Bridger Freestyle Ski Team

2011-12-12T15:10:00.000-07:00

2011-09-23T13:19:00.000-06:00

Freestyle Team Night Dear Freestyle athlete and parents,BSF Freestyle is pleased to announce our continued relationship with Chalet Sports. Chalet Sports is our official product supplier and on November 8th from 5:30-7:30 PM we will have our annual Team Night. This night only Chalet Sports will offer this years gear with deep discounts. If you are in need of gear you are not going to want to miss this one.

2011-09-12T12:13:00.001-06:00

Full Time Team Training: We are done with our conditioning testing. Dry-land today is at 2:00 Pm at Bogart Park. Please remember to bring water!

2011-09-07T14:07:00.000-06:00

For a complete schedule of all of our programs go to Click Here

BSF 2011-2012

2011-08-26T15:56:00.000-06:00

BSF Freestyle has lots of new and exciting training programs available for this season. To find out more about these programs click here.

For a complete schedule

2011 Bridger Bowl Bump-Off

2011-03-16T12:15:00.001-06:00

The Annual Bridger Bowl Bump off is sunday March 20th at High Noon on Bronco Face. Registration is at the Grizzly Ridge from 9-10:30 am.

See everyone at the hill,

MP

Training Schedule the week of February 14, 2011

2011-02-14T13:46:00.002-07:00

Dear Freestyle athletes and family,

Here is the training schedule for the week of February 14th, 2011

Tuesday Feb.15 6-8 PM Jump Night at the Bockhahns
Wednesday Feb 16 11:00-3:00 pm mid week training at Bridger Bowl. If you are planning on attending the Lost trail event you need to let Mike Papke know by 5:00 pm on wednesday.
Friday Double slopestyle event and mogul training at lost trail powder mtn.
Saturday- Training at Bridger bowl for saturday program. Mogul contest in Lost Trail.
Sunday- NO TRAINING AT HOME FOR ATHLETES NOT TRAVELING TO LOST TRAIL. Moguls and duals event at lost trail.
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Thanks,

Mike Papke
mike@bridgerskifoundation.org

Jump Night Feb 1st cancelled

2011-02-01T07:55:00.002-07:00

DUE TO THE COLD TEMPS TODAY. CURRENTLY -17 DEGREES AND IS EXPECTED TO GET IN THE SINGLE DIGITS WE ARE CANCELING JUMP NIGHT TONIGHT.

PLEASE FORWARD TO EVERYONE THAT MIGHT NEED IT.

THANKS,

MIKE P

Training schedule the week of Jan 31, 2011

2011-01-31T10:31:00.000-07:00

Dear Freestyle athlete and Parents,

Here is the training schedule for the week of Jan 31, 2011

Tuesday: Jump Night outside at the Bockhahns. 1500 Mountain Goat Trail. 6-8:00 PM

Wednesday: Mid Week Training at Bridger Bowl. Training from 11:00-3:00 PM

Saturday: Training for Both Programs at Bridger Bowl. Meet at the Griz at 9:00 am. We will be showing video from the sun valley event this day. Training from 9-3:00 pm.

Sunday: Training for the comp team. Training from 9-3:00 pm at Bridger Bowl. Travel to Park City for the PC Nor-am.

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Sincerely,

Mike Papke
mike@bridgerskifoundation.org
Home# 522-7749
Office# 587-2445 ext 305

Alpine, Freestyle, and Nordic Programs
Bridger Ski Foundation

Sun Valley day one results

2011-01-29T18:37:00.003-07:00

Here is the link to the sun valley results.

Training schedule for the week of Jan.24th

2011-01-24T09:51:00.000-07:00

Freestyle athletes and family,

Here is the training schedule for the week of Jan 24, 2011. There is a lot going on this week so please take advantage of every training opportunity that works for your schedule.

Sincerely,
Mike Papke
Freestyle head coach/director
Bridger Ski Foundation

Freestyle Training schedule
1-24-11
Tuesday Jan 25th- Jump Training under the lights at the Bockhahn's. We are outside so please bring your ski gear, H20, Goggles, MOUTH GUARDS, AND A PROPER FITTING HELMET.
Wednesday Jan 26th- Mid week training at Bridger Bowl. Training is from 11:00-3:00 pm on Bronco Face. **Reminder for all athletes traveling to Sun Valley your registration must be faxed in by 5:00 pm NO EXCEPTIONS. This registration goes directly to SVSEF not BSF. Information packets on training times and Competitions are posted on the bsf website Sun Valley Registration and Info
Thursday Jan 27- Slopestyle contest in Sun valley and mogul athletes travel to Sun Valley.
Friday Jan 28th- Mogul Training on Roundhouse from 11-2 pm.
Saturday Jan 29th- Mogul competition in Sun Valley. Training for Both programs at Bridger Bowl. Meet at the Griz at 9:00 am and depart at 9:30.
Sunday Jan 30th- Dual Mogul Competition in Sun Valley. Training for the freestyle comp team members that did not travel to Sun Valley. Meet Matt Barefield at 9:00 am in the Griz.

