by Judy Bracken
41 folks embarked on their flights
For a week of Montana skiing and sights.
We arrived at our places,
Settled down in our spaces,
Then cheese and wine at Huntley’s that night.
Sunday started out cloudy and cold,
To high country geared up feeling bold.
Mountain tours helped us see
All Big Sky territory.
On this resort we were already sold!
More delicious powder was in store.
We formed several groups to explore
Lifts named Ramcharger, Six Shooter,
Swift Current and Challenger,
Thunder Wolf, Southern Comfort and more.
Tuesday morning was sunny and bright.
It had snowed several inches that night.
We had views of Lone Peak,
The tram some did seek,
Everything that day just seemed so right.
Next day some set out on a tour
To Yellowstone Park to see more.
We saw geysers and mud holes,
Bison, coyotes, and a lone wolf.
Resting helped us to not feel so sore!
Fluffy, light snow everywhere,
Folks to meet and find runs for to dare,
We shared good food and smiles.
After skiing many miles,
We knew this week was a treat quite rare.
And now we had come to day seven,
Silky powder felt like floating in heaven.
Though windy and chilly
We skied ourselves silly
For the best of Big Sky we’d been given.
Friday night we gathered to eat
Bowls of salad, good veggies and meats,
Plates filled to the brim,
Hungry skiers, big grins,
Then our good byes till next years’ ski week.
Thanks to Bill Lee for most of these photos. More can be found at this website: https://photos.app.goo.gl/CmfLqcsFYikAHtNT8
