5 Unexpected Reasons To Love Montana’s Brutal Cold

Finding Unexpected Benefits In Cold Weather

In Montana, we take pride in our resilience to endure the harsh winter climate, which sets apart the less hardy newcomers from those truly deserving of calling Montana home.

While I don't particularly enjoy the cold winters in Montana, there are some surprising benefits to living in a place where the wind can sting your face.

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Some Wildlife Makes Us Appreciate The Cold

This weekend while scrolling social media, I came across a story about male tarantulas that spend a couple months each year crawling all over looking for a mate.

From September to October these male tarantulas trek all over Colorado looking for a female companion.

I might not be afraid of spiders, but I don't think I would feel comfortable seeing male tarantulas casually speed dating in my neighborhood.

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Top Reasons To Appreciate Montana’s Winter

Reading stories like that reminds me that living in a place where temperatures drop below zero for months each year isn’t so bad. It may even have benefits I once overlooked.

We came up with a few other reasons that the cold we experience here in Montana actually protects us and gives us some unexpected benefits as well.

Share Your Thoughts On Loving The Cold

Are there some reasons we forgot, or do you know of some other reasons we should love the cold?

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5 Surprising Reasons To Love Montana Winters

Winter in Montana is not for everyone, but even if you don't like the cold there are some benefits we experience just by living here.

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LOOK: Easy and Cheap (FREE) Ways to Have Your Car Ready for the Approaching Winter Weather

Winter weather can create some interesting conditions for you and your car. Check out the tips below with common household items to keep your car ready in those cold temperatures and snowy times.

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KEEP READING: 12 Non-Perishable Foods Every Montanan Should Stock Up On Before Winter Hits

If you’ve lived through even one Montana winter, you know the rules: hope for sunshine, prepare for a blizzard. Whether you’re snowed in for a day or the power cuts out for a week, having the right pantry staples can make all the difference. Here are 12 shelf-stable foods every Montanan should stash before the roads turn to ice rinks.

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LOOK: Essential Winter Emergency Kit Items

Winter season in Montana means cold temperatures, heavy snow, and slick roads. Hopefully, you won't ever need to tap into your winter emergency kit, but it's better to have one in your car than to be unprepared. Make sure you have these essential items in your car before winter arrives in Montana.

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