MTech Tube - Tech Day at Discovery Ski Hill

Students and faculty of Montana Tech enjoy a day of winter sports at Discovery Ski Hill. Interview with Chris Van Nuland, Director of Student Activities. Event sponsored by the Montana Tech Alumni Association. 


Filmed January 29, 2012 Shot, edited and produced by Aaron Briggs.
Additional filming by Frankie Schwartz.
Music : Kevin MacLeod "Got Funk"

Get Your Nordic On

photo: Qwick Guides: Anaconda & Philipsburg

Nordic skiing, or cross country, typically sees a longer season than its downhilling older brother. Because Nordic trails are typically less rugged and exposed than those on a mountainside, snow more easily accumulates, providing additional weeks (sometimes) of great snow conditions on either side of the alpine skiing season. Now that Ullr has started dropping his wintery goodness over southwest Montana, the Nordic trails may just be where it’s at until the downhill slopes become rock free. If you’re looking for a spot, no fear, the Butte area has some of the state’s most stellar Nordic skiing areas. 

Just on top of Homestake Pass, roughly 5 miles east on I-90, sits Homestake Lodge ski area. Day passes run $15 for the over 20 miles of total trails; some of those are lighted trails for nighttime skiing. Besides, the Lodge has possibly the most inviting post-adventure fireplace in the land. For directions, races, events, and more visit www.homestakelodge.com.

Skiing & Snowboarding

Alan Barthelmess
Over our last break Discover Ski Resort opened up and started the lifts up. I personally experienced the beginning of this upcoming season’s first days of skiing and boarding. It looks promising so far but we still need much more snowfall for the mountain to be completely open. Over the years I have learned to ski and snowboard at a respectable level, been offered a couple chances to give ski or snowboard lessons at discovery but never took the staff position.