The November 2010 issue of "Powder" Magazine ranks the top 20 places in North America to "Live to Ski" with Bozeman, MT ranked #1.
The magazine considered area population, the price of lift tickets and season passes, vertical feet of terrain available, annual snowfall and important things such as room rates and best bars. Powder says, "Bozeman is the perfect mix of ski town and skitropolis; it's more affordable that Jackson Hole, less crowded than Salt Lake City, and more of a real town than Whistler." They also comment that the area, "lays claim to three blue-ribbon trout waters all within an hour's drive, three distinctly different yet exceptional ski resorts in Bridger Bowl, Big Sky, and Moonlight Basin, Yellowstone National Park, and boatloads of backcountry ski opportunities."
Powder comments on the sub-community that is Montana State University as well. The magazine notes that "Montana State University and its 13,000-person enrollment give Bozeman a young, active, and open-minded community", and that "It's not uncommon for MSU teachers to cancel class when the BBC (Bridger Bowl Cloud) settles in overnight and drops a foot of cold smoke."
Of the town itself, magazine touts "Bozeman enjoys a rich music and art scene and a robust nightlife full of tasty eateries and copious watering holes." additionally noting that "this town retains a small town feel with bigger city options, and has world-class outdoors directly out the back door."
In regards to the area mountains, columnist John Stifter asks, "Do you want a big resort with over 4,000 feet of vert and ample elbow room or a grassroots, not-for-profit ski area that holds some of the rowdiest inbounds terrain in the States? Or how about an average of 400 inches between the two with some of the lightest, driest snow in th world?" He continues, "Big Sky's 11,166-foot Lone Peak offers a multitude of 2,000-foot-plus descents while a legitimate terrain park entertains others on the lower flanks of Andesite Mountain. As for Bridger, the installation of the Schlasman's lift last year only added to the mystique of the renowned Ridge. The new lift distributes skiers over a wider area, allowing for more stashes to remain stashes."
All three resorts are gearing up for the 2011 season, Bridge Bowl's opening date is slated for December 10th, Moonlight Basin's is December 11th and Big Sky Resort's on November 25th snow conditions permitting.
For information on Bozeman area real estate, contact Jason Frey.
All photos courtesy of www.bridgerbowl.com
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