What is your favorite thing to do in the winter? Put on your Forever Lazy and read a book...Hike the ridge and cut fresh tracks down the mountain...Eat peppermint ice cream and hot chocolate? Whatever it is, you will find Bozeman to be an active community during Montana's 10 months of winter.
Here are 10 activities to keep you entertained as the snow falls.
1. ICE GLIDING: AKA ice skating or for those less graceful, ice falling, is a popular activity to keep you in shape during the holiday season. Beall, Bogert and Southside City Parks offer public ice skating access.
2. BOBCAT SPORTS: Spend an evening cheering on the Bobcat Men's and Women's basketball teams. The Bobcats will be running sidelines until March 2012.
3. SKIING: One of the most beloved sports of Gallatin Valley. Whether you ride down the mountain on a one , two or three skis, downhill skiing is a community favorite. If you don't have a need for speed you can also find access to many local cross country ski trails.
4. WARM SPRINGS: Dethaw yourself after a day in the snow by visiting Norris or Bozeman Hot Springs. There is nothing better than relaxing in the natural springs of Montana. There is something special in the water here.
5. HOCKEY: Montana does not host a professional sports team. This however, allows us to put our full attention into our college athletic programs as well as the Bozeman Icedogs. The Icedogs are a Junior A Tier III hockey club in Bozeman. Support the team and attend a game this season.
6. SNOWMOBILING: Hop on your snowmobile and head west. You will find many trails to ride as you navigate the canyon toward Big Sky or hit up the party at the 2012 West Yellowstone Snowmobile Expo.
7. ICE CLIMBING: Yes! Ice climbing has been a secret passion for many Bozemanites for decades. Hyalite Canyon was discovered as the home to "the most reliable and concentrated ice climbing in the United States" in the 70s. Join the daring at next year's Bozeman Ice Climbing Festival.
8. VISIT THE THEATER: The Ellen Theater in Downtown Bozeman will provide you with cozy entertainment throughout the year. Reserve your ticket to White Christmas The Musical today.
9. SING SING SING: Screaming Monkey Productions travels the Valley offering a vocal outlet for the best and worst in karaoke talent. From Belgrade to Three Forks find a local pub and let your jingle bells rock.
10. ICE FISHING: Yet another frozen water sport...Grab your auger and fishing pole and head up to Hyalite Canyon. Ice fishing begins the end of December. Put your snow tires on!
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