Helmets and Mouth Guards

Helmets are required by BSF Freestyle, USSA, and the nationals ski associations. You will not be allowed to participate in any freestyle training venue or competition without the appropriate helmet. You are not allowed to remove the padding from the helmet and wear a stocking cap underneath. If you show up with one of these helmets you will not be able to participate.

Here is the official Rule: Your helmet must have one of these stickers on there helmet. The TD (Technical Delegate) will be checking helmets at events and we do not want to have any last minute shopping spree's.

The National Ski Associations shall require their athletes to use helmets which conform to recognized and appropriate standards including CEE 1077 or US 2040, ASTM F2040, etc

Mouth Guards: It is a proven fact that mouth guards protect athletes from concussions up to 40%. BSF Freestyle requires athletes that are going off axis or inverted have a mouth guard. Shock Doctor makes a good mouth guard and can be purchased at Universal Athletics or most sporting goods store.

Lets make sure that we are using our equipment correctly and we can use every tool that we have to make sure that we go through the season healthy and learning a lot.

Thanks Everyone
Thanks to everyone's support at the Banff Film Festival. This fundraiser was sold out each night! We have our USSA event coming up. If you can volunteer and are planning on being on the hill please let me know. mike@bridgerskifoundation.org

If you have not been getting weekly emails from me please let me know. I believe we are up to date with email address but if not please let me know.

Thanks,

Training the week of Jan.10, 2011

2011-01-10T08:39:00.000-07:00

BSF Freestyle athletes and parents,

Here is the training schedule for the week of 1/10/2011.

Tuesday- Trampoline session at the Bockhahn's. 1500 Mountain goat trail. Please remember to bring work out gear as well as your own water. Trampoline training is from 6:00-8:00PM (Comp Team Only)

Wednesday- Mid week training at Bridger Bowl. 11:00 am - 3:00 PM.

Friday- Optional Travel day to missoula for the Comp Team.

Saturday- Training for freestyle team. Meet at the Griz at 9:00 am. Morning session is from 9:30-12:00. Lunch from noon to 1:00 PM. Afternoon session is from 1-3:00 PM.

Saturday- Slopestyle and aerials event , as well as mogul training at the Snowbowl interdivisional freestyle event in Missoual Mt. Video Review in coaches room after competition.

Sunday- Training at Bridger Bowl for athletes on the comp team that did not travel. Matt Barefield will be coaching. 9:00 am at the Griz.

Sunday- 2 run single moguls Competition on sunrise bowl in Missoula Mt. Video Review in the coaches room after events.

Monday- Mogul and Dual mogul event in Missoula MT.

Event Information: Snowbowl event info and registration forms can be found here at www.bridgerskifoundation.org

Lodging information: Missoula C'mon Inn Hotel
2775 Expo Parkway - Missoula, Montana (MT) 59808
888-989-5569 | 406-543-4600 | Fax: 406-543-4664

Sincerely,

Mike Papke

Alpine, Freestyle, and Nordic Programs
Bridger Ski Foundation

Training the week of 1-3-11

2011-01-03T09:18:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone-
Great job to everyone for their hard work over christmas camp as well as training this past weekend. Here is what is on the schedule this week.

Tuesday- Trampoline session at the bockhahn's. 1500 mountain goat trail. 6:00-8:00 PM. BRING YOUR OWN WATER AND WORK OUT GEAR.

Wednesday- Mid Week training at Bridger bowl for athletes that can participate. Location- Bronco face.

Saturday- Training for both programs. 9:00 am meet at the Griz. 9:30-12:00 morning session. Noon -1:00 pm Lunch at the Griz. Afternoon session is from 1-3:00 pm.

Sunday- Training for the Comp Team. 9:00 am meet at the Griz. 9:30-12:00 morning session. Noon -1:00 pm Lunch at the Griz. Afternoon session is from 1-3:00 pm.

any questions please contact mike papke Home # 522-7749 or email mike@bridgerskifoundation.org

Training the week of 12-27-10

2010-12-27T16:55:00.000-07:00

Here is the training schedule for the week of 12-27-10.

Monday- Christmas camp continues 9:00 am meet at the Griz. Depart at 9:30 am Morning session is from 9:30-12:00 lunch from noon to 1:00 pm and the afternoon session is from 1-3 pm.

Tuesday- Christmas camp continues 9:00 am meet at the Griz. Depart at 9:30 am Morning session is from 9:30-12:00 lunch from noon to 1:00 pm and the afternoon session is from 1-3 pm. THERE IS NO TRAMP NIGHT THIS WEEK DUE TO CHRISTMAS CAMP! TRAMPOLINE SESSIONS WILL START UP AGAIN NEXT TUESDAY. There might be a guest coach at some point through out the day. Olympian and USFST member Heather Mcphie is in town.

Wednesday- This is the last day of Christmas camp. 9:00 am meet at the Griz. Depart at 9:30 am Morning session is from 9:30-12:00 lunch from noon to 1:00 pm and the afternoon session is from 1-3pm.

Saturday- Weekend Training for both programs- 9:00 am meet at the Griz. Depart at 9:30 am Morning session is from 9:30-12:00 lunch from noon to 1:00 pm and the afternoon session is from 1-3pm.

Sunday- Comp team training- 9:00 am meet at the Griz. Depart at 9:30 am Morning session is from 9:30-12:00 lunch from noon to 1:00 pm and the afternoon session is from 1-3pm.

