Archive for the ‘Blogs’ Category
Ice Fishing: The Aromatic Sport of Kings
By BOB WIRE - In the winter, I’m usually an indoorsy guy. But every winter, three buddies and I undertake the elaborate intelligence test we like to call ice fishing.... more
Multimedia Feature: Lady Griz Beat Rival Bobcats
By PATRICK RECORD - The Lady Griz took to the hardwood on Saturday afternoon in hopes of defeating their biggest rivals, the Montana State Bobcats.... more
Skiers worship “epic” powder Sunday on Lolo Pass, Whitefish Mountain
By PAUL QUENEAU - Lolo Pass, Whitefish Mountain and several other locations are busy marking one of the great powder days of recent times.... more
Griz Grit: An Ode to Mr. O (Bob O’Conner)
By MICK HOLIEN. I was extremely saddened when I received word while on the road last week of the passing of iconic University of Montana Griz supporter Bob O’Conner.... more
Gluten-free with PMD: One Pot Curry with Fried Tofu
By P.M. DEVLIN - This week, whip up an easy, gluten-free recipe for tofu-vegetable curry with basmati rice.... more
Zane Lamprey’s ‘Drinking Made Easy, Missoula’ Airs February 29
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - On February 29, Drinking Made Easy's Zane and Steve will air the exploits from their trip to our own little Garden City of Missoula.... more
Meet the Toughest Skiier in the Seeley Lake Nordic Ski Race
By MARK VOSBURGH - For me, this year's Over Seeley's Creeks and Ridges race was unforgettable, thanks to adaptive skier Liz Ann Kudrna.... more
Back of the Pack Runners’ Book Club
By PAM GARDINER - A spotlight on books written for the slower runners at the Back of the Pack. John “The Penguin” Bingham is a master of books for the BOP.... more
Missoula and Surrounding Valleys Anticipate a New Storm
By PAUL QUENEAU - A winter storm is expected to hit the Missoula, Bitterroot, Mission, and Flathead valleys with high winds and heavy mountain snow on Wednesday.... more
What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 FM DJs Mike and Rob share what's happening around Missoula this week. Happy President's Day!... more
Bookworms and Whangdoodles
By ELKE GOVERTSEN - The only advice I should ever give other parents is this: When you don’t know what to do, default and do something you are really good at. For me, it's reading.... more
Dogtown Without Cats
By DANIELLE LATTUGA - Three weeks ago, we said goodbye to our cat. Two of our three dogs have never known life without Minx, until now.... more
Frugal Living Pantry Essentials
By ERIN TURNER - During our Frugal Living Pantry Challenge this month, I’ve discovered some key items that are essential for a frugal pantry.... more
Who Will Save Rock ‘n Roll?
By BOB WIRE - This year’s Grammy Awards was a bi-polar, hit-or-miss showcase of Gaga proportions. Real and fake, young and old, it was all on display.... more
Get Schooled on Craft Beer at the Kettlehouse Beer Kolledge
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - Beginning Monday, Feb. 20, you can sign up for the Kettlehouse’s new, free four-credit class that covers all things craft beer.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Bitterroot Ski Resort
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of this week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's the proposed Bitterroot Ski Resort and the upcoming auction of Maclay Ranch.... more
Griz Grit: Griz Basketball Will Leave Lasting Impression
By MICK HOLIEN. What awesome possibilities await one of the most exciting UM men's basketball teams in quite some time. ... more
Swinging at the Downtown Dance Collective in Missoula
By PATRICK RECORD and LEAH GREEN - The Missoula Downtown Dance Collective's recent swing dance workshop put the Garden City in a swingin' mood.... more
Whitewater Kayaking Essentials: The Roll, Part 2
By JASON SHREDER - The roll significantly affects your safety, skill progression (both mentally and physically), and the amount of fun you can have on the water.... more
Between the Sporting Seasons
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Most outdoor enthusiasts are in the doldrums right now, wondering what to do between seasons and how to keep from going crazy.... more
Missoula Bucks Lightening their Loads
By PAUL QUENEAU - February is antler-shedding month for many whitetails and mule deer around western Montana. ... more
Valentine’s Day Lunch at the Missoula Senior Center
By PATRICK RECORD - A multimedia gallery of the Valentine's Day celebration at the Missoula Senior Center.... more
Ready, Set, Train! for the Missoula Marathon
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Is completing a marathon on your bucket list? Join Run Wild Missoula for its Missoula Marathon training class that begins on March 4. ... more
Greenwashing Light Bulbs
By PAUL WHEATON - The object propelling the greatest greenwashing scheme of all time is the CFL.... more
MissouLOVE: Ten Things I Love About Missoula
By JEN SLAYDEN - A musical, multimedia love letter to Missoula and Western Montana. ... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Here is a little sports trivia with mentions of U of Hawaii, the Bobcats, and the passing of skiing great, Jill Kinmont.... more
What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 FM DJs Mike and Rob share what's hot this week - with some video eye candy, too!... more
You Are What You Love
By ERIN TURNER - In honor of Valentine's Day, here's a list of the things I love about Missoula. Add your favorites in the comments!... more
Box Cutting at the Top Hat
By RYAN LANDOLFI - Missoula's blues-rock two-piece, The BoxCutters, played the Top Hat to a loyal local crowd on Thursday night.... more
Who You Callin’ Pinhead?
