Let the fun begin!

Lookout Pass is open today and this weekend...here is a look at their conditions.

Lost Trail is reporting 15" of snow on the ground, Discovery says they have 12" on the ground up top and 8" at the base, and Snowbowl is reporting 14"up top and 8" at the base.

I also got word that Lolo Pass has some skiable spots (24" on the beargrass) that may be worth checking out too. As always, ski and ride with care; early season conditions are in full effect!

Groomer

November 17th, 2011 Special tasting of Groomer
The debut of Bayern's new beer 'Groomer" to celebrate the Bowl's fiftieth anniversary.
4-6 pm at Bayern Brewery

Winter is coming fast.

Looks like Mother Nature is serving up a big heaping load of early season snow for us here in west central Montana. SNOTEL sites are recording in the double digits: http://www.missoulaavalanche.org/2011/11/november-13-2011-update/

Remember, if it's steep enough and deep enough to ski, it can avalanche!

Please be aware during these early winter months. Now would be a great time to look into taking an avalanche class to learn something new or to refresh what you may already know. We all get a bit rusty during the off-season.