Montana Adventurer

The Jewel Basin above Bigfork has half a dozen lakes to entice dayhikers or overnight backpackers. But its initial climb along the ridge to Mt. Aeneas provides one of those jaw-dropping moments that will blow away out-of-town relatives. It’s easy enough for overweight fathers-in-law. And it offers a mix of wildflowers, forest-fire remains and sweeping [...]

Given the recent death in Rob’s family of tents, I thought I’d post some possible relief. To wit:
Family Camping Tents
This article highlights new tents for families of four or more. Be it in the backcountry or car camping, one of these tents is sure to fit your family’s preference for sleeping [...]

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail has a couple of closures this summer due to misuse and abuse.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest officials have blocked two stretches around Homestake Pass and Pipestone Pass because travelers have ignored gates around construction sites and violated nonmotorized area rules.
A press release issued Wednesday said “A new section of trail that [...]

The Jewel Basin remains wonderful, even with a three-hour approach.
That’s how long it took to reach this hiking area just east of Bigfork by driving up the Seeley-Swan Valley on Highway 83. If that seems 40 miles out of the way compared to taking Highway 93 straight up to Bigfork, consider: The [...]

When I think about climbing, I always spend a few minutes thinking about death. That is not to say that climbing is death. It’s not. I feel much safer climbing than I do in my car. But still, the potential is there and mitigating that potential is part of what smart climbing is about.
Over the [...]