Jeff Schmerker
On the snowy trail of the Nez Perce
Chief Joseph was a Nez Perce whose band was pursued into what became the Nez Perce War. The Army’s pursuit pushed the tribe across five states; near the end they crossed the Continental Divide at what today is the meeting of Idaho and Montana and past what is now called Chief Joseph Pass. The pass is nothing special to drive over, but come winter it is home to one of the largest cross-country ski trail networks in Montana. The area gets reliable snow and has marked and groomed trails for all abilities. In all there are 22.3 km of groomed trails, and more which are not regularly groomed. Use is free, but donations are accepted.
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