The Story Behind the "M"

The "M" is 620 feet above the Missoula Valley floor. It is 125' feet long and 100' feet wide. University of Montana forestry students cut the switchbacks into the side of the hill in the early 1900's. The first "M" was assembled out of whitewashed rocks in 1909, and given a fresh coat of paint by freshmen every year, until 1968, when all those rocks were cemented together with concrete.

Photo by Nelson Kenter, kenterphotography.com

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Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 17

Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more

Griz Mentor Mick Delaney to Retire at the Conclusion of the 2014 Football Season

By DAVE GUFFEY-UM head football coach Mick Delaney will retire at the conclusion of the 2014 football season, the long-time mentor announced today (Nov. 16). ... more

Lady Griz Basketball Opens Regular Season Monday Night

By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team will open its regular-season schedule Monday night when the Lady Griz host Montana-Western at Dahlberg Arena. Tip off is at 7 p.m.... more

Volleyball: Griz Fall to Bobcats, Drop to No. 7 Seed (PHOTO GALLERY)

By JOEL CARLSON-The Montana volleyball team lost to MSU in straight sets Saturday night in Missoula in the final regular-season match of the season for both teams.... more

Montana 35, at Southern Utah 17

By DAVE GUFFEY-Senior running back Jordan Canada rushed for a career-high 206 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Montana Grizzlies to a crucial 35-15 win over the host Southern Utah Saturday.... more

Recognized Sculptor, Poet, Activist, Vanessa German Featured at MMAC

(Photo Gallery) Nationally recognized sculptor, poet, and activist, Vanessa German creates figures out of found and recycled materials. Her exhibition at Paxson Gallery runs through January 10, 2015.... more

Game #11: Montana at S. Utah

By DAVE GUFFEY - The Montana Grizzlies conclude a two-game road trip, playing Southern Utah in a must-win Big Sky Conference game for them on Saturday, Nov. 15. Kickoff in Cedar City, Utah, is at 1:07 p.m.... more

Two Dog Years

By ROB BREEDING - I’m in my early 50s and I’ve begun to measure my time in bird dog years. My current hunting partner, Doll, is 5 and I can reasonably expect another 5 to 7 years with her.... more

Have You Thanked Them Lately?

By MARK RIFFEY - Can you remember the last time you received a personal, hand written thank you note from someone you do business with? Thanksgiving isn't the only time to be thankful.... more

Kalamazoo Sliders–A New Spin On A Tailgating Favorite

By ARIANNA SOLIMENE-We’re here to share our recipe for the perfect beef slider, a crowd tested favorite you’re sure to love. The secret lies in the cheese and the pretzel bun.... more

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 10

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 11/10/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

Turkey Tips for the Perfect Thanksgiving Feast

By CHEF HOWARD KARP - Hopefully this recipe will help you prepare your best Thanksgiving turkey yet.... more

Missoula City Crews Juggle Leaves and Snow

Snow and ice have arrived during the City's fall leaf collection program, and crews are busy plowing snow and deicing streets and still trying to stick to the leaf pickup schedule.... more

Reconditioning and Re-Purposing Old Shoes

By ERIN TURNER- Imagine my delight recently when I discovered this adorable pair of Converse tennis shoes in my son’s size at a Missoula Thrift Store. I paid $3 bucks, and check em out!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Nov 10

Jobs this week: Director of Finance, Habilitation Technician, Pediatric RNs and LPNs, Capenter/Framer, Excavator Operator, Head Engineer/Maintenance Manger and more!... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 10

Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more

UM Sports Trivia | Week of Nov 10

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Saturday will be the debut of Travis Decuire’s Montana Grizzly basketball team. Decuire would like to duplicate the coaching debut of his long-time mentor Blaine Taylor. ... more

At Eastern Washington 36, Montana 26

By DAVE GUFFEY-The #11-ranked Montana Grizzlies battled back from a 23-point deficit , but fell short, losing 36-26 to the host and 5th-ranked E. Washington in a pivotal BSC game..... more

Steinbeck’s Short Stay

By KELLYN BROWN - Imagine what he would have written if he would have spent a week here.... more

You Can’t Take That On The Plane

By BOB WIRE- I traveled to the Bay Area last week to play some music at a fund raiser. The Delta agent looked at my guitar case like it contained fifty pounds of Ebola-infested squid.... more

BSC Soccer Tourney: NAU and ISU Advance, UM Plays ISU Today

By JOEL CARLSON-NAU and ISU won quarterfinal matches Thursday in Missoula to advance to the semifinals of the BSC soccer tournament. UM plays ISU today at 2pm.... more

Crittenden & Rehm Receive Academic Honors

By DAVE GUFFEY-UM defensive linemen Derek Crittenden and Trevor Rehm have been named to Co-SIDA’s 2014 Capital One All-District Academic Team.... more

SOCCER: Montana Hosting Big Sky Tournament This Week

By JOEL CARLSON - Montana will host the Big Sky Conference soccer tournament this week at South Campus Stadium. Matches will be played Thursday, Friday and Sunday.... more

Will it be Denim or Diamonds on November 14?

