Distinctly Montana Magazine

D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA N A M A G A Z I N E • S P R I N G 2 0 2 5 10 COVER PHOTO FREEZOUT LAKE DURING A SNOW GOOSE MIGRATION JEFF ALBRECHT is a photographer based in Great Falls. His work show- cases the natural beauty of Montana, with a particular focus on the Rocky Mountain Front and Central Montana. Jeff's publishing credits include Sunset Magazine, Montana Outdoors, Visit Montana Indian Country, Roadside Geology of Montana, and Bugle Magazine. THE OLD BROKE RANCHER PAGE 18 GARY SHELTON was born in Lewistown in 1951 and has been a rancher, a railroader, a biker, a teacher, a hippie, and a cowboy. Now he's trying his hand at writing in the earnest hope that he'll make enough at it to make a down payment on an RV. Hell, scratch that. Enough to buy the whole RV. SNOWSHEDS OF GLACIER NATIONAL PARK PAGE 22 MICHAEL J. OBER is three generations deep into Montana's history and lore. Born in Havre, Montana, he graduated from the University of Montana with a BA and MA degree American History and, later, a Master's of Library and Information Science from the University of Denver. He is the author of Glacier Album, (Riverbend Press, Helena) a showcase of vintage photographs of Glacier Park. He recently released his new title, Montana Historic Places on the National Register: From Banks and Barns to Bridges and Battlefields (Mountain Press, Missoula). He has written numerous articles in state and regional periodicals about Montana's culture and history. NEXT STOP, REST STOP! PAGE 30 EDNOR THERRIAULT'S books include Myths and Legends of Yellow- stone, Seven Montanas, and Montana Curiosities, the best-selling title in Globe Pequot's Curiosities series. His latest project, Haunted Mon- tana, has just been released. He's also a musician (Bob Wire) and lives with his wife, Shannno, in Missoula. THE MONTANA HOPE PROJECT PAGE 36 HOLLY MATKIN is a native Montanan who lives with her husband at the foot of the Elkhorn Mountains. She covers a wide variety of topics as a freelance writer for multiple local and national publications, and especially enjoys writing travel, history, and human interest pieces. BUFFALO CALLING STONES PAGE 44 NICK MITCHELL lives with his wife and two children in Kalispell and has always been interested in Montana and Western history. He loves a good book, a tasty brew, and his family, though not in that order. He's only recently started writing, so he'd like it if you'd be easy on him. LEARNING TO DANCE WITH A SKI PULK PAGE 56 HALLIE ZOLYNSKI is a freelance writer and photographer living in Butte with a small outdoor business called The Nomadic Ice Axe teaches out- door education. When not teaching you can find her out roaming the remote backcountry of Montana. Articles have been in Outside Boze- man, Bozeman's Own and MSU Field Guide focusing on the outdoor life and rural Montana. CONTRIBUTORS CONTRIBUTORS CONTRIBUTORS OUR www.TheBarW.com (406) 863-9099 Enjoy a scenic two-hour trail ride through the lush, and peaceful mountain forest at Bar W. Our horses and terrain are suitable for all levels of riders. Ages 7+ can ride! Trail Rides at Bar W Trail Rides at Bar W B O O K N O W ! B O O K N O W !

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