High-flying Harlem Globetrotters hit Montana and Spokane
Coming off the most successful year in the franchise’s illustrious history, the iconic Harlem Globetrotters are primed to showcase their eye-popping 2010 “Magical Memories” World Tour April 13 in Bozeman, April 14 in Missoula and April 15 in Spokane.
Now in their 84th consecutive season of touring the world, the Globetrotters’ high-flying show features some of the most extraordinary athletes and entertainers on the planet – including Big Easy Lofton and Flight Time Lang, stars of this past season’s edition of the Emmy Award-winning CBS reality hit, “The Amazing Race,” as well as ball-handling wizard Handles Franklin and the gravity-defying Hi Rise Brown.
The Globetrotters will perform in over 215 cities in 44 states, the District of Columbia, five Canadian provinces and Puerto Rico through the first week of May 2010. Their shows consistently combine sharp athleticism with quick comedy to create a spectacular spectator event.
The Original Harlem Globetrotters have played in 120 countries on six continents, entertaining over 130 million fans and crossing barriers between cultures,… Read more
Race to the Sky celebrates 25th anniversary
The 25th annual Race to the Sky, one of Montana’s best-known winter sporting events, gets underway Feb. 12. Mushers from throughout the United States gather for this unusual test of physical power, mental toughness, teamwork, and the special bond between human and canine. Read more
Discover Glacier Park in winter with moonlight ski outings
Ever wonder what’s going on during cold winter nights when the world seems still? On Saturday evenings, Jan. 30 and Feb. 27, the public is invited to join a free, four-mile, ranger-led cross-country ski excursion to discover how Glacier National Park’s winter residents survive these harsh months. Read more
Homestake Lodge hosts Powder Hound Winter Triathlon
The Powder Hound Winter Triathlon, held Jan. 31 near Butte, will serve as the 2010 Pacific Northwest Region Winter Triathlon Championship. Bark, growl, unleash your inner snow dog, and have a howlin' good time, while running, mountain biking and Nordic skiing on the groomed ski trails of Homestake Lodge, high atop the Continental Divide. Read more
Nordic season kicks off with Yellowstone Ski Festival
Cross-country skiers from across North America and around the world gather Nov. 24-28 at the Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone for the annual Yellowstone Ski Festival. Highlights include a series of Nordic skiing clinics, SuperTour races, Biathlon races, the Try It and Buy It Gear Demo (the largest public gear demo of its type), an Indoor Ski Show and clinics. Read more
Fall Mack Days brings anglers to Flathead Lake
Undeterred by chilly weather, fishermen continue to ply the sometimes-unpredictable waters of Flathead Lake through Nov. 15 during Fall Mack Days. The annual fall fishing derby is replete with over $24,500 in cash prizes and up to $30,000 in bonuses for those catching 20 or more of the wily Mackinaw lake trout (1,000 trout are also tagged with values from $100-$5,000). Read more
On your mark for the Montana Governor’s Cup Marathon
The Montana Governor’s Cup Marathon, a USTAF certified course, begins Sept. 20 in the rural community of Molt and finishes in downtown Billings. The race includes a marathon, half-marathon, and marathon relay for both runners and walkers, as well as a 10k race and kids’ run. Read more