2020 Yellowstone Ski Festival Update
West Yellowstone is going back to its Roots and bringing back the Yellowstone Fall Training Camp. We will focus our efforts on providing “First Tracks” for Nordic Skiers in November. Thanksgiving week will be all about skiing! Due to the pandemic and economic factors we will no longer host the Yellowstone Ski Festival and the variety of off-snow activities included. We will provide groomed skiing, clinics, Biathlon and a FIS race (weather permitting) for all to enjoy. Look to our website, Facebook page (@RendezvousSkiTrails) or Instagram (YellowstoneSkiFest) for continued updates.
Email: info@skirunbikemt.com with questions or call Freeheel & Wheel 406-646-7744
Email: info@skirunbikemt.com with questions or call Freeheel & Wheel 406-646-7744
Check out our activities for our 2019 Yellowstone Ski Festival!
As always, any activity is subject to change.
As always, any activity is subject to change.
Tuesday * November 26, 2019
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7:30 AM
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Mindful Fitness - Pilates/Yoga based class at the Holiday Inn.
Complementary class. Donated by Delaware North. |
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8:00 AM
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Bootcamp: The Studio, 125 Madison Avenue ($10 drop in)
Class is limited to 8 people. Call (406) 646-7744 to reserve a space. |
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8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
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Wolf Pack Chat at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Join a naturalist at the wolf viewing area to learn about the behaviors of wild wolves and how we allow for those behaviors in the wolves at the GWDC.
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10:30 AM-12:00 PM
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"Try It" Biathlon Demo - $10.00
* This clinic is required for participants in the Wednesday Novice Biathlon race. Pre-registration is required. |
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Biathlon Try-It Clinic participants must have a trail pass and ski equipment to participate in the clinic. All passes are non-refundable. Registration is limited to 80 participants. All skiers should meet at the Biathlon Range (1.5k from trail head area, accessible by skiing only) 15 minutes prior to clinic start in order to check in. Spectators are welcome to ski out (with a trail pass) or walk along the South Plateau Rd (without ski equipment). There are no shuttles available. Participants should wear proper attire for standing outside in winter weather.
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10:30 AM
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Naturalist Program at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Birds of Prey: Meet one of the Center’s live raptors and join a naturalist to learn about the adaptations of these amazing aerial hunters.
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12:00 PM
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REGISTRATION CLOSES FOR BIATHLON RACES
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1:15 PM
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Keeper Kids at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Kids ages 5-12 learn about the behaviors of wild bears, then help our animal keepers hide food for the bears. (Cost is $5.00. Limited space. Kids must sign up at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center by 1:00.)
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2:30 PM
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Wolf Pack Chat at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Join a naturalist at the wolf viewing area to learn about the behaviors of wild wolves and how we allow for those behaviors in the wolves at the GWDC.
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4:30 PM
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Biathlon Coaches Meeting (Chamber of Commerce) - open to all Biathlon racers
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7:00 - 9:00 PM
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INDOOR EXPO OPEN
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7:00 - 8:30 PM
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Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival WYSEF Fundraiser. Check out all the great backcountry movies for only $5
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7:00 PM
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Living and Recreating in Bear Country ~ A local United States Forest Service Wildlife Biologist will talk about bear evolution and biology, giving insights into behavior and ways to reduce human to bear conflicts.
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8:00 PM
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Yellowstone Winter Wildlife - Survival Against the Odds - Park Ranger-led presentation
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8:00 - 9:00 PM
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Waxing Made Simple
Learn the basics of waxing Nordic skis, from when to use what color and what the heck is klister and why do I need it? Presented by Swix representative Jack Hart. |
Wednesday * November 27, 2019
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7:30 AM
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Mindful Fitness - Pilates/Yoga based class at the Holiday Inn.
Complementary class. Donated by Delaware North. |
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8:30 AM
8:30 AM
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8:30-10:00 AM
9:00 - 9:50 AM
10:00 AM
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Biathlon Bib pick-up - Rendezvous Ski Trails Stadium/Biathlon Range
Biathlon Zero - Rendezvous Ski Trails Stadium/Biathlon Range
Wolf Pack Chat at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Join a naturalist at the wolf viewing area to learn about the behaviors of wild wolves and how we allow for those behaviors in the wolves at the GWDC.
