I grew up in Bozeman in the 70s and 80s. It was always a rich haven. It always had an attitude of elitism. Yet, there was a small town feel with established families that held it together. Many of them have been either pushed out or are barely hanging on. I left after high school and only visit about every 10 years or so. Why I left is still there only on steroids. I felt strangled then and still do. Too much self-focus and ego that is even worse now. I have a love-hate relationship with the place. I love the mountains and the natural space. I cannot say the same for the people. The fact my high school classmates barely acknowledge our group commonality I think says it all. We graduated and got the hell out. We always knew that the elite would find it and ruin it like they do every place else they go. You article only confirms this. The question becomes what will be left when it is no longer fashionable to live there?
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