The Art of Being Alone by Valerie Kearley
In this group, we spend just about every minute we’re awake together, and silence is impossible to achieve. When a solo hike out of the mountains was proposed on our
The Line Between Two Worlds by Zoe Transtrum
WRFI alumna (Restoration Ecology ’21) and field intern Zoe Tanstrum reflects on her recent support of the Montana Afoot and Afloat semester course, finishing in Missoula on October 25. On
Peaks and Privilege By Ellie Williams
Looking out on top of the highest peak in the Big Snowy Mountains in Montana, I cannot help but think about how I got here and the privilege that led
Elevated Reflections By Jesse Rubin
The past year and a half has not been easy for any of us. In managing the shocks and surprises brought upon us by COVID-19, we have all had to
Exploring Montana with Ocean Eyes By Sofia Fea Ruiz
Submerged in the teal kelpy coolness, I revel in the presence of my dear friend once more. This summer, the Pacific Ocean has not only been a friend, but a
Montana Afoot and Afloat Final Presentation
MONTANA AFOOT & AFLOAT FINAL PRESENTATION: Join us Wednesday, October 23 from 5:30-7:00 PM at the UM FLAT studio to welcome our Afoot & Afloat students back to Missoula after
Clarissa Sprague: The Weird Farmers
The wind swept in as we opened the van door to rolling hills of Montana farm land. Round bales speckled the landscape, still fresh and intact just after summertime hay
Annie Ireland: Embracing vs Conquering
The wind was blowing, the freezing rain felt like continuous stings against my cheeks, my feet had gone numb over an hour ago. So numb now, that they felt as
Karlyn Roberts: Experiencing a Winter Wonderland–In September
The plan was made. No more than four miles and we would be that much closer to the views from the top of Great House Peak. Today was the day.
Bonita Pernot: Power and Place in the Big Snowy Mountains
Our group dispersed along the ridge of Great House Peak—the highest point in Montana’s Big Snowy Mountains, standing 8,681’ high—to find a spot to take in the expansive view. It