On Top of the World at Homestake Lodge

Homestake Lodge, Montana

Most winters, my girlfriends and I book all the beds at Homestake Lodge, take over the lodge, and spend three days snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, eating, drinking, and laughing. On this January trip, we caravanned from Livingston and Bozeman, Montana, … Continue reading


Beyond Bozeman — Snowshoeing Bridger Canyon

Just beyond Bozeman, Montana, past the trendy restaurants, countless coffee shops, and hip breweries, is Bridger Canyon. The Bridger Mountains erupt to the west and the Bangtails roll up on the east. Between the two ranges, Bridger Creek sashays toward … Continue reading


Christmas Tree Farms, Skiing and Festive Snowshoeing in Montana

The focal point in most homes during the holidays is the Christmas tree, and throughout the state of Montana, Christmas tree farms are plentiful. There is simply so much variety – farms offering pre-cut, pre-packed or cut your own. Though … Continue reading


Montana’s Cabinet Mountains Are Packed With Winter Adventure

Doubled over at the waist, my trekking poles supported my body and 50 pounds of winter-camping gear in the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness. I can’t muster the breath to curse whoever constructed this trail.

Over the course of a little … Continue reading