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Tim’s Summer on the CDT Part 3: Lima to Bannock

 Summer on the CDT Part 3: Lima to Bannockby Tim MosbacherMissoula runner Ken Ellis on the CDTGetting up to leave Lima was difficult.  Resupply was always so relaxing, but rushed…

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Tim’s Summer on the CDT Part 2: Raynolds Pass to Lima

 Climbing up in the Centennial Mountains following Hell Roaring CreekSummer on the CDT Part 2: Raynolds Pass to Limaby Tim MosbacherAfter a night’s rest in Ennis, we got up early…

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Tim’s Summer on the CDT Part I: Yellowstone

MTC Note: Missoula runner Tim Mosbacher loves a challenge. After completing his quest to finish marathons in all 50 states, he found himself dreaming up something new. The following report…

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Missoula’s Trail Running Community by Jeff Mogavero

By Jeff Mogavero   Almost exactly five years ago, I stood somewhere west of Butte on an I-90 on-ramp under the blistering sun. My thumb had been stuck out for…

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Why I Run by Scott Davis

Thank you to Scott Davis for submitting this essay with us; and, for being so open about his journey.  He’s hoping to be able to get it published elsewhere. If you…

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Montana Trail Crew Interview Series: Nico Composto

Montana Trail Crew Interview Series: Nico CompostoBy Forrest BoughnerLeft to Right: Mike Foote, Nico Composto, and Jeff Mogavero at 2019 Run Rabbit RunNico Composto arrived in Missoula with a bang….

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Montana Trail Crew Interview Series: Sally Henkel

Montana Trail Crew Interview Series: Sally HenkelBy Forrest BoughnerThis week we chatted with Sally Henkel who will be making her return to Missoula as soon as she is able to…

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Montana Trail Crew Interview Series: Jeffonte

Montana Trail Crew Interview Series: JeffonteBy Forrest BoughnerJeff Mogavero and Monte Cole are relatively new to the trail scene in Western Montana, but have quickly made their mark in Missoula. Jeff…

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Montana Trail Crew Interview Series

Montana Trail Crew Interview SeriesBy Forrest BoughnerHere at Montana Trail Crew we feel lucky to be quarantined in Montana where we still have the ability to access trails and public…

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Tim’s Lists: Snowbowl 15K

Snowbowl’s photo finish: Paden Alexander and Mike Adams battle for the win at the 2019 Snowbowl 15k. Their efforts earned them spots on the all-time top-ten. Credit: Ben Allan Smith/MissoulianMTC Note:…

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Member Spotlight: Forrest Boughner

Run Wild Missoula would like to thank Forrest for leading two of our Spring Trail Classes, as well as for all of his involvement with RWM and MTC! Where are…

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Tim’s Lists: 11 Miles to Paradise

11 Miles to Paradise – Credit: Justyna Tomtas/Valley PressMTC Note: This is part two of Tim Mosbacher’s lists of all-time great performances in Western Montana trail races. In this edition, Tim…

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Tim’s Lists: The Mount Sentinel Hill Climb

Jim Walmsley returned in 2016 to knock 7 seconds off his Sentinel FKT by running 19:45. However, 2:09 marathoner and UM Grizzly legend David Morris noted back in 1994 that…

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Enjoying all 50K: Nico Composto’s Yakima Skyline

Nico Composto enjoying the miles – Credit: Glenn TachiyamaMTC note: 2017 Treasure State Trail Series Champ Nico Composto shared this race report of his recent podium finish at the Yakima…

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Letting Go: Hardrock 2018 by Jeff Rome

Letting Go: Hardrock 2018by Jeff RomeCunningham Gulch is more a canyon than a gulch, but depressions in vertical relief are so innumerable here that, out of the laziness of being…

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The Foy’s to Blacktail Trail: It’s Uphill Both Ways!

The Foy’s to Blacktail Trail Marathon planning team (Gabriel Dillon, Brian Miller, and Reed Miller) shared the following post to fill us in on this exciting new trail race happening…

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