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big mountain: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: April 26, 2011 - 04/26/12 10:32 AM
We experienced 2 days of 80+ degrees early this week! Those warm days followed an exceptionally nice weekend to get all the outdoor chores started for the spring. Today it is cooler and a little wetter but it sure is nice and green around here. Trees are leafing out, Flathead lake is slowly rising to full pool and valley residents can be seen making every effort to get outside and enjoy our activities.
Here is a photo that was posted by Glacier National Park of the plowing in Two Medicine camp ground. Just a "little" snow!! Speaking of snow, Whitefish Resort … (0 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: December 30, 2011 - 12/30/11 08:34 AM
Weather: for some reason this is the first thing that comes to mind this week. After many sunny and warm (for winter) days, it is snowing this morning. Still warm and may end up raining in the valley but the ski hills should benefit. It has been a slow start to skiing this year. Big Mtn received 7" the other night which led to avalanche control measures. This weekend should see the start to more stable snow fall and better conditions. Blacktail faces north and has had a better base thus far. Big winds and rain off and on the last … (0 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: December 10, 2011 - 12/10/11 08:16 AM
A beautiful sight yesterday afternoon: full moon rising over Glacier National Park! Blue sky, snow on the Swan Range of the Rockies, incredible. I never tire of looking at the view that surrounds me in the Flathead Valley.
It was a week of sunny days which did not help either Blacktail or Whitefish Mountain Resort to add to their snow base for skiing. Never the less, both areas are opening today. Big Mountain will have reduced lift tickets and limited terrain open for skiing. They have been making snow on the mountain to add to the snow nature has been rather … (1 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: November 1, 2011 - 11/01/11 07:22 AM
November! Snow is on Big Mtn, some valley snow possible the end of the week. Unlike the NE part of the country, we had no snow in October in the Flathead Valley.
Kalispell restaurant update:
1) Applebees in front of Costco will be opening soon to add to the choices at the north end of Kalispell
2) Doug and Vonnie Day are changing their restaurant format over to more casual pub type of eatery on Main Street called Hops Restaurant and Grill. Always on the lookout for a great burger, I'll let you know how it is.,
3) We have had … (0 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Weekly Update: October 6, 2011 - 10/06/11 08:27 AM
The trees - Aspen and Birch - are changing colors. It is getting dark earlier and we had a heavy rain last night. Sometimes fall is a welcome relief from all the things to do in the Flathead Valley in the summer. It is okay to stay inside at night and relax, without packing the long daylight hours in the summer full of fun and necessary things to do.
Saturday and Sunday the 8-9th, the Kalispell Ski Club does their ski swap at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. Time to buy and sell used and new ski equipment and pick up that … (0 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: March 10, 2011 - 03/10/11 08:34 AM
After a little trip to relax and refresh, I am back and happy to announce it is still ski season! So much snow on Big Mountain this year. Kalispell has had only 49" which is below normal. You would never guess that though with so much still on the ground.
The Daily Interlake had articles this week about how the Flathead Valley benefits from our Canadian neighbors. With only 2 hrs between us and the border and the exchange rate being beneficial, Canadians continue to shop, ski, golf, use our medical facilities and purchase homes. Kalispell Regional Hospital has a concierge … (0 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: December 23, 2010 - 12/23/10 08:43 AM
Local government updates:
Residents in the "donut" area of Whitefish are making an effort to get an initiative on ballot regarding who - county, or city - should be able to rule on their planning and zoning issues.
Whitefish ice cream shop owners of Mrs. Spoonovers have fought hard for their sign rights on the building in court and won but now will be closing due to financial reasons. Very sad ending to the little guy finally getting justice.
Flathead County Planning is approving a special zoning area in Lakeside near Flathead Lake.
City of Kalispell is proposing increased sewer rates … (0 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: December 17, 2010 - 12/17/10 05:24 PM
1) I have skied Big Mountain - now called Whitefish Mountain Resort - for 27 years and never tire of being on the hill. I was up there today in the sun and here is the mountain's daily video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9yI1dj7f5A
2) Friendly people even in the holiday hussle and bussle
3) 4 seasons - I love the summer and winter, different outdoor activities abound
4) Views of the Rockies and into Glacier National Park
5) Only 15% of the land her is privately owned so millions of acres of wilderness to enjoy with horses, x-country skiing, hiking, mountain biking, etc.
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: July 8, 2010 - 07/08/10 01:26 PM
Should have had a camera, but didn't, so will try and describe the amazing view this morning. I took my horse to Herron Park in Kalispell early to beat the heat. We rode up and up to the overlook. The Foys to Blacktail trail workers have been hard at it and the horse trail is much improved from previous years. Anyway, at the lookout this is what I could see, Big Mountain, Glacier National Park, blue/green Foys Lake, Swan range of the Rockies, and down to Flathead Lake. Of course the whole valley was there also. Incredible! Just me and … (0 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: April 8, 2010 - 04/08/10 06:57 PM
Questions: Why does it want to snow the week AFTER Big Mountain closes for the season? Why do I need long underwear this week to ride my horse in a lesson? Why did I need to dig out my wool hat and gloves to do chores tonight? Why? Because we live in Montana where anything is possible! After a warm sunny, and balmy March, April has made us switch gears again. Easter weekend wasn't too bad, just chilly. Oh well, spring will return any day now.
Attended an awesome Good Friday and Easter service (7am may I add) at … (0 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: January 28, 2010 - 01/28/10 07:56 AM
Big weekend in the Flathead Valley coming up:
Whitefish Carnival: Skijoring takes place all weekend. Horses and riders towing skiers/snowboarders through a course for prizes.
