Gear Review: Suunto Core Altimeter Watch
MSRP Price: $299.00
Summary: A well designed altitude-barometer-compass watch that is full of features and is at home on any mountain enthusiast's wrist
Weight: 2.26 ounces
Battery: CR2032
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I picked up a Suunto Core ABC (Altimeter Barometer Compass)...
Climbing The Watchtower in the Gallatin Canyon
It's September in SW Montana. There's snow in the forecast for later in the week, so today was the perfect day to head down to the Gallatin Canyon with Stew to climb the...
App Review: Topo Maps App
Everyone that ventures into the backcountry needs a map. Bikers, hikers, backpackers, climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts rely on maps to help them navigate through the backcountry. They are an essential ingredient to any successful...
Gear Review: Black Diamond Beta Light Tent
MSRP Price: $199.95
Summary: An ultralight shelter for backcountry adventures that uses ski poles to set up - especially for ski touring.
Weight: 1.5 lbs
Doors: 1
Capacity: 2
Seasons: 4
Footprint: 3.2 m²
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Hiking The Hidden Lakes Trail In The Gallatin Range of Montana
Location: Portal Creek, Gallatin Canyon, Gallatin Range
Trailhead: 5.1 miles north of Big Sky Turn off, then 6.0 miles east on Portal Creek Road
Distance: +/- 5.85 miles round trip
Time: 2-4...
Hiking the Hummocks Trail in Big Sky, Montana
Location: Big Sky Town Center
Trailhead: .75 miles Big Sky Town Center on Aspen Leaf Drive
Distance: +/- 2.85 miles round trip
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Start Elevation: 6285 feet
Elevation Gain: 400 feet
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On August 12,...
Climbing What's Left on Beehive Peak in Montana's Madison Range
Beehive Peak stands at 10,742 feet at the head of Beehive Basin. It's south face offers a variety of accessible alpine climbing routes. It's highly visible from all around the...
Climbing Skyline in the Gallatin Canyon
If you're going to climb one awesome, aesthetic climb in the Gallatin Canyon, climb Skyline. Skyline is rated 5.6 and is the longest climb in the Gallatin Canyon at 5 pitches. It's the most...
Hiking The Ousel Falls Trail in Big Sky Resort
Location: Big Sky Town Center
Trailhead: 2 miles South of Big Sky Town Center on Ousel Falls Road
Distance: 1.5 miles round trip
Time: 45 minutes
Elevation Range: 6435 - 6590 feet
Elevation Gain: 500 feet
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Climbing The Gallatin Tower Standard Route in the Gallatin Canyon
On a nice sunny day in August, Opie Jahn and I headed into the Gallatin Canyon to climb the Gallatin Tower. The Gallatin Tower is the prominent gneiss formation on...
