As summer comes to an end and we prepare for brisk, fall afternoons, some may think that Bozeman’s outdoor recreation opportunities are coming to a close. For freshmen and sophomores who are unaware, MSU has an Outdoor Recreation Program (ORP), located on West Lincoln Street, near Yellowsto…
Fall in Southwest Montana is truly magical. As the weather cools and the cottonwoods shift their leaves from green to gold, I find myself spending as much time outdoors as I possibly can. Recreation opportunities abound in the Bozeman area this time of year and the hardest decision is often …
Just 16 miles down the road and offering some of the most challenging and dangerous in-bounds skiing in the Lower 48 sits one of the most historic and fabled ski resorts in the U.S. — Bridger Bowl. Over the course of 70 years, it has grown and dug roots deep within the community, serving as …
Gorgeous views, a flowing creek and a lightly trafficked hiking trail are a dream come true for many hikers, including myself. Bear Canyon trail has all three of these magnificent things. Bear Canyon is roughly an 8.1-mile out-and-back-hike if you take the turnaround before hiking toward the…
With warm and sunny days early this spring, April looks like it might bring the warmer weather to Bozeman earlier than expected. Many people may be eager to get out and enjoy the weather before Bozeman pulls a late April fool’s and does a complete 180, bringing a cold front to the valley and…
As lifts stop turning around the state and spring corn gives way to slush and sod, the typical off-season question comes back to the fore: “what now?” An overwhelming number of possibilities sit in front of anyone in the market for some fresh and socially distant air. The high peaks still ho…
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DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth.
Waking up with a 6 a.m. alarm, grabbing a rod and waders, packing up the car and preparing for a long day in the sun is a typical Saturday for many in the Bozeman area. It’s officially spring, and that means the fishing season has begun. For some, fishing isn’t a favorite hobby, but they are…
In February, local skier and MSU alum Chris Kussmaul released the first edition of his guidebook, “Peaks and Couloirs of Southwest Montana”. The book features about 200 ski descents with in-depth descriptions and maps across the Absaroka, Bridger, Gallatin, Madison and Tobacco Roots mountain…
MSU is collaborating with the University of Arkansas (UA) to establish the MonArk Quantum Foundry with…
On-campus residents and commuters alike often find themselves taking advantage of the many dining opti…
The Bozeman Running Company’s Marathon weekend attracted both avid and casual runners from every corne…
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The Museum of the Rockies will open its doors free of charge on Saturday, Sept. 18, as part of Smithso…
Although COVID-19 may seem like old news, there is currently an alarming rate of cases and hospitaliza…
