Not all girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice.
Some girls are made of adventure, fine beer (and wine), brains and no fear." --Unknown
Scroll down and check out all of our upcoming events -- all are either free or highly discounted to members!
Some girls are made of adventure, fine beer (and wine), brains and no fear." --Unknown
Scroll down and check out all of our upcoming events -- all are either free or highly discounted to members!
Mountain Belles White Water Rafting with Montana White Water in Big Sky!
Classic Whitewater/More Challenging
Saturday, July 25, 9 am to 12:45 pm
This is one of our most popular MB events! Confirm your spot early!
WHAT: Raft the Gallatin River White Water with Mountain Belles sponsor Montana White Water Rafting
WHEN: Saturday, July 25th
TIME: Arrive at Montana Whitewater at 9:15 am. (Leave Bozeman by 8:45 am *Rafting is from 9:45 to 12:45.*
WHERE: Meet up for carpools: Phone numbers of participants will be provided once the event is finalized and individuals can work out carpools among themselves if they feel comfortable with current CoVid advisories (masks?) In the past, meeting at Macy's parking lot or anywhere that cars can be left for the day has worked well.
WHO: Limited to 18 participants! Dues must be current!
COST: $40 (bring payment with you and we will pay as a group once we meet up at MWW).
CONTACT: Lynda Andros-Clay at lyndaandrosclay@gmail.com You are not considered signed up unless you send Lynda an email! (Liking the event on Facebook does not mean you are reserving a spot!)
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Event Details:
Directions:
MONTANA WHITEWATER'S GALLATIN CANYON MAIN OFFICE
Mile 64 on highway 191 -- 63960 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway MT 59730
Printable Directions and Map·
From Bozeman - head west on Main St, going 8 miles to Four Corners (stoplight with 3 gas stations). Turn left at the light (Conoco on your left) and head south on highway 191 for 17 miles. We are on the left at mile marker 64.
CoVid: MWWR is spacing people on buses but highly suggest and would be very appreciative if people would wear masks while shuttling to the put-in site. There will be six people per raft on the water.
What to Wear:
There is no charge to use MWWR river gear for your trip and there are changing rooms onsite! (We highly recommend wearing a wetsuit!)
Bring your own fleece layer
Wear something you don't mind getting wet. A bathing suit under light weight shorts/pants and T-shirt often works best for rafting. If you get cold easily, you are welcome to all of our cold weather gear. Wear sturdy sandals or water shoes, or borrow our booties for footwear.
What NOT to Wear- Do not plan to raft in jeans, sweat suits or any kind of heavy cotton.
High water levels may restrict MWWR from running the Class IV stretch of river, in that case we will adjust the trip as needed. Flows are unpredictable during the spring and safety of our guests is our top priority.
Rafting Restrictions:
All rafters must fit into a 56 inch chest size personal flotation device.
All rafters must be in reasonably good physical condition. People with health concerns should consult a physician prior to booking a trip.
Pregnant women are not permitted on trips.
All participants must demonstrate the ability to follow directions from the guides before being allowed on the trip.
Lunch is not provided with this trip. If you would like lunch after your experience, the Blazing Paddles Café is open from Memorial Day-Labor Day, located at our Gallatin office. It serves yummy burgers, brats, veggie wraps and more! You are also welcome to bring a lunch and enjoy it at one of our picnic tables. We sell snacks and drinks out of the office everyday.
Activities offered by MWWR by their nature involve a certain amount of known and unknown risk. MWW requires that all participants acknowledge and expressly assume all risks associated with participation in MWW activities by reading and signing a MWW Release, Waiver and Assumption of Risk agreement prior to participation. This document is available for review on our website.
Download waiver and bring with you or you will need to sign one once you are at MWWR:
Waiver PDF Download
Sponsoring Business: Montana White Water Rafting & Ziplining in Big Sky, MT
A NIGHT OUT: Mountain Belles CAMPING 101!
Friday, August 14, 6 pm, to Saturday August 15, about 10 am
WHAT: This event is for anyone who has never or only a few times slept in a tent in the wilderness. Mountain Belle members with experience are welcome to join as well.
Hosted by Mountain Belles sponsor Lena Conlan of Crossing Latitudes.
WHEN: Friday, August 14, 6 pm to August 15, about 10 am
TIME: 6 to 8 pm Afterwards we might hit the MAP Brewing Company for a beer.
WHERE: South Cottonwood Trail Head.
WHO: Members
COST: FREE! (pay $25 dues or renew membership prior to event) Go here to join.
