***Scroll down to the bottom to see all of our awesome upcoming events!***
All of our events are highly discounted or free to members.
UPCOMING EVENTS:  ​
  1. Self-Defense - Saturday, May 5th, 9:45 AM - noon. 
    Who: Mountain Belle members get first dibs to this event.  (There is a participant cap.)  New or lapsed members who make the list can pay $20 (cash or check) at the event.   *YOU MUST SIGN UP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.*  (See info below.)  All abilities are welcome. No previous experience or fitness level is required.                                      What:   Participants will begin with movement and body positioning for stability, agility, and control, and will focus on releases from grabs and holds as you start out.  You'll then move onto an overview of targets and weapons, and you will learn how to use natural weapons for counter-attacks, starting with palm-heels, hammer-fists, elbows, and simple leg strikes.  
    Where:  Three Rivers Defense is at 612 W Griffin Drive, Unit C.  These are the new commercial Great Northern Condominiums on the South side of Griffin Drive. The gym is the first one when you turn into our parking lot from Griffin Drive.                                                                                                                                                                                       When:  May 5th.  9:45AM - noon.  We will start right at 10, but you need to come earlier to sign in, etc.                            Why:  To learn some great skills, get some exercise, have fun, and to socialize with new friends!                                      Bring:  1-  A water bottle, and a snack if you'd like. 2-   Wear comfortable clothes that you can work out in. But this is self-defense, so you can wear anything that you usually wear. We do ask that you don't wear clothing with metal or other parts that could hurt you or others in partner training.   3-  Footwear:  A lot of our trainees prefer to work out barefoot. We work out on mats. If you want to wear shoes, wear clean, inside-only gym shoes, preferably mat shoes with a smooth sole.  4-  You will also need to bring your signed released form (which you will get after you sign up via e-mail).   5- If you have hand-wraps or mixed martial arts gloves, feel free to bring them. We also have some protective gear at the gym although it's not necessary that you wear any gear for your introductory sessions.                                                                                                                                                                                                COST:  This event is just $5 for Mountain Belle members!  (Please bring cash only.  This event is normally $40!            TO SIGN UP:  SIGN UP INFORMATION WILL COME VERY SOON.   STAY TUNED!!! Check back later today or tomorrow!  
  2. Outdoor Birding Clinic:  Thursday, May 24th, 6:15pm.    This is an outdoor Bird Walk, location to be determined.  It will be hosted by Lou Ann from the Sacajawea Audubon.  Lou Ann Harris is a longtime Audubon member and currently serves as Vice President on the Sacajawea Audubon Board. She became involved in the bluebird trail through Mary Geis in 2007 and received her Master Banding License in 2010. She graduated from MSU with a BS in Film and Television.Stay tuned for more information. 
  3. Navigation Clinic - Thursday, May 31st, 5:45 pm.  Save the date!  This event is for all Mountain Belles – whether you consider yourself an excellent navigator and map-reader or you have never held a map in your hand before. This clinic is outdoors. We will cover the basics of charts, topographic maps and compass use. What’s the difference? What does the different symbols on the map mean? How do you orient the map? What’s a contour line? What are the parts of a compass? How to take a compass bearing? Why shall I bother when my phone has a GPS? Etc. Lena Conlan, WEMT, owner of Crossing Latitudes, NOLS Wilderness Medicine and Alpengirl instructor.​  More information to come soon.
  4. Golf at Bridger Golf Course - Monday, June 4 - Thursday, June 7th.  Save the date! This is a multi-day clinic in the evenings.  We are excited to offer this class to Mountain Belle members!  It will be our first golf clinic ever.  This class will be highly discounted and you are asked to please attend all 4 days to get your money's worth.  Current members will get first dibs so if you are not a member yet or are a lapsed member, you should mail in your check today!  (See "Join" link above.)  This clinic is for all levels, from the never-evers to the experienced!
  5. Medicinal Plant Identification Hike! Save the date!  Saturday July 28, 10am - 2.  Medicinal Plant Identification Outdoor Workshop.  Presented by Robyn Klein, Plants, People and Health Instructor at MSU in the Department of Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology.  This event will be capped at 20 participants.  Current members will have first dibs.
  6. White Water Rafting!!  We do this every year because it's THAT cool.  Yes, you must join us. We will do this some time in July most likely!
  7. Hollowtop Lake Hike - overnight (2 nights) Friday, August 17 - Sunday, August 19th. backpacking event. Save the date!  This is a 2 night backpacking trip in the Tobacco Root Mountains. We hope for great hiking, spectacular views, lots of laughter, camping out and cooking together, clear skies, no bugs or bears and a true adventure!  Lena Conlan, WEMT, owner of Crossing Latitudes, NOLS Wilderness Medicine and Alpengirl instructor.
  8. more organized hikes
  9. Gun Safety and Shooting Clinic. (We really want to do this!  We hope we can make it happen for you.)
  10. others!  Check back!
ALSO, our members host many "informal" events, posted on our page on Facebook.  Anyone can join and post!  Some examples we've had are:
"Anyone up for Indian food?  Let's go Wednesday night!"
"Let's go snowshoeing and soak in the Boiling River this Saturday!  Who's in?"
"I'm hiking the M trail after work.  Who wants to join me?"
"Dog Park tomorrow morning.  Who's interested?
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