FTA Trail Events
Throughout the Flathead Valley, there are many events, including guided hikes, rides, or paddles, celebrations, ribbon cuttings, workdays, and more. Here, you can find an event near you or explore trail events throughout the valley.
Missing an event? Please send us information on your event! Event name, date/time, location, event image and any other event details!
Ski Under the Stars with Wild Montana!
XC Ski Under the Stars at Blacktail Mountain
Friday, January 30, 2026
Free
NEAREST TOWN: Lakeside
MEETING TIME: 6:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Blacktail XC Ski Trailhead
DIFFICULTY: Moderate (view difficulty ratings here)
ROUND-TRIP MILEAGE: 6 miles
LEADERS: Andrea Alvarez and Carissa Yedica
Come along for a magical winter evening under the stars as we cross-country ski around the groomed trails of Blacktail Mountain. We’ll meet at the trailhead and gear up before setting off on the main trail. Bring your headlamps and warm layers for this winter excursion under the stars. We’ll plan to do a 6-mile ski before returning to the trailhead.
https://wildmontana.org/event/xc-ski-under-the-stars-at-blacktail-mountain/
FSA 2nd Annual Dave Konopatzke Vintage Ride & Family Day
2nd Annual Dave Konopatzke Vintage Ride & Family Day
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Ride starts in the morning | Lunch & awards at 3:30 PM
Location:
Canyon Creek Trailhead (6 miles north of Columbia Falls, MT)
Event Description:
Join the Flathead Snowmobile Association for the 2nd Annual Dave Konopatzke Vintage Ride and Family Day!
Bring your old iron and ride along for a day of nostalgia, storytelling, and fun for the whole family. All riders are welcome — from vintage sleds to modern machines.
Certificates will be awarded for various categories of vintage sleds.
Vintage class: 25 years or older (model year 2000 or earlier)
Possible 2001–2010 class depending on participation
Lunch will be provided, with a certificate ceremony at 3:30 PM back at the trailhead parking lot.
Don’t miss this celebration of snowmobiling history, community, and family fun!
Tuesday Night Race Series with GNC
Fun for the whole family!
Number of laps and team members can be adjusted to accommodate most all ages and skiing levels.
Please bring a headlamp!
Donations Welcome!
Where: Glacier Nordic Center lighted trails located at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course
When: Tuesdays, Jan 13, 20, 27 and Feb 3, 10 & 17th 2025
Registration and Check-In: 5:40–5:55 pm at Glacier Nordic Shop. Register online or call the Glacier Nordic Shop to register – 406.862.9498!
Race Start: 6pm – Teams selected each evening by race organizer
Cost:
Adults (18yo+): $10 per race; $40 per season
Juniors (17yo and under): $5 per race; $20 per season
All race fees support the Glacier Nordic Ski Team.
Timing & Results: Provided by Competitive Timing
Volunteers: Volunteer timers are needed. Please help us out. Contact us if you’d like to volunteer. Thank you!
Après Ski: Après ski and raffle after the 6th race will be held at the Whitefish Lake Restaurant. If you sign up for all the races your name will be entered into the final raffle for a special prize. Raffle stuff donated by:
Hammer Nutrition
Glacier Cyclery and Nordic
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
Thank you to these fine businesses for donating the raffle schwag!
2025 Tuesday Night Relay Race Schedule
Race 1 January 14 – Grouse Loop (1.7km lap) Freestyle 2×3 Relay*
Race 2: January 21 – Grouse + Tinkerbell (2.3 km lap) Pursuit** 2×3 Relay*
Race 3: January 28 – Grouse + Tinkerbell (2.3 km lap) Freestyle 2×4 Relay*
Race 4: February 4 – Grouse – long (1.7 km lap) Pursuit** 2×4 Relay*
Race 5: February 11 – Grouse + McKenzie + Karrow Freestyle 2×3 Relay*
Race 6: February 18 – 1 or 2 laps North Side (10 km total) Freestyle or Classic Individual Race. Après Ski and Raffle at the Whitefish Lake Restaurant.
*2 person teams; each ski 3 or 4 laps; please note that freestyle or classic is welcome at all races.
**Pursuit (Classic + Skate) One team member will classic and the other skate. Come prepared for both if you can.
Snowshoe in the Swan with Wild Montana
Snowshoe Along the Foothills
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Free
NEAREST TOWN: Bigfork
MEETING TIME: 10:00 a.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Echo Lake Cafe Parking Lot
DIFFICULTY: Moderate (view difficulty ratings here)
ROUND-TRIP MILEAGE: 6 miles
LEADERS: Andrea Alvarez and Melissa Scherfenberg
Join Wild Montana as we partner up with Team Rubicon for a snowshoe adventure along the foothills of the Swan Range near Bigfork. We’ll make our way up the Broken Leg Trail #544 for about 3 miles before turning back towards the trailhead. We’ll hike through Douglas fir and larch trees as we make our way along the base of the Swan Range. Come and learn more about the volunteer opportunities with Team Rubicon as we get outside and enjoy the winter season.
Winter Trails Day with Glacier Nordic Club!
