The Last Best TRAILS®
The art of year-round trail recreation in Montana’s Yellowstone Country. Hike Bike and Ski 100 classic trails in this illustrated 270 page book. Includes online content, 60 Podcast Episodes, Interactive Trail Maps, Tap for driving directions to trailheads and short animated films. Three books in one! https://vimeo.com/714465206
The art of year-round trail recreation in Montana’s Yellowstone Country. Hike Bike and Ski 100 classic trails in this illustrated 270 page book. Includes online content, 60 Podcast Episodes, Interactive Trail Maps, Tap for driving directions to trailheads and short animated films. Three books in one! https://vimeo.com/714465206
The art of year-round trail recreation in Montana’s Yellowstone Country. Hike Bike and Ski 100 classic trails in this illustrated 270 page book. Includes online content, 60 Podcast Episodes, Interactive Trail Maps, Tap for driving directions to trailheads and short animated films. Three books in one! https://vimeo.com/714465206
Trails Book Testimonials
"It’s hard to imagine the sheer time and effort needed to create a comprehensive guide to southwest Montana’s hiking, biking, and ski trails. Luckily, you won’t ever have to take on such a monolithic task, because Bryan Schaeffer has done it for you. In his book, The Last Best Trails Montana (SINTR, $30), he covers a multitude of trails in Bozeman, Big Sky, and the surrounding area. It’s filled with detailed artwork and illustrations that complement trail maps and interesting local facts. I’m particularly impressed with Shaeffer’s gear rundowns, and he even dives into different bike geometries. The book’s also got QR codes that link to relevant videos, maps, and podcasts. All in all, Schaeffer’s guidebook should be a coffee-table mainstay for any Bozeman local, and an essential reference for visitors."
- Gerard Ligotti
Outside Bozeman Magazine
“This book is a guide to what I see as the true treasures of the treasure state: the joys of outdoor experience. Written by a local, helping make adventure accessible to all.”
- Heidi Makoutz
Masters Community Coordinator & Lead Adult Teams Coach
"Bryan’s ‘Last Best’ series are a blended work of art and information, providing more than enough inspiration to fill your weekends for years to come. Combining all the essential biking, skiing and hiking trails in one place is a feat of work; top that off with his illustrations that showcase the beauty of Montana, and you’ve got one outstanding resource."
-Christoper Kussmaul
Author Peaks & Couloirs of Southwest Montana
"The perfect guidebook for tourists and locals alike. Even as someone who has lived in Southwest Montana for a few years, I will be utilizing Bryan's book as I look to discover new trails in my own backyard."
-Dani Aravich
U.S. Paralympian- Nordic Skiing & Biathlon
“Bryan has created yet another beautiful, thorough, educational and - I’d say - even inspirational guidebook for the greater Bozeman area. So much great information presented alongside his stellar hand-drawn illustrations. It’ll make you want to lace up your running shoes or boots and head out the door to the closest trail or use it over time as a Bozeman bucket list of sorts.”
-Justin Bigart
Musician, photographer, designer, outdoor enthusiast
“Peppered with beautifully drawn flora and fauna along with tips and history, this book is a treasure for Montana recreationalists. A one-stop shop for the best places to go hiking, biking and skiing, it’s a valuable guide that is stunning enough to earn a place on the coffee table.”
-Tami Asars
Outdoors-focused writer. Photographer. Author. Wilderness wanderer