If you have any questions email me at mike@bridgerskifoundation.org or call 581-8598

Thanks!

Training the week of 12/20/10

2010-12-20T16:22:00.000-07:00

Greetings everyone-
Here is the training schedule for the week of Dec. 20th. Due to the US SElection events in Steamboat springs, CO there will be no tramp night this week. With Christmas falling on saturday we will not have training on saturday.

We will Kick off our Christmas Camp on Sunday the 26th. Christmas camp is the 26,27,28,29 at Bridger Bowl. Meet at the Griz Ridge every day at 9:00 am. Depart at 9:30 am, Lunch from noon to 1:00 pm and our afternoon session is from 1-3:00 pm. All athletes are invited to the christmas camp.

Questions? 581-8598 or email mike@bridgerskifoundation.org

US Freestyle Selection events

2010-12-18T09:31:00.002-07:00

Hi Everyone-
I wanted to share a link for the US Selection events. This event has live scoring as well as a live broadband video feed. If you want to watch Carson Bockhahn at the Selection events go to http://urtur.com/live.html

This info is also going to be on our bsf web site. www.bridgerskifoundation.org

Thanks,

Mike P

Training the week of 12-13-10

2010-12-13T10:04:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone-
Here is the training schedule for the week of Dec. 13th. Please share with anyone that might be interested.

Tuesday- Tramp Night at the Bockhahn's. 6:00-8:00 PM (Competition Team only) bring work out gear and your own water.

Saturday Dec.18th, 2010 First Official day of training at Bridger Bowl for all programs. 9:00 am at the Griz depart at 9:30 am. Morning session is from 9:30-12:00. Lunch from noon to 1:00 pm at the Griz. Afternoon session is from 1-3:00 pm.

Sunday Dec. 19th, 2010 Competition Team training at Bridger bowl. 9:00 am at the Griz depart at 9:30 am. Morning session is from 9:30-12:00. Lunch from noon to 1:00 pm at the Griz. Afternoon session is from 1-3:00 pm.

I will be out of town at the US Selection events in steamboat springs, co from the 16-23rd of December. I will be available by cell phone (406) 581-8598 or by email. mikepapke@mac.com if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Mike Papke

Training the week of Dec. 6th 2010

2010-12-06T11:01:00.000-07:00

Here is the training schedule for the week of Dec.6th 2010. With the early snow and the early opening of Bridger Bowl we are going to offer training on snow at Bridger bowl on Saturday De.11th, 2010 for all programs

Tuesday Dec. 7th, 2010- Dryland at Golds Gym 4:00-5:00 pm (THIS IS OUR LAST DRYLAND)

Thursday Dec 9th, 2010- Trampoline session at the Bockhahn's 1500 mountain goat trail. 6-8 pm PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR OWN WATER.

Saturday Dec.11th, 2010 Unofficial Training at Bridger Bowl. 9:00 am at the Griz Ridge. This is available to all the programs. Training will be only saturday.

Questions?
Mike Papke cell 581-8598 Home 522-7749

Training week of 11_29_10

2010-11-29T08:55:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had a great early weekend of shredding at Bridger Bowl. Here is the training schedule for this week.

Tuesday- 11/30 4-5:00PM Dryland at Golds Gym

Thursday- 12/2 6-8:00PM Tramp Night at the "Bockhahns" 1500 Mountain goat Trail. If you have never been here before it is the last lot at the very top of Bear Mtn Estates. From Bozeman Head East on 1-90 and take the Bear Canyon Exit (#313). go right heading south and take your immediate left on Bozeman Trail rd. Take bozeman trail rd for 1.3 miles and this road ends and turns into Bear Claw Lane. Take Bear claw lane all the way to the top of the mountain. It is around 4 miles to the top. Bockhahn Home # 586-2185 Don's Cell 581-1500 Mike's Cell 581-8598

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Home # 522-7749
Cell 581-8598

Thanks,
Mike Papke

Training the week of 11-22-10

2010-11-22T13:22:00.000-07:00

Greetings everyone-
This week we have a short week due to the thanksgiving holiday. Here it is:

Tuesday 11/23/10- Dryland at GOlds Gym from 4-5pm.

Thursday- Happy Thanksgiving.

***Please remember that We no longer have drylands on thursday. We are going to be implementing Tramp nights on thursdays from 6-8:00pm.

Questions?
Mike Papke 522-7749

Avalanche class by the city of Bozeman

2010-11-17T11:57:00.000-07:00

Hello BSF Freestyle,

Carole Brennan suggested that I contact you regarding the Avalanche Awareness class we are offering. Jay Pape with the Friends of the Avalanche Center is going to be teaching the class. It is on Dec 13th starting at 7:00 PM. They usually last about an hour.
Also, we are putting in a Beacon Park here at Beall Park for those individuals who want to practice their skills at night in town. If you have any questions about either of these, or just want to chat, feel free to call me! Our number at Beall is 582-2290.

Training the week of 11/15/10

2010-11-15T08:55:00.000-07:00

Greetings everyone:

Here is the training schedule as well as events that are happening the week of Nov.15th, 2010.

