Bridger Bowl, Inc. Records

Bridger Bowl, Inc. Records, 1962-2020

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Bridger Bowl
Title: Bridger Bowl, Inc. Records
Dates: 1962-2020
19622020
Quantity: 1.2 linear feet and web archive
Collection Number: Collection 2091 (collection)
Summary: The Bridger Bowl, Inc. Records consist of reports, board minutes, correspondence and other documents created or collected by the management of Bridger Bowl.
Repository: Montana State University Library, Merrill G. Burlingame Special Collections
Montana State University-Bozeman Library
Merrill G Burlingame Special Collections
P.O. Box 173320
Bozeman, MT
59717-3320
Telephone: 4069944242
Fax: 4069942851
Access Restrictions: This collection is open for research.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Bridger Bowl Ski Area is a popular ski and snowboarding area located just East of Bozeman, Montana on the Frontage Road. Bridger Bowl is located in the Bridger Range of the Rocky Mountains, and is within the confines of the Gallatin National Forrest. Bridger Bowl has been used as a ski and recreational area since the mid 1940’s, but it wasn’t until 1949 when the Montana State government bought Bridger Bowl to combine the area with the Gallatin National Forrest; and to propose Bridger Bowl as a state park and ski area. Even so, it took some time to get off the ground and to make serious advances. In February, 1954 Bridger Bowl registered as a corporation with the Montana Secretary of State’s office. Among its first officers was Donald Belding, the donor of these records. The corporation’s board, with the help of over 60 volunteers, introduced the original platter lift which was opened for public use in January, 1955. With a lift transporting skiers up the Mountain, the facility started to gain popularity in the Bozeman area. Eventually it received non-profit status and started investing the capital gained from ticket sales back into the mountain. Between 1960 and 1970, five more lifts were added; giving skiers a much wider range of terrain to traverse.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Reports, board minutes, correspondence and other documents created or collected by the management of Bridger Bowl. The records have been arranged in no particular order, although it appears an attempt was made after they were initially accessioned to put them in rough chronological order. Also included are copy 35mm transparencies of photographs from other parties that were added by the donor. The contents of each folder have been individually calendared. A web series was added in 2020.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Original and photocopied minutes, reports, 35 mm transparencies and other records pertaining to the operation of Bridger Bowl were donated to Montana State University by Donald Belding of Bozeman, Montana on July 7, 1982.

Processing Note

This collection was processed 2015 August 3

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Financial statements, 1962, 1967, 1968, 1970-1978, 1986Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 1/1

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Balance Sheet	February 28, 1962
	Income Statement for Month and Five Months Ended	February 28, 1962
	Comparative Income Statement for Five Months Ended	February 28, 1962
	Analysis of Capital Expenditures and Obligations	1967-1968 Season
	Assignment of State Land Use Permit	September 19, 1967
	Comparative Income Statements for Seven Months Ended	1967; April 30, 1968
	Balance Sheet	April 30, 1968
	Balance Sheet	April 30, 1970
	Comparative Income Statements for Seven Months Ended	1969; April 30, 1970
	Comparative Income Statement for Seven Months Ended	1970; April 30, 1971
	Balance Sheet	April 30, 1971
	Pay Scale for	1971-1972 Season
	Balance Sheet	March 31, 1972
	Comparative Income Statements for Six Months Ended	1971; March 31, 1972
	Comparative Balance Sheet for	1971; April 30, 1972
	Balance Sheet	April 30, 1972
	Comparative Income Statements for Seven Months Ended	1971; April 30, 1972
	Summer Operation Budget	circa 1972
	Receipts and Disbursements for	May 23-June 13, 1972
	Letter from Bridger Canyon Property Owners Association
	Lift Rates for	1972-1973 Season
	Analysis of Expenditures for	May 1-November 1, 1972
	Budget for	September 20-November 1, 1972
	Letter from Heidel-Vandenhook Agency, Re: Insurance Program
	Balance Sheet Statement	October 31, 1972
	Letter from Heidel-Vandenhook Agency, Re: Insurance Quotation	November 14, 1972
	Balance Sheet Statement	November 30, 1972
	Expenditures for Two Months Ended	1971; November 30, 1972
	Balance Sheet Statement	December 31, 1972
	Expenditures for Three Months Ended	December 31, 1972
	Income Projection for	1972-1973 Season
	Operating Budget for	1972-1973 Season
	Montana Travel Price List for	1972-1973 Season

Financial Statements, 1973Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 1/2

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Expenditures for Four Months Ended	1972; January 31, 1973
	Balance Sheet Statement	January 31, 1973
	Expenditures for Five Months Ended	1972; February 28 1973
	Balance Sheet Statement	February 28, 1973
	Balance Sheet Statement	March 31, 1973
	Expenditures for Six Months Ended	1972; March 31, 1973
	Balance sheet	March 31, 1973
	Expenditures	April 24, 1973
	Operating Budget for	1973-1974 Season
	Summer Budget	1973
	Ticket Sales, Weekend VS Weekday	1972; 1973
	Expenditures for Seven Months Ended	1972; April 30, 1973
	Operating Budget, Revised for	1973-1974 Season
	Balance Sheet Statement	April 30, 1973
	Capital Items for	May 1-August 31, 1973
	Balance Sheet	September 30, 1973
	Income Statements for Years Ended	1972; September 30, 1973
	Ticket Sales to	1972; November 11, 1973
	Balance Sheet Statement	November 30, 1973
	Income Statements for Two Months Ended	1970; 1971; 1972; November 30, 1973
	Summary of Insurance Coverages	November 13, 1973
	Comparative Income	1972; December 31, 1973
	Balance Sheet Statement	December 31, 1973

Financial Statements, 1974Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 1/3