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10:00 AM
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Biathlon Sprint Race - Rendezvous Ski Trails Stadium/Biathlon Range
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10:00 AM-3:00 PM
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On-Snow Gear Demo - Rendezvous Ski Trails Trailhead
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10:30 AM
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Naturalist Program at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Adventures in Bear Management: Learn about avoiding and managing conflict between people and bears, and discover the role of Karelian Bear Dogs.
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11:00 AM
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Novice Biathlon Race (Rendezvous Ski Trails Stadium/Biathlon Range) (approximate start time)
*First Time Novice athletes MUST attend the demo clinic on Tuesday to take part in race. If you attended the clinic in 2018 you are welcome but not required to attend. |
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11:00 AM
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Pilates with Anna at the Studio. 125 Madison Ave.
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12:30 PM
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Biathlon Podium/Awards -Approximate Time, Rendezvous Ski Trails Stadium/Biathlon Range
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1:15 PM
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Keeper Kids at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Kids ages 5-12 learn about the behaviors of wild bears, then help our animal keepers hide food for the bears. (Cost is $5.00. Limited space. Kids must sign up at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center by 1:00.)
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2:30 PM
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Wolf Pack Chat at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Join a naturalist at the wolf viewing area to learn about the behaviors of wild wolves and how we allow for those behaviors in the wolves at the GWDC.
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3:00 - 5:00 PM
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Aprés Ski & S'Mores (Demo Area - Rendezvous Ski Trails)
Meet your friends and unwind after a long day on the snow with some music and beverages by a warm fire. Beer and Whisky for those of age and hot cocoa, roasted marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate and sledding for all. Free fun! Sponsored by Buffalo Bar and Willie's Distillery. First Tracks Souvenir cups available for $5. |
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5:00 - 6:00 PM
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Whiskers, Whiskey, and Waxing featuring whiskey tasting samples from Willie's Distillery of Ennis, MT (Holiday Inn)
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6:00 - 7:00 PM
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Toko Wax Clinic
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7:00 - 9:00 PM
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Indoor Expo Open
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7:00 - 8:00 PM
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Speaker ~ Christie Aschwanden
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8:00 - 9:00 PM
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Fashion Show ~ See the latest styles.
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Thursday * November 28, 2019
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7:30 AM
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Mindful Fitness - Pilates/Yoga based class at the Holiday Inn.
Complementary class. Donated by Delaware North. |
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8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
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Wolf Pack Chat at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Join a naturalist at the wolf viewing area to learn about the behaviors of wild wolves and how we allow for those behaviors in the wolves at the GWDC.
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:30 AM
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On-Snow Gear Demo Demo Area - Rendezvous Ski Trails
Naturalist Program at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Birds of Prey: Meet one of the Center’s live raptors and join a naturalist to learn about the adaptations of these amazing aerial hunters.
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1:15 PM
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Keeper Kids at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Kids ages 5-12 learn about the behaviors of wild bears, then help our animal keepers hide food for the bears. (Cost is $5.00. Limited space. Kids must sign up at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center by 1:00.)
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2:30 PM
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Wolf Pack Chat at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Join a naturalist at the wolf viewing area to learn about the behaviors of wild wolves and how we allow for those behaviors in the wolves at the GWDC.
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3:00 6:00 PM
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The Golden Stone Inn Thanksgiving Open House! NEW! Enjoy snacking, sipping and socializing as the Golden Stone Inn hosts this complimentary celebration. All Festival attendees are welcome. 115 South Faithful
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Friday * November 29, 2019
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7:30 AM
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Mindful Fitness - Pilates/Yoga based class at the Holiday Inn.
Complementary class. Donated by Delaware North. |
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8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
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Wolf Pack Chat at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Join a naturalist at the wolf viewing area to learn about the behaviors of wild wolves and how we allow for those behaviors in the wolves at the GWDC.
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10:00 AM-3:00 PM
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On-Snow Gear Demo. Demo Area - Rendezvous Ski Trails
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10:30 AM
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Naturalist Program at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Adventures in Bear Management: Learn about avoiding and managing conflict between people and bears, and discover the role of Karelian Bear Dogs.
