FTF17 | Big Sky, Montana

Patriots to Thank:

Ascend Properties
Big Sky Resort

To Big Sky Bravery,

Words cannot express the gratitude my family and I have for the opportunities you have provided us.

I have been serving in the military (SOF) for over 25 years. My husband served 10 years and then pursued his MBA. With active careers and 2 young girls, finding time to get away for quality family time has been few and far between.

We participated in the family winter Task Force. Even before we left home, I was impressed with the communication between Big Sky Bravery and our family. Everything was handled very professionally and left us needing only to make it to the airport on time. 🙂

Participating in this TF allowed us to "disconnect" from the daily grind and focus on our family. The experiences are like nothing we have ever done and likely will be a long time before it happens again.

As parents, we watched our girls (3 and 6yrs) try skiing for the first time and LOVE it! Watching them figure it out and seeing the pride in their faces was unmatched.

While the girls did their lessons, my husband and I were able to ski together and remember what brought us together: Our love for adventure and family.

The mountain views from dogsledding were breathtaking. We were all like children that day, just looking at the snowcapped mountains and riding the sleds. It definitely reminded us to appreciate the beauty in life and remember to slow down. I joke a lot about how I have seen a lot of the world, but not much of America. This was the perfect experience and to be able to share it with my husband and 2 girls is something I will always be grateful for.

I have no doubt this TF reenforced the love of the outdoors for our girls, and for them to see Mom and Dad slow down, and be together with nothing else to do than just spending time as a family.

Being in Montana gave me and my husband time to reflect on what is most important for us and our young family. It reminded us to slow down and embrace the moments with our girls as they are growing up so quickly.

Thank you so so much for this incredible memory maker. We know it takes a lot of work with people on your team and donations from very generous people."

- The “B” Family