Uncategorized
Big Sky motocross: A family affair
Published
11 years agoon
Posted By
Outlaw PartnersBy Hayden Zelson Explore Big Sky Editorial Assistant
BIG SKY – For Jamey Kabisch, the upcoming AMA/KENDA Off-road
National Championship is much more than a race. He’s not just one of
the event’s course designers; he’s also the proud father of two of the
racers.
His son Bridger Babock, 14, and daughter Flynn Kabisch, 8, are both
experienced motocross racers, and frontrunners in their respective age
groups, according to Kabisch. When race time comes Aug. 24, Kabisch
will be eagerly anticipating both the general course results, and those
of his son and daughter.
Kabisch describes his experience this year, with the National
Championship coming to Big Sky for the first time ever, as
understandably chaotic. Although he’s not in charge of the kids’
training – that’s his wife Danielle’s job, he says – Kabisch is still finding
the event planning pretty hectic. He has to prepare a safe, fun and
challenging course not just for the 300 or more expected racers, but
also for his own children. That’s a pretty daunting task.
Kabisch describes his experience this year as being much more frenetic than years
past. “I have to make sure that everything is moving well in the course. There are just
so many things to think about with the national championship coming.”
Both Bridger and Flynn have had significant experience on the race
circuit. Flynn has been racing in the Big Sky event for the past three
years, which was formerly known as the Big Sky XC. Bridger has five
years of experience at his home course, as well as significant time
racing around the West in the past year.
In fact, Bridger’s most recent accomplishments make him a favorite in
both of his races. He has won the Montana Championship in the 85cc
category, as well as a national series called the AMA Western Hare
Scramble. This experience will be crucial as Bridger competes in both
the 85cc and the 200cc. The 200cc race is particularly unique because
Bridger will not be up against racers his own age, but rather adults.
It’s not just the kids’ experience that gives them a leg up on the
competition. It’s also their familiarity with the course and the local
terrain. For most of their short racing careers, they’ve been training on
and studying the terrain they’ll be racing on Aug. 24 and 25. “[Flynn and Bridger] definitely have a home court advantage coming
into this race,” Kabisch said. “They know the area well and have grown
up racing here. They especially have a big advantage on competitors
coming from the East.”
It’s easy to see why – East Coast riders aren’t used to Big Sky’s rough
terrain and high altitude.
Regardless of the race results, the family will be heavily invested, and
Kabisch says watching his kids race the course makes all of his work
worth it.
“That’s what it’s all about.”
Be sure to watch Flynn and Bridger as they try to take home the top
spot in their respective fields on Aug. 24-25 at Big Sky Mountain
Village.
The Outlaw Partners is a creative marketing, media and events company based in Big Sky, Montana.
Upcoming Events
march, 2024
Event Type :
All
All
Arts
Education
Music
Other
Sports
Event Details
Children turning 5 on or before 9/10/2024:
more
Event Details
Children turning 5 on or before
9/10/2024: Kindergarten
enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year can be completed by following the
registration process now.
Children
born on or after September 11, 2019: 4K enrollment is now open for
families that have a 4-year-old they would like to enroll in our program for
the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the 4K Interest Form to
express your interest. Completing this form does not guarantee enrollment into
the 4K program. Enrollment is capped at twenty 4-year-olds currently
residing within Big Sky School District boundary full time and will be
determined by birth date in calendar order of those born on or after September
11, 2018. Interest form closes on May 30th.
Enrollment now is critical for fall preparations. Thank you!
Time
February 26 (Monday) - April 21 (Sunday)
Event Details
My Barking Dog is a nightmare comedy
more
Event Details
My Barking Dog is a nightmare comedy that tells the story of Toby and Melinda, two lonely people whose lives are forever changed the night they encounter a starving coyote at their apartment building. Over time they grow to expect him, leaving ritual offerings to entice the coyote every night. Toby and Melinda forge a connection over this visitor and share curiosity and concern about his presence in the city. The coyote expands their world–until, one night, their world is shattered. Their lives are pushed suddenly into uncharted territory, sending them on a surreal odyssey that changes their city–and the world–forever.
Directed by LX Miller. Starring Max Schneider and Denise Hergett
Verge Theater is continuing their mission to provide accessible theater to our community. Tickets for My Barking Dog are Pay What You Wish with a suggested price of $35. Audience members are offered the opportunity to select the price point that is comfortable for them when purchasing tickets.
My Barking Dog runs March 15-17, 22-24, 28-30
Performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays begin at 7:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees offered at 3:00 p.m.
Suitable for ages 16 . No animals are harmed in the staging of this production.
Tickets are available online at www.vergetheater.com
Time
15 (Friday) 7:00 pm - 30 (Saturday) 8:30 pm
Location
Verge Theater
Event Details
Saturday, March 23rd 6:00-8:00pm We will combine the heart-opening powers of cacao with the transcendental powers of breathwork and sound. Together, these practices will give us the opportunity for a deep
more
Event Details
Saturday, March 23rd 6:00-8:00pm
Time
March 23 (Saturday) 6:00 pm - April 23 (Tuesday) 8:00 pm
Location
Santosha Wellness Center
169 Snowy Mountain Circle
29mar3:00 pm4:00 pmGood Friday Mass: St. Joseph Catholic Mission3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event City:Big Sky
Event Details
Friday of the Passion of the Lord St. Joseph Catholic Mission
Event Details
Friday of the Passion of the Lord
St. Joseph Catholic Mission
Time
(Friday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm