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Winter ActivitiesWhether its ice fishing or kite skating on Georgetown Lake or skiing at Discovery, winter is a great time to explore southwest Montana just outside of Butte. Snowmobiling, downhill skiing and cross-country skiing, and ice fishing are just a few of the adventures you can experience on public lands. Groomed and ungroomed snowmobile trails will take visitors to high mountain areas with panoramic views. Cross-country skiing on groomed trails for touring and skate skiing offer great views and adventures. 
SnowmobilingBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest The Beaverhead-Deerlodge has over 250 miles of groomed snowmobile trails in Elk Park, north of Butte; at Georgetown Lake, west of Butte; and around the Big Hole Valley, southwest of Butte. Trail maps are available at the district offices. 
Downhill SkiingDiscovery Ski Basin and Maverick Mountain are both located in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Beginner through expert ski trails are available at Discovery Ski Basin, which overlooks Georgetown Lake and the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. Maverick Mountain, located at the south end of the Pioneer Mountain Range, northwest of Dillon, offers great trails and views. 
Cross-Country SkiingBeaverhead-Deerlodge Recreation Cross-country skiing is available on many Forest Service groomed trails at Georgetown Lake, and Chief Joseph Pass. Check with the local ranger district offices for more information and maps. Trails are also groomed at Mt. Haggin Wildlife Management Area south of Anaconda. |
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Barbara's Calendar Highlights
Barbara Fink loves Butte Events almost as much as she loves being a professional clown. Farmers' Market is an absolutely great time Uptown every Saturday morning all summer. An Ri Ra, the annual Montana Irish Festival, has an incredibly high caliber of Irish music and dancers. It's a family event that goes on day and night. My hat's off to the people who put that on. No place in the country has anything like our Freedom Festival. Having the fireworks on the 3rd of July and then to come back the next day with the parade. Butte's Fourth of July parade is the best small town celebration you will ever find. Evel Knievel Days is a well put together event. The Christmas Stroll here surpasses any others I've heard about. The Ice Sculpting Contest had over 50 entries last year. St. Patrick's Day is nearly a week of events. When Butte has an offering it's huge with something for everybody. And most of the events are Uptown, the jewel of Butte. |