TUESDAY 11/16- 4:00pm-5:00pm Dryland at golds gym. Please bring work out gear. (No Snowboots)
Tuesday 11/16- 6:00pm Freestyle committee meeting at BSF office 707 Bridger drive suite #B
Wednesday 11/17/10- 5:00pm-8:00pm Team NIght at Chalet Sports 5-8:00pm. Great prices on any gear that you need.PRICES GOOD THIS NIGHT ONLY
THURSDAY- 11/18/10- DRYLAND AT GOLDS GYM- THIS IS THE LAST THURSDAY OF DRYLAND. DRYLANDS WILL CONTINUE ON TUESDAYS, HOWEVER WE WILL BE IMPLEMENTING TRAMPOLINES ON THE THURSDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING. (12/2/10)

QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL MIKE PAPKE AT (HOME) 522-7749 (CELL) 581-8598

Freestyle team night with Chalet Sports

2010-11-12T12:55:00.002-07:00

Hi everyone-
We are pleased to announce that our annual BSF Freestyle team night is next wednesday at Chalet Sports from 5-8:00 pm. This is a one night "ONLY" deal for all of your product needs. Special Pricing is available wednesday only.

Some great prices on mogul skis for anyone that is needing these.

Volkle Wall- sizes 155, 165, 175= MSRP= $825.00 Special Team Price-$450.00
ELAN BLOODLINE- $300.00

See everyone there!

Training the week of 11/8/10

2010-11-08T14:09:00.000-07:00

Snow today. and more snow the rest of the week means that we will be on snow soon. Training this week is at golds gym from 4:00pm-5:00pm Tuesday and thursday. Please remember to bring work out gear and also that we are guest of golds gym and should act accordingly.

Tuesday 4:00-5:00 PM Golds Gym

Thursday 4:00-5:00 PM Gold Gym

Thanks to all of the freestyle athletes and parents that helped out last weekend at the SKi swap. This was a great event and these fundraisers are what allow us to operate as one of the most inexpensive programs in the country.

Questions?

Mike Papke 522-7749
cell 581-8598

Dryland Starts Tomorrow Tuesday 11/2/10

2010-11-01T18:37:00.000-06:00

Here we go!!!dryland starts tomorrow at Golds Gym in the hastings shopping center tomorrow Tuesday 11/2/10 at 4:00 pm. Drylands will be at golds gym every tuesday and thursday from 4-5:00pm until Christmas camp.

Questions? Call Mike papke Home#522-7749 Cell # 581-8598 email.. mpapke7749@msn.com

Freestyle Sign Up Night

2010-09-14T15:15:00.000-06:00

THe 2010-2011 ski season is upon us. Our annual sign up meeting will be at our new BSF Office. 7:00PM at 707 Bridger Drive suite #B. This will be the first time for athletes to meet with coaches and find out what new things are happening with freestyle.

Questions?
Mike Papke mpapke7749@msn.com
581-8598

The last week of training

2010-02-22T14:32:00.000-07:00

Here is the schedule for the last official week of training for the freestyle team.

Tuesday- 6-8:00 PM Last jump night of season at the bockhahn's
Wednesday- Deadline for emailing mike about events participating in at "Divisional Champs"
Thursday- Slopestyle training at Discovery Basin
Friday- Registration in lodge at discovery Basin. Slopestyle event at Disco
Saturday- Moguls event at Disco. Last day of one day a week training at Bridger Bowl
Sunday- Moguls and dual mogul event at Disco.

If you have any questions please let me know.
Mike Papke
522-7749
mpapke7749@msn.com

Training the week of Feb 15 2010

2010-02-15T15:32:00.000-07:00

Here is the training schedule for the week of Feb 15, 2010

Tuesday- Jump night at the bockhahns. 6-8:00 pm Bring water and mouth piece
Wednesday- Registration is due for LT event.
Friday- Training and Slopestyle event at Lost Trail
Saturday- Training at Bridger bowl for athletes not going to LT. Moguls event at LT
Sunday- Moguls and Duals at Lost Trail. Travel back to Bozeman

If you have any questions please let me know.

Mike Papke
522-7749
581-8598
mpapke7749@msn.com

Training the week of 2-7-10

2010-02-07T19:58:00.000-07:00

Greetings everyone-
Here is the training schedule for this week.

Tuesday- Jump Night 6:00-8:00 PM at the Bockhahns. We will be signing the "GO Heather" banner for the olympics as well as taking pictures. Please make sure that you attend if you want to be a part of history.

Wednesday- Afternoon mid week training at Bridger Bowl.

Saturday- Training at Bridger for all teams. Olympic Freestyle women Moguls. Emails will be sent out for Olympic Party!! Go Heather !!

Sunday- Training for Comp Team. Olympic Freestyle Men Moguls. Email will be sent out for Olympic Party!! Go Bryon!!

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Mike Papke

522-7749
581-8598

mikepapke@mac.com

Here is a link to Heather Mcphie at the 2010 Olympics

2010-02-03T15:22:00.001-07:00

Check out your team mate here.

Training the week of 2/1/10

2010-02-01T16:25:00.000-07:00

Great Job to everyone for last weekends performance. With the hosting of our event over we can continue to get ready for our next event.

