Lose Yourself in Glacier Country
Reconnect with life the way it should be
October X, 2007—Glacier Country, MT— Close your eyes. Take in a deep breath and exhale slowly. Allow yourself to become completely lost. Now open your eyes to the winter wonderland around you.
You’re in the Bitterroot Valley—located in the heart of Glacier Country, Montana. And as you look around and take in the sights, sounds and smells, a feeling of familiarity encompasses you in this place that radiates life the way it is supposed to be.
There’s no mistaking that this valley—with its charming communities, incredible scenery and friendly townspeople—oozes a feeling of warmth during the winter cold. As you explore the valley, you pass through Lolo, Stevensville, Hamilton and Darby, each charming communities embracing the spirit of winter with twinkling white lights, decorated downtowns and frosty snowmen.
Take time to discover the valley’s winter secrets, coming in the form of snowmobiling, skiing and winter events galore. If you’re in town when the time is right, participate in an old-fashioned A Christmas in Hamilton Celebration (Nov. 23 – 24) with a parade of lights and community tree lighting. Or stop by the Country Christmas Fair (Dec. 7) in Stevensville and take a wagon ride, munch on hot-roasted peanuts and listen to the Christmas story at the live nativity.
For outdoor fun, rent sleds and ride along one of Montana’s least-traveled and most scenic snowmobile regions, the Hamilton/Skalkaho area. This breathtaking groomed trail takes you along the Skalkaho Highway from Hamilton to Georgetown Lake (it’s closed to automobile traffic in winter), past incredible views of frozen Skalkaho Falls, towering mountain peaks and deep canyons.
To get truly lost, there is no better place than Lost Trail Powder Mountain. This skiing pearl offers dynamite views on uncrowded Rocky Mountain slopes. For skiing and boarding lovers, it doesn’t get much better.
Put the finishing touch on your visit by heading to the Jack—located just 15 minutes from Lolo—for some boot stomping, heel-kicking fun with the locals. With live music, a glowing fire, Montana cowboys and cowgirls and a genuine country feeling, the Jack is a great place to spend Saturday night.
For more information on Glacier Country, please visit www.glaciermt.com. For assistance with stories and photos for Glacier Country, please contact Tia Troy at 406.541.2263.
Glacier Country Regional Tourism Commission, a nonprofit organization, receives the majority of its funding from a statewide four percent “bed tax.” Glacier Country is dedicated to a balanced partnership among Flathead, Glacier, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli and Sanders counties to effectively market the region to visitors, and to educate the public regarding the value of tourism while encouraging respect for the area’s outstanding natural environment and quality of life.
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