5 PM
Hardscrabble Ranch, Bozeman, MT
Tickets: $175 each
Table of 8: $1300
A festive evening at the beautiful Hardscrabble Ranch in the Bridgers, celebrating skiing. Includes beer, wine, appetizers, lawn games, dinner, live auction, and silent auction. Plus swag for every guest.
This year, we'll be honoring Cliff and Matt Montagne.
Limited tickets will go on sale in July.
Costume suggestions: wear your favorite aprés-ski attire, 80s ski wear, etc.
4:30 pm Shuttles available to the Ranch
5:00 pm Cocktail Hour
6:30 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Live Auction
9:30 pm Last Call
All proceeds benefit the Bridger Ski Foundation youth programs, scholarship funds, and community trails.
Hardscrabble Ranch is a guest ranch only 30 minutes from Bozeman and Livingston, and is owned by a BSF family. Located at the base of the Bridger Mountains on Brackett Creek, the ranch features stunning views of Ross Peak and close access to Bridger Bowl and Crosscut. Shuttle transportation will be available (reservation required).
BSF is offering a complimentary shuttle service in our iconic BSF vans for Apres Ski attendees. Your drivers will be some of BSF's finest coaches. We have limited vans & space, so please reserve your spot as soon as you get your ticket.
Where: vans will pick you up at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds and take you to Hardscrabble Ranch
When: shuttles will depart at 4:30 pm, 4:45 pm and 5:00 pm. Return service will shuttle you back to the fairgrounds after Apres Ski programming has wrapped up.
How to reserve your spot: Purchase your Apres Ski tickets first. In your confirmation email, you'll get a link to sign up for one of the van departure times.
September 13-20
All bidding closes at 7:30 pm on September 20.
Open to the public! Ski signs, gift baskets, gift certificates, trips, tickets, art, fun outdoor experiences, and more. Bid on this stellar collection of online auction items. Perfect for gifts or something for yourself! Bid from your computer or your phone.
September 20
Every Apres Ski attendee gets a bidding number to bid during the live auction at Hardscrabble Ranch. Auction takes place after dinner.
Can't make it and really want to bid? Ask us about a proxy bidder.
This is the ultimate ladies get-together! Gather up to eight gals to join for a Yoga, Sip & Paint afternoon at Bodhi Farms. Create your own paintings under the guidance of Bozeman artist Sarah Angst, and re-center with a hatha yoga class from former BSF Board President Rebekah Bunting. Unwind as BSF Board President and resident wine expert Caroline Price leads a wine tasting for the group. Enjoy the serenity of Bodhi Farms Yoga Shala for your relaxing afternoon with friends.
Here at BSF, we think Harriman State Park is one of the region's best kept secrets when it comes to skiing and recreating! Beautiful groomed Nordic trails line the Henry's Fork. Experience the best that Harriman has to offer with a two-night stay in a rustic park yurt, which sleeps up to 6 people with bunk beds. Round out your trip with a spectacular winter tour of your choice throughout the Island Park Caldera in the comfort of the historic Bombardier snowcoaches.
THE FINE PRINT: Contact Harriman State Park to book your yurt dates. Max of 6 people in the yurt. No Pets are allowed in the park. Provide your own Coleman propane canisters (one for the lantern, and one for the stove). Bring own sleeping bags, pillows. There is a shared vault toilet for all 3 yurts in that area. Reserve Bombardier snowcoaches 1 month in advance.
Get away for the weekend and ski the epic powder and terrain of Little Cottonwood Canyon! This package includes two lift tickets to Snowbird, two tickets to Alta Ski Area and a two-night stay for two at the unique, new Evo Hotel in Salt Lake City. The hotel boasts an array of amenities including Curator's Cafe, recreation stores, a rooftop bar, and pet-friendly rooms. Guests can enjoy climbing at Bouldering Project and riding at All Together Skatepark. But that's not all! Stay warm and dry with two Black Diamond Recon LT Shell Jackets of your choice, along with a Snowbird Rumple blanket and Alta swag.
The Fine Print: The Snowbird tickets expire April 1, 2025 (no exceptions). This certificate is non-transferable. Your stay at the Evo Hotel must be booked 1 month in advance.