Tuesday 2/2/10: 6:00-8:00 PM Jump night at the bockhahns (All Teams Invited)
wednesday 2/3/10: Registration due for athletes going to Sun Valley
Thursday 2/4/10: Double slopestyle at Dollar Mtn in Sun Valley
Friday 2/5/10: Halfpipe in Sun Valley
Saturday 2/6/10: Moguls event (Race Arena) Sun Valley. Training for both programs at Bridger Bowl. 9:00 Griz Ridge.

Sunday 2/7/10: Dual Moguls in sun Valley. Training for Comp Team at Bridger. 9:00 Am Griz Ridge.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

522-7749
Mike Papke

Training The week of 1-25-10

2010-01-24T20:41:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone-
We have a Jam packed week this week with lots of opportunities.

Tuesday 1-26-10: "Jump Night" at the Bockhahn's. Olympic GOld Medalist Eric Bergoust will be in town doing some on snow qualifications for some of our athletes and is going to be assisting in our jump night. He will be bringing his OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL. Please make sure that you show up by 5:45 PM. Also NBC will also be present doing a story on our freestyle team. They will be taking video footage of our jumping and doing some interviews. I HAVE STRESSED THIS FOR THE LAST TWO JUMP SESSIONS. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT OYU BRING YOUR MOUTH PIECE!!!!!

Wednesday 1-27-10: Training at Bridger Bowl on our freestyle course. Tony Gilpin will be present on wednesday.

Thursday 1-28-10: Training at Bridger Bowl on Bronco Face.

FridayMogul Training at Bridger for Our freestyle event this weekend. You must check in at the griz prior to training. 9:00 AM

Saturday: Moguls Contest at Bridger Bowl. 10:00-3:30 PM Awards in the finish.

Sunday: Moguls and Dual Moguls at Bridger Bowl.

There is a lot going on this week and we need everyoen to pitch in to make this the best freestyle event on tour. Please pitch in.

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2010-01-21T22:43:00.002-07:00

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Montana ski program turns skiers into Olympians
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It’s easy to get lost in the wonder and the awe of the talent of Olympic athletes. But when you step back and take a moment to realize the hard work that goes into making world-class athletes, it becomes even more astounding.

Mike Papke knows a little about how to make Olympians. “I spend some time on the US National Team,” he said at Bridger Bowl, before heading up the mountain to train an athlete.

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It's easy to get lost in the wonder and the awe of the talent of Olympic athletes. But when you step back and take a moment to realize the hard work that goes into making world-class athletes, it becomes even more astounding.
Papke is one of the coaches, and the Director for mogul training with the Bridger Ski Foundation. On this day, he’s training Carson Bockhahn, a 17-year-old wonder on the mogul hill.

Papke has coached kids just like Bockhahn for 15 years. He started doing that after he retired from his sport in the late 1990s. For Papke, coaching has become even more of a thrill than participating in the sport itself.

“Being a coach is way more emotional,” he said. “There is just so many variables that you cannot control.”

The Bozeman-based Bridger Ski Foundation is a non-profit group that trains kids in various ski events. But ask Papke, and he will tell you that it’s much more than just any old sports club.

“Once they get hooked, It’s a lot of commitment,” Papke said.

In fact, the program has turned out a couple of Olympians for this Olympic season. Heather McPhie of Bozeman and Bryon Wilson of Butte both trained with the group. Now both are taking spots on the Olympic mogul team. In the eight available spots on the team, two now belong to Montana skiers.

Papke said many skiers from the group have made it to the National Team before, but this time it happened to fall on the Olympic cycle. He said it’s nice to see somone take the sport all the way and calls it a big pat on the back for a coach.

“It’s pretty unique,” Papke said.

Now Bockhahn is next on the list to make it big. Papke said he is his next hopeful.

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Bockhahn is training hard. He spends much of his time in the gym, and after school, he is usually on the hills of Bridger Bowl.

“I’m one of the best out here at Bridger,” Bockhahn said.

Bockhahn is hoping his hard work and confidence will turn into realizing his dream in 2014. He wants to be part of the Olympic Mogul Team himself.

“It’s definitely been a lifelong dream,” he said.

The success of skiers like McPhie and Wilson have shown that the small Montana program isn’t something to take lightly. It’s a place where Olympians are made. And Papke and his team are hoping they can keep them coming.

And it is all about working harder than the next person, and reaching for the gold.

“Most of the coaches have been through the sport,” Papke said. “That’s why our passion is still with mogul skiing.”

BSF Freestyle Alum Mcphie and Wilson earn spots in Olympics!

2010-01-19T10:31:00.003-07:00

COURTESY OF DON COOK Heather McPhie celebrates after competing at Saturday’s World Cup event in Park City, Utah.

PARK CITY, Utah — Bozeman’s Heather McPhie and Butte’s Bryon Wilson wrapped up their first trips to the Winter Olympics on Saturday night with strong World Cup moguls finishes.
“It’s been such a whirlwind,” McPhie told the Chronicle on Monday. “Everything just seems to keep on building, the things I’ve been working on, so it’s really exciting to see all my hard work continue to pay off and then keep getting one more piece of the puzzle put in place.”
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COURTESY OF DON COOK Heather McPhie celebrates after competing at Saturday’s World Cup event in Park City, Utah. McPhie finished behind reigning Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Heil of Canada, who earned her third straight win at Deer Valley and fourth straight World Cup triumph, two days after tying the Canadian skier for the top spot.

