Whether it was to decompress after a day practicing law or to “study snowboarding” in college, the pull to be outside never left the attorney-turned-snow farmer, Mark Thieszen. When the opportunity to purchase the Homestake Lodge Nordic Ski Area presented itself after a summer spent clearing trees on the property, he jumped at the chance. Now, he and his family run the facility year-round, as a Nordic skiing destination and full-service wedding venue. For a kid who always wanted to simply be outside, he is lucky enough to have found a job sparking that same passion in others.

Of all the places, Mark and his family call Butte, Montana home.

For more information on Homestake Lodge, visit their website www.homestakelodge.com