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…
The vernal equinox occurred on Saturday, March 20, signifying the beginning of spring. With the onset of this new season, we can expect warmer temperatures, longer days and more opportunities to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Some of those recreational opportunities may have to be put o…
With clear skies, a bright sun and a week's worth of high 40’s weather in the forecast, this past February’s tortuous temperatures already seem like a distant memory. Though the hills still hold their winter coats of white, those eager to ditch the skis, picks and snowshoes for chalk bags an…
Bozeman city commissioners appointed Christopher Coburn to fill the vacant seat on the commission on T…
MSU’s student government, the Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU), held its general election this week …
As temperatures rise and summer nears, Yellowstone National Park is preparing for its summer spike in …
Former President of Ireland and United Nations (UN) High Commissioner Mary Robinson spoke from across …
The Gallatin County Health Board voted on Monday, April 5, to extend the county’s mask mandate until T…
Over the course of this year, the city of Bozeman has worked on developing a preliminary design and fi…
