Outlaw Beat

On this episode we’re talking to Wyatt Flores, an unassuming “aw shucks” kid from Oklahoma who’s absolutely blowing up thanks to his gritty “red dirt” tunes and soulful singing style. You can see Wyatt live at Wildlands August 3. Tickets are on sale this very minute at https://www.wildlandsfestival.com/ . Watch the interview:  https://youtu.be/cJvAEN01M14?si=8_IzHIRbbtvDkBd- And while we’re on the...

The Gallatin Valley has been walloped by sickness this winter, so Hoary Marmot makes an appointment with local naturopath Dr. Kaley Burns of Big Sky Natural Health about what we’re fighting and tips for avoiding it. Plus Dr. Burns helps us separate the meds from the myths in a game of “Heal or Not Real.” Watch the interview if you dare: https://youtu.be/FSISyJxj2j8?si=vVl7UTYVYWTQ9nPq And visit 40...

On today’s episode we’re featuring West Yellowstone's highly-decorated junior biathlete Thor Sheppard. He may not be the Norse god of thunder, but he’s got lightning in his Nordic skis. You’re safe for now, Mjülnir! Thor travels abroad to represent America and ski & shoot against the best young biathletes in the world. Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/2LqwOaxTKUA?si=oLt_-rxzzblL...

This ski season has gotten off to a slow start, but things are about to pick up in a big way as the National Brotherhood of Snowsports heads to Big Sky for its annual summit. On the heels of celebrating their 50th anniversary summit last winter in Vail, they’re ready to bring some much needed diversity to the Gallatin Valley. Organization President Henri Rivers stops by to preview the event schedu...

This episode is all kinds of thirsty. We’re talking bars and brothels with Bozeman noir bar 1864 ’s owners Blake MacKie and Chef Allison Fasano, plus journalist Sophie Brett Tsairis. Sophie’s “Red Light Montana” article in Mountain Outlaw magazine tells the story of Montana’s hooker boom and how that tawdry but important history is incorporated into 1864’s dining ambience. Blake and Allison also p...

Geyser Whitewater Expeditions has been the top rafting outfitter on the Gallatin River for over 30 years, but all good things must come to an end. On this episode, we talk to owner Eric Becker about the various eddies, hard lefts, and category 5 rapids of his illustrious career. Watch full interview: https://youtu.be/woC3IPs7JOo?si=wQWDF83gnX3Zl9eN Follow Wildlands Music Festival on Facebook and I...

The Warren Miller Performing Arts Center (or WMPAC) has been the theater and live events hub of Big Sky for over a decade. On this episode, we chat with WMPAC Founding Director John Zirkle about the upcoming offerings this winter season. Watch the full interview here: John Zirkle of Warren Miller Performing Arts Center And get free bindings with your new skis right now at Peak Skis! https://peaksk...

One of the perks of living in Warren Miller’s favorite playground is getting to rub elbows with ski royalty like our guest this week, Jonny Moseley. The Olympic gold medalist and voice of the annual Warren Miller ski movie series joins us to discuss the 74th installment, “All Time.” Watch the interview: Jonny Moseley Stream “All Time” now on Outside+: https://warrenmiller.com/ Buy this delicious t...

If you’ve looked up at Lone Peak lately, you’ve noticed some extra hardware. The brand spanking new tram is up and operational, shuttling skiers and sightseers alike up to the top of the mountain. Hoary Marmot was fortunate to score a (very quick, but informative!) ride on the tram with the man overseeing the project, Big Sky Resort’s VP of Construction & Development, Chad Wilson. Watch the vi...

It’s always nice to have something in common with the people we interview. But it’s just not happening on this episode, as we sit down with 23 year old pro Freeride skier and hardcore adrenaline junkie Parkin Costain. The triple black diamond to our sensible blue/black, Parkin makes ridiculously beautiful ski films with Teton Gravity Research.  Give him a follow: https://www.instagram.com/parkinco...

Despite our youthful appearance, the reality is we have school age children, and part of the reason we live in Bozeman, Montana is to take advantage of its renowned school district. On today’s episode we’re chatting with the straw that stirs the drink, Superintendent Casey Bertram, about funding, growth, and the state of the district. Watch full interview here: https://youtu.be/7skfUlI-azs?si=KzmH...

The idea of being swallowed up by an avalanche is terrifying. We’re leaning into our fear on today’s episode with Dave Zinn, an avalanche forecaster with the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, or GNFAC. Dave formerly oversaw the avalanche education program for GNFAC’s nonprofit arm, so he’s the perfect person to dumb down tomes of information into the smallest possible words Michelle and J...

