What a difference a year makes! Last year the snow plows
were almost idle, the local sled dog race was cancelled and Randy Gravatt was
swimming to shore because there wasn’t enough snow in Alaska for the Iron Dog
Snowmobile Race. I didn’t even license my sled because there wasn’t enough snow
to make it worthwhile.
The ensuing summer saw much of the western forests
engulfed in fires that were aided by the lack of winter moisture. Island Park
dodged that bullet but not by much as we saw a couple of late season fires crop
up last fall.
With a solid three foot base throughout the caldera and
a foot or more of fresh powder, it’s a great weekend for Winterfest. It is time
to celebrate the moisture that we have been given by reveling in the activities
that the glorious white blanket provides. The Island Park Chamber of Commerce
in conjunction with other community organizations is sponsoring numerous
outdoor events this weekend. Whether you want to ice fish, ride in a
horse-drawn sleigh or snowmobile, there is an activity for you in the caldera
this weekend.
It is difficult for some to pry themselves away from the
warm confines of their home to spend time in the snow. This is the perfect
weekend to make your move. The high temperatures are forecasted to be around 30
degrees and the lows around 20. Combine those conditions with fresh powder and
a great group of people throwing a party and that is a recipe for a great
weekend!
Celebrate the snow that we have been given this winter
by participating with us in the activities of Winterfest.
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