The weather in the Bitterroot valley is unpredictable; springtime, especially, can vary between two extremes in as quick as one hour. When you stay the night in the mountains you need to be prepared. So, when you go to purchase your next sleeping bag, or you have to decide which bag to pack for your next trip, here’s a few [...]
Whether we like it or not the phone has become as much a tool for safety in the wilderness as it is helpful. You might need your phone to call for help, keep the time, etc. But you may also use it for directions; the IPhone, for instance, has proven to be an effective tool for navigation, and in some [...]
There are few outdoor places more scenic and wild to camp in than the Bitterroot Valley. It’s amazing when you think of all the Bitterroot Valley’s available country through which a person can hike and stay a few quiet, peaceful nights out in a tent. And if you plan to soon visit the scenic landscape of the Bitterroot Valley, and [...]
If you have never tried the sport of fly fishing then the Bitterroot Valley is a great place to get started—to get your feet wet (pun intended). And while the Bitterroot Valley does have several fly shops, and these places are all ready to outfit you with recommended fly patterns and other tackle needs, it will still be important for [...]
The Bitterroot Valley is a mecca for outdoor recreational pursuit. You can hike, fish, hunt, golf, walk, bike, and run all in one place. It’s important to remember that safety is paramount for every one of these activities. And, while each activity has its own inherent dangers for which you will need to understand and prepare, one absolute necessity that [...]
It’s springtime in Western Montana! Which means it’s the start of the season of hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking, camping, etc. This can be a challenging season to fly fish, however it can also be one of the most fun seasons to fly fish. Springtime is challenging, because the river levels and the river’s clarity vary day-to-day, sometimes hour-to-hour. The [...]