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Fall in Montana: Hyperphagia for the Alpine

Autumn in Montana easily feels like the shortest season. It arrives quietly, hinting that it’s on its way in August, turns the landscape gold in September and October, and disappears…

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Golden larch trees below a snow-covered mountain in Montana in autumn

Field Note

02. Part of what makes autumn so good is its ephemerality.

Picking wild huckleberries by hand in a forest in Montana

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Huckleberry Season in Montana

Experience huckleberry season in Montana, from foraging wild berries and responsible picking to bear awareness and our favorite ways to enjoy them.

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The Best Adventures Aren’t Always Somewhere New

What happens when you stop chasing new trails? This Montana backpacking story explores how familiar places can still surprise you with new adventures.

A backpacker cooking breakfast at a backcountry campsite with a lightweight backpacking tent in the background.

Gear

The Outdoor Gear We Still Use Years Later (And Would Buy Again)

After countless day hikes and backpacking trips exploring Montana’s public lands, we’ve naturally narrowed down…

Backpacking trail through beargrass meadow below the Chinese Wall in Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness.

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Backpacking Montana’s Chinese Wall: What Surprised Us Along the Way

Thinking about backpacking Montana’s Chinese Wall? We share our 68-mile experience through the Bob Marshall Wilderness, favorite moments, and what surprised us most.

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Exploring Montana’s Pioneer Mountains

The Pioneer Mountains are one of southwest Montana’s most rugged and rewarding mountain ranges. Rising…

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Exploring Montana’s Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness

The Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness is one of Montana’s most spectacular mountain landscapes. Stretching along the Continental…

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Base Layers for Cold Weather: Brynje Mesh Layer First Impressions

A friend introduced me to Brynje, and I was immediately intrigued by their fishnet-style base…

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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…

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…

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…

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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…

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Family-Friendly 3-Day Glacier Itinerary

This short article goes over our 3-day itinerary spent in Glacier National Park. The itinerary is great for most abilities and can be viewed as a family-friendly option.