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We need quality weather windows to make snow. A combination of temperature and humidity make up the "wet bulb temperature" -- which is how you determine the best conditions for making snow (usually below 20 degrees wet bulb). Bozeman typically enters the range of ideal wet bulb temperatures in late November/early December. In addition, we'll be looking at long-range forecasts to ensure that we don't quickly lose that snow to warm temperatures.
Keep in mind that we also have a finite budget for snowmaking and grooming. We'll be managing snowmaking and grooming to ensure sustainable operations throughout the winter. We estimate it will take 45-50 hours to make a 1 km loop. (This budget can increase if more people support the BSF Trails Program through voluntary trail passes and donations. This will allow for more snowmaking and more grooming days in the valley.)
Early on, our goal will be to establish a single skiable loop on man-made snow. We'll build out to include more terrain from there.
All donations of $1,000 or more will be recognized on a donor wall at Sunset Hills.
$5,000
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$50,000
$500 - a series of plaques will be placed on the back of the community bench, near the pump house, with a great view of the Bridgers.
$3,000 (3.5" x 20" plaque)
$2,000 (3.5" x 14" plaque)
$1,000 (3.5" x 6" plaque)
