Plowing Hyalite
For several years, dedicated outdoors enthusiasts have helped raise funds to plow Hyalite Canyon. This mountain road south of Bozeman has long been a summer draw, but with winter plowing in effect, skiers and ice climbers now have near-instant access to world-class terrain. While most skiers head toward History Rock or Mount Blackmore in the lower and middle parts of the canyon, the upper reaches around Divide Peak offer relatively quick access to astounding terrain. From the upper trailhead, follow what will likely be a well-beaten path past the ice climbing routes and into the alpine. Divide Peak, which is just over 10,000 feet, is the prominent peak to the north; it’s not the highest peak in upper Hyalite but it is one of the easiest to climb.