France's Guilbaut Colas won the men's event for the third time in his last four tries.

In the thick of internal team competition, U.S. women were second through fifth, stacking the podium until they were upended by Heil in the night's final run.

"Our team is unbelievable right now," McPhie said. "Every single day is more pressure if you let it get to you coming up to February, and we're all answering, harder than we've ever answered. It gives me goosebumps to talk about my team. It kills me that we can't all go."

Wilson was 14th on the Champion course but earned his trip to Vancouver when none of his U.S. teammates could earn the victory — the only selection criteria that would override Wilson's two podium finishes this year.

"I'm psyched to go to the Olympics," said Wilson, who scored his two top-3 finishes after an injury opened a start for him in Finland in December. "It's been a dream for so long. I wish I could've skied better tonight, but I'm going to the Olympics."

Australian overall leader Dale Begg-Smith took second after winning Friday, while Canada's Alexandre Bilodeau finished third.

Michelle Roark, who qualified for the Olympics in 2006 with a win in Deer Valley, was third and put herself in strong position to lock up a spot in the final pre-Olympics event Thursday in Lake Placid, N.Y. The team will be officially nominated Jan. 26 in Park City.

"The podium is definitely something I needed," Roark said. "I needed it really bad."

With a spot already in the bag thanks to a win at the Olympic Trials, Hannah Kearney breezed to a fourth-place finish Saturday.

"I was very devastated to miss the podium, but I'm moving in the right direction," she said.

Nobody could match Heil, who stuck a perfect run with a floating helicopter at the top and a huge backflip at the bottoom.

"I'm having so much fun," Heil said. "I feel like I won the lottery to compete in my own country in the Olympics, so I'm just doing my best to get ready for that."

Patrick Deneen was ninth after taking one of the four men's Olympic spots with a trials win in Steamboat Springs, Colo.

TRAINING WEEK OF 1-18-10

2010-01-18T15:11:00.000-07:00

Great Job to everyone that made there trek to Snowbowl last weekend and for many this was their first events of the season or lifetime. Here is the schedule for this week.

Tuesday: Jump Night at the Bockhahn's- 6:00-8:00 Pm (comp Team only)

Friday: Stay Tuned... Working on activity.. check email later in the week.

Saturday: Training at Bridger for both Programs

Sunday: Training at Bridger for Comp Team.

results from last weekend are posted on

Questions
mpapke7749@msn.com
522-7749 cell 581-8598

Training the week of Jan.11.2010

2010-01-11T14:52:00.000-07:00

Here is the training schedule for the week of Jan.11.2010

Tuesday- 6:00-8:00 PM Jump Night at the Bockhahn's. We are outside under the lights on snow. Bring your ski gear.

Thursday- Training for slopestyle and Aerials event at Snowbowl.
Friday- double slopestyle and double aerial event at snowbowl. Training for moguls.
Saturday- Mogul event. Snowbowl Training at Bridger bowl for any athlete that is not participating in the snowbowl event.

Sunday- Moguls & dual Moguls at Snowbowl. There is no training at Bridger Bowl for anyone on the Competition team that is not attending the Snowbowl interdivisional event.

Lodging is at the C'Mon Inn IN missoula off of reserve street. Video will be done every evening at the c'mon Inn.

Questions,
mike papke Home# 522-7749 Cell 581-8598 email. mpapke7749@msn.com

ON SNOW QUALIFICATIONS CANCELLED-SNOWBOWL

2010-01-05T08:46:00.002-07:00

THE ON SNOW QUALIFICATION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF RE-SCHEDULING.

Training the week of Jan. 4, 2010

2010-01-04T12:07:00.000-07:00

Here is the training schedule for the week Of Jan. 4, 2010

Tuesday 5:30 PM- Outside Jumping at the Bockhahn's. Bring your ski gear and clothing for the outdoors. Parents we will be needing some help building jump and chopping landings. If you have an extra Square of Spade Shovel please bring. We anticipate that it will take 30-45 minutes to construct and then we will be jumping until 7:45 PM

Saturday- Training at Bridger for Both Programs. We will be doing some video in the morning of our training session on the course on Deer Park. We will watch this video at lunch.

Sunday- Training at Bridger for Comp Team. We will be working on the course and doing more video analysis as well as discussion of Mogul, Dual Mogul, Slopestlye, and Aerial rules for the following weekends event at Snowbowl.

***Lodging has been set up at the c'mon Inn MIn Missoula. Please let me know if you did not get the email

TRAINING WEEK OF 12-28-09

2009-12-27T20:06:00.000-07:00

HERE IS THE TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF 12-28-09

MONDAY- 12-28-09 - CHRISMAS CAMP CONTINUES. 9:30-3:00 PM BRIDGER BOWL

TUESDAY- 12-29-09 - LAST DAY OF CHRISTMAS CAMP. 9:30-3:00 PM THERE IS NO TRAMPOLINE SESSION THIS NIGHT DUE TO CHRISTMAS CAMP

SATURDAY- JANUARY 2ND- TRAINING FOR BOTH PROGRAMS AT BRIDGER 9:00-3:00 PM
SUNDAY- JANUARY 3RD- TRAINING AT BRIDGER - COMP TEAM

If you have any questions please let me know..

