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Latest Survey

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CWD NOW CALLED ZOMBIE DEER DISEASE 

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.. The latest survey from the CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL shows the rapid expansion of chronic wasting disease (CWD) throughout the nation.

OH DEAR, DEER !!

.. As of January 2019, CWD in free-ranging deer, elk and/or moose has been reported in at least 24 states in the continental United States, as well as two provinces in Canada.
.. In addition, CWD has been reported in reindeer and moose in Norway and Finland, and a small number of imported cases have been reported in South Korea.
.. The disease has also been found in farmed deer and elk.
..  So far no known cases of human infection have been documented. However, research has shown that the disease can cross species lines and even into primates.
.. Current data show that all of Yellowstone Park has infected deer. So far no reports are catalogued from Gallatin County. We suspect that infected deer are just down the road. Just not reported from tested critters.

RESOURCES:

USA Today,
Center For Disease Control.

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.. It's not yet 'old news.' But our snowfall frequency and, it's moisture content is becoming common. We are pleased to report this and suggest that we deserve it after our long standing drought.
.. The kids down the block are taking a break from catching. They are jumping on snow machines and heading to the slopes where avalanches are the soup of the day.

BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL

.. In town the hotel rooms are full and grocery shopping is an exercise in bumper cars.
.. Visitors in snow suites become giant black renditions of the Michelin Man.
.. They travel in packs. They flood the wine aisle and crowd into our tiny liquor stores.
.. They are over heated and fragrant: makes shopping in the produce section an enormous challenge.

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.. Time to mark your calendar for some of our upcoming end of winter fun:
>> Taste Of Trails, February 17, 2019.  This event is designed to encourage skiers of all ages and abilities to try cross-country skiing in a simple and festive format.

ELBOWS APLENTY

.. A 5km (3.1 mile) course takes skiers and 'snowshoers' around the Rendezvous Ski Trails.  Four feed stations are staffed by volunteers who offer snacks and beverages to participants.
>> Rendezvous Ski Race, March 2, 2019. There are six different races:  2K, 5K, 10K, 25K classic, 25K and 50K.
.. The races are run concurrently on the Rendezvous Ski Trails, and skiers of all ages and abilities participate every year. The event is the culmination of cross country ski racing in our region.

THRILLS  AND  SPILLS

>> Skijor West Championships, March 9-10, 2019.
..  Equestrian skijoring consists of a team of a single horse, a rider and, a person on skis who navigates a specified course.
.. Skijor USA is currently the leading sporting organization for equine skijoring in the United States and, in 2019 has presented a circuit of 12 races covering three regions: Northern, Central, Southern and, the Championship Final in West Yellowstone. Teams of all skill levels are welcome to compete at the Skijor West race. Spectators are welcome!
>>  Snowmobile EXPO, Powersports & Races (March 15-17, 2019). This is where manufacturers unveil their new 2020 snowmobiles at the same location, for the first time.

SPILLS  AND  THRILLS

.. The 3-day event also includes Bingo Night, M120 and vintage snowmobile races, a Saturday night WOW event, exhibits, demo rides, and culminates with the 'AMA Snow Bike Championship.'
.. For the fisher folks: just in case you are not into frozen rod guides and blue fingers there are other activities, shopping, attractions and, an interesting array of pubs in this little village.
.. Y'all come !

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