For nearly a month now, Montanans have been hiking in the peaks to reach little precious snow.
That’s all changed within the past weekend.
For the past few years*, Great Divide has put on a preseason event called Pocket Park.
*With the exception of last year- which had lift service and runs open along with a park setup.
Kale Krieger on Sunday
Saturday Night skiing kicked the event off, with nine features for skiers to hit.
There isn’t frequent night skiing in Montana, so when the opportunity arises plenty of people show up.
To get into the three lines, GD took a page from the Midwest and was hike up only.
As temperatures increase, short sleeves emerged from under sweatshirts.
Goggles and beanies were ditched for sunglasses and five panels.
If you were up there, you either knew everyone, or did by the end of the day.
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/792816/Hang-Loose-GD
Dylan Orton on Sunday
For the first event of the season, Pocket Park killed it.
After seeing everyone get new tricks so early on, this season is sure to be fire.
Nothing beats hiking with your friends before the slopes are open.
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Andreas Schroeder on Sunday
