Montana ski community mobilizes to save Maverick Mountain after Sand Creek Fire

A Montana ski area faces threat from the Sand Creek Fire, prompting local residents and firefighters to defend a generations-old community landmark.

First covered Aug 28, 2026 · 1:55 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Montana ski community mobilizes to save Maverick Mountain after Sand Creek Fire — Image via insideclimatenews.org

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29d Inside Climate News A Montana Community Rallies to Save Its Beloved Ski Hill — When the Sand Creek Fire crested Montana’s Maverick Mountain 16 days ago, Cory Birkenbuel watched as firefighters and aircraft fought to keep the flames from…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-29 (#16)

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