Latest Trip Reports
Jan
25
Ward Mountain (Bitterroots) - January 25, 2025
Participants: Kimberly Meade-White, Paul Jensen, Ted Kays, Rupert Williams, Taryn Brahmsteadt, Dori Gilels, Eli Kruse, Sean Parslow, Ben Bagniewski, Susanna
2 min read
Dec
01
Lolo Pass Winter Outing - December 1, 2024
Participants: David and Julie Kahl
It was Thanksgiving weekend, there were folks who wanted to go but had other obligations,
4 min read
Nov
23
Black Mountain - November 23, 2024
Participants: Kaitlen O'Dell, Drew Iaderosa, Duncan Lennon
Trip Leader: Ryan Gregson
We started the day off with a
2 min read
Oct
13
Black Cat Gulch - October 13, 2024
Participants: David & Julie Kahl
It was another of those incredible fall days, perfect for hiking except the air quality,
6 min read
Sep
29
Union Peak (Swans) - September 29, 2024
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Jacob Potter, Kevin Ewing
The three of us departed the south side of Missoula at 6am
1 min read
Sep
03
Heart Lake (Great Burn) - September 3, 2024
Participants: David & Julie Kahl
We were busy over the weekend and decided to shift this trip one day, to
5 min read
Jun
30
Telephone Butte - June 30, 2024
Participants: David and Julie Kahl
We gave it a gallant try. It was a perfect day, in the 60’s/
6 min read
Jun
29
Castle Crag (Bitterroots) - June 29, 2024
Leaders: Ryan Gregson and Sean Colvin
Participants: Jennifer Osorio, Kaitlen Odell, Eli Kruse, Levi Stubblefield and Taryn Brahmsteadt
We hit
2 min read
Jun
22
Sweeney Peak (Bitterroots) - June 22, 2024
Participants: Larry Abramson, Kimberly Meade, Edna Blanchfield, Jacob Potter, Tom Stalz,
Leaders: Susanna Girolamo Phillips & Candy Hartman
Sweeney Peak
2 min read
Jun
08
Ch-paa-qn Peak – June 8, 2024
Trip Leader: Susanna Girolamo Phillips
Participants: Edna Blanchfield, Michael Shroyer, Brian Forgeron
“The hardest part of this trip is getting
1 min read
May
26
Deerlodge Valley Excursion - May 26, 2024
Participants: Becky & Gary Jones, David & Julie Kahl
This trip had three parts to it, it was postponed from
5 min read
May
18
St Mary Peak (Bitterroots) - May 18, 2024
Leader: Sean Colvin
Participants: Kaitlen ODell, Jay Osorio
We left Missoula around 6:45 and made it to the summer
2 min read
May
11
Alberton Rest Stop Rock Climbing - May 11, 2024
Leader: Sean Colvin
Participants: Forest Dean, Francis Horton, Levi Stubblefield
Our Spring Fling rock climbing trip started with the four
1 min read
May
04
El Capitan (Bitterroots) - May 4-5, 2024
Little Rock Creek (Bitterroots)
Date: May 4-5, 2024
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Brent Maier, Carson Ramsden, Sam Lashley
This trip
3 min read
Apr
27
Biking Going To Sun Road - April 27, 2024
Participants: Kimberly Meade-White, Paul Jensen, Joan Schumacher, Laurel Vielle
The forecast leading up to the weekend didn’t look promising
2 min read
Apr
14
Heavenly Twins (Bitterroots) - April 14, 2024
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Elizabeth Moore, Francis Horton
Way back in 2016, I completed a Heavenly Twins traverse with Brent
2 min read
Apr
14
Woody Mountain - April 14, 2024
Participants: Steve Schombel, David & Julie Kahl
It was hot…temperatures in the valley today got up to 77/24c
4 min read
Apr
12
Snow Climbing and Glacier Travel Field Days - April 12-13, 2024
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Elizabeth Moore, Haley Eakin, Luke Jacobsen, Kimberly Meade White, Paul Jensen, Kyle Goeke, Sam Watson, Cory
1 min read
Mar
24
Cherry Gulch (North Hills) - March 24, 2024
Particpants: Becky and Gary Jones, David and Julie Kahl
It’s a season where we defaulted to a “nature hike”
2 min read
Mar
01
TRM Cabin Weekend - March 1-3, 2024
Leader: Paul Jensen
Participants: Kimberly Meade-White, Zach Robertson, Matt Roscoe, Francis Horton, Elizabeth Moore, Forest Dean
On Friday, March 1
1 min read
Feb
10
Lolo Pass Ski Tour (Winterfest)
Leaders: Forest Dean and Mark Albrecht
Participants: Sean Colvin, Megan Apple, Ryan Gregson, Kevin Gregson, Francis Horton, Zach Robertson, Brook
2 min read
Jan
06
Lolo Pass to Crystal Ampitheater - January 6, 2024
This route is an interesting cross country alternative to the groomed Lolo pass ski trails. It is a 6 mile
2 min read
Dec
10
Lolo Pass Winter Outing - December 10, 2023
Participants: Alden Wright, David & Julie Kahl
Finally a winter outing, that was real winter. There were only a few
1 min read
Nov
24
Hyalite Canyon Ice Climbing Trip - Nov 24-26, 2023
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Jim Semmelroth, Alec Cottrell, Joe Wagner
Jim and I both drove our van/campers over to
1 min read
Aug
17
19th Annual Kercher Glacier Classic - August 17-20, 2023
Once again a great group of us all joined up for our annual pilgrimage known as the Kercher Glacier Classic.
