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
Staycation or Vacation? Bighorn Canyon offers plenty either way
If someone told you that they were going on a “staycation” would you know what they were talking about? If not, don’t feel alone. The word is a recently coined term to indicate the growing trend to stay closer to home when vacationing. In a state as large as Montana and with so many things to offer, staycations are a great fit for folks in Montana and adjacent states.
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