Right after college in 2006, Crystal Wright moved back to her hometown of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and noticed that more women than she remembered seemed to be skiing hard and pushing their limits on the resort’s tough terrain. “Jackson is not an easy resort to...
With new terrain, new lifts, and environmental improvements, ski areas in the Northern Rockies continue to expand, improve, and upgrade, keeping skiers and snowboarders on their toes. Here’s a sample of the updates you can expect this season at a ski resort near you. [caption id="attachment_15062"...
Some love the snow, cold tempertures, and outdoor activities that winter brings, while others patiently wait it out by a warm fire, longing for the spring thaw. But the season’s live music and celebrations can offer an entertaining middle ground for all. Here are some...
When the Western landscape is covered in a blanket of snow, the temperatures plunge, sometimes into the negatives, and darkness comes about by late afternoon, it’s hard to imagine that a thriving wildlife population is out there surviving the hardships that winter brings. While some...
The Revitalization of Montana’s Monument Peak Lookout Tower THE SEATTLE-BASED OUTDOOR OUTFITTER and apparel company Filson worked alongside the U.S. Forest Service and National Forest Foundation to restore Montana’s historic Monument Peak Lookout. Located southwest of Monarch in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest and built by...
Join the annual Fall Arts Festival in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to see the latest works by classical and contemporary artists from around the world. Running September 4 to 15, guests can purchase art, enjoy live music and local food, and experience a variety of art-centric...
Aunt Dofe’s Gallery on Main Street in the quaint Southwest Montana town of Willow Creek is re-opening its doors on August 16 — after being closed for approximately four years — launching with an exhibition of work by Montana artist Sandra Dal Poggetto. Juni Clark,...
Yellowstone National Park’s resident string quartet is back again this summer, serenading guests from one of the most scenic settings in the park: the historic Lake Yellowstone Hotel. The ensemble of professional musicians from around the country, known as the Lake String Quartet, performs for guests...
Elk River Arts & Lectures kicks off its inaugural Visiting Writers project by hosting Maira and Alex Kalman for a weeklong program that includes a public lecture at the Livingston, Montana, Elks Club on Thursday, September 12. Maira Kalman, who was born in Tel Aviv and...
Ranging from totem-inspired sculptures to art that honors the West’s railroad culture and national parks, here are some exhibitions to catch: North x Northwest Through October 10 | Yellowstone Art Museum | Billings, MT Juror Julia Andrews, director of the Coral Springs Museum of Art, selected 60 works...