Ski mountaineering, known as skimo, is stepping onto the Olympic stage, bringing with it a sport rooted in endurance, strategy, and technical mountain skill. Combining uphill skinning, fast transitions, and precision descents, skimo reflects the kind of all-terrain capability long embraced across Montana and Northern Idaho.
Here in the Mountain West, this style of movement in the mountains is second nature. From pre-dawn skin tracks in the Bridger Range to alpine touring zones in Northern Idaho, winter recreation has always extended beyond chairlifts. The Olympic spotlight simply highlights what locals have practiced for generations: earning your turns.
That connection is explored in PureWest Magazine in the feature “Skim, Skimo, Slalom & More: Your Guide to Mountain Events” (page 32). The article celebrates the events, traditions, and terrain that define winter across our region — where community races, Nordic networks, and backcountry exploration shape the season as much as snowfall totals.
Skimo’s debut is more than a new medal event. It’s a reminder that mountain living cultivates resilience, independence, and a deep respect for landscape — qualities woven into life throughout Montana and Northern Idaho.
As global competition unfolds, so does excitement closer to home. Preparation for PureWest Magazine 2026–2027 is already underway. Stay tuned for upcoming information on listing with PureWest Christie’s International Real Estate and showcasing your property in the next edition.
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