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Backpacking and painting the CDT, two Montanans opt for a different type of summer

Jaden and Gen Attard are walking their way across Montana's portion of the Continental Divide Trail, painting as they go.
Jaden and Gen Attard
Jaden and Gen Attard are walking their way across Montana's portion of the Continental Divide Trail, painting as they go.

This summer, Jaden and Gen Attard decided to quit their jobs, sell their apartment and set out to walk over 800 miles—the Montana portion of the Continental Divide Trail.

Along this backpacking trip, every handful of miles they paint the scenery that stands out to them.

Front Row Center Host Keely Larson talks with the couple about their journey.

There will be a showing of their artwork at the Persimmon Gallery in Colombia Falls on Sept. 19, with an opening reception from 5-7:30 p.m. The exhibition will continue to be on display after the reception for a few weeks.

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