Alpine Theater Project and Glacier Symphony collaboration on South Pacific, performances in Whitefish and Kalispell.
Thursday night concert in Whitefish by the International Guitarists, brought into town by the Whitefish Theater Co.
Why I live here: Thursday morning skiing hard for 2 hours in the sun on Big Mountain, then heading to work meeting with some great clients. Outstanding view of all the mountain peaks into Canada from the summit yesterday, wish I had brought … (0 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Weekly Update: December 31, 2009 - 12/31/09 07:51 AM
Christmas happenings: ice skating in Whitefish, Christmas Eve torch light parade on Big Mountain, nachos at Hellroaring Saloon on the mountain, my 4 horses escaping on Christmas morning and a made chase to catch them with much help from the neighbors. Christmas day movie and a big turkey dinner afterwards followed by a Rummicube tournament at our house.
Thought about skiing this a.m. but with 14" of powder over night and still snowing heavily at Whitefish Mountain Resort, think we'll wait for it to be groomed and packed. Another big storm tonight, so maybe Saturday will be good skiing. … (0 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Update: December 11, 2009 - 12/11/09 08:31 AM
It is snowing finally! Not a lot, but this weekend expect a quite a bit more. Big Mtn opened last weekend but opted not to ski since only a few runs were open and it was bitterly cold. This last week we had some frigid days but boy were the Rocky Mountains our shining against the clear blueskies. I overheard someone say yesterday those mountains are "food for the soul".
Whitefish Christimas Stroll is tonight, Friday. Always fun. Galleries and shops open and a Christmas parade. Snow will be falling, very Christmas like.
Bigfork is open late on the Saturdays before … (0 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Update: March 27, 2009 - 03/27/09 06:44 AM
I am reading a great book: "Off The Beaten Path Montana". It is a guide to unique places in our state. I learned just from the introduction that in our 145,556 square miles you could fit Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Delaware, Rhode Island, New York, and Pennsylvania and have room to spare. When I meet people from out of state I always tell them that Seattle is closer to Kalispell than Billings Montana. I go on to say that I don't know how many Florida's (or whatever state they are from) would fit into our large state. We are planning … (0 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Update: March 14, 2009 - 03/14/09 09:02 AM
Okay, so my update is a couple days later than normal this week, BUT I just had to go skiing at the Whitefish Mountain resort. The sun was out, the snow is still great, who can pass that up?
I learned about a great dining experience at Flathead Valley Community College. The culinary program at the college has a Chef's Table each Friday night. The culinary students cook and serve a 4 course meal as part of their internship to up to 40 diners. At $38 per person, it is a bargain. Chef Howard who teaches the students has … (0 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Update: February 27, 2009 - 03/05/09 03:00 PM
Winter makes a return visit. After many days near 40 degrees and even sun, snow has appeared in the Flathead Valley. It is cold and snowy. The up side is that Big Mountain will get some fresh inches to top off a great season. The other up side is that it is nearly March and the storms come and go with a melt afterwards normally and not so cold outside.
Hockaday Museum in Kalispell is proposing an increase in size. Currently the museum is housed in the original Carnegie Library building. 2 adjacent lots are owned by the museum, … (1 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Update: February 6, 2009 - 02/06/09 10:41 AM
Winter has been anyone's guess this year. Alternating unusual cold with big snows, then unusally warm. At least Big Mtn is still getting some new snow. Whitefish winter carnival is this weekend with the penguin plunge into Whitefish Lake on Saturday. Have a friend participating to raise money for the Special Olympics. Don't think I could ever do that! Good cause though.
I own 14 rental properties in the Flathead Valley. All of a sudden I have a lot of well qualified rental applicants in the last 2 weeks. I try to never have vacancies in the winter but … (0 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Update: January 19, 2009 - 01/18/09 05:57 PM
Just had to share a the beautiful view looking in to Glacier National Park from the top of Big Mtn (Whitefish Mountain Resort) from skiing there on Friday. What a glorious day!
2 other things to take part in while in Whitefish:
1. Trivia night at the bar in the Lodge on Whitefish Lake (also a great place to spend the night)
2. Dinner by a roaring fire at the Whitefish Golf Course restaurant. Great food, old log building for atmosphere.
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Update: January 15, 2009 - 01/15/09 01:28 PM
Okay, I am thinking about skiing a lot lately. Went up Tuesday and kept saying "1 more run" each time. It was awesome! No one there, sun peeked out, groomed powder (my favorite). Had a great lunch at Hellroaring Saloon. Made ski runs on the backside, chair 2, and Hellroaring Basin. What skiing should be all the time. Sun has been out off and on all week so looking forward to hitting the slopes again tomorrow. For web cams and current ski conditions on Whitefish Mountain Resort, www.bigmtn.com. Many events going on there this weekend as well. Love that mountain. … (0 comments)
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big mountain: Flathead Valley Update for November 14, 2008 - 11/14/08 07:59 AM
Whitefish has hired a new City Manager. He comes from Colorado. Kalispell has started the search for a new manager.
We have had a couple of very cold mornings and this is one of them. Cold this time of year is between 20-30 degrees. It is funny how the concept of cold changes during the seasons. This could feel warm in January! The pay off is sun and clear skies.
Hunters are hoping for snow. They may have had some in the higher elevations the last couple of days. The hunter check station west of Kalispell was very … (0 comments)
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