(Starting January 2021, all dues are payable each year by January 15th.)
CONTACT: Lena Conlan at info@crossinglatitutdes.com. Include your name, address, phone number and email address and whether you are a current MB member (dues paid for 2019).
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Event Details:
This event was created because members have asked for a “night out” without giving up the whole
weekend. Members have also asked about an overnight for folks who never carried their backpack with
gear for a night or slept in a tent before.
We will meet in the parking lot of South Cottonwood Trail Head. After we made sure everyone have the gear needed we will head up the trail. We will take plenty of breaks. There will be time take off our packs, stretch and drink. No one shall feel rushed or pushed to the limit.
Once we reach our destination (about one hour of trekking or so) we will talk about Leave No Trace, pitch our tents, cook an easy evening meal and hang our food for the night.
After a hopefully great night’s sleep we will make a simple breakfast and head back to our cars. We plan
to be back at the parking lot around 10 am.
Equipment List: Participants will receive an equipment list after signing up. If you don’t have a tent,
sleeping bag or pad – don’t worry. We have extra gear to lend out. Lena will bring a stove, pots and pans,
bathroom kit, first aid kit, emergency communication device, wash station, ropes to hang our food and
toiletries, tarps to hang out under in case of rain etc.
This event happens RAIN OR SHINE! (Because sometimes it rains when your camping!)
COVID-19: In order to minimize risk of infection this event is obviously held outside! We are going
camping! We will have a wash station at camp and ask everyone to wash the hands often.
We ask participants to bring hand sanitizer and use it.
We encourage participants to wear their own protective masks (cloth masks or Buffs are acceptable). Physical distance of 6 feet or more is recommended. Of course we ask anyone who feels ill to not come.
No pre-requisites – beginners to camping, never camped before, experienced camper, car-camping only, professional outdoor guides … all Mountain Bell members are welcome. No kids, dogs or husbands!
Sponsoring Business: Crossing Latitudes.
Event instructor: Lena Conlan, owner of Crossing Latitudes, WEMT, NOLS Wilderness Medicine Instructor.
WELCOME!!
Hosted by Mountain Belles sponsor Lena Conlan of Crossing Latitudes.
WHEN: Friday, August 14, 6 pm to August 15, about 10 am
TIME: 6 to 8 pm Afterwards we might hit the MAP Brewing Company for a beer.
WHERE: South Cottonwood Trail Head.
WHO: Members
COST: FREE! (pay $25 dues or renew membership prior to event) Go here to join.
(Starting January 2021, all dues are payable each year by January 15th.)
CONTACT: Lena Conlan at info@crossinglatitutdes.com. Include your name, address, phone number and email address and whether you are a current MB member (dues paid for 2019).
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Event Details:
This event was created because members have asked for a “night out” without giving up the whole
weekend. Members have also asked about an overnight for folks who never carried their backpack with
gear for a night or slept in a tent before.
We will meet in the parking lot of South Cottonwood Trail Head. After we made sure everyone have the gear needed we will head up the trail. We will take plenty of breaks. There will be time take off our packs, stretch and drink. No one shall feel rushed or pushed to the limit.
Once we reach our destination (about one hour of trekking or so) we will talk about Leave No Trace, pitch our tents, cook an easy evening meal and hang our food for the night.
After a hopefully great night’s sleep we will make a simple breakfast and head back to our cars. We plan
to be back at the parking lot around 10 am.
Equipment List: Participants will receive an equipment list after signing up. If you don’t have a tent,
sleeping bag or pad – don’t worry. We have extra gear to lend out. Lena will bring a stove, pots and pans,
bathroom kit, first aid kit, emergency communication device, wash station, ropes to hang our food and
toiletries, tarps to hang out under in case of rain etc.
This event happens RAIN OR SHINE! (Because sometimes it rains when your camping!)
COVID-19: In order to minimize risk of infection this event is obviously held outside! We are going
camping! We will have a wash station at camp and ask everyone to wash the hands often.
We ask participants to bring hand sanitizer and use it.
We encourage participants to wear their own protective masks (cloth masks or Buffs are acceptable). Physical distance of 6 feet or more is recommended. Of course we ask anyone who feels ill to not come.
No pre-requisites – beginners to camping, never camped before, experienced camper, car-camping only, professional outdoor guides … all Mountain Bell members are welcome. No kids, dogs or husbands!
Sponsoring Business: Crossing Latitudes.