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1:15 PM
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Keeper Kids at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Kids ages 5-12 learn about the behaviors of wild bears, then help our animal keepers hide food for the bears. (Cost is $5.00. Limited space. Kids must sign up at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center by 1:00.)
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2:30 PM
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Wolf Pack Chat at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Join a naturalist at the wolf viewing area to learn about the behaviors of wild wolves and how we allow for those behaviors in the wolves at the GWDC.
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3:00 - 5:00 PM
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Aprés Ski & S'Mores (Demo Area - Rendezvous Ski Trails)
Meet your friends and unwind after a long day on the snow with some music and beverages by a warm fire. Beer and Whisky for those of age and hot cocoa, roasted marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate and sledding for all. Free fun! Sponsored by Buffalo Bar and Willie's Distillery. First Tracks Souvenir cups available for $5. |
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4:30 - 6:00 PM
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Women, Wine, and Waxing All women interested in learning about waxing are welcome. SWIX wax guru Jack Hart will give a short and informative clinic followed by time to wax your own skis!
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5:30 PM
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Coaches Meeting for Saturday's Race Chamber of Commerce, Yellowstone Avenue
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6:00 - 7:00 PM
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Waxing for Skin Skis Presented by Swix representative Jack Hart
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6:30 - 7:30 PM
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Who Shares the Trails? Join a naturalist from the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center to learn about who you are sharing the trails with and how to recognize their signs.
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7:00 - 8:30 PM
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Keynote Speaker ~ Liz Stephen Three Time Olympian and on the US Ski Team for 12 years!
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7:00 - 9:00 PM
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Indoor Expo Open. Last Night!
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8:30 PM
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WYSEF Raffle ~ Approximate Start. Stop by the booth or see a West Yellowstone Ski Team member to buy tickets.
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Saturday * November 30, 2019
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7:30 AM
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Mindful Fitness - Pilates/Yoga based class at the Holiday Inn.
Complementary class. Donated by Delaware North. |
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8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
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RACE DAY - 10k/5k Freestyle Race
(Rendezvous Ski Trails stadium/biathlon range) |
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10:00 AM
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Wolf Pack Chat at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Join a naturalist at the wolf viewing area to learn about the behaviors of wild wolves and how we allow for those behaviors in the wolves at the GWDC.
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10:00 AM-3:00 PM
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On-Snow Gear Demo. Demo Area - Rendezvous Ski Trails
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10:30 AM
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Naturalist Program at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Birds of Prey: Meet one of the Center’s live raptors and join a naturalist to learn about the adaptations of these amazing aerial hunters.
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11:00 AM
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WYSEF Masters Race 5K Freestyle - Approximate Start (Rendezvous Ski Trails stadium/biathlon range)
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11:30 AM
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WYSEF Juniors Race 5K Freestyle - Approximate Start (Rendezvous Ski Trails stadium/biathlon range)
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12:00 PM
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Pilates with Anna at the Studio. 125 Madison Ave.
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1:15 PM
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Keeper Kids at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Kids ages 5-12 learn about the behaviors of wild bears, then help our animal keepers hide food for the bears. (Cost is $5.00. Limited space. Kids must sign up at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center by 1:00.)
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2:30 PM
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Wolf Pack Chat at Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center - Join a naturalist at the wolf viewing area to learn about the behaviors of wild wolves and how we allow for those behaviors in the wolves at the GWDC.
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7:00 - 9:00 PM
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Yellowstone Ski Festival Awards Ceremony
Join us as we honor all the athletes who earned medals throughout the week. |
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7:00 - 9:00 PM
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Live Music at Wild West Pizzeria. Christy Hays’ music has folk and country tinges, thoughtfully penned stories and a full band sound that is both driving alt country and moody folk rock
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Sunday * December 1, 2019
Enjoy skiing on your own or have a safe trip home! Thank you for coming!
Please note the trail passes you purchased expired on November 30. Visit Freeheel and Wheel, The West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce or the Hebgen Lake Ranger Office to purchase a new trail pass.
Please note the trail passes you purchased expired on November 30. Visit Freeheel and Wheel, The West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce or the Hebgen Lake Ranger Office to purchase a new trail pass.
