Trail Chat with Nicole Hunt: Henry Reich
July’s MTC Trail Chat is with Henry Reich age 28. Henry burst into the local trail scene with his 2nd place at the competitive DFMI and a few weeks later won the tough Pengelly Double Dip. Henry is...
View ArticleMTC Weekly News: 7/13/15
Here are a few of the happenings of the Montana trail running community over the past couple of weeks: Mike Foote at the 2015 Hardrock 100 - Credit: Myke HermsmeyerHardrock 100: Montana's own Mike...
View ArticleMTC Weekly News: 7/20/15
This week's Montana trail running news - Emily Linton marching to victory - Credit: Babak RastgoufardDevil's Backbone 50: Just 20 people finished this rugged 50 miler in the Gallatin Range, but among...
View ArticleWestern Montana Trails Series by Amelia Hagen-Dillon: Rattlesnake Wilderness
Sunset at Boulder Lake. Rattlesnake Wilderness, Montana. Photo: Amelia Hagen-DillonEditor's note: Amelia is co-owner of Cairn Cartographics, a company based in Missoula that makes beautiful, accurate,...
View ArticleMTC Weekly News: 7/29/15
Lots of Montana runners hit the trails again this week, so here's a brief recap:Helena High's Aidan Reed - Credit: @aidanrunn11 via instagramUS Mountain Running Championships-Bend, Oregon: Several...
View ArticleMTC Weekly News: 8/11/15
A quick recap of what's gone down (and going down) for Montana trail running in August and some Montana mountain running history.The Ridge - Credit: Big Sky Wind DrinkersMount Sentinel First Known...
View ArticleTrail Chat with Nicole Hunt: Em Kendrick- Big Dipper Running Team Manager
Have you noticed Montana runners wearing Big Dipper Running uniforms and wondered what is the Big Dipper Running Team all about? August’s MTC Trail Chat is with Em Kendrick who is the Big Dipper...
View ArticleRATBOB 2015 by Steve Brown
RATBOB 2015 by Steve BrownIn January the maps rolled out. Maps of the Bob appear on the kitchen table when the days grow short and the trails icy. After crossings by different routes of roughly 50...
View ArticleMTC Weekly News: 8/19/15
Lots of smoke out there - 8/19/15 NOAA Smoke AnalysisSmoke: The news this week is the smoke. It's out there and makes running tough. So for those who don't have a treadmill and can't do without their...
View ArticleThe Continental Divide Route by Jeff Rome
THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE ROUTE by Jeff Rome I learned to backpack in Colorado, California, Arizona, through desert, canyons, timberline passes and rocky ridgelines. Food was kept in the tent,...
View ArticleMTC Weekly News: 8/24/15
Not much racing happening in Montana this week, which is a good thing considering the forest fire smoke, but a few Montana runners managed to turn in some great performances elsewhere:Tyler Bucklin: a...
View ArticleThe Continental Divide Route, Part 2 by Jeff Rome
The Continental Divide Route, Part 2by Jeff Rome“I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.” ~John MuirThe day dawned...
View ArticleMTC Weekly News: 8/31/15
Seth Swanson is all smiles crossing the UTMB finish line - Credit: @iRunFar via TwitterA steady rain and a breath of fresh air rarely feels as good as it did on Sunday afternoon in Missoula. The cold...
View ArticleTrail Chat with Nicole Hunt: Emelie Forsberg
Having fun in the mountains. "Pleasure and Happiness" ~EmeliePhoto Credit: Kilian Jornet via Facebook.comLast year, Montana trail running fans met Emelie Forsberg. The 28 year-old Swedish mountain...
View Article2015 Rut Mountain Runs Preview
Whitefish native Matt Shryock (shown at the 2014 Rut) has been training in Alaska for his 3rd go here and is hoping to make Montana proud. Credit: Myke HermsmeyerThe Rut--now in its third year--already...
View ArticleMTC Weekly News: 9/14/15
Montana runners ascending Lone Peak in the Rut Vertical Kilometer. See this and 200 more Myke Hermsmeyer images from the weekend over at MTC's Facebook. Credit: Myke HermsmeyerHere are a few recent...
View ArticleTrail Work Day (9/26/15) Volunteers Needed!
Montana Trail Crew getting dirty in Missoula's North HillsSaturday, September 26th, is National Public Lands Day so celebrate by participating in a Montana Trail Crew trail work day! This is the first...
View ArticleRATBOB Prairie Faction
MTC Note: Over the years we've shared tales of epic adventure runs across the Bob Marshall Wilderness undertaken annually by groups of Missoula runners called "RATBOB" (run across the Bob Marshall...
View ArticleJeremy Wolf: 3/4 Year Review
So what the heck is a ¾ year in review? It’s a legit question. My desire to write this now is twofold. First, I haven’t written a single race report this year, so this is my last ditch effort to...
View ArticleMTC Weekly News: 9/28/15
Catching up on a few newsworthy events and performances from the world of Montana trail running:MTC Trail Work Volunteers atop the Reservation DivideMTC Trail Work: 9 Volunteers gathered Saturday for a...
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