Event instructor: Lena Conlan, owner of Crossing Latitudes, WEMT, NOLS Wilderness Medicine Instructor.
WELCOME!!
Camping with Mountain Belles, 2 or 3 night trip!
Labor Day Weekend -- Details to come!
The backpacking adventure you've been waiting for! Led by sponsor Lena Conlan of Crossing Latitudes, this multi-night camping trek will inspire and transform you as you hike among friends and solidify your backpacking skills! Stay tuned, we hope to have details very soon!
Yellowstone Hike & Hot Springs Soak!
September
Soaking it up at Yellowstone Hot Springs!
WHAT: Yellowstone hike (details to come) followed by a soak at Yellowstone Hot Springs, Gardiner, and dinner on the way home.
WHEN: September
Carpooling is important, there is NOT a lot of space at Blacktail Plateau Trailhead. There is an option to meet us just for a soak at the Hot Springs after the ski.
WHERE: Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone Hot Springs, Emigrant Grill
WHO: Mountain Belles Members. To renew or join please send $25 to Attn: Membership, P.O. Box 6333, Bozeman MT 59771 or bring day of!
COST: Free Event (You cover cost of your food at the grill & gas $$ for your carpool driver!)
CONTACT: Please email Lynda lyndaandrosclay@gmail.com or Leslie leslie@kidcoos3.com if you would like to join. Please provide your name, membership status, carpool availability, and if you are doing the full day or just part of it.
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Event Details:
This adventure leaves from the back lot of the Bozeman Library at 9:30 AM Sharp!! Please be there by 9:15 AM so we can organize carpooling, etc...
Bring: Appropriate clothing/shoes for the day of hiking, water, lunch/snack, yak traks, bathing suit, towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, clothes for after, and anything else you might need for an awesome day! Also a couple bucks for the carpool driver for gas is appreciated.
It will take approximately 1.5 hrs to get to the trailhead.
We will hike out and back on the Blacktail trail. Instead of a distance we will go by time, so roughly 3 hrs or less. (The trail is 8 miles long. one way) I am thinking we will probably get in 5-8 miles round trip. This trail is nontechnical, it has a very gradual climb through wooded areas and meadows. There will probably be wildlife viewing. It is Blacktail Plateau Drive in the Summer.
We will hopefully be at the Hot Springs around 3:15 PM(it is about 45mins to the hot springs from the trailhead) for a nice soak and then to the grill after if you want to join for a bite to eat! WOOHOO!
Hope to see you there! Please don't forget to email Lynda or Leslie if you would like to do the event! Emails are listed above.
More trail info: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/yell-blacktail-plateau-ski-trail.htm
WHEN: September
Carpooling is important, there is NOT a lot of space at Blacktail Plateau Trailhead. There is an option to meet us just for a soak at the Hot Springs after the ski.
WHERE: Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone Hot Springs, Emigrant Grill
WHO: Mountain Belles Members. To renew or join please send $25 to Attn: Membership, P.O. Box 6333, Bozeman MT 59771 or bring day of!
COST: Free Event (You cover cost of your food at the grill & gas $$ for your carpool driver!)
CONTACT: Please email Lynda lyndaandrosclay@gmail.com or Leslie leslie@kidcoos3.com if you would like to join. Please provide your name, membership status, carpool availability, and if you are doing the full day or just part of it.
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Event Details:
This adventure leaves from the back lot of the Bozeman Library at 9:30 AM Sharp!! Please be there by 9:15 AM so we can organize carpooling, etc...
Bring: Appropriate clothing/shoes for the day of hiking, water, lunch/snack, yak traks, bathing suit, towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, clothes for after, and anything else you might need for an awesome day! Also a couple bucks for the carpool driver for gas is appreciated.
It will take approximately 1.5 hrs to get to the trailhead.
We will hike out and back on the Blacktail trail. Instead of a distance we will go by time, so roughly 3 hrs or less. (The trail is 8 miles long. one way) I am thinking we will probably get in 5-8 miles round trip. This trail is nontechnical, it has a very gradual climb through wooded areas and meadows. There will probably be wildlife viewing. It is Blacktail Plateau Drive in the Summer.
We will hopefully be at the Hot Springs around 3:15 PM(it is about 45mins to the hot springs from the trailhead) for a nice soak and then to the grill after if you want to join for a bite to eat! WOOHOO!
Hope to see you there! Please don't forget to email Lynda or Leslie if you would like to do the event! Emails are listed above.
More trail info: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/yell-blacktail-plateau-ski-trail.htm
Spring Fling
POSTPONED!