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Ticket Sales	1973; January 1974
	Balance Sheet Statement	January 31, 1974
	Balance Sheet Statement	February 28, 1974
	Income Statements for Six Months Ended	1973; March 31, 1974
	Balance Sheet	March 31, 1974
	Letter from Ross Macpherson, Re: Bill for Special Use Permit	April 9 1974
	Letter from Donald A. Belding, Re: Special Use Permit	April 23, 1974
	Amendment 1 for Special Use Permit
	Bozeman Visitors Bureau Income	May 28, 1974
	Discount Plan for	1974-1975 Season
	Financial Statements (Audit) by Veltkamp, Dore, and Company	September 30, 1974
	Letter from Veltkamp, Dore and Company Re: Report on Financial Statements
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald Re: Proposed Budget
	Proposed Budget	1974-1975 Season
	Table of Fees Paid by Students	November 26, 1974
	MSU Ski Program	December 6, 1974
	Balance Sheet Statement	December 31, 1974
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald Re: Correction to MSU Ski Program
	Planning Committee - Finance Subcommittee	circa 1974
	Evaluation of Pricing Policy
	Evaluation of Debts	1970-1973
	Estimated Cost of Changing Midway Station on Alpine Lift	circa 1974
	Operations Budget	1974-1975 Season

Financial Statements, 1975Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 1/4

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Comparative Analyses of Bridger Bovlvith Those of a Nation Wide Survey
	Weekly Operations Report	January 26, 1975
	Mountain Operations Daily Cash Report	January 28 1975
	Income and Expenses of the MSU Program	February 9, 1975
	Balance Sheet Statement	February 28, 1975
	Income Statement for Five Months Ended	February 28, 1975
	Weekly Operations Report	March 3, 1975
	Suggested Lift Rates for	1975-1976 Season
	Balance Sheet Statement	March 31, 1975
	Balance Sheet	March 31, 1975
	Comparison of Bridger Bowl Actuals, Budget and Goals with Industry Averages
	Income Statement and Budget Comparison for Month of March and for Six Months Ended in	March 1975
	Day Ticket Usage through	April 4, 1975
	Weekly Report	April 6, 1975
	Suggested Lift Rates for (Revised)	1975-1976 Season
	Income Statements for Six Months Ended	March 31, 1975; 1976
	Balance Sheet Statement	April 30, 1975
	Income Statement for Seven Months Ended	April 30, 1975
	Balance Sheet Statement	May 31, 1975
	Income Statement for Eight Months Ended	May 31, 1975
	Balance Sheet Statement	June 30, 1975
	Income Statement for Nine Months Ended	June 30, 1975
	Balance Sheet Statement	July 31, 1975
	Income Statement for Ten Months Ended	July 31, 1975
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald Re: Proposed Budget, Five Year Forecast
	Financial (Audit) by Galusha, Higgins, and Galusha	1974; September 30, 1975
	Balance Sheet Statement	September 30, 1975
	Balance Sheet	September 30, 1975
	Income Statement Years Ended	1974; September 30, 1975
	Summary of Loans	November 21, 1975
	Balance Sheet	December 31, 1975
	Budget Report	December 31, 1975
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald Re: Budget
	Comparison of Lift Prices for	1975-1976
	Budget Report	undated
	Summer Manpower Budget	1975 Season

Financial Statements, 1976Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 1/5

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Letter from James R. Branch Re: Obtaining Additional Dollars at Bridger Bowl
	Weekly Food Report
	Ski School Weekly Operations Report	January 24, 1976
	Weekly Office Operations Report	January 24, 1976
	abulation of Comparative Data, Critical Economic Ratios	1974-1975 Season
	Balance Sheet	January 31, 1976
	Budget Report	January 31, 1976
	Tabulation of Operating Statistics with Average Ski Area	1974
	Balance Sheet	February 29, 1976
	Budget Report	February 29, 1976
	Balance Sheet	March 31, 1976
	Budget Report	March 31, 1976
	Balance Sheet	April 30, 1976
	Budget Report	April 30, 1976
	Proposed Lift Rates	1976-1977 Season
	Letter front Robert S. Macdonald Re: Ski Patrol Budget Increases
	Balance Sheet	August 31, 1976
	Budget Report	August 31, 1976
	Balance Sheet	September 30, 1976
	Budget Report	September 30, 1976
	Financial Statements by Galusha, Higgins, and Galusha	1975; September 30, 1976
	Letter from Galusha, Higgins, and Galusha Re: Financial Statement
	Proposed Budget for	1976-1977 Season
	Balance Sheet	November 30, 1976
	Budget Report	November 30, 1976
	Bozeman Visitors Bureau Report on	1975-1976 Season

Financial Statements, 1977Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 1/6

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Balance Sheet	January 31, 1977
	Budget Report	January 31, 1977
	Balance Sheet	February 28, 1977
	Budget Report	February 28, 1977
	Balance Sheet	March 31, 1977
	Budget Report	March 31, 1977
	Balance Sheet	April 30, 1977
	Budget Report	April 30, 1977
	Balance Sheet	May 31, 1977
	Budget Report	May 31, 1977
	Balance Sheet	June 30, 1977
	Budget Report	June 30, 1977
	Balance Sheet	July 31, 1977
	Budget Report	July 31, 1977
	Balance Sheet	August 31, 1977
	Budget Report	August 31, 1977
	Budget Report for the Month of September and Twelve Months Ending in	September 30, 1977
	Financial Statements (Audit) by Galusha, Higgins, and Galusha	1976; September 30, 1977
	Five Year Projection, Commencing with Fiscal Year	1977
	Balance Sheet	December 31, 1977
	Budget Report	December 31, 1977
	Budget Report	1977
	Income and Expenses	1974; 1975; 1976; 1977
	Average Ski Area Financial Data Tabulation Sheet
	Proposed Budget for the	1977-1978 Season

