4 Top Experience Gifts!

by Liz Nitz

Experience Gift Giving Guide

Do you and your family have enough “Stuff”?  Are you at an impasse as to what to give your family as gifts?  Perhaps consider experiences as gifts instead of things.  Living in such a beautiful place with access to tons of outdoor fun, it is easy to come up with gifts along the experiential lines if you are so inclined that will provide memories for years to come.

 

My top 4 experiences:

 

  1. Montana Dinner Yurt. How fun does this sound?  Your group is transported on snowcats through the Big Sky backcountry to the Yurt location.  There you are met with a bonfire and a torch lit sledding run outside and a candlelit cozy yurt inside.  Musicians play while you socialize or play until the dinner bell is rung.  Dinner is a gourmet feast of French onion soup, filet mignon and chocolate fondue for dessert.  After dinner, there is time for gathering around the bonfire, taking pictures, sledding etc. http://www.bigskyyurt.com/montana-dinner-yurt/

 

  1. Back Country Snowmobiling. There are quite a few places that one can rent snowmobiles from and go snowmobiling on your own.  However, if you are new to the sport, best to go with a guide the first few times.  Canyon adventures in Big Sky has snowmobiles for rent as well as guides and can take you into the back country.  Views of the Spanish Peaks, Taylor Peaks, Lone Peak and the Sphinx Mountains are all included!  Bring your camera on this adventure!  http://www.snowmobilemontana.com/

 

  1. Winter Yellowstone Tour. There are several different options as to how to do this. I recommend the bombardier coach tour for a fun old school experience.  If your group is large enough (5-8), consider renting the entire coach for a more cozy, personal experience. https://seeyellowstone.com/tours/old-faithful-bombardier-snowcoach-tour/  Alternately, one can try a snowmobile tour.  This is fun but keep in mind that the format is all snow mobiles in a line following the guide and then stopping at sights – no antics in the snow with the machines.  http://backcountry-adventures.com/

 

  1. Explore Paradise Valley. Paradise Valley is stunning during the winter and provides for beautiful photography.  One could start off with cross country skiing either in Yellowstone National Park or one of the forest service areas in the valley.  https://www.visitgardinermt.com/item/278-favorite-cross-country-ski-trails-in-gardiner-and-northern-yellowstone   Then head to one of the hot springs in the area to relax and warm up. Chico Hot Springs https://www.chicohotsprings.com/hot-springs/  or Yellowstone Hot Springs. https://yellowstonehotspringsmt.com/   Then one could eat at the Dining Room at Chico https://www.chicohotsprings.com/historic-dining-room/  or head up to Sage Lodge.  https://www.sagelodge.com/grill.php  If you really wanted to make a full day, Sage Lodge and Chico provide accommodations as well.

 

I am out to explore and find some more unique experiences.  Look for a follow up post soon!

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4633 Shadowglen, Bozeman, Montana 59718

4633 Shadowglen, Bozeman, Montana 59718

4Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
0.17Acre
2,617Sqft
Four bedroom single family home on Bozeman's growing west side. Two stories with a main floor master bedroom. Generous amount of counterspace and storage in the kitchen, gas fireplace in the living room and formal dining room. Upstairs features two bedrooms, bathroom and loft/flex space currently used as an office.
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203 Wickwire Way, Bozeman, Montana 59718

3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
0.20Acre
2,067Sqft
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2489 Andalusian Avenue, Bozeman, Montana 59718

4Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
0.28Acre
2,770Sqft
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29 Hoffman Drive, Bozeman, Montana 59715

29 Hoffman Drive, Bozeman, Montana 59715

4Bedroom(s)
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0.07Acre
2,568Sqft
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340 Stonegate Drive, Bozeman, Montana 59715

340 Stonegate Drive, Bozeman, Montana 59715

4Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
0.96Acre
3,093Sqft
Brand new to market! Welcome to serene Stonegate subdivision tucked into Bozeman's Riverside Golf Course with spacious 1+/- acre lots & stunning mountain views. Abundant windows & natural light envelop elegant 3093 sq ft home with 4 beds & 3 1/2 baths. Main level master en suite boasts a ginormous walk-in closet/dressing room.
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3109 Augusta Drive, Bozeman, Montana 59715

4Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
0.29Acre
3,005Sqft
Beautiful home on the 14th fairway of the Bridger Creek Golf Course. "Big" unobstructed views of the Bridger Mountain Range. This home features 2 master suites, one with a walk-in closet big enough to make into another bedroom! Great room concept with corner river rock gas fireplace, large kitchen featuring cherry cabinetry, granite counters, butcher block island and a nice gas range.
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1418 Cherry Drive, Bozeman, Montana 59715

3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
0.21Acre
2,523Sqft
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280 Eagle Creek, Bozeman, Montana 59718

3Bedroom(s)
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2,182Sqft
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315 N Tracy Avenue 508, Bozeman, Montana 59715

315 N Tracy Avenue 508, Bozeman, Montana 59715

2Bedroom(s)
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