Distinctly Montana Magazine

D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA N A • W I N T E R 2 0 1 8 30 SOME OF MONTANA'S HIKING TRAILS LEND THEMSELVES ESPECIALLY WELL TO WINTER TRAVEL, WITH EASY TRAILHEAD ACCESS, SCENERY THAT A COAT OF SNOW SUITS WELL, AND REWARDS SPREAD OVER THE LENGTH OF THE TRAIL. OUSEL FALLS Powderhounds will surely find it hard to turn off the road to Big Sky Resort, but, while the skiing masses race to make first chair there, snowshoers will find their own low-key thrills just outside the Big Sky Town Center. e 1.8-mile round trip snowshoe to Ousel Falls traces the South Fork of the West Fork Gallatin River upstream between thickly timbered snow-sheltering canyon walls to an impressive, ice-encrust- ed cascades. If the water has not yet frozen, snowshoers may spy American dippers—the waterfall's namesake—flitting among the red river rock. A sturdy footbridge across the South Fork a quarter mile from the trailhead provides good views up- and downstream. Afterward, be sure to stop at nearby Lone Mountain Ranch for an après-snowshoe drink in the saloon. DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From the Big Sky Town Center, drive south on Ousel Falls Road for 1.8 miles to the large parking area on the left. 5 APARTMENTS Beauty in the Basic Apartments feature 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths with full sized kitchens, private laundry, at- tached 1 car garages, front and back porches and open floor plans. Detailed Design... Picture windows, granite counter tops, tiled showers, brushed nickel finishes with wood doors and trim all lend to a deca- dent space. ...with Seniors in Mind Wide doorways, lever door knobs and faucet handles, rocker light switches, bigger drawer pulls, grab bars, and zero-step entry on all of the grounds make way for easy living. AMENITIES Cooking? We'll handle it. Meals can be regularly prepared according to your dietary needs. Residents choose to be served either in our dining hall or in their apartment. Cleaning? We've got that too. Residents will enjoy weekly light housekeeping and linen services, so window washing and lifting mattresses are a thing of the past. Yard Work? Forget about it. Days spent straining your back over snow shovels and rakes are over. Lawn care and snow removal are included for all residents. ACTIVITIES Gathering Spaces Whether you choose to watch the game in front of the big screen, enjoy the view from the veranda, or warm yourself by the double-sided fireplace, there are plenty of areas to convene. Fitness Stay independent by staying strong, using our fitness center designed with seniors in mind. Our resident garden provides fresh produce and recreation. Community Wine and cheese parties, movie nights, and group outings to community events add to our friendly culture. www.thepeaksronan.com email sage@thepeaksronan.com 575 Eisenhower Street Ronan, MT 59864 (406) 676-PEAK(7325) A BRAND NEW LUXURY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN THE HEART OF THE MISSION VALLEY "THE NICEST RETIREMENT FACILITY IN THE STATE" THE NEWEST DEVELOPMENT, TOPPED WITH SMALL TOWN CHARM.

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