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 [...]
The Bitterroot Valley is home to some of the most awe-inspiring mountainous landscapes in the West. And when you are out on the trails, in the forests, and at the top of mountains in the Bitterroot Valley you may feel inclined to capture the scene with a camera; most everyone these days has a phone in their pocket with a [...]
For many of us, camping season has come and gone—the warm days have given way to cold, and an almost inhospitable weather pattern. However, winter camping is growing in popularity. While winter camping is fun, it is an inherently more dangerous way to camp, if only because of the weather and the cold temperatures. Preparation is key to staying safe [...]
Montana’s general hunting season is here! And, as it turns out, there’s a very favorable forecast for hunters looking for elk. Read this recent article in the Ravalli Republic: http://ravallirepublic.com/lifestyles/recreation/article_c7c40921-17ee-5f4e-8a0c-ee95838f22cd.html. Obviously, this is wonderful news for the Bitterroot Valley; and the recent weather forecasts, while looking favorable to the hunting and tracking of game, also presents certain inherent difficulties for [...]