Winter Trails Day 2026
Celebrate Winter Trails during Winter Carnival! This is a chance to try out cross-country skiing on groomed trails!
When:February 8, Sunday, 2026
Where: Glacier Nordic Center at Whitefish Lake Golf Course
Timeframe:10 am – 3 pm
What:
Free trail pass for cross-country skiing.
Free one-hour rental and demo for classic skis; limited skate skis available.
$20 classic ski lessons. Learn the basics to get you going.
Free cookies, hot chocolate, and coffee.
Lessons:
Group Lessons are first-come, first-served!
All lessons are Classic Only
12 pm and 2 pm Lessons are for people with their own ski gear ONLY
Each group lesson is capped at 20 (2 groups of 10)
11 am and 1 pm are for those who want to use Rentals
Rentals:
Arrive 30 minutes prior to the lesson to get outfitted with your skis, boots, and poles.
Tuesday Night Race Series with GNC
Fun for the whole family!
Number of laps and team members can be adjusted to accommodate most all ages and skiing levels.
Please bring a headlamp!
Donations Welcome!
Where: Glacier Nordic Center lighted trails located at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course
When: Tuesdays, Jan 13, 20, 27 and Feb 3, 10 & 17th 2025
Registration and Check-In: 5:40–5:55 pm at Glacier Nordic Shop. Register online or call the Glacier Nordic Shop to register – 406.862.9498!
Race Start: 6pm – Teams selected each evening by race organizer
Cost:
Adults (18yo+): $10 per race; $40 per season
Juniors (17yo and under): $5 per race; $20 per season
All race fees support the Glacier Nordic Ski Team.
Timing & Results: Provided by Competitive Timing
Volunteers: Volunteer timers are needed. Please help us out. Contact us if you’d like to volunteer. Thank you!
Après Ski: Après ski and raffle after the 6th race will be held at the Whitefish Lake Restaurant. If you sign up for all the races your name will be entered into the final raffle for a special prize. Raffle stuff donated by:
Hammer Nutrition
Glacier Cyclery and Nordic
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
Thank you to these fine businesses for donating the raffle schwag!
2025 Tuesday Night Relay Race Schedule
Race 1 January 14 – Grouse Loop (1.7km lap) Freestyle 2×3 Relay*
Race 2: January 21 – Grouse + Tinkerbell (2.3 km lap) Pursuit** 2×3 Relay*
Race 3: January 28 – Grouse + Tinkerbell (2.3 km lap) Freestyle 2×4 Relay*
Race 4: February 4 – Grouse – long (1.7 km lap) Pursuit** 2×4 Relay*
Race 5: February 11 – Grouse + McKenzie + Karrow Freestyle 2×3 Relay*
Race 6: February 18 – 1 or 2 laps North Side (10 km total) Freestyle or Classic Individual Race. Après Ski and Raffle at the Whitefish Lake Restaurant.
*2 person teams; each ski 3 or 4 laps; please note that freestyle or classic is welcome at all races.
**Pursuit (Classic + Skate) One team member will classic and the other skate. Come prepared for both if you can.
Wilderness Speaker Series - BMWF
2026 Wilderness Speaker Series
Speaker: Rachel Schmidt, American Rivers
Topic: “Generations of Wild and Scenic Rivers”
Kick off the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act with a talk by American Rivers’ Northern Rockies Dam Removal Specialist Rachel Schmidt, discussing the history and significance of some of our favorite Wild & Scenic river systems.
Rachel is a Montana born river rat residing in Whitefish. She has a long career in outdoor recreation industries including experiential recreation in the ski, raft and fly fish categories; sales, marketing and product development with one of the world’s largest firearms manufactures; and development and leadership in public lands, hunting and fishing conservation. She had the honor of serving the people of Montana by creating and directing the Montana Governor’s Office of Outdoor Recreation through the Bullock administration.
Rachel currently works with broad stakeholders, government agencies and Tribal Nations to expand river restoration efforts in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. When not recreating outdoors, Rachel spends a great deal of her time volunteering for the boards of conservation and recreation organizations as well as teaching hunters’ education and championing the future of hunting in Montana.
Full Moon Galentines Date with GNC!
Full Moon Galentine’s Day Ski
When Thursday, February 13th, 2024
Cost? FREE – 5 PM to 9 PM
No day pass is required; donations are always appreciated. Free skiing starts at 5 pm.
Ski Rentals
Available at the Glacier Nordic Shop. Half-day rental rates for this event start at
5 pm. The shop will stay open until 9:00 pm for each of the full moon ski events.
Join us for a Galentine’s Day Full Moon Ski under the full moon at the Glacier Nordic Center in Whitefish!
Enjoy our lighted Cookie Loop as well as other trails by headlight! Under the full moon’s light, you can ski the full 12K (about 7.5 miles) of our course. IWD406 will have a tent set up with glow sticks and refreshments. Celebrate a girl’s night on the snow!
Ready for après-ski fun? Grab an Aperol spritz at the Whitefish Lake Restaurant after skiing! They’ve got a special deal for event participants. Happy Galentine’s! 🍹 💖
For More Information | Call 406.862.9498
Tuesday Night Race Series with GNC
Fun for the whole family!
