Archive for the ‘Recreation’ Category
Believe It, Spring is Here
By BRUCE AUCHLY - If your world collapses absent skiing, or snowmobiling, I’ll attend your pity party. That’s because spring is here, and the signs surround us. ... more
Gustafson Shines in Grizzlies’ Spring Game in Helena
Quarterback Brady Gustafson threw four touchdown passes to lead the way for the Montana Grizzlies in their annual Spring game Saturday afternoon in Helena.... more
Don’t Ignore the Small Stuff
By Clay Springmeyer - We've been trained as a society to tough out minor injuries. But ignoring seemingly minor injuries can mean trouble. Instead, consider physical therapy.... more
Griz Conclude Spring Drills with Scrimmage in Helena Saturday, April 11
The UM Grizzly football team wraps up its 2015 spring drills this Saturday, April 11, in its annual Spring Game in Carroll College’s Nelson Stadium in Helena.... more
Folf (Disc Golf) in the Parks Starts April 7 at Silver Park
Join Parks and Recreation and the Garden City Flyers for a free, family-friendly round of Disc Golf April 7 at Silver Park.... more
The Missoula YMCA Hosts Healthy Kids Day, Saturday April 11
The Missoula YMCA encourages kids and their families to come to the Y for Healthy Kids Day--this Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. ... more
Insane Inflatable 5K Race Coming to Missoula on May 2, 2015
The Insane Inflatable 5K, a dynamic fun run series made up of inflatable obstacles is coming to Missoula on May 2. A portion of proceeds to benefit Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Missoua.... more
March Madness: Fly Fishing in Missoula, Montana (VIDEO)
By TONY REINHARDT-To most folks March Madness is all about filling out your bracket and the build up to the Final Four. But it means something entirely different to the avid anglers here in Missoula.... more
UM’s Breunig Named to NABC’s 2014-15 Division I All-District Team
By DAVE GUFFEY-the University of Montana’s Martin Breunig has been named to the 2014-15 NABC’s Division I All-District 6 team.... more
Griz Look Solid on Both Sides of the Ball in Second Spring Scrimmage
The offense showed improvement and the defense was once again stellar, as the Grizzlies held their second scrimmage of 2015 spring drills. ... more
Deadline for 2015 Griz FB Season Ticket Discount is April 1st
Grizzly football season ticket holders are reminded that the deadline for the discounted season ticket renewal opportunity is just a few days away. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of March 23
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- A meeting of college basketball’s two Coaches K’s--Duke's Kryzewski and Utah’s Kryskowiak. Bet you didn't know this about the two coaches:... more
Defense Dominates Grizzlies’ First Scrimmage of 2015 Spring
By DAVE GUFFEY-The only touchdown of the day was scored by a linebacker, as the Grizzlies’ defense dominated the first scrimmage of spring drills Saturday in UM’s Washington-Grizzly Stadium.... more
Lady Griz Fall to Notre Dame 77-43
By JOEL CARLSON-No. 16-seed Montana’s season came to an end with a 77-43 loss to the No. 1-seed Fighting Irish in front of 6,231 fans at Notre Dame’s Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind.... more
Lady Griz Face Fighting Irish Tonight in NCAA Opener
By JOEL CARLSON-The Lady Griz will face Notre Dame tonight (Friday) in the opening round of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship. The Game will tip off at 5:30 p.m.... more
Saint Mary’ Peak Trail
By CHAUNCEY LISTON-How did I get into this fix? It started with my packing. That afternoon I decided I was going to climb the 9,300-foot peak that is Saint Mary’s in the Bitterroot Mountain Range. ... more
NIT First Round: At Texas A & M 81, Montana 64
By DAVE GUFFEY-The Grizzlies made a gallant run, but their 2014-15 season ended Tuesday evening, as the host Texas A&M Aggies defeated them 81-64 Tuesday in a first round NIT game.... more
