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SIGNATURE MONTANA | 41 WELCOME TO THE EDITH Entering e Edith hotel in nearby White Sulphur Springs is a field day for the visual senses. What is the style? Uber modern? Retro? Call it eclectic. e lobby is a lile bit Western, a lile Native American. Oriental art and furniture mix with Native American pillows and wall hangings. High- and low-back chairs, round and square oomans, floral and polka-dot pillows, and occasional tables provide comfortable seating, no maer your preference. Avery's brothers, George, Will, and Bridger, work for Showdown as well. Avery's husband, a full-time pharmacist, is part owner and "volunteers" at Showdown on the weekends. For Katie, "e ultimate satisfaction is to work with my kids. ey each bring something different." An expanded "family" of staff includes "our mountain manager, Jim Hoxter, who has been with the company 48 years," Katie says. "We're really proud of our staff and how they take care of our mountain, each other, and our guests." In return, "We take good care of our employees, have increased wages, and offer excellent benefits." The Edith Hotel is conveniently located on U.S. Highway 89 in White Sulphur Springs. The front desk was designed as a tribute to the Northern Lights. Fun Stops in White Sulphur Springs • 2 Basse Brewery offers more than a dozen locally brewed beers on tap, from sweet and fruity Beach Beer (pineapple coconut wheat) and Huckle Barry (wheat) to Hot Dog (jalapeno cream ale), What the Hef (Hefeweizen) and Belter (Scoish ale). Not sure where to start? Ask for a sample. • Spa Hot Springs Motel is a must-stop aer a tiring day on the slopes. ree pools of pure, chemical-free water will soothe your weary muscles and joints. True to the town's name, these healing waters are rich in minerals with a high concentration of Sulphur. • Bar 47 has a reputation for the best street tacos in the area. • e Jawbone Cocktail Lounge and Eatery is your place for blackened salmon, baked brie, and ahi tuna wontons. Reservations recommended. • Stockman Steakhouse boasts burgers made with local ground beef and hand-cut USDA Prime steaks. Along the Way • Monarch's Cougar Canyon Bar and Grille will warm you with walleye specials, burgers, or homemade chili. Friendly service, live music, and a long bar canopied with dollar bills from patrons worldwide create a fun and festive atmosphere. Ample outdoor seating is a bonus i n pleasant weather. • e locally famous Neihart Inconvenience Store is your last stop, coming from the northeast along Route 89, for snacks, sundries, and assorted souvenirs. e cooperative sells everything from beer and bait to automotive supplies and ice cream novelties. • Bob's Bar, Dining, and Motel is a great place for skiers and outdoor enthusiasts to have a beer with the locals. Operating as Bob's since 1946, "the tavern is a corner bar in a mining community and very loved by its patrons," according to owner Janice Smith-Bagheri, who offers "everything from Bud in a can to fries and Angus prime rib." Daily specials include grilled salmon and lamb.