Many of the outdoor activities discussed in this section take place in the Gallatin National Forest. For additional information, including current road and trail conditions, contact the Bozeman Ranger District, 3710 Fallon St., Suite C, Bozeman, MT 59718 (tel. 406/522-2520 or 406/587-6701).

Where to Find Equipment & Supplies

It's easy to find whatever outdoor recreation equipment you need for your particular adventure. Among rental outlets we recommend are Panda Rentals, 621 Bridger Dr. (tel. 406/587-6280), which rents bikes, rafts, canoes, skis, and snowboards; Chalet Sports, 108 W. Main St. (tel. 406/587-4595), a full-line sporting goods store that sells skis as well as rents bikes, in-line skates, skis, and snowboards; and Northern Lights Trading Co., 1716 W. Babcock St. (tel. 406/586-2225), a high-end store selling gear for everything from kayaking to telemark skiing, and renting canoes, rafts, and kayaks. These stores are also great sources for advice.