Epic Bearded Griz Fan - University of Montana, Missoula, Montana

In the levels of fandom, Most Dedicated Fan status definitely goes to this gent and his energetic family who drove across Montana to cheer on the University of Montana Grizzlies today.  Oh, and dyeing his epic beard Griz-maroon AND layering on a small vat of glitter is absolutely icing on the commitment cake. 

A big thanks to these Griz enthusiasts for the friendly post-game chat and pose, and also for granting verbal permission to post his photo. (Alas, in the moment's delight, I spaced on asking a name...doh!)

Pop-Up Mission Mountains - Ravalli, Montana

Never gets old, whatever the season - that first pop-up view of the Mission range upon cresting Highway 93's winding hill just past Ravalli, Montana. 

"I think back to ... the dry summers when Father and George and the other homesteaders watched as cloud after cloud dragged across the Rockies and the tufts of rain would catch on the distant peaks and be of no help to their fields." - The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig (1939-2015), p. 46-47 (lg type)