Trip Reports

Trip Reports

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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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

map12_5map12_5.pdf 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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