the road is nice and almost dry to ride your bike down to the logging creek ranger station. there is still downfall and snow on the road past that, some other time…
Author: Oliver Meister
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bowman lake road
Bowman Lake road is still covered with a rather solid layer of snow, ice or water once you get out of the burn into thicker timber. The inside road is open for cars to the end of Big Prairie, that’s also how far I rode it last week. To the south I made it about five miles before running into the same conditions as on the bowman lake road. I guess I’ll have to keep trying..
Out running this little glacier lily was brave enough to stick it’s head out and I hope there will plenty more to follow soon..
big prairie bike ride
the bike riding is getting better as the roads start to dry out and the weather in general is improving. Bowman Lake road most likely still has a bunch of snow towards the end but i should try the north fork inside road towards Logging Lake today…
Big Prairie
Also all the snow has melted off the bottoms and a bluebird day makes us all smile. I bring my camera along now since I saw a bunch of elk bulls on my last run, no such luck today but still not bad, right?
Muddy Paw
This print I saw this morning out running in Big Prairie is not very big, sorry I also didn’t have anything with me for comparison but as clear and sharp an indicator that the bears are out wondering about this beautiful place.
Camas road…
.. is totally dry and a fun bike ride this time of year. There was no huckleberry ice-cream in Apgar however, a tea would have been more welcomed anyways. The Montana House was already open but otherwise peace and quiet at Lake McDonald.
today would have been a much better day for glacier view, I got at least good look at it during my ride 🙂
Spring in the Mountains
Blue, the dog and I headed up to Glacier View today while Oliver, the cat stayed home cleaning and minding the top bunk in the greenhouse. As spring days go in the mountains there was just enough snow to tease us out on the trail.. 
hardly hit the snow when we stumbled upon a trail made by some creature just woken from a lengthy slumber and ambling through the bright mountain-scape. As we kept on the skies darkened and Blue started to question my sanity:
but once on top even the old lady is taking it in, even so there is no view but plenty of the stuff that makes glaciers. 
It blew so hard that our tracks were blown in a matter of minutes: spring in the mountains!
Polebridge Mercantile opens for the season!
Polebridge Mercantile
Opening for the season on May 1, just a few short days away!
Hours to be:
May: 7am-close (6ish during the week and 9ish on weekends)
June-August: 7am-10pm
September-November: 7am-close (6ish during the week and 9ish on weekends)
Cheers!
still winter in Polebridge
old man winter is hanging around this year and snow still is piling up. Were it not for the birds and the long days I would not believe the calendar. On the other side : the fist greens are sprouting in the green house, so there is still hope…
Glaicer View
Looking down on to the north fork of the flathead from glacier view mountain a few years back, the weather has been so wintery this year that I start to wonder how long before I actually can put my hiking boots on. So far it is still skiing in the early mornings and post holing or getting stuck in the mud in the afternoons… and since it is raining even the early morning skiing became questionable.
Montana
here is a great movie that Andi did on his trip to Montana last spring. Thanks Andi, hope you are doing well!
the best of it all, while I’m posting this I’m watching from the hostel window a group of a dozen wandering elk passing by the river …
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quiet, inexpensive accommodation since 1979
Located in the North Fork Valley just west of Glacier National Park, the North Fork Hostel offers guests a choice of accommodations in an old-fashioned, old world atmosphere. It’s a place to get away, relax, meet new friends and enjoy the beauty of Glacier National Park and the Flathead National Forest.
Propane lights brighten your nights (there’s no electricity in Polebridge). Although the area is off the power grid, the hostel has a small solar system and allows recharging of your devices during the power hour. A propane cooking range and refrigerators are available to make your food preparation easier after you have spent an exciting day exploring the area.
Visitors from all around the world enjoy our facilities. It is not uncommon to begin your day by having a fascinating conversation with travelers from other countries while enjoying your morning coffee.
All guests may use the amenities of the hostel. These include a living room, shower, and kitchen and refrigerator facilities. Bedding and Towels are normally not provided but can be rented for a fee.
Your friendly hostelmeister is Oliver. He has traveled the world extensively and understands hosteller’s needs. He is fluent in English, German. You can make reservations online, by email or give Oliver a call at the hostel.
All guests may use the amenities of the hostel. These include a living room, shower, and kitchen and refrigerator facilities.
Your friendly hostelmeister is Oliver. He has traveled the world extensively and understands hosteller’s needs. He is fluent in English, German and sometimes Italian and Spanish. you can make reservations online, by email or give Oliver a call at the hostel.