LOCAL BETA: Parker White's favorite Montanan watering holes

Local Beta is a column that looks into pro skiers’ favorite spots all around the world. Whether it be a ski resort, a major city or a collection of Montanan bars, it’s all covered.

With rings on his fingers, a mustache on his face and a Modelo in his hand, big-mountain skiing boss-dog Parker White racks up the pool table. Knowing that he’s not at some bullsh#t craft cocktail bar in a cluttered city makes him grin; he prefers places that are rugged and down to Earth. And fortunately in Montana, where White currently resides, there are plenty of those. Maybe that’s why he lives there. Or maybe it’s because he can easily access top-notch backcountry terrain while staying far away from the crowds every winter. But, no matter the case, he’s decided to share five of those Montanan watering holes with you today.

Don’t know much about Parker? Check out his work with “The Big Picture” a video series he’s put together in collaboration with some of skiing’s best talent. And to stay up to date with their happenings, follow them on Instagram.

Bar #1: Sir Scott’s Oasis

Bar #2: The Scoop

Bar #3: Miners Saloon

Bar #4: Colonel Blacks

Bar #5: The Cannery

There you have it: the best damn bars in Montana, as told by the hilarious and talented Parker White. Go check ’em out, buy Parker some drinks and enjoy the Wild West the right way.