Yellowstone Club Member Asks If Bridger Bowl Is a Rustic Soup Served at the Lodge

BIG SKY, MT - A member of the Yellowstone Club asked staff Thursday whether Bridger Bowl was “the rustic soup they serve at the Warren Miller lodge,” according to witnesses, who said the question was asked sincerely and without visible hesitation.

The question reportedly came up during lunch service, as the member paused over the menu, looked around, and asked whether the Bridger Bowl was available “today or only on weekends.”

“He wanted to know if it was seasonal,” said one employee, who wished to remain anonymous. “He asked if it came with sourdough.”

The member was reportedly informed that Bridger Bowl was not a soup, but a ski area, and that it was located north of town, not at the lodge. He then asked whether it contained shellfish, due to a “pretty serious clam allergy.”

“He asked if it came with sourdough.”

The member reportedly relaxed somewhat after being informed that Bridger Bowl did not, in fact, contain any shellfish, and asked whether it was “more broth-forward or chunky,” explaining that he meant the concept, not the food.

At no point during the exchange, however, did the member ask whether he could ski at Bridger Bowl, because he clearly was never listening to the waitress.

The member reportedly went on saying that he liked things that were “simple” and “local,” and felt satisfied that he had now engaged with both.

Friends later described him as someone who definitely enjoys the idea of local culture, provided it’s presented clearly and doesn’t require waiting. One acquaintance noted that he frequently orders items labeled “heritage”, despite disliking anything that involves uncertainty.

The member reportedly ordered a salad after deciding that Bridger Bowl wasn’t on the menu, and said that it was “good to see that the lodge is supporting regional things.”

He then returned to his table, satisfied that he had engaged meaningfully with the surrounding culture.

— By OLIVIA AMENITIES