hiking partner Montana

“I'm looking for a hiking partner for an overnight trip in western Montana around September 21-23. I'm traveling from Indiana to Missoula the week prior. I wanted to get some hiking in, but don't want to venture into unknown territory alone.

I'm 27, an avid outdoorsman and a freelance outdoor adventure writer in southern Indiana. Contact me at farlessj@yahoo.com”

“Is CMB in Indiana and NG near Missoula?

Nah, not likely.”

“No, lyndy. I think CMB would take the more direct approach.

IJ (presuming he is not a troll), should be able to get some good information from aero.”

“Hey not wait one min!!!!

I live in Indiana and this looks like a troll to me but I could be wrong!

8|”

“Sept. 21 in Missoula- be prepared for the first fall snowstorm- could be really nice too. Try the Rattlesnake Wilderness north of Missoula. The trailhead is about 5-6 miles north of the University. That was one of my first backpacking trips. Nice views up on top of several ranges and a small chain of lakes. Stop in at "The Trailhead" outdoor shop in downtown Missoula and they'll get you pointed in the right direction.”

“...or, if you're a troll, stop in Butte and take a flying leap into the Berkley Pit.”

“HA! hey, i've always wondered...how do you pronounce "Butte"??”

“butt-ee”

“Beeyute. Butte's the butt of a lot of jokes, though.”

“Home to Evel Kenevil and the biggest Superfund site in the country.”

“aargh! :-)

what's Superfund? i'm learning so much today...”

“Thanks for the tips Aero. As for Crazy Mike, maybe he'd like to accompany me since he's from Indiana -- that is if he doesn't mind traveling with trolls.”

“well i'll be. $110 million for cleanup are some super funds, alright. doesn't sound like a nice place to go swimming...”

“IJ-- Here's a great trip: Stop in Butte at Pork Chop Johns; order a big, pork chop sandwich with the works; take it up to the Pit visitors overlook; Eat; drive on to Missoula.”

“Damn, couldn't get lyra to take the bait!”

“your bait stinks! ;-)

well, i was sort of thinking it might be "butt." too much to hope for, i guess...”

“Take comfort in the fact that the Garden State boasts a couple towns with extremely embarrassing names, Buttzville, and Dicktown.”

“aahhh, now i shall sleep tonight!”

“Any time you are in Indiana and you want to go backpacking just let me know go check out the club.

8D”

“I'm Newgirl (the NG they were refering to) and I can offer you even less help then Aero did. I live in eastern MT and don't know much about hiking around Missoula. I could suggest that you go check out Lolo Pass (cedar forests and stuff). It's very pretty in there and there are tons of trailheads.”

“I used to live in Butte. Definitely stop at Pork Chop John's and have a sandwich. Damn fine piece of pork. If you aren't up for pork, go to the M&M Bar uptown (if you visit the Pit, it won't be too far to go), they have an old-fashioned lunch counter. You can eat the cheapest and best tasting ground round hamburger in the U.S.”

“Hey Newgirl I remember what you said about steak on the Montana trip!!!!!

8P”

“Please share”

“I will let her talk about it.Its nothing bad!

8)”

“Mike! I am not posting that on here, it will be an invitation to instantly flame me. LOL! I almost forgot about that little steak commment!”

“LMFAO!!!!!!

8D”

“It seemed to be an impressive comment for me to use, I'll have to remember it and say it to the man of my dreams!! lol!”