Sports + Recreation

Riding Behind at 40 Miles Per Hour

Whitefish skijoring: Montana's extreme winter sport Article by Sydney Ludden | Photography by Porsche Jean Photography and Whitefish Skijoring When Leah Mitchell tells me that Whitefish Skijoring started as a bar bet, I can't help but smile. Because of course it did. What else would inspire someone to strap on skis, grab a rope attached to a galloping horse, and launch themselves down a course dotted with jumps and gates at speeds that would make most of us reconsider our life choices? "It...

Wellness

Kicking it at Quinn's

A deeper look into Quinn's Hot Springs Resort Article by Summer Zalesky | Photography by Mary Kate Teske If you've been lucky enough to sit in the mineral-rich water of Quinn's Hot Springs Resort, then you know just as well as their General Manager, Denise Moreth, the restoration that comes from a soak. In this interview, Denise was kind enough to share not only the experience of Quinn's, but some of the science and history behind the magical resort as well.   How do you monitor and protect...

Local Services

The Impact of Adoption

Tails from the Humane Society of Northwest Montana Article by Kelsie Ring | Photography by Lost Creek Photography Scratches on the door, paw prints in the dirt, slobber on the walls, and fur on the couch—pet owners know these signs well. Whether cleaning up after my Saint Bernard’s slobber or taking my Cocker Spaniel on the boat, I have countless tales that remind me these animals aren’t just pets, they’re family. The Humane Society of Northwest Montana is a heartwarming organization...

Life + Culture

Fun with Dick and Jane

Celebrating 71 years of marriage with the Solbergs Article by Julie Schnieders | Photography by Summer Zalesky Sitting down with Dick and Jane Solberg, who have been married for 71 years, was like stepping back in time in their home on Whitefish Lake. Their love and conviviality were present during the two-hour-plus interview. Jane, at 90, is quick-witted with a contagious laugh, and Dick, at 93, is sharp as a tack, whose quiet demeanor speaks volumes.   Jane reminisced that their property...

Beauty

Nurturing Your Inner Glow

The mind, body, and soul connection of skincare at Wellness Bahr Article by Sydney Ludden | Photography by Porsche Jean Photography Rebecca Bahr didn't set out to open just another beauty bar. She moved to Montana from Georgia to care for her father-in-law during his battle with prostate cancer, taking shifts with her mother-in-law through chemo treatments and the difficult days that followed. It was during this time that Rebecca enrolled in aesthetics school, watching how skin conditions...

Beauty

Hands on Healing

Individualized healthcare at Physio Whitefish Article by Sydney Ludden | Photography by Physio Whitefish Devin Harms was in her twenties, shortly out of grad school, and found herself working as a physical therapy clinic director in San Francisco. "I didn't know a thing about management, but I ended up managing 10 people and learned a ton about marketing, finances, and running a business," she says. "But I got overwhelmed." She ended up seeing way too many patients a day and running herself...

Health + Wellness

Be a Big, Love a Little

Big Brothers Big Sisters and the power of a mentor Article by Kelsie Ring | Photography by Porsche Jean Photography Many people face the question, “Who is your role model?” at least once in their lives. From a young age, humans crave mentorship and people to be inspired by. In the digital age of social media influencers and increased screen time, people are in need more than ever of simple human connection. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Montana is working to provide children and young...

Beauty

More than Skin Deep

Covet: the one-stop shop for beauty Article by Sydney Ludden | Photography by Covet Beauty When Ashley Nicole Edmisten opened Covet Beauty in 2019, she was stepping into something entirely new. After 15 years in law enforcement, she was ready for a different kind of challenge—one that combined her interest in wellness and beauty with her vision of creating something more than a traditional salon. "I wanted to push the boundaries," Ashley shared. "A one-stop shop for all things beauty." And...

Sports + Recreation

Snow Stewardship

How Glacier Nordic Club is keeping skiing sustainable and accessible Article by Susie Wall | Photography by Glacier Nordic Club Few outdoor experiences in the Flathead Valley can compare to gliding across a glistening blanket of snow on a peaceful winter day, the only sound coming from the swish of your skies and the sound of your breath.  The dedicated folks of the Glacier Nordic Club have a passion for cross-country skiing experiences like this and make it their goal to spread their love of...

Health + Wellness

Three Minutes of Sacrifice

The Frozen Chosen's fellowship of benefactors Article by Julie Schnieders | Photography by The Frozen Chosen In the winter months, participants of the nonprofit The Frozen Chosen do the unthinkable. They go to icy lakes, steam rising, as they prepare to plunge into the cold. Outsiders think it’s madness, but to the dedicated, it’s a ritual of resilience and camaraderie. For the Frozen Chosen, it’s more than just a shock to the system–it’s a daily reminder of strength, community, and giving...