Looking for suggestions for a loop within a short driving distance of Missoula in mid-October. I have a conference in Missoula and would like to follow it up with a Friday to Monday trip with alot of time spent above treeline. Any suggestions for a nice loop trip taking in some of the CDT in that part of the state with hopefully a few technical ridges or scrambling/easy climbing peaks. What can I expect in terms of temperatures. Are bears are big issue in October? Any advice most welcomed by this new member.
