Just south of Neihart Montana on US Highway 89, you’ll find Montana’s oldest ski area.

Showdown Montana has been a haven for downhill ski enthusiasts for nearly 90 years.

And for a majority of that time there’s been a common denominator in keeping the lifts moving and the slopes in shape, George Willet.

Just south of Neihart Montana on US Highway 89, you&rsquo;ll find Montana&rsquo;s oldest ski area.
Showdown Montana has been a haven for downhill ski enthusiasts for nearly 90 years.
And for a majority of that time there&rsquo;s been a common denominator in keeping the lifts moving and the slopes in shape, George Willet.

A podcast for fans of Big Sky Country.  Longtime MTN News anchor Tim McGonigal goes in-depth with interesting and amazing people who have a tie to the Treasure State. Who are they, what have they done and where are they now?  From authors to athletes, business leaders to policy makers, these are some of the extraordinary stories from people who make Montana the Last Best Place

A podcast for fans of Big Sky Country.&nbsp;&nbsp;Longtime MTN News anchor Tim McGonigal goes in-depth with interesting and amazing people who have a tie to the Treasure State. Who are they, what have they done and where are they now?&nbsp;&nbsp;From authors to athletes, business leaders to policy makers, these are some of the extraordinary stories from people who make Montana the Last Best Place

McGonigal’s Chronicles: Making Montana Connections Podcast

McGonigal’s Chronicles: Making Montana Connections

McGonigal's Chronicles: George Willett

For well over a hundred years, the Great Falls Rotary Club has operated Camp Rotary, nestled in the heart of the Little Belt Mountains between Monarch and Neihart. 

And every June for the past 32 years, Camp Rotary has been the home to Camp Francis. It's a children’s bereavement camp that has had a positive impact on thousands of children struggling with grief. 

For most of that time, Kathy Van Tighem has been involved, primarily as Camp Director.

For well&nbsp;over a hundred years, the Great Falls Rotary Club has&nbsp;operated&nbsp;Camp Rotary, nestled in the heart of the Little Belt Mountains between&nbsp;Monarch and Neihart.&nbsp;
And&nbsp;every June for the past 32 years,&nbsp;Camp Rotary has been the home to Camp Francis.&nbsp;It's&nbsp;a children&rsquo;s bereavement camp that has had a&nbsp;positive&nbsp;impact on thousands of children struggling with grief.&nbsp;
For most of that time, Kathy Van&nbsp;Tighem&nbsp;has been involved, primarily as Camp Director.

McGonigal's Chronicles: Kathy Van Tighem

Hasan Davis describes himself as an author, trainer, performer, youth advocate, lawyer, and hope dealer. Among his most recent projects is appearing in and producing the documentary film “Big Medicine York Outdoors", which helps tell the story of one of the most important figures in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
The film has been shown at various spots along the trail of the Corps of Discovery and is expected to soon be available to view on the National Park Service website.

Hasan Davis describes himself as an author, trainer, performer, youth advocate, lawyer, and hope dealer. Among his most recent projects is appearing in and producing the documentary film &ldquo;Big Medicine York Outdoors", which helps tell the story of one of the most important figures in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The film has been shown at various spots along the trail of the Corps of Discovery and is expected to soon be available to view on the National Park Service website.

McGonigal's Chronicles: Hasan Davis

There have been numerous aspiring music artists who played Montana early in their careers before reaching superstardom.
Some names that come to mind include Lainey Wilson, Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift.
Avery Anna is hoping to join that group of elite company.

There have been numerous aspiring music artists who played Montana early in their careers before reaching superstardom. Some names that come to mind include Lainey Wilson, Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift. Avery Anna is hoping to join that group of elite company.

McGonigal's Chronicles: George Willett

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