16 min read
Aug
04
Whites Mtn and East Whites - August 4, 2023
Leader: Corey Hinshaw
Participants: Laurel Vielle, Josh Lewis, Anne Dellwo
The four of us headed out early on August 4th
3 min read
Jul
21
Benchmark to Hungry Horse - July 21-23, 2023
Leaders: Forest Dean, Elizabeth Moore
Participants: Alec Cottrell, Ethan Levin, Francis Horton, Sean Colvin
This little adventure was a long
5 min read
Jul
01
McDonald Peak (Missions) - July 1-2, 2023
Leader: Corey Hinshaw
Participants: Forest Dean, Stefan Kolis, Anne Dellwo, Kevin Ewing
This peak had been on my list for
1 min read
Jul
01
North Canyon Peak (Bitterroots) - July 1, 2023
The first of July found six eager climbers in the Bitterroot Mountains just west of Hamilton on Canyon Creek. Our
1 min read
Jun
16
Companion Rescue Practice Course - June 16-17, 2023
Participants: John Welter, Zach Robertson, Henry Williams, Francis Horton, Elizabeth Moore, Forest Dean
This was a rescheduled event from a
1 min read
Jun
09
Mt. Adams (Cascades) - June 9-12, 2023
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Elizabeth Moore, Erin Carey, Ethan Levin
Due to a poor forecast, we decided to head west
3 min read
Jun
04
Triangle Peak (Rattlesnake) - June 4, 2023
Participants: Forest Dean, Taylor Brugh, Taylor’s neighbor Peter, Stefan Kolis, Corey Hinshaw
Going after this seldom visited peak to
2 min read
Jun
04
Baudette Creek - June 4, 2023
Participants: Jaynee Levy, Dave Gonzales, Steve Schombel, David and Julie Kahl
This was called the Burdette Cr. Trail #2, wondering
13 min read
May
14
Lubrecht E Trail - May 14, 2023
Participants: David & Julie Kahl
With it being Mother’s Day it was no surprise that it was only David
3 min read
May
13
Cha-paa-qn Peak - May 13, 2023
Trip Leader: Susanna Girolamo Phillips
Participants: Candy Hartman, Stephanie
We started the day with little information on the condition of
2 min read
Apr
29
Cold Peak (Missions) - April 29-30, 2023
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Elizabeth Moore, Sarah Kilbourne
This 8522’ peak, with its seldom glimpsed striking west couloir, is perhaps
3 min read
Apr
16
East Saint Mary’s Peak (Mission Mtns) - April 16, 2023
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Elizabeth Moore, Leland Earls, Ryan Gregson
I’ve been up the standard southeast ridge on East
3 min read
Apr
16
Lubrecht Trails - April 16, 2023
Participants: Steve Schombel, Vick Applegate, David & Julie Kahl
I thought I had the Lubrecht Trail system figured out, but
2 min read
Mar
19
Marshall Canyon - March 19, 2023
Participants: Steve Schombel, David and Julie Kahl
This was neither an epic or even strenuous snow hike, exploring what the
2 min read
Mar
12
Larry Creek Loop (Bitterroots) - March 12, 2023
We had a very pleasant hike with Dave and Julie, two old friends, and Vic A., who joins us sometimes.
1 min read
Jan
07
Crystal Amphitheater Ski Tour (Winterfest) - January 7, 2023
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Elizabeth Moore, Chris Soriano, Scott Williams, Joe Wagner, Mark Albrecht, Ashley Prunier, Tim Ward, Sean Colvin,
1 min read
Jan
07
Lee Creek - January 7, 2023
Participants: Michael Young, David & Julie Kahl
I have been leading this trip, almost every year, for over 20 years
4 min read
Dec
11
Lolo Pass Winter Outing - December 11, 2022
Participants: Steve Schombel, David and Julie Kahl
It was snowing all day at Lolo Pass, we met at 9:30
2 min read
Dec
03
East Boulder Peak (Bitterroots) - December 3, 2022
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Brent Maier, Frank Dean, Tim Ward, Jacob McFarlane
A couple winters ago, Brent had skied up
2 min read
Nov
27
Annual Sunday after Thanksgiving Winter Outing -Nov 27, 2022
Participants: Steve Schombel, David and Julie Kahl
Though this trip was slated for Lolo Pass, with a winter storm coming
3 min read
Sep
23
Cedar Peak Trail Project (Great Burn) - September 23-25, 2022
Participants: Great Burn ranger Rory, Great Burn representative Kat, Rocky Mountaineer members Arthur Endsley, Forest Dean, Jim Semmelroth, Cathy Semmelroth,
2 min read
Sep
17
Petty Mountain - September 17, 2022
Participants: Gail & Dell Meuchel, Mark Albrecht, Candy Hartman, Cathy & Jim Semmelroth
We knew we had a lucky day
2 min read
Aug
18
18th Annual Kercher Glacier Classic - August 18-21, 2022
Divide Creek Campground, St. Mary, Montana
Another year and another great Classic! 33 of us made the trip to St.
23 min read
Aug
13
Little Tin Cup Peak (Bitterroots) - August 13, 2022
Participants: Corey Hinshaw, Andrew Twardowski
Checking off Bitterroot 9k peak number 18 off the list! Andrew and I got an
1 min read
Aug
06
Holland Peak (Swans) - August 6, 2022
Participants: Corey Hinshaw, Nate Bender, Stefan Kolis, Kim Pearce, Nick Triolo, James (?)
This was a trip that was officially posted
1 min read
Jul
23
Koch Mountain (Bitterroots) - July 23, 2022
Participants: Corey Hinshaw and Adam Drobish
This was another Bitterroot 9ker checked off the list. Adam was interested in joining,
1 min read
Jul
22
Nee Me Poo Trail (Lolo Pass) - July 22-24, 2022
Participants: Steve Schombel, David & Julie Kahl
The Nee Me Poo (NMP) trail was just one part of a longer
13 min read
Jul
09
West and East Goat Peak (Pintlers) - July 9, 2022
Participants: Josh Lewis, Casey Lammers, Corey Hinshaw
This was a pleasant climb up to the high point of the Pintler
1 min read
Jul
02
Peak 8650 (Missions) - July 2, 2022
Participants: Forest Dean, Kevin Ewing
Kevin and I met up at the Wye at 6am and headed north. We were
1 min read
Jun
25
Babcock Mountain - June 25, 2022
Babcock Mountain Trail #10 in Rock Creek.
I was joined on this hike by Dave and Julie Kahl, who had
1 min read
Jun
22
Lolo Peak (Bitterroots) - June 22, 2022
Lolo Peak summit climb, planned for 18 June (canceled due to weather), actual 22 June.
