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With a paddle in one hand and a pen in the other, I don't miss a beat. I'm new to western Montana after a few… More »
Monica Gokey
Recent Posts
Winter tracking: following the wind drinkers
There are horses in them 'thar hills!
(Head Out) Feb 7, 2013
"pipe is in, bro"
You don't have to live on Oahu's North Shore to surf monster waves. The Montana/Idaho edition of "surfing Pipe" involves a drysuit, stinky people, and one gorgeous, green, glassy wave on the Lochsa River.
(Head Out) Apr 19, 2012
Recent Articles
Slide Science
Montana researchers dig into avalanche mechanics
In early January, Justin Steck found himself buried up to his armpits after an avalanche swept him 800 vertical feet down a backcountry run in Glacier National Park.
Feb 21, 2013
In the hole
Prison homicide puts solitary confinement under scrutiny
Shaun Duncan Morrison calmly watched his own homicide trial play out around him in a Powell County district courtroom last month.
(News) Dec 6, 2012
Recent Comments
Re: “Self Support Selway”
wait a second, is that a Hurricane in the top photo? if so, I think this post begs a follow-up on how you get a sleeping bag and five days worth of stuff into the stern of that thing. long live the 'Cane!
Re: “Lolo Pass and Crystal Amphitheatre”
well, funny you should ask... haha. i'm new in town myself and just found this through a friend. to get to Lolo National Forest, leave Missoula on Brooks St, turn R onto the Lewis & Clark Hwy 12, travel about 35 minutes and start looking for pull-outs on the right. there should be some with easy-to-spot skin tracks (mostly within 1-2 miles of the Idaho border).
there is also a facebook page called "UM Backcountry Club" that also has regular trips and folks to meet up with -- that's worth a look as well.
Re: “The Trickster”
GREAT STORY... what a coy little critter.
Re: “August Rush for the Selway”
hahaha i'm a bit of a dino enthusiast -- thanks for the read, Olo
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