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Closing season
For over three decades, most years have found me bumping up a rough, winding trail of ruts and rock. Then the Forest Service blocked the path. by Jack Ballard The call came on a warm August evening....
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Hometown hero
by Chad Harder Sam Schultz launches over the gap jump at the Missoula Pro XCT mountain bike race in July. Schultz went on to win the race in front of his hometown crowd, placing third overall in the...
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Late August outings
With the heat as high as it has been, I have been mostly inspired to hit the river and cool down. I started easily with a Blackfoot float a couple weekends ago and I had never seen the river in such a...
View ArticleLost Horse Climbing, Bitterroots
Ben and I managed to get out for a day climbing in Lost Horse Canyon. We headed up to the main wall and started with a few new climbs for the two of us.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on...
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Boardworks SHUBU inflatable standup paddleboard
Since my introduction to standup paddleboarding, or SUP, a year ago I've become a hopeless addict. I imagine its like crack—you know, if crack was really good for you.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to...
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Alberton Gorge
I paddled the Gorge yesterday with my daughter Cree and Bill. We ran the lower section from Triple Bridges to the kayak take out.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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August Rush for the Selway
Sixty-two lucky souls per summer will draw a Selway Permit, entitling them to enjoy 48 miles of uninterrupted Selway-Bitteroot Wilderness via the Class III-IV river that runs from Paradise Gauge,...
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Mountain Biking Warm Springs
I stopped by Valley Bike in Hamilton yesterday to get a screw for my shoe cleat and talk about some mountain bike routes near Lost Trail Pass. After securing a new screw to keep me secure in my pedal,...
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Beartrap Canyon of the Madison River
Beartrap Canyon on the Madison River runs from the dam outflow below Ennis Lake, Mont. to the Warm Springs Creek fishing access, making for about ten miles of pristine Montana river through what might...
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Late Summer day of splendor
Yesterday turned out to be a great day. Stiff from wood crew, I started off going to the Simple Yoga studio in Hamilton and putting in an hour and a half getting warmed up with a core workout.… [ Read...
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Sailing Flathead Lake
After many years of hoping to sail from Dayton Harbor to Wild Horse Island, I took the opportunity presented with my Sailing Uncle's visit and headed to the lake yesterday. [ Subscribe to the comments...
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Backpacking in the Bechler
Montana offers countless backpacking opportunities that don't require permits or reservations. That's my excuse for living in Montana for 15 years and not taking a backpack trip in Yellowstone—the...
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Autumn Color and Light
With the changing weather, heading out for a hike has never been more beautiful with the fall colors. Armed with a camera on a few opportune occasions this passed week, I squeezed off the...
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What do elk, trout and hay bales have in common?
They're all in-season in central Montana right now. A lot of folks have the perception that central Montana is flat and boring.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
View ArticleTwo Days, Two Elk and One Trip to the Hospital
Elk hunting with a bow is something I enjoy immensely for a variety of reasons. I love getting away from it all, enjoying the mountains, relaxing and most of all the chance to chase bugling bull elk.…...
View ArticleMill Creek Climbing, the North Rim
Jenny and I headed up to Mill Creek's North Rim the other day after a night of intense rain. We were skeptical of the climbing opportunity as the fog was thick on the mountain and the land was damp.…...
View ArticlePlan B- The Snow Bull
A few years ago in late November I found myself in a situation most bow hunters dread, the possibility of slurping up a big ol' bowl of tag soup. I still had my chances but I had a pocket full of...
View ArticleMy Most Adventurous Bowhunt
I had been after this bull for 4 days now. I had spotted him opening day with his huge herd of cows.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Opening Day A Family Affair
Mom and I were breathing hard. I could hear her slow, rhythmic breathing as she led me through the stunted pine trees and bear grass.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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