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Real Estate Agent with PureWest, Inc.

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  Hyalite Reservoir south of Bozeman, MT

 

When tales of Montana are traded on front porches, commercial airplanes and executive offices across the United States, they usually include a repertoire of epic skiingtrophy trout rising to dry flieshorseback riding in the back-country, hikes, mountain biking trails, even hunting big game.  I would venture that seldom are the terms “scuba diving” and “Montana” used in the same sentence.  There are, however, a group of hardy enthusiasts whose pursuit of new outdoor experiences leads them into the depths of Montana’s lakes and rivers.  I happen to be one of those tortured souls who use any body of water, no matter the temperature or visibility, as an excuse to get out and get wet.

Southwestern Montana may not compare to the tropical destinations that draw travelers from across the globe to effortlessly drift in their warm, clear waters, but our little corner of the globe offers a glimpse into the not often seen natural wonders that many experience only from the shores.  Spawning fish, sunken boats, flooded forests, caves and river channels in Yellowstone Park are all destinations frequented by our local dive club.  When conditions or activities are poor or in short supply, we make our own.  Pumpkin carving contests for Halloween, an underwater Easter egg hunt, even ice diving (yes, that’s diving under a frozen lake surface) are just a few of the excuses we use to don our gear and get some bottom time.

 Bozeman Scuba Divers, Bozeman Montana, Living Life Wide Open, Jason Frey, PureWest

 

 

Lake McDonald at Glacier National Park, photo courtesy of www.DiveBigSky.com

 

 

This past August, a group of about 15 divers from Bozeman made a trip up to Kalispell, MT for the Montana State Dive Fest.  Hosted at Blue Bay on Flathead Lake, we had the opportunity to explore wrecks, select from multiple wall dives where underwater cliffs descended over 270 feet into the depths, compete in an underwater navigation challenge and help clean the lake bed by participating in a scavenger hunt that awarded points for recovered trash and unique items from the water.  Our club stays active travelling both locally and abroad, with upcoming trips to Glacier National Park, Yellowtail Reservoir and Seeley Lake locally as well as Cozumel, Bonaire and Fiji rounding out the travel abroad for the end of 2010 and early 2011.

For more information on scuba diving Montana lakes and rivers, stop in and visit with your local dive shop owners in Bozeman, Billings, and Kalispell.  They are a great resource for information statewide and will be able to assist in certification as well as advanced specialty courses.

For information on real estate in these areas, contact Jason Frey.

 


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