The 406 Life: Exploring Montana with Montana Max

Ready to carve your perfect powder run? Join Montana Max—your local Bigfoot guide and host of The 406 Life—for a high-altitude tour of Montana’s best ski resorts. From luxury thrills at Big Sky to secret stashes at Lost Trail, Max serves up insider tips, Bigfoot jokes, and mountain lore to help you choose the ideal winter playground. Hit play, then share with friends and family—and if you love it,...

Part 2 of our two-part series Big Sky Country’s Wildest Stories is now live on Spotify! Join Montana Max for five more unbelievable Montana legends: Bear on Board : A polite black bear’s first-class ride in Kalispell’s baggage car Dog Mayor of Sun River : Shep, the four-legged leader who never raised taxes Whiskey-Stealin’ Horse : Slim the gelding who rolled out with a barrel of rotgut Cat Rodeo C...

Part 1 of our two-part series Big Sky Country’s Wildest Stories is here! Join Montana Max for five jaw-dropping true tales from the heart of Montana: Evel Knievel’s Wild Warm-Up : Bobby Knievel vs. a pit of rattlesnakes and cougars Cows vs. Train : A herd of Herefords that brought a freight engine to its knees The Whiskey Bear of Missoula : The bar-hopping bear who couldn’t handle his rotgut Moose...

Montana Max here—your Bigfoot buddy—tramping through Montana’s dusty law books to unearth the oddest statutes still on the books! In this stomp-worthy episode you’ll learn: • Why you can’t haul a sheep without an 18-year-old chaperone • The surprising ban on giving fish a cold one • Whitehall’s booger-flinging misdemeanor (yes, really) • The whale-hunting loophole nobody noticed • And more head-sc...

Join Montana Max—your local Bigfoot, sass-master, and full-time forest dweller—on a wild cryptid safari through the Big Sky State. In this episode of The 406 Life Podcast , Max unearths five of Montana’s most notorious legends: the blood-curdling howl of the Shunka Warak’in, the thunder-bolt–wielding Thunderbirds, the sly Blacktail Monster of Dillon Pond, the ghostly wails of the Crazy Woman, and...

Join Montana Max—your local Bigfoot, full-time bison enthusiast, and part-time comedian—as he guides you through the wild heart of Montana’s CSKT Bison Range. In this solo episode, you’ll hear: • Epic Ice Age Drama : How Glacial Lake Missoula sculpted the rolling hills our herds now call home. • Indigenous Stewardship : The heroic efforts of Atatice, Samuel Walking Coyote, and tribal conservationi...

Montana Max—your favorite big, hairy host of The 406 Life —takes you on a trip to Plains, Montana , a small town with deep roots and a whole lotta pride. From its history as “Horse Plains” to the Sanders County Fair, Max shares stories, laughs, and a few Bigfoot-sized jokes. He even snuck into the rodeo and cheered on one hell of a demo derby. Read the full story at The406Life.com . And hey—don’t...

In this episode of The 406 Life , your host Montana Max —takes you back to 1952, when a roaring B-29 Superfortress went down in flames near Phillipsburg. Hear the wild true story of how twelve airmen parachuted to safety, what happened when the bomber slammed into Mount Stuart, and why pieces of that fiery bird can still be found in the mountains today. Mix in some Montana history, a dash of small...

This week on The 406 Life, Montana Max unravels the mystery of Henry Plummer—frontier lawman turned alleged gang leader—and the vigilante justice that sealed his fate. Was Plummer a mastermind of gold-coach robberies, or the victim of a paranoid mining camp? We’ll explore his rise from Maine to Montana, examine the notorious “Innocents” gang, and revisit a 1993 posthumous trial that ended in a hun...

Join host Montana Max on The 406 Life as we honor the unstoppable Elouise “Yellow Bird Woman” Cobell—the Montana rancher who took on the U.S. government, won a historic $3.4 billion settlement for Native trust accounts, and built a legacy of banks, scholarships, and land conservation. Strap in for grit, justice, and real Big Sky inspiration! 👉 Read more at The406Life.com 🔗 Share this episode wit...

Join Montana Max—for a trek through Montana’s most atmospheric ghost towns. We kick off with the boom-and-bust tale of Bannack, Montana’s original gold rush capital, before wandering into Garnet’s time-capsule cabins and Virginia City’s living-history streets. You’ll hear about: The rise and fall of Bannack and its lawless lore Hidden treasures and piano echoes in high-mountain Garnet Steam-engine...

Join your host, Montana Max—the local Bigfoot turned two-wheel trail guide—as he pedals you through Montana’s most iconic rides and secret back-road adventures. From the sun-drenched singletrack of Bangtail Divide to the ghost-town gravel loops of the Tobacco Root, Max serves up sassy trail tales, pro packing tips, and just the right amount of Bigfoot humor. Ready to map your next Montana cycling...

Join Montana Max—your sassy, fur-footed guide—for a fifteen-minute romp through Philipsburg, Montana’s gemstone haven. From sapphire hunts and mountain trails to handcrafted ice cream and award-winning brews at Philipsburg Brewing Company, discover why this Big Sky town keeps adventurers—and one legendary Sasquatch—coming back for more. Lace up your boots, grab a pint, and stomp along—visit the406...

Join Montana Max on a mouthwatering tour of Montana’s top 10 burger joints—from Parker’s epic menu in Drummond to the namesake Bigfoot Burger in Joliet. Hear childhood favorites like Lynn’s Pizza Burger, discover bold creations like the Outlaw Burger, and get insider tips straight from Bigfoot himself. Read the full guide at The406Life.com!

Hit the trail with Montana Max! In this episode of The 406 Life, we dive into the best places to hike in Montana—from Glacier National Park’s iconic routes to hidden waterfalls and wild mountain adventures. Get insider tips on safety, seasons, and trail gems, all with Max’s signature humor and local wisdom. Love the show? Follow along and find all our social links at the406life.com . Share your fa...

Welcome to The 406 Life—where Montana’s stories get a wild twist! Hosted by Montana Max (yes, Bigfoot’s running the mic), this show explores local legends, must-see places, small-town heroes, and all the best parts of living in Big Sky Country. Whether you’re a Montana native, visitor, or just obsessed with the last best place, you’ll find laughs, tips, and plenty of surprises in every episode. Li...