a posh lame place w/ no soul and who would want to go there. Both places in ideal conditions are world class...Bridger probably gets a little more sun. 2. I don't suppose the headwaters are any steeper than BigCouloir, which in my best guess is 40 on average, and 45 at the steepest...but the headwaters are long, which makes it feel steeper. 3. Gnarlier Terrain??? - Well, I got a season pass at Bridger the first year, Big Sky the second, and Bridger the next 3. Bridger will make you a much better and stronger skier because it is adventure skiing at its finest and hairy as hell because if you like getting in over your head you can on every run. Bridger is all about shuttin' it down and Big Sky is all about openin' it up. At Bridger, its usually so steep that you are going uncomfortably fast and you need to control that...and at Big Sky you have wide open spaces and every once in a while the snow isn't scoured or choppy and you can put the hammer down. If you are visiting - you definitely need to go to Big Sky to see it...the view and the mountain are straight out of a beer commercial...but make sure and call the snow phone daily at each resort because, like some of my out of town friends, you might be waking up hung-over at Big Sky and miss the 3 foot day at Bridger that no one, even the forecasters, saw coming...that's how it happens...and no matter how crowded it might be that day, as you stand in line scratching your head wondering how the hell did all these people ditch work and school, you will have a unique skiing experience that few places can offer.
Tue, 2007-11-13 21:40
#3
Bridger Bowl/Big Sky, Montana
well said about bridger and big sky. it's really cool to be able to choose between the two awesome ski hills. at either hill the wind can do some awesome things with the snow, so keep that in mind. both places are very rocky. a good snow year can still destroy a pair of skis. both are excellent places to get your shred on. |
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