Montana Snow Sports

Courtesy photo

I’ve been skiing for twenty years and not sustained any serious injuries. I imagine that’s rare, and often wonder if that means I’m not skiing aggressive. Well, whatever. I’m thankful, to say the least.

U.S. Alpine Team member Keely Kelleher, who hails from Big Sky, has had six surgeries, broken bones and spent endless [...]

It’s snowing right now, so that’s encouraging. But like an earlier post, here’s another story about below average snowpack in Montana. The last sentence, however, provides hope.

“…two good storms could change the outlook.”

Chelsi Moy

Tony Neaves thinks that the area’s dog-friendly atmosphere and scenic beauty will make it a regional destination for nordic skiers. Courtesy photo

I cannot wait to try this spot! Kudos to Will Moss at the Ravalli Republic for writing about this new cross-country ski spot at Lake Como near Hamilton. It offers 30 miles of [...]

Alexis Eggert, 4, samples the snow while sledding with her family at Lolo Pass on Sunday afternoon. Photo by LINDA THOMPSON/Missoulian

Missoulian reporter Betsy Cohen headed up to Lolo Pass yesterday and reports back on the wonderful winter possibilities that await Missoulians a short drive from town.

A perfect way to beat the inversion!

Also included is [...]

Missoula resident Matt McGrath launches into the air on his homemade skibike on Friday at Lolo Pass in Idaho. McGrath, a bicycle and ski mechanic, spends equal time building and testing his skibike throughout the season in and around western Montana with friends. Photo by Arthur Mouratidis

Johnny Stackhouse, from Missoula, takes a moment [...]

Photo of the day, courtesy of Brundage Moutain Resort

The past two days when I’ve called my sister and brother, they’ve been skiing when I’ve been working. There is nothing worse.  Seriously.

My brother, a ski bum in Whitefish, has hit the slopes of Big Mountain several times already, skinning out of bounds to find fresh [...]

Karin Sundstrom, an evening along the Spearhead Traverse. Pantheons, Coast Range, BC. – Photo courtesy of BBG.

Dan Testa of the Flathead Beacon talks with the owner of Bluebird Guides, a Whitefish-based backcountry ski company that runs trips mostly out of British Columbia.

Apparently, I need to stop my crying for snow here in Missoula [...]

…stop this madness!

Ten-day weather forecast says rain showers through Monday.

Chant it with me: Snow, snow, snow, snow….

ERIK PETERSEN/CHRONICLE A group of snowmobilers leaves West Yellowstone and heads into Yellowstone National Park Tuesday on the opening day of the park's snowmobile season.

Parts of Yellowstone Park received as much as 22-inches of snow over the weekend, allowing for a spectacular start to the park’s winter season.

Today, all  interior park roads opened [...]

Shopping for gear for his children, Chuck Coker takes in the selection of skis at Gull Ski Shop earlier this week. Photo by LINDA THOMPSON/Missoulian

Missoulian writer Michael Moore wrote a very  informative story for today’s Outdoor section about the latest and greatest gear for outdoor recreational enthusiasts. Whether you are into skiing, snowboarding or [...]