Participant: Mark Albrecht
Anne Dellwo
3 min read
May
07
Dean Stone Trails - May 7, 2022
Participants: Carolyn Pardini, Lily and Mariah Haines, Gail & Dell Meuchel, Robin Young, Laurel Vielle, Lee Thornton, Ruth Anderson, Steve
4 min read
May
07
Petty Mountain Report - May 7, 2022
Trip Leader: Jim Semmelroth
Participants: Candy Hartman, Peter DiFurio, Cathy Semmelroth, and me
It was raining at 9 am so
4 min read
May
01
Calf Creek - May 1, 2022
This hike went pretty much as described. Like we thought last year, the first left near a large
rock outcropping
1 min read
Apr
10
Mittower Gulch to Marshall Mtn - April 10, 2022
This was a fairly straight forward hike, we’ve done this a lot as an early season, tick reduced hike,
2 min read
Mar
20
Old Mullan Road (Alberton) - March 20, 2022
It was a hard day to dress for, the weather reports said we could find a dusting of snow at
3 min read
Mar
18
TRM Cabin Weekend - March 18-20, 2022
This trip to the Rocky Mountaineers cabin was the usual mix of great company and great skiing. Well, I would
Mar
04
Lee Cr. Sun. Jan. 23rd 2022
Participants: Peter DiFurio, David and Julie Kahl It was the best of conditions, it was, almost, the worst of conditions,
7 min read
Mar
04
Lolo Hot Springs Snowshoe Jan. 15, 2022
Participants: Steve Schombel, Julie Kahl While waiting for any “Maybe-s” to show up at the bar at Lolo Hot springs,
3 min read
Feb
25
TRM Cabin Weekend - February 25-27, 2022
On Friday Feb 25 Kimberly Meade-White and I started the tour up to the cabin around 11 while John Bardsley
1 min read
Jan
02
Saddle between Deer Creek and Miller Creek
January 2, 2022
Saddle between Deer Creek and Miller Creek
This was a hybrid trip with Thursday Night Mountain Bike
2 min read
Dec
23
Ward Mountain- Bitterroots
Date: December 21, 2021
Participants: Candy Hartman, Megan Apple, Jordan Martin, Forest Dean
Four of us headed down the Bitterroot
1 min read
Dec
23
Lolo Pass Winter Outing Sun. Dec. 19th, 2021
Participants: Steve Schombel, Peter DiFurio, Eric, Mitch, Shirley & Tracy Hall, David & Julie Kahl
When it seemed that we
3 min read
Nov
13
Mt. Dean Stone - November 13, 2021
11.94 miles, 2415 elevation gain
Participants: Peter Difurio, Jenny Parker
Leader: Candy Hartman
The hike began at the Sousa
Oct
30
Blue Mountain - October 30, 2021
11.38 miles 2120 ft elevation gain
Participants: Edna Blanchfield, Anne Dellwo, Mary Hanson, Dev the dog
Leader: Candy Hartman
1 min read
Oct
24
Clearwater Crossing, new Bridge Sun. Oct 17th, 2021
Participants Steve Schombel, Peter Rice, Christann Schmid & Dog, Cooper, David & Julie Kahl
It was another incredible autumn day!
4 min read
Oct
09
Ch-Paa-Qn Peak - October 9, 2021
Leader: Elizabeth Smith Moore & girls
Participants: Astrid Moore (13), Campbell Moore (9), Christy Knuchel, Brynlee Knuchel (9)
The five
1 min read
Oct
04
Hidden Lake Peak (Bitterroots) Sunday, October 3, 2021
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Tom Statz, Arthur Endsley, Raymond Cavalcante, Corey Hinshaw, Elizabeth Moore
The six of us met at
2 min read
Oct
01
Ogden Mt. Sat. Sept. 25th, 2021
Participants: David and Julie Kahl
Ogden Mt. FINALLY! And how about that day, could we have had a better day
5 min read
Sep
21
The Shard and The Tusk (Bitterroots)
Dates: September 11-12, 2021
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Corey Hinshaw, Andrew Twardowski, Leland Earls
On a great early fall weekend,
3 min read
Sep
21
Glacier Classic 2021
17TH Annual Glacier Classic- August 19-22, 2021
Divide Creek Campground, St. Mary, Montana
After a year in near hiatus (only
9 min read
Jul
06
Brushy Fork
Trip Report for Brushy Fork Marmot Study Hike.
Date: July 4, 2021
Co-leaders: Alden Wright & Jim Semmelroth
We did
1 min read
Jun
28
Oregon Lakes Marmot Hike June 26, 2021
Oregon Lakes Trip Report June 26, 2021
This trip was part of the Marmot Madness proposal described at http://hs.
3 min read
Jun
11
Ogden Mt. June 6, 2021
Ogden Mt. Sun. June 6th, 2021
Participants: Steve Schombel, David & Julie Kahl
On Sat. June 5th, Steve came to
9 min read
Jun
11
Little Park Cr. May 30, 2021
We first explored this route last fall, driving to a parking area at the end of the Skyline Road, on
5 min read
Apr
14
Lolo Canyon Sun. April 11th, 2021
Participants: Steve Schombel, Laura Lindquist, David & Julie Kahl
There Be The Ticks!
It was a perfect day. Weather leading
3 min read
Mar
29
Cabin Weekend March 27-28, 2021
TRM Cabin Weekend
Dates: March 27-28, 2021
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Leland Earls, Corey
Hinshaw
Another good weekend spent at
2 min read
Mar
16
Winter Outing, Lolo Pass Sun. Mar. 7th, 2021 Trip Report
I didn’t get any takers for this trip, not surprising considering spring skiing conditions and Sunday Covid vaccination clinics.
2 min read
Dec
15
Lolo Pass Winter Outing Sun. Dec. 13th, 2020
Participants: Alden Wright, David and Julie Kahl
You know it was a successful trip when Alden comes back tired! But
3 min read
Dec
12
Gold Creek XC ski Dec. 5, 2020
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Trip report for Gold Creek XC Ski on December 5, 2020
The Missoula Nordic Ski Club
3 min read
Dec
08
Lolo Pass Winter Outing Nov. 29, 2020
Participants: Tom Statz, Peter Rice, David and Julie Kahl
My opting to meet a half hour earlier than I had
2 min read
Oct
16
Cabin Workday and 60th Anniversary Party
Date: October 10, 2020
Leader: Elizabeth Moore
Participants for Workday: Lance C., Alden W., David K., Dean S.,
Al B.
1 min read
Oct
12
Trip report for Sheep Mountain Hike of October 3, 2020
Lance Cherry and Odette Grassi joined Alden Wright for a hike up Sheep Mountain via the Gold Creek trailhead. To
2 min read
Oct
05
Canyon Peak (Bitterroots) ) October 3, 2020
Canyon Peak (Bitterroots)
Date: October 3, 2020
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Bryan Kercher, Corey Hinshaw
I had listed this trip
2 min read
Oct
05
Hyndman Peak/Devil’s Bedstead East (Pioneer Range, ID)
Dates: September 25-27, 2020
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Elizabeth Moore, Bryan Kercher, Sam Hathcock
A group of 4 of us
3 min read
Sep
26
Every Thing You Wanted To Know About The Little Park Cr. Rd. and were afraid to ask
Every Thing You Wanted To Know About The Little Park Cr. Rd. and were afraid to ask
Sun. Sept. 20th,
6 min read
Sep
22
Glacier Classic 2020
16TH Annual Glacier Classic- August 22-23, 2020
This was an extreme scaled back version of our annual Glacier Classic. Not
4 min read
Aug
04
Swan Peak July 11, 2020
On a bluebird morning a combined group of Rocky Mountaineers and Glacier Mountaineering
Society climbers started up the gated grassy
1 min read
Jun
28
Jones Mt, Sat. June. 20th, 2020
Participants: Steve Schombel, Alden Wright, David & Julie Kahl
A tale of two trips and Inreach learning curve.
