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Best Show On Dirt Episode II | The Quiet Guardian of Rodeo
The Commitee visited with Pick Up Man Ben Wrzesinski, a quiet guardian of the arena whose steady courage and devotion keep riders safe and the sport alive. “The Quiet Guardian” shares Ben’s story of grit, sacrifice, and the moment that changed everything.
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Posted: August 12, 2026Read more
Words by Greg Thomas
Back on Montana's Smith River
I didn’t know what to expect this time around. I’d floated Montana’s Smith River twice, once back in the 1990s and again in 2013, but in 2026 there would be more restrictions, and the river’s booming popularity meant, undoubtedly, like everywhere else in Montana these days, we’d see more people and encounter some heavily pressured fish.
Changes. In the 1990s you could take dogs on the Smith; you could use established outhouses at each of the river’s 29 designated campgrounds to conduct your daily constitution, some with commanding 360-degree views that, surprisingly, ended up being a highlight of the trip; and you could kind of take your chances with bears-in-camp encounters because you didn’t need a bear fence or bear-proof coolers.
Bring dogs on the river now and they’ll be extradited. Don’t
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Posted: December 18, 2025Categories: DESIGNRead moreThe story of Italian wool is epic, filled with rich heritage, top-notch quality, and a style that never goes out of fashion. Its roots go way back, all the way to the beginning of civilization with the Etruscans laying the groundwork for those incredible fabrics that would shape fashion for centuries. From the fancy clothes of Renaissance nobility to the cozy knitwear we love today, Italian wool has always been a symbol of luxury, comfort, and timeless style. -
Posted: March 26, 2024Read moreIts never too late to pick up a new passion. Avery Shamek is a man of talents and motivation. He was sort of a late bloomer when it came to art and his passion for it. He works in the Smith and Rogue warehouse by day, does tattoo work in his downstairs studio, as well as digital illustration and all sorts of techniques including pencil, pastel, and watercolor.
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