Financial Statements, 1978Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 1/7

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Balance Sheet Statement	January 31, 1978
	Budget Report	January 31, 1978
	Balance Sheet	January 31, 1978
	Capital Expenditures Year to Date	January 31, 1978
	Profit and Loss Statement	January 31, 1978
	Balance Sheet	February 28, 1978
	Budget Report	February 28, 1978
	Balance Sheet	March 31, 1978
	Budget Report	March 31, 1978
	Balance Sheet	April 30, 1978
	Budget Report	April 30, 1978
	Capital Expenditure Year to Date	April 31, 1978
	Major Capital Estimates	June 13, 1978
	Salary Agreement for Robert S. Macdonald	1975-1976 Season; 1976-1977 Season; 1977-1978 Season
	Year to Year Comparisons	1974-1975 Season; 1975-1976 Season; 1976-1977 Season; 1977-1978 Season
	Suggested Lift Rates for	1978-1979 Season
	Capital Expansion and Five Year Projection	1978-1979 Season
	Budget for	1978-1979 Season

Proposal's for a Ski Area and Food ConcessionReturn to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 1/8

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Suggested Criteria for Selection of a Ski Shop Operator	undated
	Agreement and Plan for Skier Services	August 9, 1974
	Bridger Mountain Sports Proposal for a Ski Area	August 1, 1974
	The Sport Chalet Proposal for a Ski Area	July 12, 1974
	The Round House Proposal for a Ski Area	July 15, 1974
	The Beaver Pond Proposal for a Ski Area	undated
	Break-down of the Proposal's for a Ski Area	undated
	W.W. Polston Proposal for a Food Concession	July 29, 1972
	W.W. Polston Proposal for a Food Concession	August 1973
	W.W. Polston Amended Proposal for a Food Concession	October 5, 1973
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald Re: Food Service	June 19, 1975

Marketing SubcommitteeReturn to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 1/9

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Promotion Proposal for Bridger Bowl	circa 1976
	Marketing Subcommittee Letter	undated
	Thoughts on Marketing Bridger Bowl	undated

Minutes, 1971Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 2/1

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Annual Meeting of the Members	April 25
	Annual Meeting of the Directors	June 3
	Special Meeting of the Directors	June 4
	Statement to Amend Minutes of	June 22
	General Meeting of the Shareholders	December 13

Minutes, 1972Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 2/2

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Annual Meeting of the Members	April 25
	Annual Meeting of the Directors	May 23
	Meeting of the Directors	June 13
	Special Meeting of the Directors	June 20
	Meeting of the Directors	July 11
	Meeting of the Directors	July 18
	Meeting of the Directors	July 21
	Meeting of the Directors	July 25
	Meeting of the Directors	August 8
	Meeting of the Directors	August 22
	Meeting of the Directors	August 28
	Meeting of the Directors	September 5
	Meeting of the Directors	September 12
	Special Meeting of the Members	September 28
	Meeting of the Directors	September 26
	Special Meeting of the Directors	September 28
	Meeting or the Directors	October 3
	Special Meeting of the Directors	October 6
	Meeting of the Directors	October 10
	Special Meeting of the Directors	October 17
	Special Meeting of the Directors	October 19
	Semiannual Meeting of the Members	October 26
	Meeting of the Directors	October 26
	Special Meeting of the Directors (Announcement only)	October 31
	Meeting of the Directors (Hand written, no date)	circa October
	Special Meeting of the Directors	November 6
	Meeting of the Directors	November 14
	Meeting of the Directors	November 28
	Meeting of the Directors	December 12
	Meeting of the Sewage System Committee	December 12
	Meeting of the Directors	December 26

Minutes, 1973Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 2/3

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Special Meeting of the Directors	January 5
	Meeting of the Directors	January 9
	Special Meeting of the Directors	January 11
	Meeting of the Directors of the Bridger Canyon Property Owners	January 23
	Special Meeting of the Directors	January 29
	Special Meeting of the Directors	February 7
	Meeting of the Directors	February 13
	Meeting of the Directors	February 27
	Meeting of the Directors	March 13
	Special Meeting of the Directors (Announcement Only)	March 16
	Meeting of the Directors	March 27
	Meeting of the Directors	April 10
	Semi-Annual Meeting of the Members (Announcement Only)	April 24
	Special Meeting of the Directors	May 1
	Special Meeting of the Directors	May 15
	Meeting of the Directors	May 22
	Meeting of the Directors	June 12
	Meeting of the Directors	June 26
	Special Meeting of the Directors	July 5
	Meeting of the Directors	September 11
	Special Meeting of the Directors (Announcement Only)	September 18
	Special Meeting of Key Personnel	September 19
	Meeting of the Directors	September 25
	Meeting of the Directors	October 9
	Semi-Annual Meeting of the Members (Announcement Only)	October 23
	Meeting of the Directors	November 13
	Meeting of the Directors	November 27
	Meeting of the Directors	December 11
	Special Meeting of the Directors	December 20

Minutes, 1974Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 2/4

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Meeting of the Directors	January 8
	Meeting of the Directors	January 22
	Meeting of the Directors	February 12
	Meeting of the Directors	February 26
	Meeting of the Directors	March 12
	Meeting of the Directors	March 26
	Meeting of the Directors	April 9
	Annual Meeting of the Members (Announcement Only)	April 23
	Meeting of the Directors	April 23
	Meeting of the Directors	May 14
	Meeting of the Directors	May 28
	Special Meeting of the Directors	June 3
	Special Meeting of the Directors	June 5
	Meeting of the Directors	June 11
	Special Meeting of the Directors	June 12
	Meeting of the Directors	June 25
	Meeting of the Directors	July 9
	Memorandum from Gil Oiebink	July 9
	Meeting of the Directors	July 23
	Meeting of the Directors	August 13
	Meeting of the Directors	August 27
	Meeting of the Directors (Announcement Only)	September 17
	Meeting of the Directors	September 24
	Meeting of the Directors	October 8
	Send-Annual Meeting of the Members (Announcement Only)	October 22
	Meeting of the Directors (Agenda Only)	November 26
	Meeting of the Directors	December 10
	Meeting of the Directors	November 26