June 11th:
8 min read
Jun
06
Return To Spotted Dog -East, Sun. May. 31st, 2020
Particiants: David & Julie Kahl
Another great day at the Spotted Dog Wildlife Management Area. Because it was suppose to
7 min read
May
31
Lost River Range
Dates: May 22-25, 2020
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Fintan Maguire, Maryellen Maguire, Simone Maguire, Frank Dean, Seth Anderson, Brock Rugg,
5 min read
May
22
Snow Climbing and Glacier Travel- Field Days
Dates: May 16-17, 2020
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Corey Hinshaw, Fain McGough, Sam, Esther Delsordo, Rhys McKinstry, Leland Earls
Although
2 min read
Feb
26
Bonner Mountain Snowshoe
Date: December 28, 2019.
Attending: Bryan Kercher, Laurel Vielle
Bryan and I started our hike right at 8:00 the
3 min read
Feb
12
Saint Joe Cabin
Date: Feb 7 – 9
Attendees: Paul Jensen (leader), Doug Grisham, Forest Dean, Fintan Mcguire, John Bardsley, Matt Roscoe
It was
2 min read
Feb
05
Pack Creek, Lolo Pass
Date: Sun. Feb. 2nd, 2020
Particiants: Roy Regel, Renee Snyder, Jay Mass, Paul and Judy Sommerfeld, David & Julie (trip
2 min read
Jan
10
Moss and Cedar Peaks Attempt
Date: 10/27/19
Attendees: Adam Drobish, Joe Maesar
Trip Leader: Laurel Vielle
On the date of the climb three
2 min read
Jan
10
Ward Mountain, Bitterroot, MT - BC skiing
Date: Sunday Jan 5, 2020
Participants: Forest Dean, Frank Dean, Brent Meyer, Fintan Marguie, Adam Drobish, Dexter Hale, Tom Jones
2 min read
Jan
10
Lee Creek, Lolo Pass
Date: Sun. Jan. 5th, 2020
Particiants: Alden wright, Roy Regel, Nicole Ichtertz, David Kahl
Trip Leader: Julie Kahl
We met
2 min read
Dec
31
Sweeney Peak (Bitterroots)
Date: December 28, 2019
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Chelsea Leven, Erin Carey, Frank Dean, Brock Rugg
The 5 of us
2 min read
Dec
19
XC ski Bobcat Creek
Trip report Badger Creek XC ski. December 15, 2019
After minimal snow all fall even at high elevations, we finally
1 min read
Dec
04
Winter Outing
Date: Sun. Dec. 1st, 2019
Participants: Steve Schombel, David & Julie Kahl
We went out to a frozen pick-up door
1 min read
Nov
25
Hyalite Canyon/Ice Climbing Trip
Date: November 23-24, 2019
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Taylor Brugh, Hannah Anderson, Kurt Krueger, Bryan Kercher, Joren Nabozney, Frank Dean,
2 min read
Nov
15
Borah Peak (Lost River Range)
Date: November 12, 2019
Participants: Forest Dean and Taylor Brugh
I had originally scheduled and planned this North Face climb
3 min read
Nov
04
Winter Outing, Lolo Pass
Date: Sun. Nov. 3rd, 2019
Participants: Steve Schombel, David & Julie Kahl
Colleen from the Lolo Pass Visitors’ Center had
4 min read
Oct
23
Hiking on The Old Railroad Grade from Whittaker Bridge
Date: Sun. Oct. 20th, 2019
Participants: Carla McColly, Steve Schombel, David & Julie Kahl
All week the weather for Sunday
3 min read
Oct
15
The Helmet & Sphinx, Madison Range
Date: October 12, 2019
Trip Leader: Laurel Vielle
Attendees: Anne Dellwo, Bryan Kercher, Britt and Sussie Lindsey and Dev the
3 min read
Oct
15
Kakashe Mountain (Mission Mountain Range)
Date: October 13, 2019
Co-Leaders: Elizabeth Moore & Casey Lammers
Participants: Jennifer Franklin
On a beautiful, blue bird fall morning,
2 min read
Oct
08
Joe Peaks Traverse (Bitterroots)
Date: October 6, 2019
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Dori Gilels, Minot Maser, Laurel Vielle, Andrew Koopman
The five of us
2 min read
Sep
19
Wind River Range
Dates: August 30- September 8, 2019
Leader: Forest Dean
Participant: Josh Ashton, Mick Manley, Rob Edington, Brent Maier, Abby Maier
6 min read
Sep
12
15TH Annual Glacier Classic
Date: August 17-19, 2018
Divide Creek Campground, St. Mary, Montana
We shifted the basecamp for this year’s Glacier Classic
2 min read
Sep
11
Ahern Peak Loop: Glacier Classic, Day 2
Date: August 17, 2019
Leader: Forest Dean
Participant: Bryan Kercher, Dori Gilels, Josh Krantz, Josh Ashton, Frank Dean, Seth Andersen,
3 min read
Sep
11
Clements and Cannon: Glacier Classic, Day 1
Date: August 17, 2019
Leader: Forest Dean
Participant: Bryan Kercher and Fintan Maguire
The three of us started out from
2 min read
Sep
09
GMS/TRM High Park, Mission Mountains
Date: 9/7/19
Trip Leader: Laurel Vielle
Attendees: Erin Carey, Adam Drobish, and Bryan Kercher
On a very wet
3 min read
Sep
03
Mount Cannon, Glacier National Park
Trip Leader: Paul Jensen
Date: August 18, 2019
Attendees: Jen & John Bardsley, Minot Maiser, and Nick Pritchard
Photos by
2 min read
Aug
30
Goat Mountain, Glacier National Park
Date: August 17, 2019
Trip leader: Eric Jones
Participants: Minot Maser, Andrew Coe, Eric Jones, Elizabeth Moore, Jennica, and five
1 min read
Aug
26
Reynolds Mountain, Glacier National Park
Date: August 16, 2019
Trip Leader: John Bardsley
Attendees: Jennifer Bardsley, Jennifer Franklin, Kris Cahoon, Henry Cahoon, Jim Goss, Josh
2 min read
Aug
26
Swan Crest Traverse, Swan Range
Date: July 20, 2029
Trip leader Susanna Girolamo Phillips
Participants: Jacob Fromm and Kristopher Cahoon
I have done this great
3 min read
Aug
25
Mount Siyeh, Glacier National Park
Date: August 17, 2019
Trip Leader: John Bardsley
Attendees: Jen Bardsley, Paul Jensen, Dexter Hale, Arthur Endsley
Photos by Dexter
2 min read
Aug
25
Mt. Gould Climb (W. Face), Glacier National Park
Trip leader: Fintan Maguire
Participants: Nick Prichard, Henry Cahoon, Chris Cahoon
Stats: 2907 ft elevation gain, 6 miles round trip,
1 min read
Aug
25
Grey Wolf Peak (NE Ridge), Mission Mountains
Trip leader: Fintan Maguire
Participants: Brent Maier, Adam Drobish
Stats: 6000 ft elevation gain (we likely did 7000 ft.), Class
2 min read
Aug
25
Shangri La Loop, Glacier National Park
Date: August 17, 2019
Trip leaders: Joshua and Susanna G Phillips
Participants: Alden Wright, Edna Blanchfield, Jim Goss, Marina Sonora,
2 min read
Aug
25
McCormick Peak, Reservation Divide
Date: August 11, 2019
Trip Leader: Alden Wright
Attendees: Arthur Endsley
I advertised this as a hike to McCormick and
2 min read
Aug
19
Sonielem Peak, Missions
Date: August ?
