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AN AWARD-WINNING LEGACY:
Showdown's Next Generation
Showdown's Next Generation
George's family rallied around him in celebration of his Pioneer Award.
By Holly Matkin
Photography Provided By Showdown
long Scenic Highway 89, nestled in the heart of the Lile Belt Mountains, lies a family
legacy that has stood the test of time. Just as it has every day since 1936, the state's oldest
ski area, Showdown Montana, stands majestically amid the alpine trees.
e winter recreation wonderland is a place Showdown owner George Wille
knows well. Not only has he been at the helm of the mountain's operations
since 1973 – it is also the place he and his wife, Margie, call home.
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