There’s this place where winter isn’t a season to “wait out,” it’s one to be experienced. In Missoula, wintertime is full of life, with snowy adventures and cozy relaxation in equal measure. A dusting of powder blanketing the mountains signals to the city that it’s time to get out and play, whether that’s on the slopes, on the trails or in your own backyard. The warm glow of the city only burns brighter this season, inviting you to linger downtown for a little while and see what a winter in Missoula means to those who call this place home.
Whether the snow’s coming down, or it’s a beautiful bluebird day, Missoula knows how to make the most of these wintery days. From early morning sends at the local ski area, to late nights spent cozying up in a warm restaurant downtown, these days are ones that we savor. And savor we do, with shorter days allowing us to appreciate every last drop of golden sunlight that washes over the valley.
As the temperatures drop, you can feel the city exhale. While we’re no stranger to chilly days jam-packed with outdoor adventures, this is also a season for slowing down. We’re crunching snow beneath our feet on a walk along the river, and warming up in a welcoming cafe with a delicious drink in hand because of this season, not in spite of it.
The festive energy throughout the city is palpable, with folks from all over the valley converging here to celebrate together. With holiday parades, tree lightings, bundled-up Brewfests by the river, Christmas concerts and theater performances, there’s plenty of ways to get into the yuletide spirit all winter long.
We’re not escaping winter in Missoula, we’re embracing it. In Missoula, experience winter the way it was supposed to be.