Trip Leader: Laurel Vielle
Attendees: see below
For the first time this season, we had a perfect weather
2 min read
Aug
05
Fisher Peak, Swan Range
Date: July 27, 2019
Trip Leader: John Bardsley
Attendees: Jen Bardsley and Alec Patterson
There was no interest in my
1 min read
Jul
18
Scapegoat Mountain, Bob Marshall Wilderness
Date: July 6 – 7, 2019
Participants: Dori Gilels, Casey Lammers, Minot Maser and trip leader Susanna Girolamo Phillips
The Bob
3 min read
Jul
18
Saint Joseph Peak, Bitterroot Mountains,
Date: June 29, 2019
Trip Leader: Susanna Girolamo Phillips
Participants: Dori Gilels & Leah Samberg-Story
Reaching the summit of Saint
2 min read
Jul
18
Sweeney Peak, Bitteroot Mountains
Saturday June 15, 2019
Participants: Dori G, Hannah and Luke, Alden W, Karen K, Jacob F, leaders Susanna Girolamo Phillips
2 min read
Jun
19
Sweeney Peak
Sweeney Peak, Bitteroot Mountains
Saturday June 15, 2019
Participants: Dori G, Hannah and Luke, Alden W, Karen K, Jacob F,
2 min read
Jun
17
Wild Horse Island
Date: June 9th, 2019
Trip leader: Julie Kahl
Participants: Lisa Robertson, Briana -12, Elizabeth, Ernst, John -9 & Julia -13
5 min read
Jun
14
Trapper Peak, BC-Ski, Bitteroot Mountains
Date: Saturday June 1, 2019
Participants: Fintan Maguire, Dexter Hale, Tanya Hacker, Casey Lammers, Tom Jones (TJ) & Susanna Girolamo
2 min read
Jun
07
Trapper Peak, BC-Ski, Bitteroot Mountains
Date: Saturday June 1, 2019
Participants: Fintan Maguire, Dexter Hale, Tanya Hacker, Casey Lammers, Tom Jones (TJ) & Susanna Girolamo
2 min read
Jun
03
Lost River Range
Dates: May 24-27, 2019
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Fintan Maguire, Rob Edington, Erin Carey, Carl Sunderman, Evan Sunderman, Brent Maier,
5 min read
May
23
Inez Creek Trail
Date: May 19th, 2019
Participants: Mary Dalton, David and Julie Kahl
Of everybody that hoped to come on this trip,
7 min read
May
19
Lolo Peak, Bitterroot Mountains
Saturday May 18, 2019
Participants: Adam Drobish, Tiffany Flanagan, & trip leader Susanna Girolamo Phillips and co-leader Tom Jones (TJ)
3 min read
May
17
McDonald Peak, Missions
Date: May 11, 2019
Trip Leader: Joshua Philips
Brent Maier and I teamed up to co-lead this classic tour. We
4 min read
May
17
St. Mary Peak, Bitterroot
Four of us met up for this casual day of ski touring on St. Mary Peak in the Bitterroot. Jennifer
2 min read
May
08
Ch-paa-qn Peak, Nine Mile Range, MT
Date: May 4, 2019
Trip Leader: Susanna Girolamo Phillips & co-leader Tom Jones
Participants: Lou Herritt, Jim Greenfield, Doug Thorsen
2 min read
May
07
The Heap- Rock Climbing
Date: May 4, 2019
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Minot Maser, Frank Dean, Jake Fromm, Josh Ashton, Casey Lammers, Nolan Lammers,
1 min read
May
01
Bell Mountain, Lemhi Range
Date: April 26-28, 2019
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Carl Sunderman, Fintan Maguire, Brent Maier
After failing on a chance for
4 min read
May
01
Trapper Peak, Bitterroots
Date: April 27, 2019
Trip Leader: Bryan Kercher
Participants: Edna Blanchfield, Sharon Berube, Kay Winters, Lou Herritt, Mike McGinnis, Josephine
3 min read
Apr
16
Snow Climbing and Glacier Travel- Field Days!
Dates: April 13-14, 2019
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Brent Maier, Logan DeBoer, Jerry Cintron, Erin Carey, Casey Lammers, Josh Ashton,
2 min read
Apr
14
Fish Creek Road, Sunset Hill Road
Date: April. 13th, 2019
Participants: Steve Schombel, Marianne Cassidy, David and Julie Kahl
I like when an otherwise casual hike
5 min read
Apr
08
Ward Mountain, Bitterroots, BC Ski
Date: April 6, 2019
Trip Leader: Susanna Girolamo Phillips
Participants: Minot, Mick, Jenica
On Saturday four of us adventured out
2 min read
Mar
07
Little St. Joe Cabin
Trip Leader: Fintan Maguire
Date: March 1-3
Attendees: Joshua Phillips, Carl Sunderman, Peter Gorza, Ted Morrison, Forest Dean
Originally the
2 min read
Feb
20
Mini Gash Point BC Ski, Bitterroots
Date: February 16, 2019
Trip Leader: Susanna Girolamo and Paul Jensen
Participants: Joshua Phillips, Adam D, Malcolm L, Richard S,
2 min read
Feb
11
Level 1 Avalanche Course
Dates: January 31- February 3, 2019
Participants: Michael Langguth, Mary Langguth, Damon Anderson, Gunnar Ulberg, Nick Pritchard, Kelsey Wellington, TJ
2 min read
Feb
10
Pistol Creek Lookout Snowshoe, Arlee
Date: February 2, 2019
Trip Leader: Laurel Vielle
Attendees: Alden Wright, Oliver Serang, Jenny Freudenburg, Greg and Cecilia Notess, and
2 min read
Feb
06
Stonewall Creek Backcountry Skiing
Date: January 26, 2019
Trip Leader: Joshua Phillips
Attendees: Minot Maser, Thomas, Paul Jensen
Minot, Josh, Thomas and I drove
1 min read
Feb
01
Hyalite Canyon/Ice Climbing Trip
Date: January 26-27, 2019
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Steve Hancock, Megan Monahan, Logan DeBoer, Bjorn Nabozney, Joren Nabozney, Frank Dean
2 min read
Jan
28
Grand Teton – Upper Exum Climb, III, 5.7
Date: July 2018
Trip Leader: Joshua Phillips
Attendees: Fintan Maguire
Fintan Maguire and I teamed up for this trip to
4 min read
Jan
17
Little St Joe Cabin
Date: Jan 11 – 13
Trip Leader: Paul Jensen
Attendees: Doug Grisham, Fred McDonald, Forest Dean, Brent Meyer, Fintan Magurie, Minot
1 min read
Jan
11
Bell Mountain attempt (Lemhi Range)
Date: January 5-6, 2019
Participants: Forest Dean and Tom Herwerden
Bell Mountain (11,612’) is a beautiful and prominent peak
2 min read
Jan
11
SOLSTICE SKI at Chief Joseph Ski Area
Date: December 22, 2018
Trip Leader: Elizabeth Moore
Participants: Alden Wright, Bryan Kercher, Astrid Moore
When I had the opportunity
2 min read
Jan
02
Mission Falls/Ice Climbing
Date: December 29, 2018
Trip Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Megan Monahan, Dillon Burke
Megan, Dillon and I met up at
2 min read
Jan
02
Finley Creek/Ice Climbing
Date: December 22, 2018
Trip Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Tom Herwerden, Logan DeBoer, Bjorn Nabozney, Joren Nabozney
As part of
1 min read
Jan
02
Crystal Amphitheatre, XC Ski
Date:12/15/18
Trip Leader: Alden Wright
Participants: Lisa Roberson, Tess Sneeringer, Bill Goslin.
