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

Archive for the ‘Nightlife’ Category

Weekend Tips from the Trail 11/19/10

What's going on this weekend? This video blog will help you make a plan. ... more

Go Big, Go Growler

11/11 Blog by Ryan Newhouse. Since I’ve lived in Missoula, I’ve noticed a sharp rise in the use of growlers at Missoula’s breweries. Perhaps because I’m from the South and my grandfather used to run moo... more

Weekend Tips from the Trail 11/12/10

What's going on this weekend? This video blog will help you make a plan. Then use the Plan-it button to the left to view all the upcoming events in the area. ... more

Weekend Tips from the Trail 11/5/10

What's going on this weekend? This video blog will help you make a plan. Then use the Plan-it button to the left to view all the upcoming events in the area. Don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour this... more

Weekend Tips from the Trail 10/29/10

What's going on this weekend? This video blog will help you make a plan. Then use the Plan-it button to the left to view all the upcoming events in the area. ... more

The Evolution of Food in My Lifetime

Blog by Bob Zimorino. "Food...is good." If Gordon Gecko had uttered those words back in the original Wall Street, we would have had an entirely different movie. He went the greed route, leaving food wide open f... more

Weekend Tips from the Trail for 10/15/10

What's going on this weekend? This video blog will help you make a plan. Then use the Plan-it button to the left to view all the upcoming events in the area. ... more

Missoula Microbreweries – Best Beer in the West

Missoulians love their brew! Especially when it starts with "micro." To really understand what this means, you’ll have to head down to one of Missoula’s three outstanding microbreweries – Kettlehouse,... more

Theater in Missoula

From a night at the movies, to live performances, Missoula theaters have something going on you're sure to enjoy. Film festivals, community theater, classics on the big screen, current blockbusters — youâ€... more