Christmas on Ice
HEIDI DESCH | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 5 years, 6 months AGO
Audrey Heslop and Barrett Heslop skate together during the Glacier Skate Academy’s Christmas on Ice show Saturday at the Stumptown Ice Den. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Isley Simpson skates to the song “Mary, Did You Know?” Saturday during the Glacier Skate Academy’s Christmas on Ice show at the Stumptown Ice Den. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Eleanor Parsons skates during the Glacier Skate Academy’s Christmas on Ice show Saturday at the Stumptown Ice Den. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
London Taylor glides across the ice Saturday during the Glacier Skate Academy’s Christmas on Ice show at the Stumptown Ice Den. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Sophia Burrough skates during the Glacier Skate Academy’s Christmas on Ice show at the Stumptown Ice Den. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Bailey Lowell smiles for the audience during her performance Saturday during the Glacier Skate Academy’s Christmas on Ice show at the Stumptown Ice Den. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Kensington Blystone performs Saturday during the Glacier Skate Academy’s Christmas on Ice show at the Stumptown Ice Den. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
Muriel Mercer performs Saturday during the Glacier Skate Academy’s Christmas on Ice show at the Stumptown Ice Den. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
DEPUTY EDITOR, FEATURES Heidi Desch is the Deputy Editor at the Daily Inter Lake, overseeing coverage of arts, culture, lifestyle, community, and business. Desch leads reporters in developing stories that highlight the people, traditions, and events shaping Northwest Montana, guiding content across print and digital platforms. With more than 20 years of journalism experience, including serving as managing editor of the Whitefish Pilot, Desch is a graduate of the University of Montana School of Journalism. She has received multiple Montana Newspaper Association awards, including part of the team leading the Daily Inter Lake to Best Daily Newspaper in Montana Award and the General Excellence Award in 2024 and 2025. IMPACT: Heidi’s work connects readers with stories that deepen the understanding of the community beyond daily news. | December 23, 2020 2:00 AM
About 20 skaters of all ages performed Saturday during the Glacier Skate Academy's Christmas on Ice show at Stumptown Ice Den.
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