Good morning, Bozeman! In today’s edition: Skijoring pro series, mountain film festival world tour, kids’ night at the museum, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

Ranching-meets-skiing goes big-time: Montana’s skijoring boom moves into its first pro series with the PRO Skijor Frontier Tour, with an amateur competition set for January 17 and 18, and the Gallatin Invitational included — get all the details.

A stroll through stories: Bozeman Pond Park’s Literacy Trail displays picture book pages that change every other month. Created with the public library, Parks and Recreation, and Montana State University, with English and Spanish text — see how it works.

Legacies enter the spotlight: MSU President Waded Cruzado headlines a new Bobcat Athletics Hall of Fame class with five standout athletes. Inductions will be held Jan. 16 at the Strand Union Building on campus — meet this year’s inductees.

Elevate your space: If your living room is begging for a glow-up, Architect’s Wife is a downtown trove of modern-meets-mountain finds, from character-rich antiques to playful textiles, art, and lighting, all curated without stuffiness. It’s where “good enough” becomes pieces you actually love living with.

Multiple districts see changes: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has extended white-tailed deer season near Bozeman after chronic wasting disease detections. The season runs through Feb. 15, 2026, with sampling encouraged for hunters — see the affected hunting districts.

Indoor dink fix: When the weather goes full Bozeman, Bozeman Classic Pickleball Club keeps play rolling with climate-controlled courts, quick booking, and friendly drop-ins. New to the game? Try beginner clinics and borrow a paddle. Just bring court shoes and your competitive grin.

Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.

A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).

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🍻 January Perfect Pairing Dinner @ Montana Ale Works | Tuesday (1/13) at 6:00 PM – Montana Ale Works is serving a course-by-course Perfect Pairing Dinner in Downtown Bozeman, with chefy comfort plates matched to thoughtful pours. Think winter warmth, local ingredients, and zero dishes. Grab your favorite sweater, your favorite person, because January deserves better than leftovers.

🎣 Beginner’s Fly Tying @ Sweetwater Fly Shop | Wednesday (1/14) at 6:00 PM – Whether you’re a never-ever or your vise has seen a few winters, Sweetwater Fly Shop’s free fly tying session is a low-pressure way to tune up before runoff. Patient staff, hands-on help, all materials provided, and zero posturing. Come tie one on, and skip doomscrolling.

🍺 CVFD Firefighters Pint Night @ Bar 3 BBQ | Thursday (1/15) at 5:00 PM – Think your workout is tough? Grab a pint at Bar 3 BBQ in Belgrade to back CVFD as they prep to climb 69 floors in Seattle for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. You sip beer, they conquer stairs, meet the firefighters, everyone wins.

🚴 Bikefill Community Bike Park Workshop @ Gallatin High School | Thursday (1/15) at 6:00 PM – Bozeman Parks, GVLT, and SWMMBA want your two cents on Bikefill, a community bike park to fill trail gaps and welcome every age and skill. Join a workshop online or in person, share ideas, and help design the jumps you’ll later blame for sore quads.

🐒 Kids’ Night at the Museum @ Museum of the Rockies | Friday (1/16) at 5:00 PM – Drop the kids at the museum for a flashlight tour of the exhibits, chimpanzee lore, and a crash course in Jane Goodall’s world, Gombe included. They practice observation skills, you practice eating dinner without negotiating bites. Everyone learns something, including how quiet your house can be.

🧘 Pure Bliss – Cacao, Breathwork & Sound Journey Meditation @ Mountain Glow Yoga | Friday (1/16) at 6:00 PM – Skip the to-do list and try a heart-opening mix of premium cacao, breathwork, and a sound journey in Livingston. Less woo, more whoa. No experience required. Bring a mat, blanket, pillow, and journal, and snag a spot before it fills.

🎬 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour @ Willson Auditorium | Friday (1/16) at 7:00 PM – Skip the couch and get your mountain stoke from a comfy seat at Willson Auditorium as the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour rolls through. Heart-in-throat climbs, big snow, bigger screens, and a matinee option for those who prefer daylight, decaf, and easy parking.

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Weather forecast

Today – High: 42°F – Low: 24°F – Precip: 1%

Mostly sunny. High near 42, with temperatures falling to around 39 in the afternoon. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Later: Partly cloudy. Low around 24, with temperatures rising to around 27 overnight. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 46°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 0%

Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

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