toast21602 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 nice pics dude! looks like some great weather while you were there! Quote
Mixilplix Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Posted March 19, 2008 Pic #1 is from the Lone Tree Triple on our way to the Tram. Pic #2 is from the top of Lone Mt. Pic#4 is over at Moonlight Basin,on a trail called Obsidian just above the Stillwater Bowl. We stayed at the Mountain Inn at the base of Big Sky.We flew out of ABE with a one stop in Chicago.Booked everything through Expedia and the price was very reasonable. I really like going to Big Sky/moonlight basin.Fanstastic terrain, friendly people,and it never seems crowded.The longest I waited in a lift line was about two minutes Quote
Johnny Law Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 In my dream world MT would be were I end up, it makes UT crowds look like Camel Back. Quote
Melissa Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 Great pics!! I'm going to Montana this summer, and I am getting so excited!! Quote
sibhusky Posted March 20, 2008 Report Posted March 20, 2008 Great pics!! I'm going to Montana this summer, and I am getting so excited!!Where are you going? Quote
Melissa Posted March 20, 2008 Report Posted March 20, 2008 Where are you going? West Glacier - Belton Chalet, for a wedding. Can't wait!! Never been to Montana. I'll be there for almost a week, and I think one night before the wedding we are going to go out in Whitefish. Sib, you'll have to tell me all the hotspots!! Quote
Dan- Posted March 20, 2008 Report Posted March 20, 2008 Lone Mt. looks like such a sick mountain to ride. So many possibilities. Quote
Johnny Law Posted March 20, 2008 Report Posted March 20, 2008 MT is my top choice of places to snowboard out west If you go don't miss Turner and Lost Trail, they can hold pow for a long long time. Quote
Johnny Law Posted March 20, 2008 Report Posted March 20, 2008 (edited) Brokeback mountain is good as well.. http://www.skibrokeback.com/index.htm The hardwood rope toe is $$$ http://www.sbcskier.com/jewels_brokeback.php - travel article and tips Edited March 20, 2008 by Johnny Law Quote
sibhusky Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 West Glacier - Belton Chalet, for a wedding. Can't wait!! Never been to Montana. I'll be there for almost a week, and I think one night before the wedding we are going to go out in Whitefish. Sib, you'll have to tell me all the hotspots!! Sib is an old married lady and only knows "hotspots" by reputation. The Great Northern is apparently THE bar to hit. And the Bulldog Saloon is supposed to be great for burgers...and the bathrooms. I hear they have naughty wallpaper or something. The Blue Moon is the place for country dancing, it's half way between here and Columbia Falls. I have been to NONE of these places. But I would have been in them if I were 30 years younger. When are you going to be out here? Quote
Melissa Posted March 22, 2008 Report Posted March 22, 2008 Sib is an old married lady and only knows "hotspots" by reputation. The Great Northern is apparently THE bar to hit. And the Bulldog Saloon is supposed to be great for burgers...and the bathrooms. I hear they have naughty wallpaper or something. The Blue Moon is the place for country dancing, it's half way between here and Columbia Falls. I have been to NONE of these places. But I would have been in them if I were 30 years younger. When are you going to be out here? Sib, thank you for the suggestions!! I have forwarded them along to the bride. I'll be out there from July 9th to the 15th. Quote
sibhusky Posted March 22, 2008 Report Posted March 22, 2008 Sib, thank you for the suggestions!! I have forwarded them along to the bride. I'll be out there from July 9th to the 15th.On my calendar. More than likely I'll be working most of those days, but as the time gets closer, I'll try to think of something that an old lady can do with a youngster she doesn't know that well... Quote
Melissa Posted March 22, 2008 Report Posted March 22, 2008 On my calendar. More than likely I'll be working most of those days, but as the time gets closer, I'll try to think of something that an old lady can do with a youngster she doesn't know that well... Awesome! I'd love to meet up. I am so excited for my trip to Montana--never been there! Quote
sibhusky Posted March 22, 2008 Report Posted March 22, 2008 Are you flying into Kalispell? Great airport. Clean and only three gates. If you miss your flight, the whole place knows within an hour and the janitor is kidding you about it. Quote
