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There was a time I considered myself a totally “radical” climber – too cool even for myself. I’m a female first of all, only 4’11’’ and there I was excelling at this extreme sport that was completely challenging both physically and emotionally. I found myself conquering multi-pitch climbs, setting my own anchors, and even leading [...]
Continue Reading →Big Sky Resort Snowsports School is proud to offer the Master the Mountain Program for its 14th season this winter. This popular ski program, designed to focus on skiing “off piste” powder, moguls, glades, and ungroomed terrain, will be held mid-week on Tuesdays and Fridays from January 4, 2011 through February 11, 2011. Weekend sessions [...]
Continue Reading →This summer, Bridger Bowl replaced the old Bridger and Deer Park lifts with one newer triple chair lift. Here are some of the benefits of this new lift project:
1. This is the most important lift on the mountain. Without reliable access, we can not do the avalanche hazard reduction work required to open [...]
As autumn’s crisp morning air sets in and stirs the blood while you furiously pedal to warm up, the thought enters one’s head that this is one of the most exhilarating times of year to be on a bike. The colors stimulate the eye as well as the soul and nothing fills you with energy [...]
Continue Reading →Brian Menkhaus
Bozeman, Montana. Small town, friendly people, very little crime and an abundance of generosity. Who would ever think their possessions would be in danger of getting stolen? After all, can’t a person still be hung for horse theft in Montana?
Though this may not be true, the rise of theft in our ever-growing [...]
Continue Reading →Brian Menkhaus
The trails are finally drying up, beckoning riders to set out upon another season of muscle-straining, shin-smashing, dirt-eating thrills. The self-imposed pains are a small price to pay for the joys and adventures found on two wheels in the wilds of Montana. But, worse than the bodily injuries (which will eventually heal themselves) [...]
Continue Reading →Julia Daigle
Still skirted with snow capped mountains, Bozeman has begun to stretch its limbs, with spring deciding to don its bashful head. Locals have learned to tiptoe that fine line between winter and spring, with both seasons playing an unrelentless game of tug-of-war. However, it looks as though spring has persevered, with blankets of [...]
Continue Reading →Brian Menkhaus
You have a bike? Good for you. Now learn to ride it.
What I don’t mean is screaming around corners, hopping between lanes and blowing away all traffic laws with a flip of your fingerless-gloved hand. You ARE traffic. You actually DO have to follow some rules. And trust me, you want [...]

