Boating
Mike England
Every cold-water paddler, at some point, realizes the necessity of a drysuit—whether it's for safety in frigid snowmelt, security on remote river runs, or just consistent, all-day comfort. Read more >>
Kurt Dehmer
Like most outdoorsfolk, I'd love to have “the garage-majal” fully stocked with a driftboat, a cat-a-raft, two canoes, a float tube, a personal pontoon, a 16-foot jet boat, and the various accoutrements that accompany each. Read more >>
Mike Garcia
Bozeman's water-sport scene. So you want to slay the river dragons?Or do you just want a peaceful day on the water? Read more >>
John Way
Water is a destructive element. Places like Bighorn Canyon, with thousand-foot cliffs carved by water, are a testament to its constant power. Read more >>
the editors
Water is always working, reorganizing the land. —Tim Palmer, Endangered Rivers and the Conservation Movement Read more >>
England, Mike
Gone are the days of melted ice and tepid beer by sundown—a cooler revolution is underway, and the latest enlistee in this high-insulation insurgency is the Coleman Esky Series Cooler. Read more >>
Kennedy, Kevin
If you’re a recreational or professional waterman looking for a do-it-all shoe for the summer season, look no further than the Astral Brewer. Read more >>
Krueger, Ryan
Swimsuit technology has yet to match that of outerwear, running shoes, or even underwear—probably because it doesn’t need to. A good suit must merely be lightweight, quick-drying, and comfortable; and the Sockeye Short by Kavu is all of these things. Read more >>
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Canoe
Patrick HutchisonHow to right a capsized canoe. Canoes aren’t likely to tip over, at least when used by calm people in calm water. Read more >>Raft
Chris McCarthyThe idea of packrafting a river deep in the wilderness is exciting. Doing so with a couple hundred pounds of fresh elk meat—now that’s an adventure. The PR-49 from Pristine Ventures makes this type of epic Montana outing possible. Read more >>Anthony PavkovichAs part one of a new four-part series, Outside Bozeman caught up with American Rivers’ Michael Fiebig for a conversation exploring the intersection of conservation and recreation. Read more >>the editors“Before borrowing something from a friend, decide which you need most.” —AMERICAN PROVERB Read more >>Drift
Sinay, KenThe Madison River has roughly 76 miles of commonly floated river, with a variety of floating options and experiences, offering something for everyone. Read more >>Sail
Reuss, DaveBlasting across the frozen wasteland of Canyon Ferry Lake, the skinny fiberglass frame of the ice boat rattles like an unbalanced washing machine. Hardened-steel runners spit ice chips at me, the tiny bullets bouncing off the face shield of my helmet. Read more >>Megan AultSure, you could drive north to Martinsdale or Canyon Ferry Lake, east to Harrison Reservoir, or south to Ennis or Hebgen Lakes and probably find wind. A wind phone service will even tell you how hard it’s blowing at some of those places. Read more >>