Baller Glock Posted January 4, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 4, 2016 Are there any slalom courses in or close to Missoula? I know of a Rosewater in Kalispell and Echo Lake has a course, a lake development in Helena, and Otter tail lake in Bozeman. Those are all a bit far, so I am hoping someone knows something that I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skinut Posted January 4, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 4, 2016 There is a private lake in the area. I think it is really tough to to get on. Send a PM to @jedgell he use to ski in Missoula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted January 4, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted January 4, 2016 @jipster43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DmaxJC_ski Posted January 5, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2016 Is Rosewater up and running? Last I looked they were still developing, (which was a while ago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jipster43 Posted January 6, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 6, 2016 Dragonfly Lake is in St. Ignatius and is the closest skiing to Missoula, but I don't know how to get on there. @jedgell is the fella' you want to talk to. Otter Tail Lake has closed its club, so we are all scrambling to find a new ski site & boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Glock Posted January 6, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted January 6, 2016 What happened at Otter Tail? That was a great site and a great group of people. Sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jedgell Posted January 6, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 6, 2016 Well sh!t, nothing like finding out your club has been closed down while reading BOS. Guess we'll start looking for another site tomorrow! Closed down for liability concerns, so we're being told. That really sucks, I just moved to Bozeman and one reason was that club. @Glock the only ski site is by St Ignatius, I skied there for 7 years. Sadly the lake owner passed away a few years ago and from what I understand no one other than family is using it. Around Missoula it's just public water now, Salmon or Seeley Lakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougski Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Hey fella I need some one to manicure my island if your not afraid I got pretty nice site about 80miles from bozo we could trade out ski rides or bring ipa that works to but I would rather you do my island .I understand the liability issue at ottertail.but I also no it would suck to have a lake and nobody to ski with.that would slowy drive cookoo were in the guide call if you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jlittle Posted January 7, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 7, 2016 "manicure my island" Don't you have a razor for that? I'd be afraid. Very afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jedgell Posted January 7, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 7, 2016 You'll have to babysit while I'm mowing the island. I'm not manicuring anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted January 7, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 7, 2016 I remember a nice ski lake pix in Waterski Mag with the mountains in the background. Think it was called ''KickAxe ''lake ownwd by Jim Axe...ICBW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jlittle Posted January 7, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 7, 2016 @Andre Axe's lake was/is Dragonfly Lk that @jipster43 referenced and also the same lake @jedgell was referring to in St Ignatius. In all seriousness, the guys in Helena are a fantastic group and I look forward to seeing them every year. It pains me to say the BOS cash prize tourney at Hilltop is the same weekend as one of the tourneys in Helena. These pictures may not be as good as the Waterski Mag pics but, I was able to ski there (thank you jedgell & Frank) and camp overnight (thank you Jim Axe - R.I.P.) during a vacation road trip my wife & I took a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Glock Posted January 7, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted January 7, 2016 Boy that sure is a beautiful lake. @jedgell , @jipster43 , @dougski , I sent you all pm's. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougski Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Well son wouldnt ask you to do anything I havent done 100 times I suppose cleaning the outhouse is out of the question ? It sucks but somebody has to do it. Life as a lake owner isnt very glamorous.its alot of work Ski club members got it made.im done venting see ya in spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Glock Posted January 8, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted January 8, 2016 @dougski, @jedgell, @jipster43, did any of you guys get my private messages? @dougski, where is your site located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steven_Haines Posted January 8, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 8, 2016 @dougski is located on the edge of Helena near the airport. Great skiing, great people! Tournaments are fun and beer is always flowing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted January 8, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted January 8, 2016 Moose Country Ski Ranch!! Yes!! Moose Country has been high and dry for over 10 years now. Recent photos show the lake has receded nearly 1/4 mile from where the slalom course is. The jump was sold many years ago into Washington state. Freddy continues to live part time on the property and the old Malibu is still in the boat house. Lack of snow pack and drought have left the lake nearly empty. Maybe this winters el Nino will fill it back up again. We can only hope!! @dougski Hope to make back up this season, Helena is a great place to ski and the folks There have southern style hospitality! Cleaning the John (G) no big deal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steven_Haines Posted January 9, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2016 Seems like a lot of people remember that tournament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jipster43 Posted January 9, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2016 I've manicured @dougski 's island. It's not so bad after a few beers. He keeps it pretty well trimmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted January 9, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2016 Back in the 90's the Marin and Berkeley clubs had a few trips to Moose Country. Always heard good things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted January 9, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted January 9, 2016 I would love to come take a few sets and drink some IPA while I watch the islands being manicured . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougski Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I remember my first tourney at the moose freddy must a had at least 50 bouys in that cove everbody was lost except the locals freddy was good jump coach tate ended up with the jump. those were the days young dumb and full of c## Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jriester33 Posted August 1, 2022 Baller Share Posted August 1, 2022 Bumping this one to see how things are looking in western Montana/Idaho/eastern Washington. New to the area and looking to make some turns before the season wraps up. Any info is greatly appreciated, thank you! (If any folks at No Wake in Helena on here, I skied with y'all once a couple summers ago with a local family and really enjoyed it, would love to join ya again sometime. I'll make those islands look almost as good as @MS would...) B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 2, 2022 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2022 @jriester33 is a good course skier and a heck of a driver. Somebody help him out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbaconaz Posted August 2, 2022 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2022 Going to be in Bonner, MT next week! Any drop in sites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted August 2, 2022 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2022 I’m at RW I reached out to Jeff help him stretch his arms out :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller KRoundy Posted November 18, 2022 Baller Share Posted November 18, 2022 That lake near St. Ignatius was in the market last spring. Did any ballers buy it, or anyone in the area know the status of the property? It is really, really remote. I think Rosewater is humming along nicely. More of the lots are growing houses in them every year. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/304-Rosewater-Loop-Kalispell-MT-59901/2061267250_zpid/?utm_campaign=iosappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jriester33 Posted November 18, 2022 Baller Share Posted November 18, 2022 Rosewater is an amazing site with some very cool people there. The St. Ignatius lake is still listed on SIA, would love to know if there’s been any movement there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LoopSki Posted November 18, 2022 Baller Share Posted November 18, 2022 @jriester33 out of curiosity, any idea the asking on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted November 18, 2022 Baller_ Share Posted November 18, 2022 Rosewater Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jedgell Posted November 19, 2022 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2022 The St Ignatius lake is approx $1.8M last I heard. Amazing lake to ski, but remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jriester33 Posted April 25, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 25, 2023 Any ballers familiar with a course in Frenchtown or up in Seeley Lake area? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DonT Posted April 25, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 25, 2023 (edited) 47 minutes ago, jriester33 said: Any ballers familiar with a course in Frenchtown or up in Seeley Lake area? Thanks! I'm following this as I have a son living in Frenchtown and I'll be visiting and could be looking for a pull Edited April 25, 2023 by DonT additional info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted April 25, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 25, 2023 (edited) I drive by that area all the time and have never seen a coarse Rosewater in Kalispell is always an option hit me up Edited April 25, 2023 by Deanoski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DonT Posted April 25, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 25, 2023 10 minutes ago, Deanoski said: I drive by that area all the time and have never seen a coarse Rosewater in Kalispell is always an option hit me up heading up there the first weekend in May - but it might be a bit chilly to bring the water ski, plus we're looking after our grand daughter while her father does the Spartan race. But we'll be back up there later this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted April 29, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) @DonT water was 60 today. Air. 70 with the warm temp the. 5 foot deep pond warms up fast water will be 65-70 before may 1st Edited April 29, 2023 by Deanoski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ave Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Hey All, I am new to Bozeman. Just moved from Oregon where I had a private ski site 25 minutes from home. I am totally willing to drive further which I know I will need to, but looking for a new home to make some turns here in Montana. I own a boat if that helps! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted May 24, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted May 24, 2023 @Ave If you like bluegrass music, check out The Kitchen Dwellers. Local band in Bozeman. There is a ski lake near Whitefish, but that would be a five hour crank for you. You may have to switch to fishing. 1 Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted May 24, 2023 Baller Share Posted May 24, 2023 @Ave there is a small pond west of town very hard to get on Im told! Im in whitefish rosewater but as LP said 5 hr drive Ennis lake had a coarse years ago I have not been there in 10 yrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller S1Pitts Posted May 24, 2023 Baller Share Posted May 24, 2023 @lpskier +1 on the kitchen dwellers - gotta love a banjo player who performs like EVH @AveThere are skiers in Bozeman. I skied there almost 10 yrs ago when I demo'd a ski for sale. Sorry do not recall names, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnSkier Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 @Ave - your post caught my eye. I've been in Bozeman for around 6 years and have yet to bump into anyone who is a baller. I'll be sure to reach out if I sniff out any connections for some skiing. I usually get my fix when I visit family in Wisconsin but sadly, I'm down to around 12 sets a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanneod Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Hi everyone!! We are new to Bozeman. Driving on the 90 west of Bozeman in Manhattan we drove past a beautiful course. Does anyone know anything about who owns it and how to get on? I skied in college and we have a Stars and Stripes mastercraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ave Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 @MtnSkier I hear you, I have been used to getting 2-3 sets a week and I have not skied since last year now. It is killing me. Likewise, If I can make any connections I will let you know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ave Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 @ryanneod I too have seen this one and I have seen people skiing on it. It would be the perfect spot, not too far from town. If you find anything out let me know and I will do the same for you! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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