Minutes, 1975Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 2/5

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Meeting of the Directors	January 14
	Meeting of the Directors	January 28
	Meeting of the Directors	February 25
	Meeting of the Directors	March 11
	Meeting of the Directors	March 25
	Meeting of the Directors	April 8
	Meeting of the Planning Committee	April 22
	Semi-Annual Meeting of the Members	April 29
	Meeting of the National Ski Area Association	May 29
	Meeting of the Directors	June 3
	Meeting of the Directors	June 10
	Meeting of the Northern Area Operators	June 11
	Meeting of the Directors	September 9
	Meeting of the Directors	October 21
	Special Meeting of the Directors	October 22
	Semi-Annual Meeting of the Members	November 11
	Meeting of the Directors	November 18
	Meeting of the Directors	December 16

Minutes, 1976Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 2/6

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Meeting of the Directors	January 20
	Meeting of the Directors	February 17
	Meeting of the Directors	March 15
	Meeting of the Directors (Agenda Only)	April 20
	Meeting of the Directors	June 9
	Meeting of the Directors	June 22
	Meeting of the Directors	July 13
	Meeting of the Directors	September 21
	Meeting of the Directors	October 19
	Meeting of the Members	November 16
	Meeting of the Directors	November 23
	Meeting of the Directors	December 21
	Meeting of the Operations Committee	undated

Minutes, 1977Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 2/7

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Meeting of the Directors	January 21
	Special Meeting of the Directors (Announcement Only)	February 1
	Meeting of the Base Planning and Zoning Committee	February 9
	Meeting of the Directors	February 15
	Meeting of the Directors (Announcement Only)	March 1
	Meeting of the Directors	March 15
	Meeting of the Directors	March 29
	Meeting of the Directors	April 12
	Meeting of the Directors	April 19
	Meeting of the Directors	May 10
	Semi-Annual Meeting of the Members	May 24
	Meeting of the Directors	May 25
	Meeting of the Directors	June 14
	Meeting of the Directors	June 28
	Meeting of the Directors	July 5
	Meeting of the Directors	August 30
	Meeting of the Directors	September 13
	Meeting of the Directors	September 27
	Meeting of the Directors	October 11
	Meeting of the Directors	November 8
	Meeting of the Directors	November 16
	Semi-Annual Meeting of the Members	November 21
	Semi-Annual Meeting of the Members	November 25
	Meeting of the Water and Sewage District	December 5
	Meeting of the Directors	undated

Minutes, 1978Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 2/8

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Meeting of the Directors	January 17
	Meeting of the Directors	February 21
	Meeting of the Directors	March 3
	Meeting of the Directors	March 21
	Meeting of the Directors	March 30
	Special Meeting of the Directors	April 4
	Meeting of the Directors	April 4
	Meeting of the Directors	April 18
	Meeting of the Directors	April 25
	Meeting of the Directors	May 2
	Meeting of the Directors	May 2
	Meeting of the Directors	May 9
	Meeting of the Directors	May 16
	Meeting of the Directors	May 23
	Annual Meeting of the Members	May 25
	Meeting of the Directors	May 25
	Meeting of the Members (Announcement Only)	August 3
	Meeting of the Planning Committee	undated
	Meeting of Unknown Party’s	undated

Letters to Members of Bridger BowlReturn to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 2/9

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Newsletter to Friends of Bridger Bowl	July 30, 1971
	Newsletter	October 4, 1971
	Shareholders Questionnaire	December 18, 1971
	Newsletter to Shareholders	December 21, 1971
	Newsletter	February 11, 1971
	Newsletter	September 15, 1972
	Newsletter	October 19, 1972
	Newsletter	circa October 1972
	Newsletter	December 22, 1972
	Newsletter	circa 1972
	Correction to an Election Ballot	April 26, 1974
	Newsletter	April 4, 1975
	Newsletter	April 11, 1975
	Candidates for Board of Directors	1975

General Correspondence, 1972-1973Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 2/10

