Montana Parent Magazine - Aug 2020
"With this multimedia platform, Bryan created a new category of book." -Julie Kleine
Photographed with permission from Outside Bozeman Magazine
Inside Bozeman | Summer Books
DISCOVER MONTANA TREASURES | Now available at Bangtail Bikes
Most coloring books are merely filled with cartoons, but Discover Montana Treasures: Bozeman & Beyond (Sintr, $15) is not most coloring books. The older the kids are, the more they will get out of it. That being said, even my four-year-old was inspired by the outdoor-recreation-themed imagery, as well as my spirited readings of the poems that accompany artist Bryan Schaeffer’s enticing illustrations. There is quite a bit of information packed into this little book, from hiking-great essentials to trail info to Montana history and tall tales. As an added perk, this is a “smart” coloring book with QR codes on each page that can be scanned with a device camera to learn more about the artist and illustrations.
-Ian Roderer
About the Artist
Using Illustration to Get Families Outdoors
Article from Bryan's interview with Outside Bozeman about using illustration and animation to promote healthy active families and outdoor stewardship.
Thank you to Outside Bozeman Magazine for the article in the latest Spring edition!
Read the article “Sintering Imagination” in the Inside Bozeman section.
Pick up a virtual copy here.
Click here to read the Outside Bozeman website version
Click here to read the Outside Bozeman digital edition
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Listen to Cascade Hiker Podcast
From Cascade Hiker
Bryan Schaeffer has been busy bringing outdoor scenes to life with his new venture; Drawn to Animate. His slogan is - Rendering memories with real people and places in our collective big backyard.
I was honored when Bryan animated my daughter, which I used the picture for this episode! Check out his hard work and find out what he's up to in our discussion.
If you have kids who want a color page of this picture, please send me an email rudy@cascadehikerpodcast.com
The places that inspire
Climb Granite Peak
Hike to Grotto Falls
Hike to Grotto Falls
Stand on top of Montana via a lengthy approach, consistent exposure above 10,000 feet (Froze to Death Plateau) and challenging route finding to the rocky 12,807' summit.
Hike to Grotto Falls
Hike to Grotto Falls
Hike to Grotto Falls
The half hour drive up Hyalite canyon feels like entering Bozeman’s own little National Park.
The reservoir is the focal point and hub for summer activities like boating, stand up paddle boarding, camping, hiking, mountain biking and peak bagging.
Find Crocodile Rock
Hike to Grotto Falls
Bike the "Wall of Death"
When rock climbing in Hyalite Canyon if you look up above the Crocodile Rock Craig you might be able to sight it’s namesake feature.
There are many other rock formations resembling animals and people in MT.
These are called Mimetoliths.
Bike the "Wall of Death"
Bike the "Wall of Death"
Bike the "Wall of Death"
I should have maybe pre-ridden the “Wall of Death” trail before dragging my wife along the precipitous side hill descent for the first time.
Fortunately Bozeman has family-friendly Mountain Bike trails that connect right from town.
Ski Fawn Pass
Bike the "Wall of Death"
Experience Wild Life
Sections of Yellowstone National Park are in Montana. Past Big Sky, just before West Yellowstone there are a handful of fantastic back country ski opportunities.
Fawn Pass is the most famous of the bunch.
Experience Wild Life
Bike the "Wall of Death"
Experience Wild Life
Glacier National Park is one of our family’s favorite places to hike.
The “crown of the continent” has spectacular panoramic mountain vistas filled with wildflowers and wildlife.
Table of Contents
Montana Treasures
1. The New Frontier ........................................................................................................................
2. How to use this book ................................................................................................................
3. The 10 Essentials..........................................................................................................................
Hiking/Backpacking
1. Triple Tree Trail..............................................................................................................................
2. Pine Creek Falls.............................................................................................................................
3. Beehive Basin ...............................................................................................................................
4. Palisade Falls.................................................................................................................................
5. Grotto Falls....................................................................................................................................
6. The Highline Trail.........................................................................................................................
7. Gunsight Pass................................................................................................................................
8. Spanish Peaks................................................................................................................................
9. Hilgard Basin ................................................................................................................................
10. The Pioneers .................................................................................................................................
Biking
1. Main Street to Mountains + Hike The "M" Trail......................................................................
2. Wall of Death Trail........................................................................................................................
3. Triple Tree Trail + Bozeman MTB Trails.................................................................................
Skiing
1. Big Sky ............................................................................................................................................
2. Bridger Bowl..................................................................................................................................
3. Beehive Basin................................................................................................................................
4. Hyalite .............................................................................................................................................
5. Fawn Pass........................................................................................................................................
Climbing
1. Spare Rib ........................................................................................................................................
4. Crocodile Rock...............................................................................................................................
2. Run The Ridge - Bridger Mountain Range...........................................................................
3. Sacajawea & Hardscrabble Peaks........................................................................................
4. Granite Peak .................................................................................................................................
Waters
1. Fish Flathead Lake .......................................................................................................................
1. Flathead Lake Monster...............................................................................................................
2. Canoe Missouri River...................................................................................................................
3. Float Hyalite Lake..........................................................................................................................
4. The Boiling River............................................................................................................................
About the Author
Drawn to Animate
Bryan was born and raised in Montana and growing up was always curious about what may be lurking around the next switchback, mountain pass or pitch. As an adult he continues to explore Southwest Montana's wild places with his family and friends. He graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in Washington state with a BFA degree in graphic design.
Bryan owns the award-winning creative studio SINTR®, based in Bozeman where he lives with his wife and three daughters. Along with his family and an-eager-to-adventure golden doodle, he enjoys recreating on Montana's public lands.
He is the creator of Best of the Northwest, a video and GPS resource for hiking and skiing trails in western Washington which includes over 227 trail videos with affiliated GPS tracks and helpful details about the trails.
Bryan as line art
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
In Montana
The author and his sister in the trunk of the family's "Sports Utility Vehicle" - 1984
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
In the works
Coming soon! The Last Best HIKE. An illustrated celebration of foot trails in SW Montana.