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Crux Ghost WriTer A community reporter bears witness to one of the thorniest aspects of recreationalists’ relationship with land: tragic death in the mountains. Tristan Scott. By CLARE MENZEL Tristan Scott, managing editor of the Flathead Beacon, is an award-winning...
Crux Getting there with a smile Despite the twists in Jennifer Lichter’s road to professional running, she stays focused on the joy. Jennifer Lichter on the trail. Photo by Riley Connell. By Colton Born As a child, Jennifer Lichter had one dream: to play...
Crux ROCK SOLID Climbing all-stars Molly Bruce Higgins and Larry Bruce reflect on a lifetime of adventuring together. Molly Bruce Higgins & Larry Bruce | “The most delightful badass couple we could ever hope to chat with.” KATIE CANTRELL She was half of the...
Crux Taking the Long View A talk with someone who’s been here a while and seen a thing or two. DAVID STEELE Change feels radical when you haven’t seen much of it, so listen to Bill Anderson for some perspective. A teacher and Columbia Falls school administrator for 25...