I learned of this trip
1 min read
Dec
17
Bozeman Ice Festival
Date: December 5-9
Participants: Susanna Phillips, Brent Maier, Abby Stensland, Bjorn Nabozney, Joshua Phillips, Minot Maser, Megan Monahan, Elizabeth Moore,
1 min read
Dec
12
Lolo Pass
Date: Dec. 9th, 2018
Trip Leader: Julie Kahl
Participants: Lois Crepeau, Kristi DuBois, Leta Brown, Steve Schombel, Alden Wright, David
2 min read
Dec
02
Lolo Pass
Date: Nov. 25th, 2018
Trip Leader: Julie Kahl
Participants: Maria Cassidy, David & Julie Kahl
On this incredibly beautiful day
2 min read
Oct
30
McLeod Peak (Rattlesnake)
Date: October 27, 2018
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Bryan Kercher, Tom Herwerden, Dori Gilels
The four of us met at
2 min read
Oct
25
Stuart Peak, Rattlesnake
Date: October 12-13, 2018
Leader: Eric Jones
Participant: Isaac Jones
In order to improve our chances of summitting this peak
2 min read
Oct
22
Blodgett/Mill Creek Circuit + Blodgett Mountain, Bitterroots
Date: October 20, 2018
Leader: Forest Dean
Participant: Bryan Kercher
Bryan and I met at Mill Creek Trailhead at 6:
3 min read
Oct
18
Castle Crag, Bitterroots
Date: 10/14/18
Trip leader: Laurel Vielle
Attendees: Brittany Bauer, Dell and Gail Meuchel, Nick Pritchard, Laurel Vielle, Robin
2 min read
Oct
18
TRM Cabin Workday
Date: October 6, 2018
Participants: Paul Jensen, Maria Cassidy, Doug Grisham, Dave Fox, Dave Kahl, Julie Kahl, Lance Cherry, Rosemary
1 min read
Oct
17
Return To Nemote Creek
Date: Oct. 14th, 2018
Trip Leader: Julie Kahl
Participants: Maria Cassidy, David Kahl
I never was sure who it was
4 min read
Oct
09
Sweeney Peak, Bitterroots
Date: September 26, 2018
Trip leader: Vick Applegate
Participants: Edna Blanchfield, Eileen McGurty and Samson, Tom Shreve, Vick Applegate
This
2 min read
Sep
20
Spotted Dog Drainage, Spotted Dog WMA
Date: Sept. 15th, 2018
Participants: Lance Cherry, David & Julie Kahl
The Spotted Dog, a drainage that flows into The
12 min read
Sep
11
Triangle Peak, Rattlesnake
Date: September 8, 2018
Trip Leader and Participant: Forest Dean
Perhaps the late notice did not attract any attention, or
1 min read
Aug
27
14th Annual Glacier Classic - August 17-19, 2018
Bryan Kercher Photo.
The 14thAnnual Classic saw the second best attendance ever with 32 folks participating. What a great weekend
11 min read
Aug
15
Adventures Up Rock Creek
Date: July 22, 23
Trip Leader: Julie Kahl
This trip has been fluid from the start. Alden and Sally W.
7 min read
Aug
15
Bozeman Ice Festival
Date: December 6-10, 2017
Trip Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Susanna Phillips, Brent Maier, Abby Stensland, Quentin Rhoades, Bjorn Nabozney, Gunnar
2 min read
Aug
13
Mink Peak Spires - Bitterroots
Date: August 4-5, 2018
Participants: Forest Dean and Brent Maier
For the fourth time in the last 4 years I
3 min read
Jul
27
Spire Rock, Climbing Weekend
Date: July 22-23, 2017
Trip Leader: Joshua Phillips
The Spire Rock climbing weekend turned into a great ladies trip with
1 min read
Jul
24
Mountaineer Peak, Missions
Date: 7/14/18
Trip Leader: Laurel Vielle
Attendees: Fintan Maguire, Steve Dagger, Robin Young
Forest asked me to step
3 min read
Jul
16
Hidden Lake and Glen Lake Peak, Bitterroots
Date: July 14, 2018
Trip leader: Alden Wright
Attendees: Edna Blanchfield, Todd Kaye, LC Robertson
I advertised this as a
2 min read
Jul
16
St. Joseph Peak, Bitterroots
Date: June 24, 2018
Trip Leader: Susanna Girolamo Phillips,
Participants: Joshua Phillips, Adam Drobish, Valer Roman-Cruz & Sam
Saint Joseph’
2 min read
Jul
16
Hidden Lake and Glen Lake Peak, Bitterroots
Date: July 14, 2018
Trip leader: Alden Wright
Attendees: Edna Blanchfield, Todd Kaye, LC Robertson
I advertised this as a
2 min read
Jul
12
Point Six, Rattlesnake
Trip Leader – Eric Jones
Participants – Isaac Jones, Ryan and Jenny Montgomery, Greg Lovellette, Bob, Ben, Max and Nick Carter
This
1 min read
Jul
12
McLeod Peak, Rattlesnake
Date: July 8, 2018
Trip Leader: John Bardsley
Participants: Jen Bardsley, Susanna Girolamo, and Leah Samberg
I listed this trip
2 min read
Jul
12
Point Six, Rattlesnake
Trip Leader – Eric Jones
Participants – Isaac Jones, Ryan and Jenny Montgomery, Greg Lovellette, Bob, Ben, Max and Nick Carter
This
1 min read
Jul
11
Chpaaqn Peak Hike
Date: June 2, 2018
Trip Leader: Laurel Vielle
Attendees: Don Arthur, Jim Valentine, Dell and Gail Meuchel, Robin Young, Lou
2 min read
Jul
06
Wild Horse Island
Date: 6/30/2018
Trip Leader: Julie Kahl
Participants: Steve Schombel, Dave Robertson, Maria Cassidy, Becky & Gary Jones, David
4 min read
Jul
06
West Trapper Peak (Peak 9772’), Bitterroots
Date: July 1, 2018
Trip Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Brent Maier
This trip was scheduled for two weeks later, but
3 min read
Jul
06
Wild Horse Island
Date: 6/30/2018
Trip Leader: Julie Kahl
Participants: Steve Schombel, Dave Robertson, Maria Cassidy, Becky & Gary Jones, David
4 min read
Jun
25
Castle Reef and Sawtooth Ridge-North: Rocky Mountain Front
Date: June 22-24, 2018
Trip Leader: John Bardsley
Attendees: Fintan Maguire and Dave Patterson
This past weekend I lead a
3 min read
Jun
13
Mt. Idaho (Lost River Range)
Date: June 8-9, 2018
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Minot Maser and Quentin Rhoades
At 12,065’, Mt. Idaho is the
3 min read
Jun
11
Chpaaqn Peak Hike
Date: June 2, 2018
Trip Leader: Laurel Vielle
Attendees: Don Arthur, Jim Valentine, Dell and Gail Meuchel, Robin Young, Lou
2 min read
May
31
Rattler Gulch Climbing
Date: May 27, 2018
Leader: Kelsey Wellington
Participants: Alice Gustafson, Logan DeBoer, Casey Brown, Michael Pronzato
With a sudden opening
2 min read
May
25
Black Mountain (Southwest Ridge)
Participants- Isaac and Eric Jones
Because of my late posting, some interested folks weren’t able to make this trip.
