What is the first thing to come to mind when you hear “bum”? A down and out, dirty wino, warming his hands over a burning barrel, searching for the next meal and hoping to find shelter wherever he can? Often we hear “bum” to…
Sidecountry Skiing = Backcountry Skiing
Sidecountry is defined as out-of-bounds, backcountry terrain that is accessed from a ski area. The close proximity to a ski area makes accessing these areas easier, but does not provide any safety as there is…
I’ve never been caught in an avalanche. And luckily I’ve never had to dig anyone out. But I’ve known several people who have taken the unsolicited ride on a slab avalanche. One tragically lost his life. Living in a town like…
Since this will be the last article I pen for the season I thought it appropriate to take a little look forward to the next few months when so many anglers across the area will be retiring their fishing gear until next spring. Now, I’m not one of…
No matter where you ski, or your ability, there is a ski program at our local resorts for you. Bohart Moonlight, Big Sky and Bridger all offer programs for any type of skier, competitive and noncompetitive. If you are looking to improve you race…
With summer waning as mornings get crisper and cooler and days shorter, it brings me around to one of my favorite times of the year, fall. Fall conjures up images of overcast drizzly days and Blue Winged Olives buzzing around the back eddies of your…
I figured with the beautiful summer weather we’re experiencing in Montana (after 8 plus months of winter that it seems like we just got done with) it might be nice to pen a little article for all of the residents of the Bozeman area who haven’t…
It all started in Yosemite, circa 1970, the climbers who frequented the area discovered a past time that not only improved their balance and strength, but pushed their limits to the very edge. Slacklining is often confused with tightrope walking, but…
There aren’t not a whole lot of mantras that I follow in my fishing pursuits, after all what makes fishing fun is always learning something new and trying out things that you think others might not have. But when it comes to getting a young kid…
So for those of you who pay attention to my ramblings from time to time, you’ve surely heard me tout the wonderful golden exotic treasure that is only so fittingly named the Common Carp. Every year when it starts to get a little warmer outside…