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Proposed Policy for Filing Systems	January 1, 1972
	Letter from G.F. Widmer to Marilyn Hain Re: Appointment to the Board of Bridger Canyon Property Owners Association	June 16, 1972
	Letter from Don Larson to John Hitchcock Re: Rental of a Tuckers or Thiokol	June 12, 1972
	Letter from Gloria C. Chadwick to Jim Thompson Re: NorthernDivision Area Operators Meeting	June 19, 1972
	Letter from Dr. Robert J. Thibeault to Dr. John Montague Re: Administrator Chicken Fry	June 28, 1972
	Letter from Max Amberson to Gib Widmer Re: Thank-you	August 15, 1972
	Letter from Terry Ward with Answer Re: Use of Parking Lot	July 20, 1972
	Letter From Robert T. Stevens Jr. to Emile Cochand with Reply Re: Preparation of a Brochure	August 24, 1972
	Letter from Wes Hayes to Board of Directors Re: Thank-you	August 26, 1972
	Letter from Mary Bergtol to Bozeman Recreation Association with Reply Re: Ski School Instructor	September 6, 1972
	Letter from George B. Beardsley to Don Belding Re: Land Boundarie	November 22, 1972
	Letter from Harold L. Eagle to Don Belding Re: Mapping of Base Area	November 29, 1972
	Letter from Robert E. Heath to James A. Posewitz Re: Fish and Game Commission Meeting	December 4, 1972
	Letter from Robert Kolesan to Board of Directors Re: Ridge Skiing	circa 1972
	Letter from Robert Kolesan to Board of Directors Re: Future Development	circa 1972
	Letter from AMSU Information Board to All Organizations in Bozeman Re: Relations between Campus and Community	circa 1972
	Letter from Bridger Canyon Property Owner Association Inc. Re: Dues	circa 1972
	List of Duties the U.S. Forest Service Performs	January 5, 1973
	Letter from Vincent Amicucci to Board of Directors Re: Future Plans	January 30, 1973
	Letter from Joseph L. Harisen to Don Belding with Reply Re: Refund of Ski Pass	January 30, 1973
	Letter from. Donald A. Belding to Lawrence Christie Re: Appointment to the Board of Bridger Canyon Property Owners Association	February 22, 1973
	Letter from William D. Bliss to Donald Belding Re: Ski Patrol Rules	March 2, 1973
	Letter from Traffic and Road Safety Committee Bridger Canyon Women’s Club to Gallatin County Commissioners Re: Speed Zone	March 13, 1973
	Letter from Pierre Stamos to Emile Re: Apology	March 28, 1973
	Letter from Donald A. Belding to Sally Cook Re: Speed Limit	April 4, 1973
	Letter from Bridger Canyon Women's Club to L.D.W Anderson and Walter Miller Re: Traffic Problems in Bridger Canyon	circa April 1973
	Miss Montana Beauty Pageant Receipt	April 24, 1973
	Letter from Donald A. Belding to Ross Macpherson Re: Grooming of Slopes	May 1, 1973
	Letter from Donald L. Brelsford to Don Belding Re: Hydrogeology Study	May 1, 1973
	Letter from Ross MacPherson to Emile Cochand Re: 75 Millimeter Ammunition Storage	July 25, 1973
	Letter from Robert E. Heath to Don Belding Re: Parking	October 26, 1973
	Letter from Allen V. Bertelson to Emile Cochand Re: Special Education Classes, with Reply	November 7, 1973
	Letter from Emile Cochand to Max Amberson Re: Learn to Ski Alpine Program	November 19, 1973
	Letter from Donald L. Brelsford to the Board Re: Add-on Charge to Alpine Racers	November 30, 1973
	Letter from Donald L. Brelsford to Don Belding Re: Add-on Charge to Alpine Racers	November 30, 1973
	Letter from Emile Cochand to NSAOA Member Areas Re: Energy Crisis	November 30, 1973
	Letter from Rick Mayfield to Emile Cochand Re: Master Plan	December 4, 1973
	Letter from Bob Bodin to Don Brelsford Re: Woodburn Memorial Race	December 21, 1973
	Letter from Gil Giebink to Board of Directors Re: Planning	December 7, 1973
	Letter from Dr. Richard Santee to Visitors Bureau Re: Ski Week Package	December 15, 1973
	Letter from Richard Santee to Better Business Bureau Re: Ski Week Package	December 20, 1973
	Letter from Daniel Vichorek Re: Environmental Impact Statement	December 24, 1973
	Letter from Robert E. Pleath to James C. Taylor Re: Wes Hayes House	December 27, 1973
	Letter from Rene' Moser to Donald Belding Re: Ski Hut Lease	December 31, 1973

General Correspondence, 1974-1979Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 2/11

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Letter from Dorothy Aasheim. To Don Belding Re: Bicentennial Commission	January 4, 1974
	Letter from Rene Moser to Donald Belding Re: Removal of Emile Cochand. Bob Branbach and Clarence Serfoss	January 15, 1974
	Letter from C.W. Newman to Don Belding Re: Removal of Emil Cochand, Bob Brambach and Clarence Serfoss	January 21, 1974
	Letter from John Montagne to Emile Re: Planning	February 15, 1974
	Letter from Robert E. Heath to Rene' Moser Re: Ski Hut Lease	January 18, 1974
	Letter from Emile Cochand Jr. to Scott Hoag Re: Volunteer Ski Patrol	February 22, 1974
	Letter from Terry Codbout to Dr. John Montagne Re: Financing	February 29, 1974
	Letter from Richard M. Rosston to Board of Directors Re: Professional Patrol Director	May 11, 1974
	Letter from Don Belding to Bridger Bowl Board Member Re: Manager Job Description	June 14, 1974
	MSU Ski Program Facts	circa 1974
	Hand Written Notes	circa 1974
	Note from Denise Schoer to Don Re: Season Ski pass won at a Dance Marathon	February 10, 1975
	Letter from R.E. Bodin to Don Belding Re: Notice of Potential Directors	February 12, 1975
	Letter from Robert E. Macdonald to Board of Directors Re: Undated Article Written by Steve Bradley Titled Management Should Manage Not Meddle	April 11, 1975
	Letter from Don Brelsford to Bill Ogle, Jr. Re: Review of Past Season's Operations	April 18, 1975
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald to Don Belding Re: Mountain Planning Committee	March 6, 1975
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald to Board of Directors Re: State Promotion Budget	March 28, 1975
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald to Don Belding Re: Ski Education Research Foundation Funding	May 28, 1975
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald to Board of Directors Re: Vehicles and Snow Fences on Mountain	February 10, 1976
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald to Board of Directors Re: Avalanche	February 26, 1976
	Letter from Ed Sewell III to Bob Re: Thank-you	March 2, 1976
	Letter form Robert S. Macdonald to Senator Lee Metcalf Re: Bill S2125	June 8, 1976
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald to Robert A. Kolesar Re: Membership in Bridger Bowl	October 5, 1976
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald to Board of Directors Re: Touring Instruction	November 1, 1977
	Reservation for School Cafeteria	May 25, 1978
	Letter from Larry Merkel to Don Belding Re: Promotional Project	January 8, 1979

