Montana

The secludedness of Many Glacier makes it a destination that stands alone, nestled far from the congested thoroughfare of Going-to-the-Sun road and this pocket of land offers some of the most scenic hikes in the park. The location also has multiple lodging options so you don't have to venture far...

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...

As a kid, I grew up listening to trail stories from my father's past. His favorite story to tell was his trip back in 1983 with his high school buddy. As two doe-eyed teenagers, they traveled out to Montana in early June, determined to hike the CDT. I've heard bits and pieces over the years and a...

If you have seen my photography, you can probably notice one thing. I don’t have a single picture posted taken during a clear cloudless sunny day. There are always clouds. I love me some dramatic, moody, and often wet weather. I even have a bumper sticker on my car that reads “I brake for intere...

If your like me, you like to get out in nature to escape: people,stress,and everyday life. But mostly you go to escape the people. Glacier National Park is one of those places that is unlike any other, full of dense forests, pristine lakes, and towering mountains. Wanting to revisit this place, b...

Wake up early!In the middle of the Swiss Alps, take the way leading to the Furkapass, which is famous for many reasons. It's connects Gletsch, Valais with Realp, Uri.Take a look to that awesome little church in Gletsch, a small town that looks pretty spooky during off-season.That famous Insta-vie...

Why is Jumbo Valley so important? Jumbo Glacier Resort is a proposed development in Jumbo Valley—the heart of British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains. Located in the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa Nation, 55km west of nearest town Invermere, the resort would occupy 6,000 hectares and access fo...

After a decade of hiking the mountains of south-western British Columbia I've come to realize that as much as I love reaching mountain summits, it is the array of wildflowers that really inspires me to head into the backcountry each summer. With the help of a camera and a superb guide book, I've ...

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...