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• What is Corn Fest?
• When is Corn Fest?
• What are the Logistics of Altoona Ridge Lodge Corn Fest?
• What is the Cost of Altoona Ridge Lodge Corn Fest?
• Commonly Asked Questions for Corn Fest:
• Extra Information about Altoona Ridge Lodge Corn Fest:
• Reservation Information:

What is Corn Fest?

Corn Fest celebrates the beautiful spring snow we enjoy in our area of the Rockies, the longer spring days, and the beauty of the forest waking up. Everybody receives a t-shirt on their first paid trip. Everybody receives a sweatshirt for coming back for a second paid trip during that season. Enjoy the Sauna. Warm Showers. And a flush toilet.

Traditionally, it is a bit warmer in the days and cold at night. We get some amazing snow dumps during this time. And the snow corns up amazingly.

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When is Corn Fest?

It runs from the beginning of April until the end of May. The Lodge is open from Thursday afternoon at 3pm, through sunday afternoon at 5pm, every week. Weather and snow conditions depending.

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What are the Logistics of Altoona Ridge Lodge Corn Fest?

• The lodge can only accept 8 people per night
• These are not exclusive trips and are open to all
• All spaces and beds will be filled
• Two Family style meals are included per night
• Dinner is at 7pm and breakfast is at 8am
• Fresh sandwiches are available for lunches, you must order in advance from the options available. Lunch includes a freshly made sandwich, a Nature Valley Bar, and a piece of fruit. $8 for cash or check. An extra charge will apply for using a credit card.
• Jump to Reservations Information here for more details

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What is the Cost of Altoona Ridge Lodge Corn Fest?

The cost is per person, per night.

• $55 per bunk in the communal room of the Bear Den. 3 bunks are available.
• $150 for the intimacy and privacy of the Lovers' Yurt. Only for 2 people per yurt, there is only 1 yurt available.
• $125 for the private rooms with the queen beds in the Bear Den. A third person can share the extra bunk bed in these rooms for $45 per night, with 2 meals. 2 rooms are available.

Groups up to 4 people (1 guide) are $150 per day. Groups up to 8 people (require 2 guides) and are $225 per day.

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Commonly Asked Questions for Corn Fest:

1. There is no guide during these trips, you are fully responsible for yourself and the safety of your group and those around you.
2. A guide can be available. It requires booking on week in advance.
3. There is no minimum stay required.
4. There is no gear shuttle available during these weeks.
5. You must skin in and out.
6. You are welcome to bring your own sled.
7. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the conditions of the road, and/or of the snow on the road, to and from the lodge.
8. The snowmobile will not be of much use getting to the ski-able areas of the mountain.
9. The Altoona Ridge Lodge, Adventure Montana, inc., and its employees are in not responsible for your snowmobile, the conditions, or your safety.

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Extra Information about Altoona Ridge Lodge Corn Fest:

Follow us on Twitter for information about the road conditions to the Lodge from Maxville, and up to the moment snow and weather details. http://twitter.com/AltoonaWx

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Reservation Information:

You MUST CALL Denison at 406.239.0048 to make these reservations - be sure to leave a detailed message if you do not get through to me, I might be at the Lodge or out skiing.

You must call to book your reservations by the wednesday of the week you will be coming up. We need advance notice so that we can have enough food, we all like to have plenty to eat after a good day of tramping around the hills. Space is limited and it fills up fast, dont be left out in the cold. The Altoona Ridge Lodge and Adventure Montana are not responsible for you if you show up without a reservation and there is no space. Your stay includes 2 meals and accommodation per person.

You must call to book your reservations by the wednesday of the week you will be coming up so we can properly prepare for each guests amazing Corn Snow experience!

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