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What to Pack for Summer in Montana (Layers, Gear & What Actually Matters)

Packing for summer in Montana can feel simple but once you’re out there, conditions can shift quickly. Even on a…
Mitch standing among trees covered in thick rime ice in Montana
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Ski Touring in Montana After a Late Winter Storm (Snow Ghosts & Arctic Conditions)

A late-season storm rolled through just before winter gave way to 70-degree days, and we knew we needed to get…
A group of bison traveling along paths in the snow
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Yellowstone in March & April: What to Expect in Shoulder Season

Yellowstone in March and early April is the quiet in-between, and honestly one of our favorite times to go. We’ve…
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Hot Tent Camping Gear for Winter: What Actually Works in Montana

We’ve been hot tent winter camping in Montana since 2021, and we’re still using the same tent we started with.…
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Festive Winter Hot Tent Camping in Montana

Each December before Christmas, we plan our festive winter camping trip. The location changes each year, but the goal is…
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We Made a Quinzee!

We made a quinzee! It took us 4 days to make this one. Most of that time was spent piling…

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