Law suits and Related Business, 1971-1973Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 2/12

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Letter from John Montague to Shareholders of Bridger Bowl Re: Legal Issue Ballot	December 21, 1971
	Position Statement of a Group of Shareholders	December 21, 1971
	Position Statement of a Group of Shareholders	December 21, 1971
	Position Statement of a Group of Shareholders, Address to Friends of Bridger Bowl, with Reply	December 22, 1971
	Letter from John Montagne Re: Envelope used in Position Statement of a Group of Shareholders	December 24, 1971
	Summons Served Upon Gib Widmer in the Case of Fred Pessl versus Bridger Bowl and Riblet Tramway Company	June 22, 1972
	Order Amending Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law in the Case of Bridger Bowl versus Robert G. Simkins and Thomas C. Haggerty	July 7, 1972
	Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in the Case of Bridger Bowl Versus Robert G. Simkins and Thomas G. Haggerty	July 10, 1972
	Legal Fees from Corette, Smith and Dean	July 31, 1972
	Newsletter Re: Loss of Lawsuit against Simkins and Haggerty	September 5, 1972
	Resolution Compromise of Dispute	September 5, 1972
	Letter from William H. Sippel to Don Belding Re: Disputed Land	October 17, 1972
	Letter from Corette, Smith and Dean to Ben E. Berg Re: Notice of Entry of Judgment	December 27, 1972
	Letter from Robert E. Heath to Kendrick Smith Re: Notice of Entry of Judgement	December 29, 1972
	Letter from Morrison-Maierle, Inc. to Allen R. McKenzie Re Settlement of the Fred Pessl Legal Action	March 12, 1973

Board of Directors - General Manager Agreements - Resignations, 1972Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 2/13

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Resignation of Emile Cochand, Jr.	August 23
	Retraction of Emile Cochand, Jr. Resignation	August 29
	Resignation of John Montagne	September 6
	Resignation of Gil Giebink	September 6
	Resignation of G.F. Widmer	September 29
	Resignation of William A. Merrick	October 2
	Resignation of Thomas I. Sabo	October 17
	Note to Snow Engineering Re: Hiring New Manager	April 10
	Letter from Gil Giebink Re: Resignation	April 25
	Letter from Donald A. Belding Re: Selection of a New Manager	June 26
	Letter from Donald A. Belding to Robert S. Macdonald Re: Confirmation of an Offer	June 28
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald	July 8

Fact Finding SurveyReturn to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 3/1

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Fact Finding Survey	Winter, 1971-1972
	Fact Finding Survey	Winter, 1972-1973
	Report on the 1972-1972 Fact Finding Survey	November 5, 1973

Master PlanReturn to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 3/2

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Expansion program	1971
	Letter from Donald A. Belding Re: Proposal for Developing a Master Plan
	Medium Term Planning by Robert S. Macdonald	February 18, 1975
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald Re: Master Plan Drawing
	Letter from Donald A. Belding Re: Master Plan
	Letter from Walter R. Sales Re: Review of the Planning Committee Report
	Letter from Bridger Canyon Planning and Zoning Commission Re: Development of Master Plan
	Letter from Bridger Canyon Planning and Zoning Commission Re: Development of Master Plan
	Letter from Bridger Canyon Planning and Zoning Commission Re: Development of Master Plan
	Proposed Master Plan	March 30, 1978
	Revised Master Plan	May 18, 1978

By-LawsReturn to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 3/3

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Proposed Revised By-Laws	April 25, 1972
	Revised By-Laws	1972
	Summary of Proposed By-Law Changes	1972
	Amendment to the Revised By-Laws	May 24, 1977
	Revised By-Laws	1972
	Draft By-Laws	June 13, 1977
	Draft By-Laws	October 27, 1977
	Draft By-Laws	October 29, 1977
	Revised By-Laws	April 18, 1977
	Revised By-Laws	1978
	Revised By-Laws	1978
	Revised By-Laws	1978
	Proposed Alternative By-Laws to the Proposed By-Laws	1978
	Proposed Changes to the 1978 By-Laws	April 18, 1978

Operational GuidelinesReturn to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 3/4

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Objectives for the Bridger Bowl Ski Area	June 2, 1970
	Operational Guidelines for the Bridger Bowl Corporation
	Guidelines for Bridger Bowl	April 1972

Operational CalendarReturn to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 3/5

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Operations Calendar	February 23, 1973

Base Area StudyReturn to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 3/6

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Base Area Study	1972
	Base Area Study, Condensed	1972
	Letter from Morrison-Maierle, Inc. Re: Abbreviated Summary of a Portion of a Base Area Study
	Letter from Morrison-Maierle, Inc. Re: Base Area Study
	Recommendation of the Pinkerton Land Committee	April 10, 1973
	Letter from Beardsley, Davis Associates, Inc. Re: Preliminary Print of the Preliminary Base Site Plan	June 1973
	Letter from Ross Macpherson Re: Base Area Plan Land Needs
	Base Area Requirements	undated

Reports of the Mountain Planning CommitteeReturn to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 3/7

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Report of the Mountain Planning Committee	February 23, 1974
	Report of the Mountain Planning Committee	April 16, 1974
	Report of the Mountain Planning Committee	September 15, 1974

