22 Nov ROUND UP: BEST OF THE WEST

Capes by Jennie Montana

Jennie Montana tells stories of the Montana landscape, flora, and fauna through capes created with original appliqué and digitized designs that are placed on Melton wool trimmed with bison. She acquires bison hides from area ranches, then stretches and tans them before integrating them into her pieces. “I save bison hides from being discarded and forgotten,” she says. “Bison continue to tell their stories while living on in my designs.” The fiber artist’s work has been shown at Old Main Gallery in Bozeman, Montana and the Livingston Center for Art and Culture in Livingston, and she won Best Collection of Fashion at the 2024 Western Design Conference in Jackson, Wyoming.

Starting at $2,500  |  jenniemontana.com

Luxury Lodging at Paws Up Montana

For those intrigued by the gift of experience, consider the charm of Paws Up Montana, a working cattle ranch and resort sprawled over 37,000 acres in Greenough, about 30 minutes from Missoula. Guests can curate a stay at the resort that meets their exact desires, from an intimate romantic getaway to an active family vacation. With over 50 activities available and 100 miles of trails, guests can explore winter fun through horseback riding, dog sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and more. The property includes 28 vacation homes nestled among towering trees, overlooking rolling meadows, and providing majestic mountain views. Each accommodation includes a Lexus SUV so that guests can easily navigate around the property, and culinary delight awaits at each of the resort’s dining spaces.

Starting at $2,030 per night for two adults  |  pawsup.com

Drinkers by glassybaby

Seattle-born glass votive brand glassybaby is nearing its third anniversary since expanding into Montana, having opened a glass studio in Livingston near the Yellowstone River in the spring of 2022. Founded by Lee Rhodes after she found hope in a tea light while battling cancer, glassybaby produces hand-blown votives and drinkware in vibrant colors. Committed to giving back as part of her mission, Rhodes has donated $15 million to nonprofit organizations that promote hope and healing, with over $700,000 gifted to organizations in Montana, since glassybaby’s founding in 1998. Pieces are available for purchase online and at the Livingston store at 5783 U.S. Highway 89 S.

Starting at $65 a cup  |  glassybaby.com

Bolo Tie by Stephanie Zier Jewelry

Jewelry artist Stephanie Zier of Parkman, Wyoming is inspired by the world around her. With a background in ecology and chemistry, she’s driven to explore nature’s fundamental building blocks in her quest to create beautiful pieces of art that can be worn and will establish a connection with the wearer. She blends the use of traditional and non-traditional materials, as with her one-of-a-kind bolo ties. Each piece incorporates gemstones, gold, and sterling silver, which imbue the bolo with a timeless quality, and modern designs inspired by traditional cultures add interest.

$250–5,500  |  zierjewelry.com

Range Tote and Dopp Kit by Range Revolution

Founded by designer and rancher Cate Havstad-Casad, Range Revolution produces high-quality handbags and luggage with leather made from American cattle that were raised using regenerative ranching practices. Each item is handcrafted with buttery-soft vegetable-tanned leather. The Range Tote’s spacious design includes a removable zip-top canvas pouch and an interior pocket for small items. The bag can be converted to a crossbody with the optional shoulder strap and fits up to a 14-inch laptop. Boasting the same impeccable craftsmanship, the Dopp Kit is a beautiful, functional travel companion that’s fully lined and features pockets and a structured top that snaps open and closed for easy use.

Range Tote: $715, $800 with shoulder strap
Dopp Kit: $345  |  rangerevolution.com

Full Curl Spirits

Full Curl Brands was founded by lifelong hunter Rob Gerstner in order to give back to wildlife conservation. In 2018, he launched the spirits company to honor and promote the conservation of North American wild sheep by partnering with Bozeman, Montana-based Wild Sheep Foundation. Today, the brand includes 18 different labels of bourbon, rye, vodka, and gin, all of which are bottled in central Kentucky, in the heart of whiskey country. The Cassiar Novelty Box, named for the Cassiar Mountains that straddle the Yukon and British Columbia, includes a selection of two Full Curl spirits and a set of four glasses, all encased in a cherry box.

Cassiar Novelty Box: $125
Spirits starting at $32  |  fullcurlbrands.com

New Peak 88 by Bode and the Peak Ski Company

Designed for skiers by skiers in Bozeman, Montana, Peak Ski Company skis stand up to the test. The New Peak 88 by Bode is an all-mountain ski developed by Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller. The ski was released for the 2024–25 season and was designed to provide a stable, adaptable ride across a variety of terrain types. It features two full sheets of metal paired with a less aggressive sidecut than previous models. The edges offer bite, and the bottom alloy provides just enough flex, creating what Peak calls “accessible power,” meaning they’ll perform equally well
on groomers and over alpine powder.

$869  |  peakskis.com