Mike Papke
Home# 522-7749
Cell # 581-8598
mpapke7749@msn.com

Training Schedule the week of Dec.21, 2009

2009-12-21T09:35:00.000-07:00

Greetings everyone-
Here is the training schedule for the week of dec.21.

Tuesday Dec.22nd- Trampoline session at the Bockhahn's- 6:00-8:00 PM (Bring your own water)

Friday Dec.25th- MERRY CHRISTMAS

Saturday Dec. 26th- Christmas Camp Begins- 9:00 AM Griz Ridge- Everyone welcome-
Dec. 26th- Broom Ball 6:00 PM- Beal Park- Bring your own broom-
Sunday Dec. 27th- Christmas Camp- Everyone welcome
Dec. 27th- Save our winter movie during lunch- Schwag available
Monday Dec. 28th- Christmas Camp- Everyone welcome
Tuesday Dec. 29th- LAST DAY OF CHRISTMAS CAMP- Everyone welcome

If you have any questions please let me know.

Mike Papke
Home-522-7749
cell 581-8598

Training Schedule for the week of 12-14-09

2009-12-12T21:04:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone-
Thanks for a great weekend of training. It was great to see a big pack of us skiing around at Bridger Bowl. Here is what is to look forward to this coming week.

Tuesday 12/16/09-There is no trampoline this week due to the US Freestyle Selections events.

Thursday- Dryland at the Club with Matt. This is the last dryland session for the season. There has been handouts available for the past 2 thursdays. If you did not get a handout they will be available this thursday as well. There are two handouts. One is a routine and one is for stretching.

Saturday- Training for both programs at Bridger. 9:00 am at the Grizley and depart at 9:30 am.

Sunday- Training for the comp. team at Bridger. 9:00 AM Griz.

If you have not given me your sweatshirt sizes please let me know. mpapke7749@msn.com

Thanks,

Mike Papke

BSF Scholarships Announced

2009-12-08T09:20:00.000-07:00

Congradulations to everyone that applied for the annual scholarships for this season. This scholarship is funded by the Bridger Bowl license plates revenue.

1. Charlie Memmer-Rahn
2. Scotty Martell
3. Liam Vodenhal
4. Nate Hawkins

Great job to all of you.

BSF Freestyle Committee

Northern Athletes produce podium results at Europa Cup

2009-12-06T20:39:00.001-07:00

Well It is an Olympic season and it is great to see northern athletes starting their season off right. Heather Mcphie earn a first place podium in finland and Bryon Wilson was third for the men. Landon Gardner also proved a great start for the year! The complete results can be seen here.

Training week of 12-5-09

2009-12-06T20:27:00.000-07:00

Here is what our freestyle training week looks like this week. This is the week that everyone has been waiting for. This is our opening weekend on snow.

Tuesday Dec.8th- 6:00 PM Trampoline session for the competition team- at the Bockhahn's(1500 Mountain Goat Trail) Please bring your own water!!!!!!!!

Thursday Dec 10th- 5:00 PM Dryland Training- The Club

Saturday Dec.12th- First Official day of training for both groups. (9:00 AM at the Grizley Ridge)

Sunday Dec. 13th- Official Travel day for athletes that are attending the US Selection Events in Winter Park CO.

Sunday Dec. 13th- Training at Bridger for Competition Team.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Training week of 11-30-09

2009-11-29T10:11:00.000-07:00

Wow! What a great way to start out the ski season. Bridger Bowl opened early this season and the coverage was great. This is going to allow our freestyle team athletes to make a some great progress once the season begins. Everyone will have all of the bugs worked out of their equipment and be feeling good on their skis.

Here is what our week looks like:

Monday- 6:00 PM at the BSF office-(COACHES ONLY) first Aid and CPR Training and certification.
Tuesday- 6:00 PM- Trampoline session at the Bockhahn's- EVERYONE IS INVITED
Thursday- 5:00 PM- Dryland at the Club

Please let me know if you need anything........

Mike Papke
Cell# 581-8598
Home# 522-7749
email. mpapke7749@msn.com

Training Week of 11-23-09

2009-11-22T16:40:00.002-07:00

Hi Everyone-
This is going to be a short week for freestyle training due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please remember that thanksgiving falls on this Thursday the same day as our Dryland Schedule. There will NO dryland this Thursday. However there will be a trampoline session this Tuesday at the Bockhahns.

Also we are in the process of getting some artwork done for this season's freestyle Hoodie. I will be sending out an email here once the proof is available. Cost should be similar to last season ($20.00)

First day of training- The first day of training is scheduled for the first weekend of Bridgers Opening. Dec.12Th, 2009. This is also Bring a Friend day. IF you know of someone that is thinking about the sport of freestyle skiing this is their opportunity to train with the team for a day.

Big Sky ski area is planning on opening the 26th of November. This is a great opportunity for team members to get on snow prior to our seasons official start. This early season skiing allows athletes to get on snow and get used to skiing and making sure that their equipment is ready for the season.

