Avy Course

Reserve your avalanche training experience today! 

 Altoona Ridge Lodge offers an all-inclusive experience in Avalanche Training and Certification.  Learn avalanche fundamentals from the experts with hands-on sessions in varied ski terrain.  After each day on the slopes, return to the lodge for a hot meal, sauna, and sunset views.  The package includes 5 days of accomodations and meals.

Contact:  James Pyke

james@altoonaridgelodge.com

Cost:  $599 (Limited to 8 participants)

UM Ski Club Fundraiser

Kevin Freund has restarted the backcountry ski club at the University of Montana.  UM is certainly a school that should offer this as a club option.  It is a great way to expose new students to their backcountry options and have a chance to go on unique trips.  Altoona is proud to support the club and will be offering them a chance to come stay with us in February.  Keep up the good work Kevin!

There is a fundraiser for the club at Bayern Brewing on Nov. 30th from 6 - 9pm.  They will be accepting donations and running a raffle for some great prizes, including avalanche gear from BCA.
Check out the Facebook page at - UM BC SKI FUNDRAISER

New Yurt for Sale - 22'

22' Custom Yurt, Handmade in Mongolia
Mongolian style yurt - New $8800.00

IF YOU BUY IT TODAY IT IS YOURS FOR $6900 AS IS

22 feet in diameter
2 doors, unusual on this style yurt
Exterior - thick durable, waterproof canvas
Interior natural fleece liner
Mosquito netting around the entire interior
5 foot high interior walls - very cozy easier to heat
Colored silk liner for the interior wall

*Lead Based Paint disclosure:  There may be lead in the paint that was used on the interior.  However, it has not been confirmed by testing.  $7800 if we repaint the interior*

The yurt will be in Montana in early December.

Contact: denison@altoonaridgelodge.com

LT Patrol Event in Hamilton

On November, 14 Lost Trail Ski Patrol put on a fundraiser to kick off the season.  The event was held in Hamilton, at the Pharaohplex Theater.  Members of the LT park crew built an awesome rail jam set up for several intivtees to session. 

Will Moss sliding the upper rail

There was food being served, ski flicks playing, and lots of stoke being thrown around for the season.  Denison and I went down and set up a table to talk with folks about ARL and sell raffle tickets for a weekend getaway.  We had a great time being out there and hanging out with the Hamilton ski crowd.  Congratulations to the couple that won the trip, hope to see you soon.

Denison and James behind the ARL table

Winners!

Raffling a Trip at Hamilton TGR Premier

Tomorrow at 11am there is a fundraiser for LT ski patrol in Hamilton, MT.  There will be a rail jam, yes in downtown Hamilton, and a premier of TGR's new movie, Re: Session.  Denison and I will be there promoting trips and enjoying the festivities.  We are giving away two person, one night trip to the lodge for this winter.  The trip includes all meals and ski guiding.  Additional people or additional nights come at $99/person/night, when attached to the promotional weekend.  Tickets will be $1 and all proceeds benefit LT ski patrol.  Hope everyone can make it, check out the movie trailer below and pray for snow!

Re: Session Trailer

The Lodge Gets a Classic Touch

I just finished refurbishing this classic pair of skis.  My guess is that the snow they saw at Altoona was probably the first they'd seen in a while.  They serve as an excellent reminder of the longevity and history of this sport.  It will be interesting to see what's out there when my rossis are this classic.