Outside Bozeman

28/01/2025

Hankering for a thrill?

Mark your calendars on Feb. 7-9 for Big Sky Skijoring's exciting freestyle snowmobile, skiing, and snowboard expositions. Stick around for a beer, local food vendors and more to make the most out of the weekend.

Gates open at 10:30am.

28/01/2025

Now more than ever, it is crucial to defend our right to enjoy public land. Join your fellow Montanans and raise your voice at the Rally for Public Lands in Helena Feb 19th.

Need a ride? Transportation will be arranged across the state. For more information, visit rallyforpubliclands.com.

27/01/2025

Snap off from the dead-weight snag of boring fishing films, and head to the Emerson on Thursday, Feb 13th for the 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (The F3T). Witness passionate anglers conquering epic challenges, in arresting films from around the world. Plus, support river conservation and win great prizes from sponsors & fly shops.

The 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back on the road January 2025 with the very best fly fishing films. Thursday, February 13 Door open at 6:30PM  |  Show starts at 7:00PM Crawford Theater $17-25 General Admission Tickets are available online and at the door. To watch film trailers, go ...

27/01/2025

Time to get off the couch and explore the swarm of events this week in the Bozone.

Visit outsidebozeman.com/events for the full scoop.

27/01/2025

It’s human nature: people want the good stuff and don't want to share it. In part, that's what makes Montana so special. The lack of crowds and locals-only mentality keeps certain places under wraps—the upper end of the Bitterroot Valley, to name one. The dearth of people, wide-open bowls, and plethora of powder stashes is definitely worth hoarding. However, at the end of the day, a great day of skiing is always better shared with friends. So, here’s what the Bitterroot, and the Lost Trail Ski Area at the southern head of it, is all about.

A long weekend exploring Lost Trail and the Bitteroot Valley. It’s human nature: people want the good stuff and don't want to share it. In part, that's what makes Montana so special.

24/01/2025

Tired of waiting? Episode 4 of O/B Radio is quickly approaching. Give episodes 1-3 a listen to catch up on what you've missed.

At long last, we give you the O/B podcast. Hosted by Leslie Gaines, each episode dives into wildlife, conservation, goings-on, and tales of our inimitable outdoor life in the Greater Yellowstone area. Listen on on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

24/01/2025

"When winter sets in and the mountains call, the Smith X Kinco Glove is a trusted companion for snow enthusiasts. By combining Kinco’s rugged workwear heritage with Smith’s sleek design sensibilities, the two companies made a mitten that scores high in durability, functionality, and style."

When winter sets in and the mountains call, the Smith X Kinco Glove is a trusted companion for snow enthusiasts.

24/01/2025

Every winter, a single beacon of blue light intermittently illuminates above Bozeman—there to beckon all those who chase snow. But whether you’re new town or have been on the block for decades, we’ll bet there are a few things you don’t know about this iconic bulb. Take our quiz to gauge your knowledge of one of Bozeman’s most notable signals.

How well do you know a mainstay of Bozeman ski culture? Every winter, a single beacon of blue light intermittently illuminates above Bozeman—there to beckon all those who chase snow.

23/01/2025

"There's nothing quite like popping a ski boot off after a long day and slipping your feet into comfortable and toasty-warm shoes. Chaco's Ramble Rugged Canvas Clogs are the ideal companion for a resort ski day, camping trip, or even for running errands around town."

There's nothing quite like popping a ski boot off after a long day and slipping your feet into comfortable and toasty-warm shoes.

23/01/2025

"Montanans are united by our love for public lands - But corporations and special interests are taking advantage of a changing Montana to cut off public access and make it easier to sell and transfer public land."

Join your fellow Montanans February 19th and fight to keep public lands public. Transportation will be arranged across the state. Visit rallyforpubliclands.com for more information.

23/01/2025

"Anything you can do, I can do better."—that was the mantra at a Yellowstone Club development meeting last summer. The subject? How to one-up Big Sky’s new tram to the top of Lone Peak. The solution? To build their own tram, starting at the Club’s private hangar at the Bozeman airport, running through Gallatin Canyon to Big Sky proper, then up to Pioneer Mountain.

A new tram in Gallatin Canyon. Anything you can do, I can do better—that was the mantra at a Yellowstone Club development meeting last summer. The subject? How to one-up Big Sky’s new tram to the top of Lone Peak.

22/01/2025

"Big shades may be all the rage, but if you've got a small head, they make you look goofy—hence, no net gain. Luckily, Costa has every skull size covered, and their Caballito ("pony" in Spanish; how apropos) fits my junior-sized noggin just right."

Big shades may be all the rage, but if you've got a small head, they make you look goofy—hence, no net gain. Luckily, Costa has every skull size covered, and their Caballito ("pony" in Spanish; how apropos) fits my junior-sized noggin just right.

22/01/2025

Itching to be in the haps?

Visit outsidebozeman.com/events to explore more opportunities around the Bozone this week.

22/01/2025

Being adventurous doesn't always mean being the fastest, going the highest, or doing the most extreme things. Adventure for most of us is stepping outside our comfort zone and climbing our own Everest. The Women's Adventure Film Tour returns for its 9th year, celebrating extraordinary women and their thrilling adventures. The films showcase real stories about women from a variety of cultures and sports around the world. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled showcase of courage and triumph that will ignite your spirit at the Emerson on February 15.

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour® (WAFT) returns for its eighth year, celebrating extraordinary women and their thrilling adventures.

21/01/2025

"Who doesn't love a good night's sleep? And how often do we suffer through bad ones? AltiSnooze aims to reduce the frequency of the latter, at least when it comes from being ill-adapted to altitude."

Who doesn't love a good night's sleep? And how often do we suffer through bad ones? AltiSnooze aims to reduce the frequency of the latter, at least when it comes from being ill-adapted to altitude.

21/01/2025

All around the world we go! Last season, O/B traveled to Peru, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, and Botswana. Here's a shout out to all of our How Far Will You Go runners up.

Have photos of your own travels you want to share? Submit them to our contest page to be featured in the next issue.

https://outsidebozeman.com/contests-giveaways

21/01/2025

Singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Kishi Bashi returns to Bozeman in February for the Bozeman Symphony's concert series. Bashi is an avid skier and hiker, and will be featuring songs inspired by Paradise Valley. These performances will showcase his talents as a violinist, composer, and vocalist, accompanied by the orchestra in a harmonious fusion of Japanese and American influences. Known for his innovative approach to music, Bashi weaves together a tapestry of sounds using violin, guitar, and keyboard, along with vocal looping technology and beatboxing. Buy tickets at the link below.

Kishi Bashi returns to Bozeman for a two-week residency as the Bozeman Symphony's inaugural Artist-in-Residence.

20/01/2025

Grab your tickets now for this weekend's Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Kids under 12 get half-price tickets during the Saturday matinee. Proceeds benefit Bridger Ski Foundation.

$20 eachSaturday Matinee: $10 for kids 12 & underTickets will be sent your email from EventGroove. Please bring the tickets on your phone or a printed copy to the event.