Montana’s wild beauty transforms with the seasons, each offering unforgettable experiences—fresh powder in winter, blooming wildflowers in spring, alpine waters in summer, and golden aspens in fall. Every moment is a reminder to step outside and embrace life’s true luxuries: Mother Nature and time itself. Evenings bring starry skies, campfire s’mores, and memories that last all year.
Through the Seasons
A Place for All Seasons
SPRING
Spring means blooming wildflowers, baby animals, and a sense of renewal. With mild days reaching into the 50s°F and cooler nights, it’s the perfect time to experience the fresh energy of the Blackfoot River, join a cattle drive, or hone your aim with target practice as nature springs to life around you.
Summer
Summers are a time for everything under the sun. Long days with highs in the 70s and 80s°F, dry heat, and golden evenings set the scene for fly-fishing, trail rides, and adrenaline-filled adventures like whitewater rafting and ATV rides. Dine al fresco, sleep under the stars, and experience the best of the West under Montana’s legendary big sky.
Fall
Fall in Montana is crisp, colorful, and calm. As temperatures dip, with daytime highs in the 50s°F, the season invites you to hike golden trails, practice archery, go rappelling, and soak in the crisp mountain air and fall foliage. Gather around a crackling bonfire, customize your own Western hat, and nosh on the season’s harvest.
Winter
Winter is peaceful and powder-filled, with snowcapped peaks and quiet beauty all around. Average temperatures in the 20s and 30s°F make it perfect for dog sledding, snow tubing, and snowshoeing by day, and cozy fireside moments by night. Festive season brings holiday traditions, sparkling celebrations, and magical experiences to your doorstep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Paws Up offers luxury wilderness stays year-round, with accommodations and experiences for different groups and family sizes. In summer and fall, guests can experience unique luxury glamping in safari-style tents, while private luxury homes and Green O offer year-round stays. Guests can enjoy seasonal adventures paired with award winning dining and personalized service.
Located in Greenough, Montana, near the Garnet and Rattlesnake mountain ranges, Paws Up offers a stunning setting for experiencing Montana’s fall colors across 37,000 acres of wilderness. As golden aspens and vibrant autumn foliage transform the mountainous landscape, guests can enjoy the changing landscape through hiking, horseback riding, fly-fishing and other seasonal adventures, then retreat to private accommodations, exceptional dining and personalized service for a luxurious fall getaway.
Paws Up combines winter adventure with the comfort of private luxury accommodations across 37,000 acres of Montana wilderness. Guests can enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and other seasonal activities before retreating to a cozy private home, enjoying fireside moments, exceptional dining and personalized service.
Wildflower season at Paws Up typically runs from late April through mid-June, depending on temperatures and rainfall. During spring, the ranch comes alive with colorful blooms, including lupine, Indian paintbrush, bitterroot, glacier lilies, shooting stars, wild roses and yarrow. It’s a beautiful time to explore Montana’s mountainous landscapes and open meadows through hiking, horseback riding and other outdoor adventures.