By BOB WIRE - Insults and degradation aren't the right tack to improving your brand profile, dummies.... more
Wanna Get on a Missoula DJ’s Nerves? Here’s How…
By AARON TRAYLOR - A handy guide to irritating Missoula's best DJs.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: UM Assault Investigations
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of this week's most talked-about story in Missoula.... more
Missoula Winter Brewfest 2012
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - The 2nd annual Winter Brewfest is this Saturday from 2-8 p.m. at the old Safeway building on Broadway.... more
Soup & Fiddlesticks: A Simple Evening with Friends & Happy Dogs
By PAM VOTH - It was a simple congregation of good friends and happy dogs.... more
I Heart Horses
By DANIELLE LATTUGA - Horsewomen exhibit a fine balance of independence and grace. ... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Here is a little sports trivia with mentions of Major sports sweep against the MSU Bobcats and UND entering the Big Sky Conference.... more
A Run to Honor Sherry Arnold
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - This Saturday, runners will honor Sherry Arnold.... more
Fly Fishing Film Tour This Friday at the Wilma
By BRYCE MCLEAN - The Fly Fishing Film Tour is this Friday at the Wilma!... more
Starting a New Business – What’s Your Plan?
By MARK RIFFEY - Let's talk about business startups. Before you order those business cards, buy those supplies, determine your costs and set your prices...you need to research your market.... more
Chimps, bikinis, cold beer, fast cars… I love the Super Bowl!
By SEAN BENTON - The Super Bowl is bigger than the game of football... I’m talking about the commercials.... more
The Right Guy
By ELKE GOVERTSEN - The perfect wedding: stress-free, beautiful, and all of that paled in comparison to the simple fact that I was marrying the right guy.... more
The Frugal Living Pantry Challenge
By ERIN TURNER - Our family is doing a Frugal Pantry Challenge for the month of February.... more
The Facebook IPO: What’s Not to Dislike?
By BOB WIRE - If there’s anything Americans love to hate, it’s a snotty young billionaire.... more
Missoula is for Lovers
By AARON TRAYLOR - The best spots to meet singles in Missoula.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Here is a little sports trivia with mentions of UM Griz and Lady Griz Basketball standings, match-ups against the Cats and the Bengals and Sunday's Super Bowl.... more
Gluten-Free with PMD: Scallops Over Red Quinoa with Maitaki Mushrooms
By P.M. DEVLIN -This week's gluten-free recipe is inspired by Quinoa. Quinoa is positively ancient, and about as simple to cook as Top Ramen. It makes proper rice look like rocket science.... more
Gearing up for the Great Northern Brewing Co. Anniversary Party
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - Are you headed to the Great Northern Brewing Co. Anniversary Party and Whitefish Winter Carnival this weekend? You should be!... more
Children’s Musician Bill Harley Comes to Missoula
By JEN SLAYDEN - When Bonner School principal Ashley Parks found out that Bill Harley was coming to Missoula for a concert, she sprung into action to bring his talent to students at Bonner.... more
Winter Warmer: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
By LISA HENSLEY - I do all the meal planning, shopping, and cooking for our family. Sometimes, trying to come up with ANOTHER meal is more than I’m up for. That’s when I get a rotisserie chicken.... more
What Does a New Business Owner Do First?
By MARK RIFFEY - Let's talk about business startups. The overwhelming load at startup can freeze you in your tracks.... more