1 min read
May
25
McDonald Peak (Mission Mtns)
Date: May 20, 2018
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Quentin Rhoades and Ron Oman
Looking for a little different approach to
2 min read
May
25
Black Mountain (Southwest Ridge)
Participants- Isaac and Eric Jones
Because of my late posting, some interested folks weren’t able to make this trip.
1 min read
May
15
Pinball Wizard Chute (and Little St. Joe), Bitterroots
Date: May 5, 2018
Trip leader: Joshua Phillips
Attendees: John Bardsley, Adam Drobish, Minot Maser
The third TRM trip on
2 min read
May
10
Trapper Peak - Bitterroots
Date: May 5, 2018.
Leader: Alden Wright
Participants: Julie Huck, Suzanne Panzica, Anne Yoncha, Bryan Kercher, Aaron Baldwin, Michael Riley,
2 min read
May
10
Kootenai Canyon Rock Climbing
Date: May 5, 2018
Leaders: Kelsey Wellington and Forest Dean
Participants: Alice Gustafson, Sierra Lake, Logan DeBoer, Casey Brown, Tom
1 min read
Apr
30
Trapper Peak- Bitterroots
Date: April 28, 2018
Participants: Forest Dean, Quentin Rhoades
Quentin and I met on the south side of Missoula at
2 min read
Apr
25
Petty Mountain
Date: April 21, 2018
Trip Leader: Alden Wright
Participants: Julie Huck, Kathy York, David Chapman, Edna Blanchfield, Marrea Matthews, Carolyn
2 min read
Apr
24
Snow Climbing and Glacier Travel- Field Days!
Dates: April 21-22, 2018
Leaders: Quentin Rhoades, Forest Dean
Participants: Tom Herwerden, Lou Herritt, Diana Diakow, Andy Coe, Cali Caughie
2 min read
Apr
23
Sweeny Peak, Bitterroots
Date: April 23, 2018
Trip Leader: John Bardsley
Attendees: Fintan Maguire and Leland Earle
We lucked out with a bluebird
2 min read
Apr
19
Woodman School Hike
Date: April 15th, 2018
Trip Leader: Julie Kahl
Participants: Lois Crepeau, Steve Schombel, Dave Roberson, David Kahl, Julie Kahl
Despite
3 min read
Apr
19
Mink Peak Spires (Attempt)- Bitterroots
Date: April 15, 2018
Participants: Dan Escalante, Tom Herwerden, Forest Dean
Three years ago I climbed the 9363’ high point
2 min read
Apr
19
Woodman School Hike
Date: April 15th, 2018
Trip Leader: Julie Kahl
Participants: Lois Crepeau, Steve Schombel, Dave Roberson, David Kahl, Julie Kahl
Despite
3 min read
Apr
09
Gash Point, Bitterroots
Date: April 7, 2018
Trip Leaders: Joshua Philips and Susanna Girolamo
Attendees: John Bardsley and Fintan Maguire
This turned out
2 min read
Apr
02
East St. Mary’s Peak (Mission Mtns)
Date: March 25, 2018
Participants: Forest Dean and Tom Herwerden
This trip was originally scheduled for the previous Sunday but
2 min read
Mar
14
Ward Mountain, Bitterroots
On March 10, a solid crew of 6 headed up the northeast ridge of Ward Mountain for a multi-purpose outing:
2 min read
Mar
08
Chief Joseph Stay
Date: Feb. 27 & 28th, 2018
As is our custom everybody went up to the Chief Joseph Cross-Country Ski area
4 min read
Mar
05
Bass Creek BC Ski
Sunday, February 25th
Trip Leader: Joshua Phillips
Trask Baughman joined Joshua for this quick ski up Bass Creek to resupply
1 min read
Mar
05
Mission Falls Ice Climbing
Date: March 3-4, 2018
Trip Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Tom Herwerden, Chad Atwood, Steve Hancock, Dan Escalante, Michael Duncan, Jerry
3 min read
Mar
05
Bass Creek BC Ski
Sunday, February 25th
Trip Leader: Joshua Phillips
Trask Baughman joined Joshua for this quick ski up Bass Creek to resupply
1 min read
Feb
26
Hyalite Ice Clinic Weekend
Date: February 16-18, 2018
Trip Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Megan Monahan, Jerry Cintron, Steve Hancock, Chad Atwood, Quentin Rhoades
As
2 min read
Feb
12
Pack Creek, Lolo Pass
Date: Sun. Feb. 11th, 2018
Trip Leader: Julie Kahl
The Irish traditional music tune Cold Frosty Morning kept going through
2 min read
Feb
05
Finley Creek Ice Climbing, Rattlesnake
Date: February 3, 2018
Trip Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Tom Herwerden, Brent Maier
This was an unannounced trip that came
2 min read
Feb
04
Mill Point, Bitterroot
Date: 2/3/2018
Trip leader: Joshua Phillips & Susanna Girolamo
Participants: John Bardsley, Dan Escalante, Eric Munsing, and Kylie
2 min read
Feb
04
Finley Creek Ice Climbing, Rattlesnake
Date: February 3, 2018
Trip Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Tom Herwerden, Brent Maier
This was an unannounced trip that came
2 min read
Jan
30
Little Saint Joe Cabin/Ski
SAINT JOE CABIN
Date: January 26 – 28, 2018, Trip Leader: Paul Jensen
This trip seemed to come together somewhat at
2 min read
Jan
24
Stonewall Creek, Lincoln
Date: January 20, 2018
Trip Leaders: Joshua Philips and Susanna Girolamo
Four of us carpooled from Missoula and met up
2 min read
Jan
16
Hyalite Canyon Ice Climbing Trip
Date: January 13-14, 2018
Participants: Forest Dean and Tom Herwerden
This trip was only listed about 12 days before it
1 min read
Dec
18
Bozeman Ice Festival
Date: December 6-10, 2017