Griz at Texas A & M for NIT First Round Match-Up
By DAVE GUFFEY-The Montana Grizzlies play the Texas A&M Aggies in a first round NIT game on Tuesday, March 17, in the Aggies’ Reed Arena , with tip-off at 7:00 p.m. (MST)... more
Missoula River Etiquette
By TONY REINHARDT -With the unbelievably nice weather everyone is looking to get outside so this is a great chance to discuss Missoula River Etiquette. ... more
Lady Griz Draw Notre Dame in NCAA Tournament
The Lady Griz received a No. 16 seed and will face No. 1 Notre Dame Friday night at South Bend, Ind., in the opening round of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship.... more
Montana Plays at Texas A & M in a First Round NIT
The Montana Grizzlies will play the Texas A&M Aggies in College Station, Texas, in an NIT first round game on Tues. March 17 at 7 p.m. (Mountain). ... more
Big Sky Suspends NAU Head Coach for Postgame Incident Against Montana
Big Sky Conference Commissioner Doug Fullerton has announced that Northern Arizona men’s basketball coach Jack Murphy will be suspended for his team’s next postseason contest.... more
Eagles Defeat Grizzlies 69-65 in Big Sky Tourney Title Game
By DAVE GUFFEY - Harvey and Brandon combined for 34 points to lead Eastern Washington to a 69-65 come-from-behind win over the Grizzlies in the Big Sky Championship Game Saturday night.... more
Lady Griz Rally, Win Big Sky Championship 60-49 (PHOTO GALLERY)
(PHOTO GALLERY) Montana came from behind to post a 60-49 victory in the championship game of the Big Sky Conference women’s basketball tournament at Dahlberg Arena.... more
Montana Edges NAU 61-59 To Advance to the Big Sky Title Game
By DAVE GUFFEY - Senior guard Jordan Gregory scored on a lay-up with .4 seconds remaining in the game to give the University of Montana Grizzlies a thrilling 61-59 win over the Northern Arizona.... more
Lady Griz Advance to Big Sky Championship, Sat. March 14 at 2pm
By JOEL CARLSON- The Lady Griz advanced to the title game for the 20th time in the 27-year history of the tournament with a 55-51 victory over EWU Friday afternoon.... more
Griz Edge Wildcats 76-73 in OT in Big Sky Quarterfinal Game
By DAVE GUFFEY - Junior forward Martin Breunig scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, leading Montana to a 76-73 OT win over Weber State in a BSC Championship quarterfinal game.... more
MacLay Flats Nature Trail
By MALLORY KERENSA WELLS - It was a quiet Thursday evening and after a long week I knew that a hike was not only a wanted but a needed.... more
Selvig Named Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year
By JOEL CARLSON - Montana women’s basketball coach Robin Selvig was named the Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year Thursday. It’s the 21st conference coach of the year honor for Selvig.... more
Lady Griz Survive, Move on to Firday’s Semifinals
By JOEL CARLSON- Top-seeded Montana held on for a 69-67 victory over ISU on the opening day of the BSC women’s basketball tournament and will face No. 4 Eastern Washington Friday at 1:30 p.m. ... more
Griz Host Wildcats in Big Sky Conference Quarterfinal, March 12
By DAVE GUFFEY - The No. 1 seed Montana Grizzlies host the No. 8-seed Weber State Wildcats in a quarterfinal game in the Big Sky Conference’s men’s Basketball Championship, Thursday, March 12. ... more
Lady Griz Seeking Tournament Title This Week
By JOEL CARLSON- The Big Sky Conference women’s basketball tournament opens today with four quarterfinal games. Montana, the No. 1 seed, will play No. 8 Idaho State at 8 p.m. in the final game of the day.... more
Tower Street Trails: A Bold Dinner Date
By BRENDEN SPERR - I see trees. Trees and squirrels everywhere, squirrels that are so bold they get right next to me then turn and run as if they’re playing chicken.... more
Kellie Cole Rubel Named Big Sky Conference CO-MVP
