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.

New Porch and Lots of Dry Wood

After the Bear Den was completed Denison had the idea to connect the porch with the Lupine.  This will let people walk directly from the warm cooking/living area to the cozy bunkhouse, while enjoying a fantastic view.  The guys got it up early this fall and its a great addition.

Another late addition that will make a big difference this season is the woodshed.  We stocked this thing with a bunch of great firewood, ready to keep you cozy in the winter months.

Racetrack looking nice!

On 10/17, Will and myself made quick hike up to the top of Altoona Ridge.  This simple hike offers great views of the available ski terrain, especially Goat Mt and Racetrack Peak.  Racetrack is full of big, fall line couloirs that are starting to look awesome!  Check it out below:

 There was almost two feet of snow in some places on the upper ridge, so we were soaked by the time we got back from the hike.  It was great to see Racetrack coming into its winter self, and of course to have the warm lodge and a great sunset to come back to.

Bear Den gets final touches, as snow starts to fall

The Bear Den is nearing completion with just a few floor and wall boards needing to go up. When we were just up there the outside temp didn't rise above freezing, but the lodges were very warm. It should be a great place to get some rest in between ski tours this winter.

Altoona Avalanche Course

Altoona Ridge Lodge offers an all-inclusive experience in Avalanche Training and Certification. Perched at 8000’ in the Flint Creek Range, the lodge provides the perfect backcountry location for the course. 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. Package includes 4 days of accommodations and meals.

The course costs $599 and is limited to 8 participants. Reserve your avalanche training experience today!

Contact:  James Pyke, james@altoonaridgelodge.com, 406 207 0575

Yurt For Sale

With the Bear Den complete Denison no longer needs the big yurt. He has put it up for sale for $1500. It is an all natural, hand made, Mongolian yurt. The yurt is big enough that he had three beds, a couch and a small stove inside. It is very comfortable living.