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Volunteer at Chamberlin Rail Jam in Missoula

Jordan Dawson — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:13:41 +0000

Are you strapped for cash? Or maybe you are just interested to see first-hand how one of Montana's coolest events comes together? Well we have a solution for you! You can volunteer to help with the setting up and tearing down of the 2013 Chamberlin Rail Jam in Missoula.

Western Montana Snow Report for Area Ski Resorts – February 13, 2013

Nikki — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:03:20 +0000

In the last 72 hours, some of the following resorts have seen a good amount of fresh snow. Enough snow in fact, that a few of you might be willing to call in sick for work, because you can’t wait until the weekend to shred it up. For all you hard working employees that [...]

Western Montana Snow Report for Area Ski Resorts – January 31, 2013

Nikki — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:07:55 +0000

The snow report this week is SO much better than last week! I mean, we are talking night and day! If you don’t remember, or didn’t see last week’s report, there was absolutely ZERO snow in the last 72 hours at this time last week at ALL the Montana and surrounding area resorts. I am [...]

10 Unique Missoula Christmas Gifts

Joy Larson — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:16:30 +0000

If you’re looking for a gift this year for the true Missoulian, or if you’re just looking to ship a little Missoula to someone for Christmas, then look no further. We have put together a list of gifts that are unique to Missoula and Western Montana. We have a little something for everyone. Pop the [...]

Awesome Snow In The Mountains

Alan K — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:36:33 +0000

Snow is falling, check out the webcams for the mountain passes and ski slopes. They’re getting snow and it’s only October.

Chamberlin Rail Jam Rocked Missoula Over the Weekend – Check Out Our Slideshow and Videos

Jordan Dawson — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:03:01 +0000

Missoula hosted its first Chamberlin Rail Jam over the weekend under sunshine and blue skies. Check out our slideshow and videos from the event.

Avalanche Updates Available Online

Alan K — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:59:34 +0000

Weather and snow conditions have combined to create some very hazardous situations in the Northern Rockies. In just a little over a week four people have died from avalanches. Two near Cooke City and two more in the Flint Range near Philipsburgh.

Where's One of the Best Places to Go Cross-Country Skiing? [PICTURES]

Carl Pettit — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:44:17 +0000

Waiting for the snow to fall? Are your dreams full of journeys across the white, through serene forests? The Montreal River, in upper Michigan, rich with cross-country ski trails, just might be the answer you’re looking for. In fact, when you combine all the trails together, you get more than 60 km of skiing pleasure, the longest located in Ironwood, MI.

7 Intense Skiing and Snowboarding Destinations for Winter Thrill Seekers [VIDEOS]

Carl Pettit — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:06:19 +0000

Thinkstock Are you one of those roller coaster fanatics? If yes, you're probably in ride withdrawal during the winter, so why not try flying off the side of a mountain instead. Some of the best spots for extreme skiing and snowboarding are in the Canadian Rockies. It doesn’t matter if you’re delivered to the top [...]

Remember When We Thought The Snow Was Beautiful?

Craig Johnson — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:48:06 +0000

It’s hard to remember that not all that long ago we were excited to see snow. That feeling seems to have dissipated a little bit. However, we will apprecitate all the moisture when summer comes. In fact, according to the National Weather Service, we’ve got a LOT of moisture out there. Our sources at the NWS [...]

UM Named "Winter Wonderland"

jannettemcdonald — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:13:08 +0000

Safe to say this is something we locals have known for a long time. It’s just nice to get some official reassurance from our local newspaper. See here what the Missoulian says about our snowy little city.. U.S. News & World Report has named the University of Montana one of the nation’s best colleges for [...]