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They make up most of the border between Montana and Idaho and contain some of the most rugged peaks in the United States. They were formed by glaciers during ice ages long ago. Great elevation changes occur throughout the area causing two different climates in the region.

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Q: What are the bitterroot mountains in Idaho?
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The border between Montana and Idaho lies along what mountain range?

Bitterroot Mountain Range


What state is higher Idaho or Mississippi?

Idaho has a much higher average elevation than Mississippi, as it includes the Bitterroot Range and the Salmon River Mountains


Where did Louis and Clark cross the Rocky Mountains?

The Bitterroot Mountains, including the Bitterroot Valley. The mountains were snow covered and could only be crossed during spring and summer months.


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Near the Cascades, in the American Rockies.


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What is the name of the location in Montana mentioned in the Nature Valley snack bar commercial?

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What is the name of the mountain range that runs along much of the Easter border of Idaho?

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What Native American tribe helped Lewis and Clark after they crossed the Bitterroot Mountains?

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What are the names of the mountains in Idaho?

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Do the Rocky Mountains go through Idaho?

Yes, the Rocky Mountains go through Idaho.


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