Climb Glacier National Park | Illustrated Routes for Beginning and Intermediate Climbers
“See the route … follow the route” is the mantra of this new guidebook by northwest Montana native and avid Glacier Park mountaineer Blake Passmore. In this first volume, which covers Logan Pass, The Garden Wall, and Siyeh Bend, the author offers in-depth information for safe and sensible routes to the summits of 16 spectacular peaks. Read more
Memorial Day in Glacer Park: Come visit, but be careful
As the spring transitions into the summer season, Glacier National Park announces more openings of roads, campgrounds, and concessions. Although the park has more snow than usual at this time of year, park officials say there are still ample opportunities for hiking, biking, camping, and viewing wildlife and scenery. Read more
Mario Locatelli | Hiking with Mario in Montana’s Bitterroot Mountains
Climber and hiker Mario Locatelli, affectionately dubbed the “Montana Mountain Goat,” shares some of his favorite trails in this new hiking guide to the Bitterroot Mountains. The guidebook tells how to access 26 of the major canyons on the range’s eastern flank, and also explores avalanches, endurance hikes, winter hiking, snow caves and the area’s flowers and wildlife. Read more
Athletes 50 and older compete in Montana Senior Olympics
Registration is open for the Montana Senior Olympics, June 9-11 in Great Falls. The games are open to individuals 50 years of age and over, and include archery, basketball, bowling, cycling, field and track, golf, horseshoes, race-walking, racquetball, road racing, swimming, tennis and table tennis. Read more
32nd Annual Ice Breaker Road Race Promotes Fun and Fitness
Join more than 3,000 runners, joggers and fitness walkers in Great Falls, Sunday, April 17, 2011, for one of Montana's premier running events. Established in 1980, The Ice Breaker Road Race was named one of the top 100 road races in the country by Runner's World magazine. This family-friendly event offers competitive races and recreational runs for people of all ages and athletic abilities. Read more
Peaks to Prairie Adventure Race tests mettle, endurance
If you're looking to add some real adventure to your life, look no further than the 33rd annual Peaks to Prairie Adventure Race, April 17 near Red Lodge. This unique test of mettle and endurance is set amid one of Montana's most spectacular regions, running from the heights of the Beartooth Mountains, rolling along scenic farm and ranch land, and slicing through the untamed waterways of the Yellowstone River. Read more
World Snowmobile Expo brings thrills, chills to West Yellowstone
Snowmobile enthusiasts from around the United States and Canada converge in West Yellowstone March 11-13 for the 21st annual World Snowmobile Expo, the largest snowmobile event in the West. Manufacturers unveil their new 2012 snowmobile lines for the first time to the public. The SnowWest SnoCross, high-flying aerial antics and Team Swoop motorcycle stunts add to the adrenalin-inducing affair. Read more