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03/11/2025

We had a book signing at the Whitefish Community Center yesterday which was well organized by this man, Donald Stolte! We were able to donate over $400.00 to the Community Center because of the generous turnout of new friends and old who purchased copies of the latest Day Hikes Around the Flathead. That was fun!

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03/01/2025

Lex and his wife Judith Pressmar contributed to the success of Day Hikes Around the Flathead over the years with a chapter focusing on Northwest Montana's geology. Thank you for everything, Lex and Judith; may Lex's enthusiasm and passion for the outdoors live on through us all.

William “Lex” Blood had only lived in the Flathead Valley a few years when the first Cabinet Creek mines threatened to poison Northwest Montana waterways, but the former miner quickly became an unlikely hero when he led the effort to stall the projects.

02/27/2025

Stormy will donate $12.00 to the Whitefish Community Center for each book sold at the event. FYI - cash only, please (don't have credit card technology😁). Hope to see you there!

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02/08/2025

Have you been out to Dog Creek Nordic Trails in the Olney area? It is definitely worth the the 21 mile drive out of Whitefish for the day (or the weekend like me!). They have a great variety of trails and excellent grooming, as well as a great lodge to stay. They are in that Olney snowbelt, so even on the valley floor, they have great snow conditions right now. I was there for a weekend ski clinic with Brenda Winkler - if you want to up your Nordic ski skills, she's the gal to contact!

And, Dog Creek Lodge has a great restaurant as well with definite characters behind the counter.🤣 And, they allow well-behaved doggies on their trails. It was busy during the weekend, but because of the multitude of trails, everyone spread out quickly. If you can go during the weekdays, you may end up with the whole place to yourself.

p.s. I paid for everything myself - I just think a good place and good people should get some positive free advertising.

01/31/2025

A bluebird day at the Glacier Nordic Club today on the Whitefish Golf Course - I cannot overstate how incredible the groomed trails are, even with the lack of recent snow (keep that snow dance up, folks -- snow may be coming this weekend!). Big thanks to the grooming crew - you are all awesome.🙌 I also felt like I had the whole place to myself.

01/29/2025

A giant of a man who spoke his mind and loved this land. May Heaven have lots of new vistas and peaks for you to explore.

For George Ostrom, the word “bored” didn’t exist. Between smoke jumping into the Bob Marshall Wilderness, greeting the Flathead Valley every morning as a KOFI radio announcer, starring as Richard Widmark’s stuntman in adventure film “Red Skies of Montana,” erecting the largest weekly new...

01/10/2025

Here is a great link to the groomed cross-country ski areas in the Flathead Valley!

Over the years, the Flathead Valley has progressively expanded its inventory of Nordic skiing trails, opening a winter wonderland of opportunities for classic cross-country and skate skiers alike. The trails range from the quickly accessible — as in directly on the outskirts of town — to the sli...

12/31/2024

Woot, woot! Anyone who has cross-country skied Round Meadows knows how much fun it can be - thanks, Glacier Nordic Center. Happy New Year, everyone.

UPDATE January 1, 2025: Happy New Year! We checked out Round Meadows yesterday and can attest that it is still a bit thin anywhere under tree cover. Chechako was in good shape for the first half (skiing counter-clockwise), but was a bit of a chore the second half. Gerry's Way was in good shape!

12/13/2024

Great news for those who love the outdoors all year long!

Exciting news, everyone! While we’re waiting for more snow to groom the golf course, the Upper trails at Big Mountain are groomed and in great condition! 🎿 The shop is open and your go-to spot for rentals, pass pickup, waxing services, and Christmas gifts. Check out our schedule above, and don’t be a stranger—swing by, say hi, and get ready for some winter adventure! 🎉✨🧑‍🎄⛷️❄️ Please watch the grooming reports on Glacier Nordic Club website for most recent trail updates.

11/30/2024

Nordic skier alert for lower Flathead - the North Shore Nordic Club is grooming the Blacktail Trails today! ❄️ Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! ❄️

Located 8 miles above Lakeside and at 5000’ of elevation, the 25 kilometers of varied terrain is groomed every day from December thru March. Motorized equipment (Snowmobiles, ATV’s, snow bikes, etc.) and fat bikes are not permitted on either trail system. Walking without snowshoes is not permitt...

11/28/2024

A reminder that you should still carry that bear spray! A number of years ago, a friend and I skied to Avalanche Creek Campground in mid-December; on our way out, we had to deviate into the brush after watching an enormous, very black grizzly bear lumbering slowly in our direction . . . on top of our our ski tracks.🤣 We all were good although our ski bases took a bit of a beating in the brush.

Fresh bear tracks on the Big Mountain Trails this morning! Stay aware for ALL trail users!! ❄️ Photo by Nancy Persons

11/16/2024

Warning to hikers with dogs! This was found in the Happy Valley State Lands which is right in the middle of the valley and next to a large subdivision. The doggie who was caught was lucky. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18EFxY41p5/

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10/16/2024

A good reminder - please be careful out there, folks.

08/27/2024

How about the great hiking weather that we've been experiencing?😍 The latest edition of Day Hikes Around the Flathead, 25th Anniversary edition, is available right now at select locations to help you get out and enjoy our great outdoors. Get your book at one of these amazing businesses: Bookworks of Whitefish, Sportsman & Ski Haus, and Rocky Mountain Outfitter in Kalispell.

08/22/2024

📢 Forest Service Road Closure 📢

Griffin Creek Road (FS Road 538) will be closed this coming Monday, August 19 for a culvert replacement where the Griffin Creek Road crosses Herrig Creek, just before mile marker 22.

The work is anticipated to take approximately 10 days with the road reopening for through travel August 29.

📷 The image in this post shows a map of the described closure area.