The simple life in Montana

Three states, two time zones, 6 flats and 651 miles later, Dan and I finished our section ride of the TransAmerica Bike Trail in Missoula, Montana.

Ranch and cabin

Rancher Naresh reporting for duty at a ranch in Polson, Montana. Loving the good, simple, joyous life. Time to get back to work to earn my dinner for the day!

A man in denim overalls and work gloves standing in a dry pasture, a white fence, horses and a mountain range behind — Reporting for duty at the ranch in Polson.

A man standing by a reedy pond in tall golden grass, a second person further along, under a big sky of white cloud — Loving the simple life in Montana with Dan.

Loving the cabin life, and even more the simpler lifestyle!

An A-frame log cabin among pine trees, smoke rising from its chimney pipe, a bicycle leaning against the front — Cabin life.

The Mission Mountains

A simple stroll turned into an amazing mountain run in the Mission Mountains. Spectacular trails and stunning fall colours all over. 21 miles in the bag. Time to hydrate and finish the day with some fine IPA.

Hillsides of evergreens and yellow autumn trees, mist rising between the ridges under a cloudy sky — The Mission Mountains near Polson.

A dirt track through bright yellow autumn trees and evergreens, a forested hill beyond — Montana fall at its best, on my trail run in the Mission Mountains.

Glacier National Park

I was about to leave Montana without visiting Glacier National Park. The October weather was gnarly, with snowstorms and rain, but heaven opened up one day before my departure. Though only 16 miles of the Going-to-the-Sun Road was open, I had no complaints.

A dream come true day! Glacier is so beautiful that I feel like I have been hit by a thunderbolt. Makes me want to move to Montana. Truly magical!

A trail through tall trees, a dusting of snow on the ground and branches — 6 miles in the bag in Glacier.

Turquoise water rushing through a narrow gorge of mossy rock, snow on the trees above — A cool gorge on the way to Avalanche Lake.

This view alone was totally worth the trip and the wait. Can’t wait to come back next year.

A lone figure standing among rocks in the still water of Avalanche Lake, snow-dusted mountains rising all around — Avalanche Lake.

The road ahead through forest toward snow-capped mountains, seen over a car dashboard with a cap reading Backcountry Ninjas — A rocking road trip to Glacier.

The simple life in Montana

Ranch and cabin

The Mission Mountains

Glacier National Park

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