On the night of Feb. 19, at 6 p.m., Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue dispatch received a 911 text from two snowmobilers stuck in the backcountry, unsure of where they were located. Four volunteers from the Big Sky section of GCSSAR were dispatched to Sunlight Basin south of Big Sky in the Taylor Fork area, where the victims sent their distressed text. SAR personnel were able to follow the snowmobilers’ tracks to their location. Volunteers provided medical care to one member on-site.
According to GCSSAR Commander Patrol Captain Matt Boxmeyer, the snow conditions were too poor to ride out from the rescue location, so the rescue crew made the decision to stay overnight and reassess in the morning. On the morning of Feb. 20, with unimproved conditions, GCSSAR deployed its helicopter rescue team and was able to get everyone out by 10:30 a.m.
In a Feb. 21 phone call with EBS, Captain Boxmeyer emphasized the importance of backcountry safety, including knowledge of the current avalanche danger, avalanche gear, a partner, as well as gear for an overnight stay, should that be necessary.
“Make sure that you’re partnered up in the backcountry, that people know where you’re at, making sure you have a way to communicate when you’re in the backcountry,” Boxmeyer said. “We always try and remind people that [you should] experience the backcountry within your known skill level.”
Stay tuned for more coverage from Explore Big Sky about the local Search and Rescue efforts, especially involving short-haul helicopter missions.
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 - July 31Calling all artists and nature
enthusiasts! Get
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28
EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 – July 31
Calling all artists and nature
enthusiasts! Get your paintbrushes ready for an unforgettable experience at
Paint Under the Big Sky, a thrilling plein air event set against the stunning
backdrop of Big Sky, MT, Chet Huntley’s “The Last Best Place”. Don’t
miss this chance to unleash your creativity and be part of a vibrant artistic community.
What is Paint Under the Big Sky? PUBS is a plein air event for all painters of any ability (over the age of 16). Sponsored by the Big Sky Artist’s Studio & Gallery and the Big Sky Artists Collective, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster a strong community of artists in the Big Sky area, the paint-out hopes to introduce painters to our extraordinary landscape for an opportunity to create, meet and have fun. Plein air painters record our landscape for generations to come.
Artists are invited to travel to Big
Sky, MT to paint anytime between Jun 1 – 28, and participate in the exhibition
and sale of paintings from June 29 – July 31.
Come join us! We have a great
place to paint and are welcoming and fun!
Don’t miss out!
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 1:00 am - July 31 (Wednesday) 11:55 pm
Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice
Event Details
Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice to
invigorate your day of adventure ahead. Complimentary.Weather
permitting.
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 7:00 am - August 31 (Saturday) 7:00 am
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 10 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 19 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 17 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 26 (Monday) 6:00 pm