Come find out what Mountain Belles is all about!
WHAT: Spring Fling Social Event
WHEN: ONCE THE COVID19 VIRUS PANDEMIC HAS SUBSIDED, WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE THIS EVENT!
WHERE: Lindley Center, Bozeman, MT
WHO: Anyone interested in Mountain Belles & current members!
COST: FREE EVENT
CONTACT: Host Karen Walton at mtvmontessori@gmail.com if you plan to attend
DETAILS: Join us for a potluck-style gathering of women 21+ in order to socialize with other ladies, find out more about the Mountain Belles and hear about our upcoming events! You do not need to be a member to attend this event, so put it on your calendar now!
You can renew your membership or join our organization for $25 (cash or check) at this event- priority registration, highly discounted events and unofficial events through Facebook are some of the perks of being a MEMBER!
BRING:
*a dish to share
*a bottle of wine (optional-we will have hot tea and water available)
*Tableware (plate, utensils, cup)
*a friend (or two)
QUESTIONS: Visit our Facebook page or email Karen Walton (mtvmontessori@gmail.com)
We hope to see you there!
WHEN: ONCE THE COVID19 VIRUS PANDEMIC HAS SUBSIDED, WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE THIS EVENT!
WHERE: Lindley Center, Bozeman, MT
WHO: Anyone interested in Mountain Belles & current members!
COST: FREE EVENT
CONTACT: Host Karen Walton at mtvmontessori@gmail.com if you plan to attend
DETAILS: Join us for a potluck-style gathering of women 21+ in order to socialize with other ladies, find out more about the Mountain Belles and hear about our upcoming events! You do not need to be a member to attend this event, so put it on your calendar now!
You can renew your membership or join our organization for $25 (cash or check) at this event- priority registration, highly discounted events and unofficial events through Facebook are some of the perks of being a MEMBER!
BRING:
*a dish to share
*a bottle of wine (optional-we will have hot tea and water available)
*Tableware (plate, utensils, cup)
*a friend (or two)
QUESTIONS: Visit our Facebook page or email Karen Walton (mtvmontessori@gmail.com)
We hope to see you there!
Check out our Past Events page to see the latest fun we've been having! Send in your membership to be part of this awesome group of women who bike, hike, ski, climb, drum, sling arrows & axes and just, generally, HAVE A BLAST!
Dues are $25 for THE WHOLE YEAR! That gets you lots of free and discounted activities that are well-planned and tons more of last-minute things to do with women like yourself who like to get out there and DO STUFF!
JOIN MOUNTAIN BELLES HERE !
As of January 2021, $25 membership fees are due by January 15th of each year.
Here's some of our 2019 sponsored adventures that were either free or highly discounted!
Winter Hike Storm Castle - FREE
Big Creek Cabin - FREE (2 nights in cabin, $10 each for BBar Ski & Yellowstone Hot Springs)
Bear Aware Clinic & HIke - FREE
Multi-Day Golf Clinic - Highly Discounted
Big Sky White Water Rafting - Highly Discounted
Leave no Trace hike - FREE
Mountain Belles & Backpacker Magazine National Summit Day, Mount Blackmore Hike - FREE
Hollowtop Backpacking Trip - FREE
Yellowstone National Park hot springs tour & Chico Hot Springs - $10
Bridger Mountain Hawk Watch - FREE
Lewis & Clark Cavern Candlelight Tour - Highly Discounted
Winter Hike Storm Castle - FREE
Big Creek Cabin - FREE (2 nights in cabin, $10 each for BBar Ski & Yellowstone Hot Springs)
Bear Aware Clinic & HIke - FREE
Multi-Day Golf Clinic - Highly Discounted
Big Sky White Water Rafting - Highly Discounted
Leave no Trace hike - FREE
Mountain Belles & Backpacker Magazine National Summit Day, Mount Blackmore Hike - FREE
Hollowtop Backpacking Trip - FREE
Yellowstone National Park hot springs tour & Chico Hot Springs - $10
Bridger Mountain Hawk Watch - FREE
Lewis & Clark Cavern Candlelight Tour - Highly Discounted
Would you like to be a board member and help plan events?
We meet about 3-4x a year at someone's house with pot luck and wine. We need more board members!
E-mail Karen at mtvmontessori@gmail.com if you are interested!
We meet about 3-4x a year at someone's house with pot luck and wine. We need more board members!
E-mail Karen at mtvmontessori@gmail.com if you are interested!