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The Helena Valley has received a beautiful start to the winter season.  Over the last couple of weeks the Montana skies have “let it snow”!  It’s the perfect conditions for the outdoor enthusiast in all of us, to bundle up and breathe in some fresh, crisp air. 

Come into town on Friday, stop by the Base Camp or Montana Outdoor Sports to rent the gear you’ll need tomorrow for your cross-country ski outing.  The experts at either of the stores would be happy to help match you to the gear that you’ll need.  And, if you happen to forget your gloves, they’ll hook you up with a great pair.

On Saturday, you’ll need to fuel up.  Start the day with a great breakfast at Steve’s Cafe.  Steve’s was voted Best Breakfast in Helena and a quick glance and their great menu is sure to have your taste buds tingling.  How about a homemade sausage sampler featuring Italian, Mexican chipotle and chicken apple sausage?  Or delicious huckleberry pancakes with huckleberry syrup?  Now that’s sure to give you the jump start you need to ski your heart out. 

From Steve’s you’ll head over to the Bill Roberts Golf Course.  The golf course is located at 2201 N. Benton and is open free to the public as a cross country ski area in the winter season.  The course is groomed for both traditional and skate skiing.  A map of the course can be found on the Base Camp’s web site.  Just click “Bill Roberts XC Ski Trails” in the right hand column and a PDF of the trails will pop up.  The average skier can budget about one hour to make the complete full loop, but there are many other options and ways to ski the area so have fun and enjoy!