100 Classic Bozeman/Big Sky trails Illustrated! /HIKE, BIKE & SKI MT
A Montana Trails Guidebook: Article in the August issue of Bozeman City Life Magazine.
Hike Bike & Ski Books
Hike Book (Part 1 The Last Best TRAILS)
Hike Book (Part 1 The Last Best TRAILS)
Hike Book (Part 1 The Last Best TRAILS)
"This book is filled with extremely valuable information that people normally spend tons of time researching. It is put together in a way that makes it easy and fun to read. The artwork is outstanding and the maps are super beneficial. QR codes make this even more than a book. This is THE perfect read for anyone with any interest in the o
"This book is filled with extremely valuable information that people normally spend tons of time researching. It is put together in a way that makes it easy and fun to read. The artwork is outstanding and the maps are super beneficial. QR codes make this even more than a book. This is THE perfect read for anyone with any interest in the outdoors."-Cecelia KrichmanProperty manager & outdoor enthusiast
Bike Book (Sold Out)
Hike Book (Part 1 The Last Best TRAILS)
Hike Book (Part 1 The Last Best TRAILS)
Winner of the 2022 Bozeman People's Choice awards for best local book and best local author.
"May this book send you on some world class adventures!"
-Tim Hawke
Co-Author Southern Montana Singletrack & Architect of Copper City Trails
Ski Book (Sold Out)
Hike Book (Part 1 The Last Best TRAILS)
Ski Book (Sold Out)
"This book is for those looking to explore the winter landscape of southwestern Montana in ways as versatile as the terrain they offer. Calling all-around winter athletes. Go find your adventure."
-Andy Newell
Head Coach of Nordic Team Solutions & four-time Olympic skier.
12 of the 63 total hikes in the new book
In the Press
"Bryan Schaeffer uses illustration to get people outdoors. It seems like Bryan uses illustration and animation to engage his audience in a way that other mediums cannot."
- Holden Sier
Outside Bozeman Magazine
"This is my favorite type of book because it gets to the point." It's really the best of both worlds - beautifully illustrated book and you get the digital world if you want it. It's always great to have a reference guide to get you started."
-DJ Zepp
105.7 The Eagle
"Part of being an artist is being relevant, and I don’t want to just work in my own little artist silo and not have it affect anybody. I really want this to affect people. I really want people to feel empowered and part of the community. "
-Bryan Schaeffer
interview with Tyler Cohen
Crosscountry Skier Magazine
About the Illustrator / Author
Some People Never Grow Up
The Last Best Trails is a passion project by Montana native and every season trails enthusiast -Bryan Schaeffer. Bryan is a three-time Emmy® winner and contributor to Outside Bozeman Magazine. His second book of the series "The Last Best BIKE" won the 2022 Bozeman's Choice Awards for best local book and best local author.
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