Denton, Montana

Montana is one of those places that still feels truly wild. Home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the world, it’s not exactly a beginner’s backcountry. The rugged alpine terrain, the bears, and the icy glacial fed waters sure are nice to look at, but require experience and grit to navig...

Almost every trip or vacation planned starts with one simple question: "What should we do?" This question is never an easy one to answer. From short trips to long ones, timing plays a major factor in figuring out what to do while on vacation. There's never enough time to see everything, so planni...

On our recent ski-cation to Montana we found ourselves occupying the hours that we were driving and recouping - being involved heavily in game play. While the skiing was superb up in Red Lodge and Whitefish, we needed to stay stimulated in the off time. Below i’ve highlighted our favorite games, ...

That's what we love so much about this state: whether you're looking for an adventure to challenge your body and mind, or simply looking to relax in the beauty of nature, Montana has it all.  It's tempting to say that every destination is a little off-the-beaten-path in Montana, but there are som...

Ahh, Fall. It's that time of year in Montana when the crisp chill of mornings reminds you that winter is on its way, but the warmth of the day feels like summer. Popular parks and destinations have more room for you to stretch out, and, at the higher elevations, leaves start to turn bright shades...

The rocks below my feet shook with every step forward, the harsh surface of the granite boulders scraped my hands as I tried to grasp them. My body insisted that I crawl. I was only half a mile from basecamp, but as I forced tears back, I became apprehensive to keep going. I laid down and declare...

Hard work always pays off in the backcountry. Rivers are for more than just catching fish. Alpine starts are less painful.   Something new will always spark your interest. You may gain some very experienced climbing partners. Your goals will become bigger, better and higher. Even fire ...

A light rain polished spruce trees and stones, making the forest shimmer. Yellow Glacier Lilies sprouting from melted snow were the distinguishing element to the enchanting landscape. A bighorn sheep ewe and her lamb stood like statues on a rocky outcrop two miles into the trek. I followed the De...

Montana is filled with untamed wilderness, and diverse landscapes. In June of this past summer, my best friend and I decided to take full advantage of Montana's backcountry. We did a three day backpacking trip to Emerald and Heather Lakes, located deep within Hyalite Canyon, just south of Bozeman...

Montana is a state that caters to outdoor enthusiasts, and there are many activities in NW Montana that showcases this. The entire state of Montana is a treasure, but NW Montana is a special part – a part of Montana that brings together many of the awe-inspiring components that make up the treasu...