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Memeries of last winter...

11-14-08
Nick Munson

Last night I found myself in such a giddy state thinking about the up coming ski season, that I had to go look in the closet to double check that my skis, boots, and poles hadn't mysteriously disappeared over the summer...and to my great pleasure they had not. They were sitting there in the corner looking at me with puppy dog eyes, begging to be used, lonely from a long summer of being ignored. Last season on Big Mountain (aka Whitefish Mountain Resort as it is now known) was one for the record books, with over 400" of total snow fall, and I, much like you are ready for another one.

A few pictures from last season


Some Big Mountain Stats:

Average Snowfall: 300 inches annually

Vertical Drop: 2,353ft/717 meters

Average High Temperature: 32 degrees F

Average Low Temperature: 17 degrees F

Longest Run: 3.3 miles (Hellfire)

Terrain: 3000 acres, 94 marked trails with vast amounts of bowl and tree skiing

Terrain Difficulty: 20% Beginner, 50% Intermediate, 30% Advanced/Expert

Summit Elevation: 6817 ft/2078 meters

Base Elevation: 4464 ft/1361 meters



Nicholas Munson

REALTOR, ECOBROKER
Century21 Home & Investment Center
Office: (406) 755-2100
Email: nickmunson@century21.com

http://www.montanagreenrealestate.com/

Get on the bus...Flathead Valley public transportation

11-10-08
Nick Munson



I did today what I haven't done in years...I took the bus to work! Now you may not think this to be a big deal, I mean millions on people ride the bus to work everyday...and you would be right. The exciting part is not that I did ride the bus, it was that I was able to ride the bus. Our small rural, but rapidly growing county has taken a giant leap and now offers its people a public transportation system!!! Some of you "city folk" might be laughing, and well yes we may be a little behind the times, but the point is we have made progress, and now have a great alternative to driving our gas guzzling cars.
For years the city of Whitefish and Whitefish Mountain Resort have offered a free "winter time ride" from town up to the ski hill (which has been a wonderful service) but this is the first inter-community bus system. The program is still in the infant stages of service, but they already offer rides to and from Whitefish, Kalispell, and Columbia Falls multiple times a day! They have already expanded their service and have a five year plan to do more. So consider leaving your car at home and get on the bus.

Click here for Bus schedule

Nick

Nicholas Munson
REALTOR, ECOBROKER
Office: (406) 755-2100
Email: nickmunson@century21.com

http://www.montanagreenrealestate.com/

What is "GREEN"

11-07-08
Nick Munson

"Going green" is a term we are starting to hear more and more often and from all types of sources, from insurance companies to car manufacturers to restaurants and home builders. The big question is, what the heck does it mean!?!?!? Being "green" is used as a general term for being more energy efficient, less harmful, or more earth friendly. Like most things, being green means something different for everyone. I have a neighbor who just installed his first compact fluorescent light bulb and is touting to be "green." At the same time I know a gentleman who rides his bike to work, has solar panels on his house, buys local produce whenever possible, and built his shed from reclaimed lumber. Now, is one person more green than the other? Yes, but making a small change can be the first step. When it comes down to it, the most important issue is that people are recognizing that there is an energy and environmental situation that needs to be addressed, and it is going to take every one of us to make a difference. Whether you start with a single energy efficient bulb, or make a drastic life change....it is a step towards what we need to do.
Attention needs to be paid to the products we are buying that claim to be green. As this green movement gains popularity (which it has and will continue to do) coorporate America is going to try and capitalize on it, and I hope they do. Without the support of these large companies, the road to inexpensive/affordable green products will be long. The issue we need to look at is regulation. We need to hold these companies to a standard, and ask that they do their part, much like you are doing yours, to make this a cleaner, safer, more sustainable place to live.
I challenge you to do something "green" today, however small or large the change may be. It could be as simple as taking your coffee mug to the coffee stand instead of using one of their paper cups, carpooling with a neighbor, or looking into the possibility of installing solar panels on the house you are building. Small steps can make a big difference. Act local, think global.

Nick

Nicholas Munson

REALTOR, ECOBROKER

http://www.montanagreenrealestate.com/

First Snow

11-05-08
Nick Munson

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

First snow...Flathead Valley

The beautiful mountains of the Flathead Valley have turned white for the first time this fall, and you know what that means...ski season is just around the corner! Time to dust off the skis, plug in the old waxing iron and let the smell take you back to ski seasons of the past. If you are not yet in the mood, here are a couple local Whitefish events to spark your fire...

<---Big Mountian Ski Club Annual Ski Swap

Warren Miller's ''Children of Winter'' --->


A great day of skiing here in the Flathead Valley is tough to beat.......but a great day of skiing followed by a good evening of relaxing in your own home is even better. There are currently over 90 listings for sale on Big Mountain, with just about something for everyone; from small condos for $120,000 to 6400 square foot executive homes with everything the most discriminating buyer could ever want.

A great day like this.....deserves a place like this!



If the mountain is calling your name, let me help find your piece of the Montana dream!


Nick

Nicholas Munson
REALTOR, ECOBROKER
Office: (406) 755-2100
Email: nickmunson@century21.com
http://www.montanagreenrealestate.com/

5 Things to do this Fall in the Flathead Valley

11-03-08
Nick Munson

5 Things to do this Fall in the Flathead Valley

Fall in the Flathead Valley is a beautiful time of the year. As the days get shorter and the nights a bit cooler, there are still plenty of fun things to do before the snow flies.

- Take a soak in hot springs: Hot Springs, MT. These hot springs are said to have some of the highest mineral content water in the world! Take the scenic drive to one of the several soaking establishments and let the worries of the world melt away. They have private rooms or public soaking pools, indoors or out. On your way back stop by the cool Tamarack Brewery in Lakeside for a cold, hand made Montana brew.

- Take a hike: With cooler weather, fall can be a great time to hike in the Flathead Valley without being beat down by the summer heat. For a good hike look at heading towards Jewel Basin in the Flathead National Forest Wilderness Area or to Glacier National Park.

- Rent a Forest service cabin: Northwest Montana has great getaway cabins maintained by the Forest Service. Most cabins have propane heat, light, range, as well as a nice vault toilet outhouses; some have electricity. So if you don't need "turn-down" service available on you little getaways you should look into making a reservation. Don' wait to long they fill up fast and some close up before winter hits.


- Get in shape for ski season: With the ski season almost upon us, nobody wants to be the one huffing and puffing come opening day! The Wave in Whitefish has a great ski conditioning class to get you ready to hit the slopes hard right from the opening bell.

-Listen to Glacier symphony & Chorale: Take in one of the wonderful shows that the Glacier Symphony & Chorale have to offer! Checkout their schedule of events.


Nick


Realtor
Ecobroker
Email: nickmunson@century21.com
http://www.montanagreenrealestate.com/