Hiking
An Ill-Conceived Plan
With a whole day ahead of us and nowhere to be (the bowl is closed now, after all), my S.O. and I decided to take an impromptu trip to Weir Creek Hot Springs.
(Head Out) Apr 14, 2013
Winter tracking: following the wind drinkers
There are horses in them 'thar hills!
(Head Out) Feb 7, 2013
My Backyard
This winter has been one to take advantage of – that is if you are a hiker and not a skier.
(Head Out) Dec 10, 2012
Hiking Hungry Horse
A light covering of snow blanketed the ground; the soft crunch beneath my boots echoed like a bullwhip in the crisp November air.
(Head Out) Dec 4, 2012
Ch-paa-qn
I made the short but worthy hike to the summit of Ch-paa-qn on Nov. 3 with Dale Bickell, my first trip up there since the mid-90s, when I nearly sliced the end of my finger off by falling on a sharp rock near the summit.
(Head Out) Nov 5, 2012
Blodgett Canyon Fall Colors
In the Bitterroot Range there are nearly thirty spectacular canyons to hike and explore in all seasons.
(Head Out) Oct 24, 2012
Altra Lone Peak Running Shoe
I started running barefoot style about 3 years ago, when the book, Born to Run, was convincing folks of its merit and my osteopath was trying to help me figure out why my foot hated me so much after running more than 10 miles.
(Gear Reports) Sep 13, 2012
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
I’ve had a problem this summer: lack of time.
(Head Out) Sep 7, 2012
Apgar Lookout-GNP and the Flathead
Sometimes you just need one day of mixed media and it feels like a week of vacation.
(Head Out) Sep 4, 2012
Heart, Pearl, and Dalton Lakes—The Great Burn
When you have old dogs who still love to log the miles, backpacking in August can be tricky.
(Head Out) Aug 30, 2012
Lake Cameron
With two days to explore the southern Madison Valley, my babe Kara and I were looking for an overnight trip into mountains that would offer four things: an alpine lake, wicked scenery, never-been-there country and the chance to scope some elk for the upcoming hunting season.
(Head Out) Aug 2, 2012
Mountain to Meadow Half Marathon (and 5K Fun Run). Lolo Pass, Idaho/Montana Border
On Saturday, June 30, I ran my first half marathon.
(Head Out) Jul 2, 2012
St Joseph Peak
Saint Joseph Peak, 9,587' Bookended by days and days of cloudy and rainy weather, the day of June 14 came bright and sunny and we were glad to be getting an early start.
(Head Out) Jun 19, 2012
Mountain Masochist
Trail running demands a certain level of awareness and focus that you just don’t encounter when you’re on the roads.
(Gear Reports) May 14, 2012
Latest Location Images
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- Rattlesnake Wilderness
- Looking north over Rattlesnake Wilderness from Mosquito Peak
- Meg Nemitz, USFS
- Mar 21, 2013
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- Ward Mountain
- Ward Mountain in morning light.
- Michael Hoyt
- Mar 21, 2013
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- Sheer Point
- Sheer Point and Downing Mountain viewed from North...
- Michael Hoyt
- Mar 21, 2013
HEADS UP
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- Kalispell teacher prepares for PCT
- New type of paintbrush in Scapegoat Wilderness
- Greg Tollefson: camps hold fond memories
- Bitterroot hotshot crew prepares for wildfire season
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