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A NOTE FROM THE
DISCOVER WINTER HOSPITALITY IN
GARDINER
BE MODERATE IN THE DRINKING OF WINE. TAKE MASSAGE, BATHS, EXERCISE, AND GYMNASTICS. FIGHT INSOMNIA WITH GENTLE ROCKING OR THE SOUND OF RUNNING WATER. CHANGE SURROUNDINGS AND TAKE LONG JOURNEYS. STRICTLY AVOID FRIGHTENING IDEAS. INDULGE IN CHEERFUL CONVERSATION AND AMUSEMENTS. LISTEN TO MUSIC." A. CELSUS "DE MEDICINA" 50 A.D.
Li ve in rooms full of light. AVOID HEAVY FOOD.
ealth and Wellness in the Season of Adven- ture" is the theme of this winter's issue and combines two of the essential elements we believe central to the Montana experience. Montana is one of the healthier states in the nation, though as a populace and as individuals we do need work in cer- tain areas. And, while we all love our summers, winter in Montana is the season which gives pause to a casual acquaintance with the outdoors. Excitement and exertion lay claim to our senses; but preparation and caution lay claim to safety, readiness, and occasionally to survival. Movement is the measure of both health and adventure, and in this edition we move you through a rugged terrain of the physical, beginning with our baseline health stats and sound advice from our medical experts. We then fall into a "Distinctly Montana" rumpus through everything from holistic health and skin care to tips from three fierce- ly fit heroes, hot and cold water therapies and the pleasur- able rigors of Yellowstone's trails. On the side we throw in a bit of Jack London (yes, you DO need to "be prepared"), an excerpt from David Quammen's brand new book, Spill- over, some hearty fare from Missoula's Kitchen Guy…and a visit with remarkably fit octogenarians—Montana style. Oh, and we almost forgot the dogs. We're getting them fit too, from massage to acupuncture.
And less we forget the second half of the quote above from our Roman friend, we provide for the soul as well, with a winter music selection, Valerie Harms' take on Montana icons, a magical encounter with Livingston artist Amber Jean, a renewed appreciation of Gardiner, Montana's "Gate- way to Winter" and a "wellness" treatment of that quintes- sential bit of Montana wildness—the mountain lion. So, join us. Stay healthy, be fit, and trust yourself to enjoy all that is "Montana."
YELLOWSTONE'S NORTH ENTRANCE
LODGING DINING
WILDLIFE WATCHING X-COUNTRY SKIING PHOTOGRAPHY
Bill Muhlenfeld, Publisher bill@distinctlymontana.com
Anthea George, Publisher anthea@distinctlymontana.com
SNOWSHOEING SCENIC DRIVING
NATURAL HOT SPRINGS
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