Melissa Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 Are you flying into Kalispell? Great airport. Clean and only three gates. If you miss your flight, the whole place knows within an hour and the janitor is kidding you about it. Kalispell wouldn't work out with my frequent flier miles, sadly. I'm flying into Great Falls (which is where the bride will be coming from, so we'll drive down to West Glacier/Belton together), and then out of Missoula. Have you ever been to the Belton Chalet before? Should be a good time. After the wedding, we're going to spend a few nights in Missoula, and by "we" I mean me and my two best friends from law school. Can't wait to get into a little trouble with them... my one friend once got arrested for tap dancing on the hood of a police officer's car.... Don't worry though, I'm completely tame:) Quote
Mixilplix Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Posted March 23, 2008 (edited) Melissa...You will really love Montana...It's one of my favorite places to go.Although I've never been to Glacier,friends of mine honeymooned there and they said it was truly amazing!! Edited March 23, 2008 by Mixilplix Quote
sibhusky Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 Kalispell wouldn't work out with my frequent flier miles, sadly. I'm flying into Great Falls (which is where the bride will be coming from, so we'll drive down to West Glacier/Belton together), and then out of Missoula. Have you ever been to the Belton Chalet before? Should be a good time. After the wedding, we're going to spend a few nights in Missoula, and by "we" I mean me and my two best friends from law school. Can't wait to get into a little trouble with them... my one friend once got arrested for tap dancing on the hood of a police officer's car.... Don't worry though, I'm completely tame:) Yes, we ate at the Belton Chalet one time after hiking the Highline Trail. It was a LONG hike and we were finally getting to the Park exit around 8:30 or 9 at night (the days are LOOOONGGG) so it was the easiest choice. The food was good and the structure is charming. It's a historic building because it was one of the first hotels built for the area (prior to the actual park). It is modeled after an alpine chalet. You'll love this area in July. Low humidity and long days. I hope you'll go hiking in the Park. The most popular trails (with good reason) are probably to Avalanche Lake or the Highline. Pictures from various hikes: Highline Siyeh Pass Logan Pass and elsewhere Quote
poconoceancity Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 Yes, we ate at the Belton Chalet one time after hiking the Highline Trail. It was a LONG hike and we were finally getting to the Park exit around 8:30 or 9 at night (the days are LOOOONGGG) so it was the easiest choice. The food was good and the structure is charming. It's a historic building because it was one of the first hotels built for the area (prior to the actual park). It is modeled after an alpine chalet. You'll love this area in July. Low humidity and long days. I hope you'll go hiking in the Park. The most popular trails (with good reason) are probably to Avalanche Lake or the Highline. Pictures from various hikes: Highline Siyeh Pass Logan Pass and elsewhere Are MTBikes allowed on those trails? Quote
Mixilplix Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Posted March 23, 2008 Sib Those pics are really nice...I so gotta get myself moved out there. Quote
Melissa Posted March 23, 2008 Report Posted March 23, 2008 Wow, those pics are gorgeous, and the wild goats are cute--I didn't realize they were so plentiful! I do hope to get some hiking in. I hope I'm not too busy with wedding activities (actually in the wedding)!! I think things will be fairly laid back though--the bride and groom are super easy going. Quote
sibhusky Posted March 24, 2008 Report Posted March 24, 2008 Are MTBikes allowed on those trails?I haven't seen any. I am sure the Park website would say. Wow, those pics are gorgeous, and the wild goats are cute--I didn't realize they were so plentiful! I do hope to get some hiking in. I hope I'm not too busy with wedding activities (actually in the wedding)!! I think things will be fairly laid back though--the bride and groom are super easy going.The most reliable goat viewing is the Hidden Lake Overlook trail up at Logan Pass. Quote
sibhusky Posted April 19, 2008 Report Posted April 19, 2008 For those who want some nice glossy pictures of the area, go to http://www.explorewhitefish.com/ Their summer photos are up right now. Quote
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