Montana senior guard Kellie Rubel, who led the Lady Griz to the regular-season championship, was named the Big Sky Conference co-MVP Tuesday. She was also named first-team All-Big Sky.... more
Tales and Trails: Love in the Time of Cold
By BRUCE AUCHLY - One day it’s warm and sunny, the next day cold and snowy. Welcome to that time on the calendar between winter and spring. ... more
Three Griz Named to Mens Basketball All-Big Sky Team
Montana’s Martin Breunig and Jordan Gregory have been named first team All-Big Sky Conference in 2015 as chosen by the conference coaches, announced the league office today. ... more
Griz Begin 2015 Spring Football Drills Monday, March 9th
By DAVE GUFFEY - First year head football coach Bob Stitt’s University of Montana Grizzly football team begins preparation for the 2015 season, with spring drills starting on Monday, March 9.... more
Griz Clinch Tournament-Hosting Rights, Share of Big Sky Crown
The Grizzlies dispatched the rival Bobcats 70-54 in Bozeman Saturday night and earned the right to host the Conference tournament next weekend in Missoula.... more
Lady Griz fall at Bozeman 65-57
By JOEL CARLSON- The Lady Griz team fell in its final regular-season game Saturday afternoon, losing to Montana State 65-57 in Bozeman.... more
Big Sky Women’s Basketball Tournament Field Set
The seeds for the Big Sky women’s basketball tournament are set. Montana will be the No. 1 seed as the Lady Griz host the No. 8 seeded Idaho State Bengals. Sacramento State locked up the No. 2 seed with a ... more
Blue Mountain Folf Course: Too Much Fun to Hike Past
By DEVIN SLATER-It seems like if there is anything you want to do outdoors you can find it at Blue Mountain. But honestly, I wouldn’t know those trails. I never get past the folf course. ... more
Hiking Blodgett Canyon Trail
By DONNA HULL - How long has it been since you’ve been to Blodgett Canyon, the Bitterroot Valley’s version of Yosemite? Long-time Missoula boomers have probably hiked Blodgett Canyon Trail more times than t... more
The Clark Fork River Walk (VIDEO)
By CATHERINE ORFANOS: The Montana campus was quiet. The Oval, empty. Puddles formed across the sidewalk and my path through campus zigzagged between them. ... more
Rattlesnake Valley: Wood’s Gulch to Sheep Mountain
By REBECCA KEITH- I lean up against Jasmine; my red, secondhand mountain bike and stew in frustration. The 11-mile ride from Wood’s Gulch to the top of Sheep’s Mountain was kicking my butt. ... more
Blue-Winged is the New Black
By ROB BREEDING- It's been my kind of winter: a blue-winged olive winter. Hardcore dry fly junkies know the sure signs of blue-winged weather: canceled ice-fishing and pond hockey tournaments. ... more
Griz Remain in Big Sky Title Hunt with 77-76 Win at EWU
By DAVE GUFFEY -The Grizzlies had four of five starters score in double figures and kept their BSC regular-season title hopes alive with a dramatic 77-76 win over Eastern Washington.... more
Lady Griz Clinch Outright Title, Hosting Rights to BSC Tournament
By JOEL CARLSON-With a 69-59 victory over Eastern Washington Saturday afternoon at Dahlberg Arena the Lady Griz earned an outright league championship and hosting rights to the postseason tournament.... more
Kim Williams Trail: The Unexpected Wilderness in My Backyard
By MARTHA KREBILL- Walking the Kim Williams Trail that night had been a spur-of-the-moment decision, and I was captivated by the natural beauty of what I can describe literally as my backyard.... more
Gregory’s Career-High 36 Points Not Enough as Griz Lose to Idaho in 2 OT
By DAVE GUFFEY -The Montana Grizzlies men’s basketball team dropped a heart breaker Thursday night in Moscow, Idaho, falling 92-87 in double overtime to the host Vandals.... more
Lady Griz Cinch Share of Big Sky Title
By JOEL CARLSON-Montana won its 20th game of the season and clinched at least a share of the Big Sky Conference championship Thursday night with an 81-68 victory over Idaho at Dahlberg Arena. ... more