ProjectsReturn to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 3/8

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Amendment 2 for Special Use Permit Fsm 2714, Re: Use of Rope Tow	June 13 1969
	Representative Clients. Projects and Resumes of the Beardsley, Davis Associates Inc. Company
	Proposal by Beardsley, Davis Associates, Inc. for the Base Area
	Contract and Specifications for the Powder Park Chair Lift
	Corrections for the Contract and Specifications for the Powder Park Chair Lift
	Cost Estimate for Dividing Chair Lift 1 into two Lifts
	Name Change of G.B. Beardsley, Davis Associates, Inc. to Beardsly Davis Associates, Inc.
	Letter from Gib Widmer Re: Thank you for a Proposal
	Letter from Riblet Tramway Company to Gib Widmer Re: Intermediate Platform
	Letter from Riblet Tramway Company to Gib Widmer Re? New Platforms on Chair Lift 2
	Letter from Ross Macpherson to Emile Cochand Re: Proposed Modification of Tower 35
	Letter from Billy R. Garrett to Forest Supervisor Re: Chair Lift 2
	Letter from Ross Macpherson to Emile Cochand Re: Certification of Lifts
	Letter from Ross Macpherson to Emile Cochand Re: Approval of the Modification of the Midway on the Alpine Chair
	Letter from Ross Macpherson to Emile Cochand Re: Cancel of Approval for a Rope Tow
	Letter from Harold L. Eagle to Ross Macpherson Re: Inspection of Stadeli Pony Lift
	Letter from Morrison-Maierle Inc. Re: Bridger Chair Lift 1
	Letter from Joseph Cushing to Hohn Ludwig Re: Possible Relocation of Lift E Top Terminal
	Letter from Ross Mecpherson to Emile Cochand Re: Installation of Cable Cathers
	Letter from Lewis E. Hawks to Emile Cochand Re: Ski Lift Brakes
	Letter from Ross Macpherson to Emile Cochand Re: Use of Rope Tow
	Letter from John Montagne to Emile Cochard Re: Termination of Custodial Duties of the Upper Bridger Rope Tow
	Letter from Ross Macpherson to Don Belding Re: Amendment to the Special Use Permit Summer Work Projects for the	Summer of 1973
	Approval Letter for the Alpine Midway Station Modification	May 30 1974
	Inspection Trip Report	June 10, 1974
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald Re- Construction of New Lifts
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald to Don Belding Re: Wind and its Effects
	Pierre's Knob Wind Study	1977
	Special Project Committees Lift Construction Recommendations	June 14, 1977
	Letter from Robert S. Macdonald to Bob Cron Re: Location of the Access Lift	April 6, 1978
	Letter from Ross Macpherson to Emile Cochand Re: Moving Main Access Road

Sewage SystemReturn to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 3/9

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Letter from Morrison-Maierle, Inc. Re: Sewage Seepage Tests	August 8, 1972
	Hand Written Notes on Sewage System	August 9, 1972
	Letter from Donald Zollman Re: Temporary Solution to the Sewage problem	August 16, 1972
	Letter from Morrison-Maierle Inc. Re: Delivery of PVC Pipe	August 28, 1972
	Letter from Harold L. Eagle Re: Sewage Proposal	September 5, 1972
	Letter from G.F. Widmer Re: Confirm Oder for Pipe	September 6, 1972
	Letter from Robert E. Heath Re: Water Rights
	Harold Eagles Diary for the Week of	September 10-16, 1972
	Letter from John S. Mest Re: Licensing of Eating Establishment	September 11, 1972
	Letter from Robert E. Eeath Re: License to Operate
	Letter from Berg, O'Connell, Angerl and Andriolo Re: Permission to use Land
	Harold Eagle's Diary with Ledger Attached	October 8-15, 1972
	Letter from John S. Anderson Re: Temporary Sewage Solution	October 12, 1972
	Letter from Harold Eagle Re: Sewer Project Construction	October 17, 1972
	Letter from John S. Anderson Re: Approval of Temporary Sewage Disposal	October 19, 1972
	Letter from Harold L. Eagle Re: Two Party Sewage Disposal	October 25, 1972
	Letter from Charles L. O'Donnell Re Approval of Sewage Disposal System	October 19, 1972
	Waste Water Treatment Plant Outfall Line and Trunk Line Preliminary Estimate	December 4, 1972
	Letter from Harold L. Eagle Re: Field Notes	December 5, 1972
	Letter from Sewage System Committee Re: Formation of a Special Improvement District	December 12, 1972
	Letter from Harold L. Eagle Re: Print of the Bridger Bowl Base Mapping	December 20, 1972
	Estimates of Gallons Used When Fully Developed	January 10, 1973
	Project Manager Proposal	January 10, 1973
	Letter from Harold L. Eagle Re-Tower Being Hit by a Snow Cat	January 16, 1973
	Letter from Sewage System Committee Re: Formation of a Central Sewage System	January 29, 1973
	Master Road and Sewage Plan Proposal	January 29, 1973
	Engineering Proposal	January 29, 1973
	Letter from Harold L. Eagle Re: Sewage Needs	February 6, 1973
	Letter from Harold L. Eagle Re: Planning for a Sewer Project	February 20, 1973
	Letter from Harold L. Eagle Re: Sewage Needs	March 7, 1973

MapsReturn to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 3/10

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	Bridger Bowl Base Area Study, Proposed Water Supply and Storage System. Sheet 3.	September 1970
	Alpine Ski Lift Topographical Map	June 27, 1972
	For the Change in the Midway Station on the Alpine Lift	August 9, 1972
	Sketch of Proposed Sewer Line Location	August 27, 1972
	System Improvements, Plan and Profile Manhole A to Marhole F Sheet 1	September 7, 1972
	Bridger Bowl Base Area, Fast Portion of Area Possible Sewage Treatment Facility on 7 1/2 Acre Site Stage One Development, Sheet 1, 2, and 3	February 1973
	Upper Rope Tow Profile	August 1973
	Proposed Private Development	November 5, 1973

Photos, #1-120Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 3/11

Six Pages of Slides Showing Development of Bridger Bowl 1945-1975, Total 120 Slide

