I don’t usually do much downhill skiing anymore, but decided to accept a neighbors invite and ride along up to Big Mountain (I guess they have renamed it Whitefish Mountain resort nowadays).I have skied the mountain many times and never seen a more beautiful day on top.This was the view looking towards Glacier Park.

Looking down on Whitefish Lake.

There was a very small crowd on the Mtn. which made for a very fun unobstructed day. Like I say I rarely go anymore, but it was sure worth it this time.

We’ve been experiencing some wet cloudy weather for a few days now, but this morning the clouds moved out and made way for a beautiful day in Glacier Park. These were the views from Apgar Village.

These were the views looking back towards Apgar Village    

And then on the way back home I ran into this herd of elk trying to make their way across the highway.http://www.apgarviewranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_0404.mov

After a very mild winter here in the mountains of Montana it looks like we will also enjoy an early spring. Temps that hang in the mid to upper 40’s have sure made the snow disappear. We usually trailer horses to an arena once or twice a week, but now we have been able to ride up on the Mtn almost daily.

We have also been taking advantage of the weather to do a lot of work in the pasture, thinning trees and trimming branches. You can work for days and not make a dent in what needs to be done.

Here we’re enjoying a coffee break in the sunshine.

I always try to mix backcountry training for the horses into their daily routine. Here they have been tied to a highline for awhile. 

We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to live part time in such a beautiful area. The North Fork of the Flathead always has great views.

There seems to be quite a few elk showing up this spring. This is great to see after decades of wolf depredation on these animals.