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Unseasonably warm winter brings continued outdoor recreation in Montana
2+ week, 3+ day ago (467+ words) CRAIG " An unusually warm winter is reshaping the season across Montana, and for some businesses, it's been a welcome surprise. Instead of deep snow and frozen rivers, much of February has brought above-average temperatures, minimal snow accumulation, and open water…...
Family and Helena community cheer on Olympian Konnor Ralph
1+ mon, 8+ min ago (552+ words) HELENA " The slopes of Great Divide are where Olympian Konnor Ralph started his journey, leading him to represent the stars and stripes at this year's Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, Italy. Ralph may be 5,000 miles away from where he learned…...
Popular Whitefish Skijoring event canceled due to lack of snow
1+ mon, 21+ min ago (268+ words) WHITEFISH" A popular event in the Flathead each winter has been canceled this year due to a lack of cooperation from Mother Nature. Whitefish Skijoring made the decision to cancel next weekend's event due to record warm temperatures preventing snowmaking…...
Christmas rescue mission finds missing snowboarder safe in cabin on Big Mountain
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (349+ words) COLUMBIA FALLS " A Christmas trip to the slopes turned frightening for one snowboarder who went off course, but thanks to North Valley Search and Rescue, among others, the holiday had a happy ending. An 18-year-old snowboarder was last seen at…...
Missoula's Snowbowl opens for 71st ski season
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (334+ words) MISSOULA " While we've seen a lot of rain this week, recent snow helped mountain crews get Snowbowl ready for its 71st season. North of Missoula, skiers and snowboarders lined up early to get first chair of the year. "I think I…...
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area moves back opening day
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (321+ words) LAKESIDE " Blacktail Mountain Ski Area in Lakeside is gearing up for the new ski season and is waiting for Mother Nature's support before it can officially open the slopes. "We did receive quite a bit of heavy wet snow this…...
Flathead Avalanche Center launches daily avalanche forecasts
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (300+ words) HUNGRY HORSE " With widespread snow expected this weekend, outdoor enthusiasts will be hitting the slopes both on the ski hills and in the backcountry. The Flathead Avalanche Center's daily forecasts are a vital resource for backcountry users looking to recreate…...
Dream Adaptive holds 6th annual Shred Fest at Whitefish Mountain
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (320+ words) Among the people enjoying the fresh snow was the non-profit DREAM Adaptive, which removes barriers for people with disabilities. Whitefish Mountain was the host to many skiers and snowboarders Saturday who enjoyed a surprise spring snow day.Among the people…...