I was talking about vacations with a coworker this morning who is taking hers in Denver. And I've been there several times, so I thought that I would give some highlights of my trips to her and you.
The Fastest Chairlift in America Being Built Right Now in Montana
Ski season has wrapped up for the year in Montana and unless you feel like hiking, heli-skiing, or hitting the hill at Beartooth Basin this spring, it s time to hang up the skis or board for the next six months or so. Many ski resorts utilize their short summer season for improvements and upgrades and Big Sky Resort is no exception.
Credit: Big Sky Resort
The new chairlift will be the fastest in North America.
In a social media post on 5/19, Big Sky shared the news regarding the construction of the new Swift Current 6 chairlift. It s specs are pretty awesome, including:
Why Do So Many People Speed Down This Road in Billings?
There are several streets in and around our area where people like to press down on the throttle a little bit. I have a few spots that I do it too.
As drivers are coming off of Main Street in the Heights, it s almost as if somebody dropped the green flag at Daytona on opening weekend.
I always drive about five miles per hour over the posted limit anyway. But some people have passed me and had to be going at least seventy-five miles per hour on that stretch. And I understand why. There are not many places that law enforcement can hide a cop with a radar gun until you get closer to 13th street. Even if there is one, he can only stop one of you. So some people risk it.
A press release today (5/6) from Billings Logan International Airport was a nice reminder of the new direct flights from Billings to Portland on Allegiant. The seasonal, twice-weekly budget flights start on Friday, May 7th and will run throughout the summer months.
Kevin Ploehn, Director of Aviation at Billings Logan, noted that all the carriers that service Billings have added additional flights for what is expected to be a busy travel season in Montana. Ploehn said,
We are excited to see how the public responds to all of this available service to and from Montana. There are still a lot of hurdles to overcome to get the air transportation system back to normal. We believe that a lot of leisure travelers will be taking to the skies for the first time in over a year looking for an adventure away from the doldrums of the COVID world.