Beta
Beta began as climbing jargon, but has become common-place in other outdoor communities when asking for information about a particular location or activity.
Know before you Go
We've compiled an easy-to-use list of resources that will help you to make the best choices for your next adventure.
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- Hunting and Fishing
- Camping and Hiking
- Nordic Trails and Touring
- Weather Forecasts
- Road Reports/Travel Conditions
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FWP Hunting and Fishing Regulations
- Where can I buy a Montana hunting and fishing licenses?
- Where can I get Montana FWP hunting and fishing regulations?
- Hunting regulations and other resources
- Fishing regulations and other resources
FWP Hunter Access Programs
- The FWP Hunter Access Programs help hunters access private lands and leases:
Fishing Reports
Fish Reports
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Fish Stocking Data
- When and where is Montana FWP doing fish stocking?
- Stocking Plans (report)
- Stocking Data (interactive map)
Stream Flows
Get the latest stream flows and water temperatures to help maximize your fishing success, and decide where to go.
Montana Fly Fishing Magazine
- Stream Flows for most of Montana's major fishing rivers
State of Montana
- Gaging Stations - Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology
USGS
- USGS WaterWatch - Real-time stream flows
NOAA
- Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Center - 7 Day River Forecast
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Camping and Hiking
Glacier National Park
Backpacking and Day Hiking Guides
- Our friend Jake Bramante at Hike734.com has created the easiest to read and use Day/Backpacking hiking guide/map of Glacier National Park. We have a copy, so should you!
- Day Hiking in Glacier National Park Guide
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Touring/Nordic Trails
Nordic and Cross-Country Skiing
Bitterroot Valley
- Bitterroot Cross-Country Ski Club - Corvallis
- Downing Mountain Lodge - Hamilton
Flathead Valley
- Dog Creek Lodge - Olney
- Glacier National Park - West Glacier
- Glacier Nordic Club
- Big Mountain Nordic Trails - Whitefish
- Meadow Lake Nordic Trails - Columbia Falls
- Whitefish Lake Golf Course - Whitefish
- Izaak Walton Inn - Essex
- North Shore Nordic Club
- Bigfork Community Nordic Center - Bigfork
- Blacktail Mountain Nordic Trails - Lakeside
- Flathead National Forest
- Round Meadow Nordic Ski Area- Whitefish
- FNF grooming report (via Facebook)
Yellowstone
Other
- Homestake Lodge - Whitehall
- Kootenai XC Ski Club - Libby
Backcountry Forecasts & Snowfall
Regional Forecasts (National Weather Service)
Avalanche Forecasts and Advisories
The weather in Montana can change rapidly. Be prepared and check your forecasts before you go.
Montana Avalanche Information
- Flathead Avalanche Center
- Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center
- Montana State University Snow and Avalanche Lab
- West Central Montana Avalanche Center (Missoula)
Regional Avalanche Information
- Colorado Avalanche Information Center
- Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center
- Utah Avalanche Center
- Washington (Northwest Avalanche Center)
- Western and Central Wyoming Snow and Avalanche Forecasts
- Wyoming (Bridger-Teton) Avalanche Center
National and International Avalanche Information
- Avalanche Center Forecasting
- American Avalanche Association | A3
- Canadian Avalanche Centre
- International Association of Snowmobile Administrators
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Regional and National Weather
Regional Weather Reports
- Billings - NWS Forecast Office (Southeast)
- Glasgow - NWS Forecast Office (Northeast)
- Great Falls - NWS Forecast Office (Central)
- Missoula - NWS Forecast Office (Northwest)
- State-based Weather Forecasts - MesoWest (Univ of Utah)
National Weather Reports
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Road Reports and Travel Conditions
Know the road conditions and get there safe!
Severe Weather Alerts
- MDT Severe Weather Alerts - Montana-based travel and weather alerts
- Google Alerts - Nationwide, map-based travel and weather alerts from Google