Last time we saw Craig Moore, he was getting excited about the upcoming ski season, a time of year when he doesn’t have to tirelessly search for snow across the valley. Because winter, spring or summer, it doesn’t matter: Craig is out skiing.
That’s one of the reasons his friends talked him into entering a contest searching for the “Ultimate Ski Bum”. So Craig decided to give it a shot and signed up along with about 300 others.
Well, the 32-year-old Whitefish resident, who has skied at least once a month for the last four years straight, is one of the 10 finalists in the contest being held by The Powder Highway in British Columbia.
An outpouring of support via social media came to Craig’s aid and vaulted him into the final 10. Now it’s up to him to seal the victory. He submitted a 90-second video (see above) campaigning for the top prize, which includes eight season passes, four days of helicopter skiing and 90 days of hotel accommodations. All told, the grand prize is estimated to be worth $30,000.
The judging period goes from Dec. 1-14 and the winner will be announced Dec. 15.
Win or lose, Craig’s an inspiration for outdoor enthusiasts. In my dreams I’d be out taking advantage of our vast backyard the way he does. And as a member of the Flathead Nordic Ski Patrol he’s a big advocate of avalanche safety and awareness, and sets a good example by walking the talk when he goes out.
So either way, cheers Craig. But here’s to the pursuit of the ski bum crown.