The Bitterroot Valley is an expansive, wild place, where in every direction there seems to be an endless possibility for adventure. And one of the most popular ways to appreciate the area is hiking the vast network of trails. Here is a checklist for what to bring on a hike; it’s extensive enough that to keep you prepared and safe [...]
A campfire is one of the most beloved of outdoor traditions; there is nothing quite like watching flames flicker over dry logs at night or carefully browning a marshmallow over the white heat of cot coals. But fire can also be a necessity of survival. Find yourself in the wilderness and wet, cold, and lost, and you’ll want to know [...]
Western Montana is known for its diversity of outdoor pursuits, a hub of most any type of outdoor recreation. One wintertime recreational opportunity, one that doesn’t get as much press as, say, downhill skiing, or snowshoeing, is ice fishing. And, for those of you who haven’t tried it, ice fishing is an excellent way to spend some time out of [...]