The Gallatin Valley: Fatal attraction?

The Gallatin Valley is truly a great place to build a life. As John Baden recently observed, the community is growing richer in civic culture, and access to high quality amenities is easy. But might it also be an “ecological trap”? If it is, let’s understand it in hopes of helping folks avoid it.

Here are some attractive features of our community. While downhill skiing at Bridger Bowl is beyond the economic reach of many, ski touring Bozeman Creek or hiking in Yellowstone is manageable. Thanks to the traditional BSF ski swap, a family can outfit themselves with cross-country gear for a couple hundred dollars. Each week we choose among lectures, performances, and public forum, many for free. Is this civic and community quality threatened by our success?

By Jerry Johnson

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