Outdoors
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the Gallatin, Madison and Bridger Mountains make the Gallatin Valley the ideal residence for big game hunters, anglers, mountaineers or anyone enthusiastic about the outdoors.
To the pleasure of sportsmen, antelope, deer, elk bighorn sheep, moose, mountain goat, mountain lion and black bear are more abundant in the Greater Yellowstone area than any other region of the American Rockies. Upland game birds include grouse, partridge, pheasant and wild turkey to name a few.
Second to none, the rivers near Bozeman are widely recognized as the standard by which blue-ribbon trout-fishing is measured. Cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout abound in the long ripples of the Madison and Yellowstone as well as Gallatin Canyon's deep pockets
Whether angling is a lifelong passion or the lifestyle change you've been looking for, Bozeman's plentiful river access points and countless streams and tributaries puts the best of the Continental United States in your backyard.
If skiing is your favorite outdoor activity, 400 annual inches of "Rocky Mountain Powder" falls in Big Sky, home to North America's longest vertical drop of 4,350 feet – without the crowds of more touristed resorts. Big Sky's aim is to combine 150 trails through the endless wilderness of the Madison Range surrounding Lone Peak with four star lodging, fare, and spa facilities. The Huntly, Shoshone, and Summit Condominium hotels complete this heavenly combination, making Big Sky Montana's premier winter destination. Visit www.bigskyresort.com for more information.
2003 marked the opening of Moonlight Basin, located on the North face of Lone Peak in the Madison range. A short time ago, this deep bowl's powder stashes were available only to backcountry explorers willing to hike all day. Now, you can travel up the mountainside in comfort on the "Six Shooter", Montana's first high-speed six-passenger lift. Moonlight Basin also offers extensive snowcat skiing and hospitable accommodations at Moonlight and Madison Lodges. www.moonlightbasin.com
Closer to town, only 16 miles from downtown Bozeman, Bridger Bowl is one of the best local secrets in the country. Celebrating its 50 th season as a nonprofit ski hill, Bridger Bowl is the best a local could hope for – world class terrain at rock bottom prices. More than 350 annual inches fall in this alpine oasis, providing 2,000 vertical feet of maintained trails, and an additional 500 feet for those hiking the ridge - an easily accessible system of couloirs, overarching drops and powder fields that connect back into the maintained trail system. Bozeman thrill-seekers ventured off the ridge on wooden skis and leather bindings long before enthusiasts coined the term, "extreme sports".
Other Outdoor Hotspots
Yellowstone Park - www.yellowstonepark.com
Bozeman Hot Springs - www.bozemansprings.com
Whitewater Rafting - www.montanawhitewater.com
Fly Fishing Info - www.montanaflyfishing.com
-Entertainment and Local Culture
Fine Arts in Bozeman reflect the pioneering spirit of the first settlers of Gallatin Valley. Residents of Bozeman have a long history of gathering human and financial resources and establishing venues like the Emerson Center for the Arts and community organizations such as the Bozeman Symphony. Hardly any other community of under 40,000 people can boast of a culture as dynamic as Bozeman's.
Maestro Matthew Savory celebrated his 10 th year as conductor and musical director of the Bozeman Symphony with a performance of Verdi's "Messa da Requiem" at the Wilson Auditorium. Upon completion of the new Bozeman Center for the Performing Arts he plans to conduct Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Christopher Parkening, America's foremost classical guitarist, spent over a decade as the Montana State University Music Department Chair, and his influence is still felt both in his frequent performances at Reynalds Recital Hall and the top billing it receives from classical artists on tour.
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, recently the subject of a New York Times feature article, calls Bozeman home. They travel the state headlining such classics as Romeo and Juliet and Molier's " Tartuffe " and perform locally under the lazy summer's backdrop of conifers at MSU's duck pond. Independent theatre also thrives in Bozeman. Both the Vigilante and Equinox Theatre Companies regularly perform to sold out audiences.
In addition to artists who reside in Bozeman, internationally acclaimed acts such as Bob Dylan, BB King and Tom Petty have performed at Montana State University's Field House.
The weekly Farmers' Market, open July through September, offers newcomers the chance to mix with the locals in a tradition that dates back to Bozeman's settlement roots. Local craftsmen, potters, jewelers, glass blowers, tapestry artists and musicians gather at the fairgrounds with farmers and ranchers to sell their wares and entertain.
The Sweet Pea Festival in August brings people from across the United States for three days of eclectic music, arts, crafts and cuisine. Lindley Park, located at the East end of the Historic District on Main Street, houses the festivities each summer, then transforms into a cross-country ski course every winter.
Visit these links to see what's current in the Bozeman area
Bozeman Symphony - http://symphony.gomontana.com/
The Emerson Cultural Center - www.theemerson.org
The Bozone entertainment Calendar - www.bozone.com
-Bozeman Cummunity Sports
With any growing community, local area sports are very important to Bozeman residents. Whether your an adult, or a child, there is an array of sporting activities to either partake in or just watch. Check out these links for further information.
Bozeman City League Basketball
Montana State University Athletics
Montana State Golf Association
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