We’ve got the ultimate appetizer on this episode as Montage Resort Big Sky’s world class Executive Chef Michael Patria describes his mouth-watering dishes. Sound good? Yes, chef! And make sure to buy all your regeneratively-raised meats right here: https://regenmarket.com/ Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-podcasts Help us corral more...

This podcast is almost never accused of being thought-provoking, but there’s a first time for everything. Our guest is former Olympic rower, lawyer, and Democratic candidate for Montana’s 1st congressional district Monical Tranel. Monica has a proven track record of fighting for justice and advocating for clean energy and our public lands. She’s a Montanan through and through, which means we have...

On September 8th, local snowmobile guide Rudy “Kissy Bear” Noorlander was attacked by a grizzly in Big Sky. It ripped off part of his lower jaw, but he survived. On this episode of Hoary Marmot, we sit down with Rudy as he speaks at length for the first time about his recovery. Rudy’s daughter Ashley joins him as we go in depth on his struggles, supports, and upbeat attitude throughout this harrow...

At Yellowstone National Park, you’re lucky if you get 1 minute with one of their accomplished courteous park rangers, but Hoary Marmot is here to give you a good half hour. Yellowstone rangers are the best in the biz and Rich Jehle may be their king. The man shares his wealth of knowledge and insight with you, all for the low low cost of free.  (Watch interview video here:  https://youtu.be/935tho...

Bison and fires and bears oh my! On today’s episode we’re talking to longtime Big Sky resident and Yellowstone tour guide Jim Holstein. Jim is one of several seasoned guides with Yellowstone Tour Guides, the gold standard in our country’s first and best national park.  (Watch interview video here: https://www.youtube.com/@explorebigsky_news ) Email our episode sponsor here: info@lonemountainland.c...

Get your opera specs ready! On this episode we’re talking Big Sky Community Theater and its upcoming fall play, “The Monologue Show (from Hell),” with our friends and fellow theater geeks Ashley Dodd & Stephanie Kissell.  The show is set to run November 3rd and 4th. (Watch interview video here: https://youtu.be/CTxB6pCUxP0?si=lphVxfsAJKhejRA5 Buy tickets here: wmpac.org Episode sponsor: https:...

Four years ago, former Cal Berkeley & St Louis Rams fullback Eric Stevens was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Today we’re chatting with his wife Amanda about how that changed their life and what they’ve learned since. Watch the whole interview: https://youtu.be/zj2JU8pS-Qo Amanda’s powerful Tedx talk at Big Sky’s Warren Miller Performing Arts Center: Fight For Hope | Eric S...

Grab a thermos full of hot toddy and pull all your nice furniture out onto your front lawn because on this episode, we’re learning about the northern lights. Montana State University professor Nick Childs is going to speak very slowly and use small words to help our unscientific brains understand the physics behind the phenomena and why this year has been such a good one for gazing. This episode s...

We’re strapping on our grown-up pants on this episode as we sit down and talk politics with Montana gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse, who leveraged his background as a former gun manufacturing executive to write a book about America's gun culture. He may have a truckload of fresh ideas he’d like to bring to Helena, but first he's got to make it through Joe's dumb new game "Ea...

On this episode we finally answer the age-old question, “Who tends the Big Sky Farmers Market?” as we speak to local events coordinator Erik Morrison. Erik may not be a farmer per se, but he sure cultivates a vibe! Plus we update Rudy “Kissy Bear” Noorlander’s condition following his jaw-clenching run-in with a 10 foot grizzly bear. Spoiler alert: he’s gonna pull through.  Rudy’s GoFundMe: https:/...

On this episode, we hear long time local Rudy Noorlander’s fresh and graphic story of survival after being viciously attacked by a grizzly near the Yellow Mule trail in Big Sky’s Buck Ridge area. Double lock your trash can and check the freshness of your bear spray as his daughter Ashley tells the tale. Rudy’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/2dc58646 This episode sponsored by: https://www.heybear.com/...

If this episode smells a little skunky, that’s because we’re chatting with Big Sky's local pot purveyors from Lone Peak Cannabis, Charlie Gaillard and Steve Nordahl. Just a heads up -- this episode contains adult language and subject matter. And it's sponsored by: lonepeakcannabiscompany.com Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.com/outlaw-...

Bighorn Football says goodbye to one of its brightest Friday night lights as George Helms transfers to IMG Academy, a well-known Florida football factory. Joe and Michelle chat with the 5’11”, 188-lb RB/FS about his journey. More info here: https://t.co/aWXeixEZ2P This episode sponsored by: urbanfarmbozeman.com Follow us on instagram: @outlawbeatpodcast Our barn at EBS: https://www.explorebigsky.c...