By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG-Support MOR for Kids, Garden City Harvest and the Missoula Children’s Museum at the annual charity auction Nov. 14th.... more

UM School of Theatre & Dance Presents: Dance Up Close 2014

Dance Up Close 2014: November 5, 7 and 9. The UM School of Theatre & Dance invites you into the Masquer Theatre to be seated in close proximity to the dancers.... more

Are They Talking About You?

By MARK RIFFEY - Are you customers talking about you? They should be. One of the most powerful tools in marketing is the testimonial. Yet they are used so infrequently.... more

Lady Griz Pull Away for 88-63 Exhibition Win Over Argos

By JOEL CARLSON-Kellie Cole Rubel scored 19 points, and Kayleigh Valley posted a 17-point, 12-rebound double-double to lead Montana to an 88-63 victory over Great Falls Tuesday night in Missoula.... more

Gregory Scores 22 Points as Griz Beat Whitworth 94-79

By DAVE GUFFEY-Senior guard Jordan Gregory scored a game-high 22 points to lead the Montana Grizzlies to a 94-79 victory over Whitworth University in Missoula.... more

Homesteading Basics: How to Make Your Own Lard

By ERIN TURNER- Thinking about adding lard to your baking regimen? Consider making your own. With the help of a crockpot, it's super easy and it's perfect for melt-in-your-mouth pie crusts, cookies, and and mor... more

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Nov 3

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 11/3/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

UM Sports Trivia | Week of Nov 3

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- It has been a decade since the Montana Grizzly soccer team won the regular title and earned the host spot in the Conference tournament. Montana hosted 6 of the first 8 conference tourna... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 3

Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Nov 3

Jobs this week: Experienced Trailer and RV Repair person, Operations Manger, Receptionist, Glazier, Graphic Artist and Marketing Assistant, Accounting Technician and more!... more

Montana Rolls Over Sac State 31-13 (PHOTO GALLERY)

By DAVE GUFFEY - The number one defense was outstanding and halfback Jordan Canada rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns, as the Montana Grizzlies defeated visiting Sac State 31-13.... more

Volleyball: Griz Win Third Straight, Down Eagles 3-1 (PHOTO GALLERY)

By JOEL CARLSON - (PHOTO GALLERY) Montana had its best offensive outing of the season, hitting .385, and finally slowed down Eastern Washington enough to post a 3-1 victory over the Eagles Thursday night in Mis... more

SOMT Appreciative of Washington Family Support

By JIM O'DAY - Last week, Dennis and Phyllis Washington, and the Washington Companies/Montana Rail Link, kindly donated the usage of their “Silver Cloud” train to Special Olympics Montana.... more

40 Ways to Hog the Hot Tub

By BOB WIRE- Like to be by yourself in the hot tub? if you give one of these little conversational nuggets a try, you might be surprised at how quickly you find yourself alone.... more

City of Missoula Announces: Leaf Collection Starts Tues., Nov. 4

The City of Missoula will begin fall leaf pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 4, starting in the downtown Special District #1. See your neighborhood leaf collection schedule here.... more

Fall Days on the Radar

By ROB BREEDING - The fishing has grown increasingly good as the leaves succumb to gravity.... more

Can You Sleep When The Wind Blows?

By MARK RIFFEY - Taking care of business means more than just caring about today.... more

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 27

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 10/27/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

Game #9: Montana Hosts Sac State in Must-Win Game

By DAVE GUFFEY - The Montana Grizzlies host Sacramento State in a Big Sky Conference game, Saturday, Nov. 1, with kickoff at 12:10 p.m. in Washington-Grizzly Stadium.... more

Early Preparation for Christmas is the key to Savings

By ERIN TURNER- There are only EIGHT Saturdays left before Christmas? Take a deep breath and relax because if you start your planning now, you’ll be the most relaxed, calm person come December!... more

Volleyball: Richardson Named Big Sky Player of the Week

By JOEL CARLSON-After leading the Montana to a pair of victories last weekend, redshirt junior Capri Richardson was named Big Sky Conference Player of the Week.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 27

Jobs this week: A Qualified Automotive Tech, Nursery Workers, Field Assistants for Geophysical Surveying, Patient Service Tech, Office Assistant, Over-The-Road Driver, and more!... more

Annual Maroon-Silver Scrimmage Slated for Wednesday, Oct 29th

By DAVE GUFFEY - The 2014-15 Montana Grizzly basketball team makes its public debut Wed, Oct., 29, playing in the annual Silver-Maroon Scrimmage in Dahlberg Arena, with tip-off slated for 5:30 p.m. ... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Oct 27

Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more

SOCCER: Widner’s Late Goal Gives Grizzlies Outright Title (PHOTO GALLERY)

By JOEL CARLSON - (PHOTO GALLERY) Freshman Hallie Widner’s goal in the 83rd minute was the match’s only score and gave the Montana soccer team a 1-0 victory over Northern Colorado Sunday afternoon. ... more

UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 27

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- The Grizzlies open play in November coming off a loss. The Griz lost their final October game in 2013 and then proceeded to handled 4 straight opponents in November. ... more

Volleyball: Griz Make it Two Straight, Win 3-1 over Sac State

By JOEL CARLSON - (PHOTO GALLERY) One night after giving Jerry Wagner his 100th win, the Montana volleyball team put its coach on the road to 200 with a 3-1 victory over Sacramento State Saturday night in Misso... more