Big Mountain

 

Year 2002 ski trip to Big Mountain, Montana. Gary and Linda return after twenty-nine years to a bigger resort.

Gary on Train.JPG (71097 bytes) Our trip began as a relaxing Amtrak ride from Seattle to Whitefish, Montana. We chose sleepers--reminiscent of our barge staterooms, only smaller and not as hot. Nevertheless, warm by most standards. It wasn't the Ritz, but beat sleeping upright.
That Hoard.jpg (144203 bytes) The Montana Coffee Traders and Saddest Book Store won't forget us soon.
izaak walton.JPG (98150 bytes) We stayed in a condo in the Big Mountain Village, but took a day trip to the Izaak Walton Inn in Essex, where we enjoyed the lobby...
IW Track.jpg (40799 bytes) ...the trains and the eerie atmosphere of a socked in valley...
caboose.jpg (62665 bytes) ...the delightful cabooses outfitted for a romantic getaway.
Toast to Linda's Birthday.jpg (128372 bytes) A final Toast to Linda St. Clair. Thank you for inviting us to enjoy the second anniversary of your Fiftieth Birthday.