Once again we were fortunate to spend Easter in Red Lodge, MT. Jake was able to join us making it the first time in over 2 years we have all been together for more than two days at a time. Always good times with plenty of laughs.... and the skiing was great! As usual took a ton of pictures and hard to select less than 20 with over 200 images captured.
Rest area stop on the way out. Temp was 80 degrees! Almost 60 degrees warmer than when we left. We were going skiing, right?!?
Stopped at Arnaldo's in Bismarck for lunch.
Authentic Mexican food. Great stuff.
We had some great days in Red Lodge. Beautiful sunny days, and cooler than maybe what we expected. The skiing was hardpacked with some icy spots but nothing that prevented real nice skiing. Skiing got better each day with dustings of fresh snow and repeated grooming. The last day was the best with 2-4" of fresh snow falling throughout the day.
Family fun in the mountains. Nothing better than spring skiing and with the family... as good as it gets.
Some of the terrain was closed due to the hardback conditions but the double blacks that were open were great. The fresh snow made it nice and we had to sneak in a few areas that were closed to enjoy the fresh snow on top of the crust. Perfect spring conditions in my book. Also nice having the crust which made for better tree skiing by being able to stay on top of the surface and not punch through at the wrong time.
Jack ripping up the groomers.
Jens flying through.
Jonell carving it up on Lazy M. A nice long run probably the most skied slope at Red Lodge.
I did both alpine and telemark skiing. Talked the kids in to trying telemark. Super cheap rentals from shop in town. The new equipment makes it much easier and more fun! Jake turning it up.
Jon on the steeps with a free heel.
Enjoying the new equipment.
Jack coming in for a turn. Beautiful mountain sunshine.
Shredding the fresh powder.
Family selfie on the other side of town taking in the sights.
Post ski run.
Skiing the drainage. Fun stuff. Didn't ever see a soul on this run. I have found the Red Lodge locals to be very particular on the snow which leaves a lot of terrain untracked and no crowds on the non powder days.
Jens off the rails.
More fun in the drainage.
Had the mtb along, did a few rides including a wet snowy one the last morning checking out the scene at the Nordic center.
Heading out of town, great ski fence that extended up to the balcony and around the trees.
Traditional breakfast at Red Lodge cafe in the historic downtown before heading out. Like I said before, we love Red Lodge for it's simple, no ego, down to earth mountain town feel. No crowds, great terrain good vibe.
Fantastic trip, great memories.
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