Container(s)	Description	Dates
	#1 Unidentified
	#2 Kay at Bear Canyon	1945-1946
	#3 Bear Canyon	late 1940s
	#4 Bridger Area Looking Down Ski Slope toward Valley	1948
	#5 Bridger Bowl	1948
	#6 Bridger Bowl-North End of Bowl	1948
	#7 Bridger Mountains Area looking across base of Steep Slope Southward
	#8 Bridger Mountains Area Forsythe Ranch Ski Area in Background	late June 1948
	#9 Bridger Bowl Ski Area	March 1949
	#10 Bridger	April 3, 1949
	#11 Bridger Bowl Ski Area	March 1949
	#12 Bridger Bowl Ski Area	March 1949
	#13 Bridger Mountains Area
	#14 Bridger Bowl Ski Area	March 1949
	#15 Bridger	February 1949
	#16 Flaming Arrow Ranch
	#17 Bridger Lower Meadows	1948
	#18 Bridger Bowl Ski Area	March 1949
	#19 Guss and Nikki Onehm/Mother and Children
	#20 Bridger Road Entrance
	#21 Bridger Montana, S.P.	1948
	#22 Bridger, Forsythe Cabin	February 1949
	#23 Bridger Bowl Ski Area	March 1949
	#24 Bridger Bowl	March 1949
	#25 Gus, on top Whitefish	1949
	#26 Bridger Ski Area	March 1949
	#27 Belmont, Races	1949
	#28 Bridger Ski Area	March 1949
	#29 Belmont, Wally Eagle	1949
	#30 Bridger Bowl-Ski Area	March 1949
	#31 Bridger Mountains Area, Lower Meadow	1949
	#32 Forsythe Cabin, Bridger Ski Area	March 1949
	#33 Bridger Bowl Ski Area	March 1950
	#34 Bridger Ski Area	March 1950
	#35 Bridger Mountains Area Lower Meadow
	#36 Bridger Bowl Ski Area	March 1950
	#37 Bridger Bowl Ski Area	March 1950
	#38 Bridger Canyon	April 1951
	#39 Bridger Ski Area	April 1951
	#40 Bridger, Gus and Nikki Gnehm	1952
	#41 Al and Tom on Ridge	February 14, 1952
	#42 Tom and Gus on top of Bridger	February 1952
	#43 Bridger Range	February 14, 1952
	#44 Gus	1952
	#45 Sunny Side, Nikki	1952
	#46 Tow Hill Bridger	1952-1953
	#47 Gus Gnehm-Ridge	1952
	#48 Gus Gnehm-Ridge	1952
	#49 Bridger Mountains Area, High on Slope looking North
	#50 Tow Shack Bridger, Lial Olson Built and Ran this	1952; 1953
	#51 Gus	1952
	#52 Sunny Side/ Nikki	1952
	#53 Bridger	1952
	#54 Bridger/Gib Widmer	1953
	#55 Bridger Bowl Ski Area	Winter 1954; 1955
	#56 Gibi and Kay	April 1955
	#57 T-bar Base Terminal	Fall 1954
	#58 Early Bridger Bowl, Everett Frase, T-bar Base Terminal	1954
	#59 Bridger Montana. S.P., Road Construction
	#60 Kay Widmer	April 1955
	#61 Unidentified
	#62 Bill/Terry Abelin Sunning	1956
	#63 Bill Si Konig	Spring 1956
	#64 Inannix at work	Fall 1956
	#65 Kay Widmar	1956
	#66 Unidentified
	#67 Bridger	February 1956
	#68 Parking Space	Fall 1956
	#69 Bridger	February 1956
	#70 Kay Widmer, Sunning	1956
	#71 Ski Lift Bridger Bowl, Alton Chitiester, Gibi, Dave, Vann	1961
	#72 Charlie Park, Bridger Bowl	1961
	#73 Avalanche Work, Bridger Bowl	1961
	#74 John Kutzman	1961
	#75 Avalanche Work, Alton	1961
	#76 George	1961
	#77 Bridger Bowl	1961
	#78 Me (Terry Abelin?)	1961
	#79 Bridger Bowl/George	1961
	#80 Avalanche Work Bridger Bowl	1962
	#81 Marino Bennett	1961
	#82 Avalanche Work	1961
	#83 Bridger Bowl Avalanche Work	1961
	#84 Torch Light Bronco Face, New Year’s	1963
	#85 Marino Bennett	1963
	#86 Upper Bridger	1963
	#87 Otto Ridge	1964
	#88 Dave, Otto, Charlie	1964
	#89 Gordon Williamson Ridge	1964
	#90 Dave, Otto, Doy	1964
	#91 Bridger Bowl	1964
	#92 Cornice Fall	1964
	#93 Otto	1964
	#94 North Bowl, Bridger Bowl	1964
	#95 Otto, Upper South	1964
	#96 Bridger Bowl	August 19, 1964
	#97 Cornice Fall	1964
	#98 Slide South Bowl	1964
	#99 Frankie Larson
	#100 Frankie Larson
	#101 Ron Christianson, 75mm	1965
	#102 Gus	1966
	#103 Frankie Larson	1968
	#104 Frankie Larson
	#105 Frankie Larson
	#106 Frankie Larson
	#107 Frankie Larson
	#108 Frankie Larson	1968
	#109 Frankie Larson	1968
	#110 Frankie Larson
	#111 Frankie Larson	1968
	#112 Unidentified	1968
	#113 Unidentified	1968
	#114 Frankie Larson	1970
	#115 Unidentified	1970
	#116 Frankie Larson	1971
	#117 Frankie Larson	1971
	#118 Unidentified
	#119 Bridger Bowl
	#120 Poster	March 7, 1951

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