Climbing Kilimanjaro at 60

Phil Knight

Even though I am a lifelong climber and mountaineer, before this year I’d never ventured higher than Mount Rainier, 14,410 feet. I had a desire to experience high altitude, somewhere close to 20,000 feet if possible. Like many travelers, I also…

Navigating New Waters

Greg Louzan

With women being the fastest growing demographic in fly fishing and Bozeman being one of the fastest growing towns in the nation, it’s not too much of a stretch to realize that Bozeman may be the epicenter of the boom in women fly fishermen…

Top 10 Spring Hikes in Bozeman

Kate Hulbert

Spring hiking in Bozeman can be a bit tricky. Many forest service roads are closed this time of year which makes accessing some of Bozeman’s most popular hikes a bit more difficult. So, when it comes to spring hiking in Bozeman…

Geocaching: A perfect activity during the winter months

Jamie Calloway

Winter is one of the most active seasons in Bozeman when it comes to recreational sports, but what if you do not enjoy snowboarding or skiing? For these residents, it may be hard to find a hobby during the winter, but I may have the answer, and that…

Reptiles: The Beautiful And The Deadly

Greg Louzan

The desert Rattlesnake looked me dead in the eyes for a staring contest on my second lap through the snake room at the Museum of the Rockies last weekend. It was another snowy February morning in Montana and what better way to warm up than look at…

5 Favorite Things About Spring in Bozeman, MT

Abby Hernandez

So, I have this problem. Each time the seasons change, I say the newest season is “my favorite.” And, while I realize that they can’t all actually be my favorite, somehow in those magical moments of each changing season, they really…

Know Yourself Lead Yourself Lead Others

A Retired Green Beret’s Philosophy on Effective Leadership

Mia Snyder

Who was the best leader you’ve ever followed? Who was the worst? How has leadership shaped or changed your life?I took a moment to ponder my own answers to these questions as I sat down with Phil Kornachuk to discuss leadership training and how…

New Wilderness Alliance Brings Forth Bold Proposal

Phil Knight

The new Gallatin Yellowstone Wilderness Alliance (GYWA) has identified Montana’s Custer Gallatin National Forest (CGNF) as the epicenter for some of the most spectacular wild lands in the nation. “We are talking about the top one or two…

Heads, Fingers, Feet & Toes

Montana Grant

Like the song says, if you want to be happy and warm when outdoors, make sure these areas are cozy and comfortable. I know that I took some liberty with the lyrics of the original campfire song, but if these areas are not covered, then misery will…