From the Hill - A good year for skiing in the Bear Paws

from Byron Ophus

This was the 11th weekend that Bear Paw has been opened this year. Last year the Hill was opened for three or four weekends. There is some argument about the total weekends last year, but needless to say this has been a far better year. Wouldn’t it be nice if the snowfall came consistently year after year, but that’s not the way Mother Nature works. Bear Paw enthusiasts know that a year like this must be appreciated.

When volunteers have to dig snow from the deck, the ramps, Ice Station Zebra, and around the ticket booth, it’s a good bet there’s going to be good c...