The view of Flathead lake from a cabin I get to use for free in Lakeside. Lakeside is about a 45 minute drive south from Whitefish. Late spring 2007, Lakeside, MT.

The view of Whitefish lake from high upon a hillside along Whitefish lake. During our early morning bike rides, Comet and I have some peaceful and solitude experience.

The view of Whitefish lake during an early morning bike ride. Comet and I do our bike riding early in the morning when there are few people out and about. Late spring 2007, Whitefish, MT.

My bike "Silver" resting underneath a Gazebo along the Whitefish River. Late spring 2007, Whitefish, MT.

Development is a never-ending thing in Whitefish. This is new site for Whitefish's new City Hall, Fire Station and Police Station location. But until then, it's a biking spot of mine. I like to ride down the high steep lopes. In the background is Big Mountain and downtown Whitefish. Late spring 2007, Whitefish, MT.

This giant eagle status sits on the gate entrance to the Great Northern Rafting facility just as you arrive to the west entrance to Glacier Park. In the background are the snow-covered peaks of Glacier Park. Late winter 2007. Glacier National Park, MT.

This is the view of Big Mountain from Edgewood Road just outside of Whitefish. Edgewood Dr. winds through the countryside between the outskirts of Whitefish and Columbia Falls. Along Edgewood Dr. are several beautiful farms and ranches like the one in this photo. The view along this road is one of best you will ever see. Late winter 2007, Whitefish, MT.

Some of 2007 Pond Skim Event participants. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

This year's Pond Skim Event drew colorful participants of all kinds. Big Mountain ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

A participant of this year's Pond Skim Event. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

After the event, participants, officials, as well as, spectators gather for free beer at the award ceremony that is traditionally held at the Hellroaring Pub located just a short walk from where the event takes place. Unfortunately, the Hellroaring Pub has seen its better days. It is to be closed and then torned down bringing to an end one of Big Mountain's great longtime institution. A place that will be truly missed by many. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

It was festive warm day at the 2007 Pond Skim Event. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

Participants of this year's Pond Skim Event look on as their fellow contender make their way down the hill and across the pond. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

Spiderman took a break from crime fighting to participate in this year's Pond Skim Event. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

Colorful participants of this year's Pond Skim Event await their turn to go next. Wonder Woman didn't win the event, but she did walk away with the Best Costume Award. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

Scores of spectators have come from all over the Flathead valley to watch the free event. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

Spectators begin to gather around for the 2007 Pond Skim Events. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish MT. 

The pond viewed from the mountain side or the take-off spot before the 2007 Pond Skim Event starts. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

Event rodies preparing the 2007 Pond Skim Event on April 7th, my birthday. Soon, this area will be covered with hundreds of spectators. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

This year's Pond Skim Event at Big Mountain Ski Resort on a warm sunny day before Easter Sunday, April 2007. This events marks the end or closing of the 2007 ski season at Big Mountain Ski Resort. Whitefish, MT. 

The Bay Watch babes decided to participate in this year's Pond Skim Event (2007). I looked at them and I said to myself, "Are they for real?" Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

Wonder Woman showed up and participated in this year's Pond Skim Event (2007). It is my understanding that this busty beauty was aided with the help of balloons strategily placed in the right location(s). Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

Comet at her favorite spot stares out the window at the frequent by-passer. whitefish, MT. 

The view of Big Mountain from the beach of Whitefish Lake. A thin layer of ice still floats on the surface of the lake. As you can see, the beach is vacant on the day before Easter 2007. Perhaps, everyone is on Big Mountain watching the 2007 Pond Skimm Event. Whitefish, MT. 

From my townhome in Whitefish, one can easily see the snow covered Great Northern Mounatin with Tea Kettle on the left and the Swan Mountain Range on the right. Easter Sunday, April, 2007. Whitefish, MT.