Trip Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Susanna Phillips, Brent Maier, Abby Stensland, Quentin Rhoades, Bjorn Nabozney, Gunnar
2 min read
Dec
18
Lolo Pass Xcountry Ski
Date: December 16, 2017
Trip Leader: Alden Wright
Attendees: Oliver Serang and Roy Regel
Lolo pass had about 6 inches
2 min read
Dec
11
Lolo Pass Winter Outing
Date: Dec. 10th 2017
Trip Leader: Julie Kahl
Attendees: Roy Regel, David Kahl
These dreary, annoying inversions in the Missoula
1 min read
Dec
04
Finley Creek/Ice Climbing
Date: December 2, 2017
Trip Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Tom Herwerden, Fintan Macguire, Susanna Phillips, Brent Maier
After a promising
2 min read
Dec
04
Lolo Pass Winter Outing
Date: Nov. 26th, 2017
Trip Leader: Julie Kahl
Attendees: Alden Wright, Steve Scheirer, Dave Robertson, Tom Herwerder, and David Kahl
3 min read
Oct
19
Spotted Dog WMA
Date: Oct. 15th, 2017
Trip Leader: Julie Kahl
Attendees: Lois Crepeau, David Kahl, Dave Robertson
If one could order a
5 min read
Oct
10
Cabin Work Party
Date: Oct. 7th, 2017
Attendees: Julie & David Kahl, Paul Jensen, Doug Grisham, Lois Crepeau
First the news everyone is
5 min read
Sep
27
Canyon Peak, Bitterroots
Saturday: August 26, 2017
Leader: Joshua Phillips, Co-leader Susanna Girolamo,
Attendees: Fintan Maguire
At 6:15AM we started out at
1 min read
Sep
27
Nelson Spring/Mulchy Gulch, Garnet Mountains
Date: September 24, 2017
Trip Leader: Julie Kahl
Other than to see a local sight, this trip had a secondary
8 min read
Sep
27
Canyon Peak, Bitterroots
Saturday: August 26, 2017
Leader: Joshua Phillips, Co-leader Susanna Girolamo,
Attendees: Fintan Maguire
At 6:15AM we started out at
1 min read
Sep
22
Sheep Mountain, Rattlesnake
Date: September 16, 2017
Trip Leader: Alden Wright
Attendees: Edna Blanchfield, Dave Robertson, Oliver Serang
Sheep Mountain is known for
2 min read
Sep
18
An Attempt at Koch Peak, Bitterroots
Date: September 16, 2017
Trip Organizer: John Bardsley
Attendees: Kara Daume, Fintan Maguire, Jen Meyer-Vaughan, Elizabeth Moore
This trip was
2 min read
Sep
11
Glacier Classic, Day 2: Split Mountain
Date: August 19, 2017
Trip Leader: Joshua Philips
Partner/Author: Chris Dunn
If there is such a thing as a
2 min read
Sep
07
Mount Assiniboine, Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park, Canadian Rockies
Date: August 31- September 4, 2017
Trip Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Fintan Maguire, Quentin Rhoades
One of the most striking
8 min read
Aug
25
Glacier Classic, Day 2: Reynolds Mountain
Date: August 19, 2017
Trip Leader: Susanna Girolamo
It was cloudy and windy as we got to Logan Pass. All
2 min read
Aug
25
Granite Peak, Beartooth Range
Date: August 11-13, 2017
Trip Leader: Joshua Philips
Attendees: Finatan Maguire and Chris Dunn
On Friday, August 18th Joshua Philips
3 min read
Aug
24
Glacier Classic, Day 3: The Trifecta (Piegan, Pollock, Bishops Cap)
Date: August 20, 2017
Trip Leader: The Rocky Mountaineers
Attendees: Jen Bardsley, John Bardsley, Jim Goss, Forest Dean, Monica Roscoe,
2 min read
Aug
24
Glacier Classic, Day 2: Citadel Mountain
Date: August 19, 2017
Trip Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Bryan Kercher, John Bardsley
The three of us got started at
2 min read
Aug
24
Glacier Classic, Day 2: Iceberg Lake
Date: Aug. 19th 2017
Trip Leader: Julie Kahl
Like sometimes happens on my trips this hike got divided into two
4 min read
Aug
24
Glacier Classic, Day 2: Piegan Mountain
Date: August 19, 2017
Trip Leader: Alden Wright
Attendees: Andy Coe, Elias Coe, Oliver Serang, Alden Wright
Vick Applegate was
1 min read
Aug
24
Glacier Classic, Day 3: The Trifecta (Piegan, Pollock, Bishops Cap)
Date: August 20, 2017
Trip Leader: The Rocky Mountaineers
Attendees: Jen Bardsley, John Bardsley, Jim Goss, Forest Dean, Monica Roscoe,
2 min read
Aug
22
Glacier Classic, Day 1: Mount Grinnell
The summiteers: Me, Forest, Roger, and Bryan. Bryan Kercher photo.
Date: August 18, 2017
Trip Leader: John Bardsley
Attendees: Jen
3 min read
Aug
04
The Tusk (South Chaffin Peak), Bitterroots
Date: July 22, 2017
Trip Leader: Forest Dean
This trip had originally been scheduled to take place on the second
3 min read
Jul
30
Adventures Up Rock Creek
Date: July 22, 23
Trip Leader: Julie Kahl
This trip has been fluid from the start. Alden and Sally W.
7 min read
Jul
27
Holland Peak, Swan Range
Date: July 8, 2017
Trip Leader: Brent Maier
Photos and Write-up by Bryan Kercher
I met Brent, Abby Stensland, Forest
2 min read
Jul
27
Spire Rock, Climbing Weekend
Date: July 22-23, 2017
Trip Leader: Joshua Phillips
The Spire Rock climbing weekend turned into a great ladies trip with
1 min read
Jul
18
Fisher Peak, Swan Range
Date: July 15, 2017
Trip Leader: John Bardsley
Our group on the summit of Fisher Peak. Bryan Kercher photo.
I
2 min read
Jul
15
Fisher Peak (Swans) - July 15, 2017
Hike
2 min read