During this trip, you'll spend one day fishing privately accessed Odell Creek and a second day fishing the Madison River, guided by BSF's own Cody Ling. Odell Creek is a beautiful, clear flowing tributary to the Madison River in Ennis, Montana, and a challenging and technical fishery with spectacular scenery. Jeff Laszlo, fifth generation owner of the Granger Ranch, will give you insider tips. For your second day of fishing, BSF Freeski Program Director Cody Ling will be your guide on the Madison River. (Off the slopes, he’'s also one of the finest licensed fly fishing guides around.) Your trip includes dinner at Madison Double R Ranch and a two-night stay at the Lakeshore Cabins overlooking the Madison Range.
THE FINE PRINT: Must reserve dates for guiding by Dec. 15. Earlier reservation preferred.
Duckworth's Montana roots are worth celebrating! You'll have two of the most coveted invites of the year when you gather with the Helle family (Duckworth's fourth-generation-rancher founders) and the Duckworth community at the Helle Rambouillet Ranch in Dillon for this epic two-day event in early spring. On the first day, celebrate at the ranch with a full day of shearing sheep, a ranch tour, and food and beverages. You can even try your hand at sheep shearing! On the second day, shred at Maverick Mountain, the ski hill where the idea for Duckworth was born. Includes dinner, lodging for one night in Dillon, two lift tickets, and two of Duckworth’s famed Powder Hoody/High Neck sweaters.
THE FINE PRINT: Final date of Shear N’ Shred to be determined; it will be early spring, when the ski hill is still open. Duckworth sweaters available in mens or womens, in available sizes/colors.
Enjoy a four-night stay for four or a family at a rustic yurt on private property in the heart of the Big Belt mountains during hunting season. Your stay includes one elk hunt (elk tag not provided) and unique scenic access on 1,000 acres bordering public lands. Plus, one person will be outfitted with the Sitka Gear Big Game Hunting System, including the Timberline Pant, Intercept Hoody, Jetstream Jacket, and Mountain Hauler 4000 Pack. We’re also setting you up with a lifetime subscription to MTNTOUGH, a mission-specific training for ultimate functional fitness, plus 4 passes to White Sulphur Hot Springs.
THE FINE PRINT : Sitka items are any size or color, men or women. Yurt must be used on a mutually agreed upon date during the fall 2024 hunting season (Halloween - Thanksgiving). The Yurt is rustic (structure and wood stove). Sleeping, sleeping bags, pillows, and cooking supplies are not provided. Low-clearance vehicles are not recommended. Lead-free ammo only.
Do you dream of skiing some of the driest, lightest powder in the world? This trip includes four nights for four people in a contemporary alpine condo near Hirafu's main street, with slope access to the gondola and within walking distance of the family base. Shred the Japanese powder with four lift tickets to four interlinked resorts: Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village, and An'nupuri. Soak up the sweeping views of Mount Yotei from your private balcony and immerse yourself in apres-ski fun with restaurants, bars, and boutiques on your doorstep.
THE FINE PRINT: Must reserve within 12 months and travel within 24 months. Subject to availability and travel year-round with the exception of Feb 10-18th and Christmas and NYE weeks. Does not include airfare.
Gather at The Jump for a unique private event evening. Let loose on the largest dance floor in southwest Montana while enjoying a live concert by one of Bozeman's favorite folk/bluegrass bands, Walcrik, featuring BSF's own Andrew Morehouse and former BSF coach and Ambassador Board Member, and US Ski Team Wax Tech Tim Baucom. The private rental of the Jump accommodates up to 25 people and includes catering with heavy appetizers.
THE FINE PRINT: The be arranged in advance on a mutually agreeable date on a Sunday or Monday from 4 to 6 pm at the Jump. Must be used by October 1, 2025.
Your very own, private women's bike clinic for 8 with BSF's Directors of Fun: Heidi Makoutz and Lauren Summers. These legends (and awesome bike coaches) will give you new confidence and skills on local Gallatin Valley trails. Costumes and laughs included. Wind down with drinks and appetizers for the whole group. Includes fun swag from local female-owned business, Curious Creatures.
THE FINE PRINT: Must be coordinated 1 month in advance on a mutually agreeable date with Heidi and Lauren. Trail conditions and weather dependent. Must be used by October 1, 2025.
