Ski Montana.

Lewis and Clark are reincarnated and are riding the ski lift up to the top of Lolo Peak. Lewis turns to Clark and says; "Bill, do you remember when we were here at Traveler's Rest and starving?"
It's amazing how far Lolo has come over the years. This bedroom community, just a short drive from Missoula, has been a large part of Montana history. The Corp of Discovery was encamped here in 1806 and almost starved. The Nez Perce set out through this area in 1877 while running from the Calvary. The Lolo pass is a vital artery between Idaho and Montana.
Now, in the booming state, there is a need for recreation on a grand scale. Montana now boosts the largest ski resort destination in the U.S. with the combined efforts of Big Sky and Moonlight Basin.
Apparently that won't be enough for Montana. Tom Maclay of Lolo wants an even bigger resort for the Bitterroot. Traveler's Rest has come a long way in the past two hundred years.
Ski resorts abound throughout Montana. So why is there a need for another one? Read this article that explains the impacts of climate on tourism and skiing. One should also understand K. Ross Toole's teachings on Montana's economy. Montana has repeatedly set itself up for economic failure.
Check out what the Iten Company has to say about the climate in the Bitterroot. Tom Maclay wants his runs to extend all the way to the Valley floor, it would be a rare occasion to have skiable snow down at that elevation. Imagine, if you will, that there is a season with little to no snow. What would happen to these mega-resorts that depend on the snow for income? They would file for relief through various programs that would assist them should this happen. This, however, would not help the Montana economy.

The tourist attractions in Montana should couple with the diversity of the climate and the people. There are already many ski resorts.

Schweitzer for President?

What is with the Democrats these days? Are they really that hard-up for a candidate in 2008?

Schweitzer may be ready for the corruption that comes with the top job. His promises to the Indians of Montana seem to be falling short in the legistature . His campaign fund raising has left the state with unanswered questions and he seems to just resonate with Montana pride on CNN.
He seems to have a reason to bring home some of the troops.

He is followed by a lot of Republicans trying to tear him down. He is beginning to be revered by Democrats. Moderates will tell you to stand by and see what he does in his office as Governor before going one way or the other.
I say, the Republicans better come up with someone great to keep the GOP in the White House, the Democrats had better come up with someone period and the Moderates need to come up with a decision on weather they are Right or Left.
The appeal of Governor Schweitzer is that he is the anti-Schwartzenegger, one is a Republican in a "Blue" state the other is a Democrat in a "Red" state.
Speaking of Red and Blue, I have a feeling that Montana will be an island of Blue in a sea of Red in 2008. My only concern is that they may vote for Queen Hillary. Her strategy is coming together quite well. She has already gravitated towards the middle in the view of her own party.
I have a theory that she might be causing all this hype behind Schweitzer. What better way to ensure the votes than by running against a hopeful from (excuse me here) some hick state. The media is already dealing the cards for 2008. Don't be fooled by the dirty dealing.