Bridger Freestyle has 2 athletes that are invited to the 2009 US Freestyle Selection Events. This is the first opportunity for regional level athletes to earn a spot on the us freestyle ski team. Carson Bockhahn and Tim Chamberline will be traveling to Winter Park CO Dec.13-19th.

***Reminder that the Finacial Scholarship applications are due DEc. 1st, 2009 for this upcoming season. If you are in need of some assistance please make sure that you take advantage of this help.***

If you have not been receiving emails from me please let me know. I have not been getting any emails back so I think the address that i have been provided are correct. However I do not want to leave anyone out.

Thanks and see you on Tuesday!

Training the week of 11-16-09

2009-11-16T16:10:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone-
I have a phone list for this season as of today. If you did not receive one please let me know. You can see which program you are signed up for. I know that at the last trampoline session there was a little confusion amongst a few athletes of which team they were signed up for.

A reminder: You must be on the competition team to attend this weeks trampoline session

Tuesday- Trampoline session at the bockhahns 1500 Mountain goat trail- Competition Team Only
Thursday- Dryland at the club- 5:00-6:00 PM
We have the additional tramp back in action. This week we will have both tramps working.

****if you see your name listed in red on the phone list there are issues with either your paperwork or payment. Please talk to me to resolve this***

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Trash Clean Up Cancelled- Again

2009-11-14T16:29:00.001-07:00

Well once again due to the snow we are unable to do our annual trash clean up. Please pass this on to anyone that might be interested.

Training Schedule for week of 11_9_09-11_15_09

2009-11-09T15:02:00.002-07:00

Hi Everyone-
Thanks to everyone for their hard work and help with the ski swap this past weekend. Here is a list of training events that are happening this week.

Tuesday Nov.10- 6:00-8:00 PM: Trampoline session at the Bockhahn's 1500 Mountain Goat Trail. If you have not been to this site please let me know and I can get you directions. Please make sure to bring workout cloths for trampoline session as well as a water bottle.

Thursday Nov. 12th 5:00PM: Dryland at the club. Please make sure to bring workout gear and water bottle.
Thursday Nov.12th 6:00 PM: Team Night at Chalet Sports. This is your last opportunity to take advantage of pro-form pricing on ski gear this season. This is the only night that these deep discounts will take place.

Sunday Nov. 15th 1:00 PM: Our annual trash clean up is on. We will meet at the Bridger Canyon Fire Department at 1:00 pm to clean up our section of the highway. This should only take 1 hour with lots of help. Please make sure to attend and give back to your community.

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Mike Papke
Home- 522-7749
Cell- 581-8598
email. mpapke7749@msn.com

New date for trash day

2009-11-04T13:44:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone-
I have spoken with the alpine program and we have an alternate date and time for the annual trash clean up. It is going to be on November 15th at 1:00 PM. This is once again snow permitting. Please mark it on your calandar and help us keep our roadway clean.

Thanks,

Training the week of Nov.2,2009

2009-11-03T15:16:00.002-07:00

Greetings everyone-
Training this week start on Thursday for our first Dryland Program. Matt Parks is helping us out this season. Dryland is on thursday from 5-6:00 pm at the club on main street. This is located in the Jacobsen building.

Friday saturday and Sunday is the "Ski Swap" This is the only fundraiser that we ask all of our athletes and parents to volunteer with. If you have not signed up for a shift please call Kris at 587-2445.

If you have not been recieving my weekly emails please let me know. I sent out 3 last week and a couple already this week.

Thanks,
mike Papke
Cell# 581-8598
Home 522-7749
mpapke7749@msn.com

Trash Clean Up- CANCELLED

2009-10-30T13:05:00.001-06:00

Due to the snow we will not be doing the annual trash clean up this weekend (Saturday the 31st).

Ski Swap

2009-10-16T15:35:00.003-06:00

ski swap

The annual ski swap is the first weekend in November. This is the only fundraiser that freestyle needs our athletes and parents participation. You need to call Kris at the BSF Office 587-2445 and sign up for some volunteer time. We are encouraging 10 hours per athlete. As of 10/20/09 The freestyle Participation is minimal. Please make sure that you call Kris and sign up otherwise we are asking that you write a check for $200.00/athlete to cover the cost of the volunteer time. Kris is in the office from 12:30-3:30 tuesday-friday. Once the slots are full you can not be added to the list. Please let me know if oyu need any assistance.

Thanks,

Mike P

2009-10 Ski season info

2009-10-06T15:32:00.002-06:00

Greetings everyone-
The upcoming season is just around the corner and everyone is excited about our program as well as what is to be coming. Here are some important dates.
OCT 12- 5:00 PM Chili Feed at the Lindley center. This is your first opportunity to sign up for the Swap.
OCT 13- 7:00-9:00 PM Freestyle Team Sign Up Meeting- Bozeman Public Library

November 6-9th at the Fairgrounds- The annual ski swap. This is the only fundraiser that freestyle participates in and we would like to require all parents and athletes to work this event.

More info to follow.

mike papke
mikepapke@mac.com
Home-522-7749
Cell-581-8598

2008-12-14T10:12:00.001-07:00