Number of laps and team members can be adjusted to accommodate most all ages and skiing levels.
Please bring a headlamp!
Donations Welcome!
Where: Glacier Nordic Center lighted trails located at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course
When: Tuesdays, Jan 13, 20, 27 and Feb 3, 10 & 17th 2025
Registration and Check-In: 5:40–5:55 pm at Glacier Nordic Shop. Register online or call the Glacier Nordic Shop to register – 406.862.9498!
Race Start: 6pm – Teams selected each evening by race organizer
Cost:
Adults (18yo+): $10 per race; $40 per season
Juniors (17yo and under): $5 per race; $20 per season
All race fees support the Glacier Nordic Ski Team.
Timing & Results: Provided by Competitive Timing
Volunteers: Volunteer timers are needed. Please help us out. Contact us if you’d like to volunteer. Thank you!
Après Ski: Après ski and raffle after the 6th race will be held at the Whitefish Lake Restaurant. If you sign up for all the races your name will be entered into the final raffle for a special prize. Raffle stuff donated by:
Hammer Nutrition
Glacier Cyclery and Nordic
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
Thank you to these fine businesses for donating the raffle schwag!
2025 Tuesday Night Relay Race Schedule
Race 1 January 14 – Grouse Loop (1.7km lap) Freestyle 2×3 Relay*
Race 2: January 21 – Grouse + Tinkerbell (2.3 km lap) Pursuit** 2×3 Relay*
Race 3: January 28 – Grouse + Tinkerbell (2.3 km lap) Freestyle 2×4 Relay*
Race 4: February 4 – Grouse – long (1.7 km lap) Pursuit** 2×4 Relay*
Race 5: February 11 – Grouse + McKenzie + Karrow Freestyle 2×3 Relay*
Race 6: February 18 – 1 or 2 laps North Side (10 km total) Freestyle or Classic Individual Race. Après Ski and Raffle at the Whitefish Lake Restaurant.
*2 person teams; each ski 3 or 4 laps; please note that freestyle or classic is welcome at all races.
**Pursuit (Classic + Skate) One team member will classic and the other skate. Come prepared for both if you can.
Cross Country Skiing with Wild Montana
Badger-Two Medicine Cross-Country Skiing
Saturday, February 21, 2026 - Free
NEAREST TOWN: Marias Pass
MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
MEETING LOCATION: East Glacier
DIFFICULTY: Strenuous (view difficulty ratings here)
ROUND-TRIP MILEAGE: 5-8 miles
LEADERS: Sonny Mazzullo and Peter Metcalf
Join Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance and Wild Montana for our annual Nordic skiing adventure in the wild Badger-Two Medicine area. Each year, our groups come together to celebrate the quiet beauty of winter in the Badger. We’ll ski around 5 – 8 miles while stopping at scenic viewpoints to discuss ongoing efforts to protect the area. Our route will be entirely off piste and may include terrain challenging for beginning skiers. This outing is a great way to experience a unique landscape while getting the lowdown on how you can play a role in our organization’s continued efforts to keep the Badger wild.
https://wildmontana.org/event/badger-two-medicine-cross-country-skiing/
The Snowball Fundraiser with Dream Adaptive Recreation
Saturday, February 28th, 2026 at the Wachholz College Center @ FVCC.
Join Dream Adaptive Recreation for an enchanting evening at the Dream with US under the Northern Lights gala, a signature fundraising event celebrating community, compassion, and the spirit of giving. Inspired by the beauty and brilliance of the aurora borealis, this gala brings together supporters, partners, and friends for a night that illuminates hope and creates lasting impact.
The Northern Lights — with their luminous waves of emerald green, sapphire blue, violet, and gold — evoke mystery, beauty, and natural wonder. We encourage guests’ attire to reflect these colors and qualities, creating a breathtaking atmosphere as the crowd itself becomes part of the event’s visual story.
More details coming soon!
Wilderness Speaker Series - BMWF
2026 Wilderness Speaker Series
Speakers: Leo Rosenthal, Montana FWP, and Sheena Pate, Flathead Rivers Alliance
Topic: “The Three Forks of the Flathead — Fish, Flow, and the Future”
Join us for an engaging evening exploring the past, present, and future of the Flathead River system through the lens of fisheries science, collaboration, and conservation.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks fisheries biologist Leo Rosenthal opens the program with an overview of the Three Forks watershed, highlighting long-term trends, monitoring efforts, and what the data tells us about two of the Flathead’s iconic native trout: bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout.
Following the science, Sheena Pate, Executive Director of Flathead Rivers Alliance, will connect the dots between data and action. Sheena will spotlight collaborative partnerships across the Three Forks, current threats and conservation trends, and the upcoming the 50th Anniversary of the Flathead Wild & Scenic River designation in 2026.
Together, Leo and Sheena bring complementary perspectives – agency science and nonprofit collaboration – offering a powerful picture of how fisheries management, community engagement, and river advocacy intersect.
Mountain Film Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation
We're getting ready for our annual trip around the Bob to bring you a stunning selection of outdoor documentary shorts straight from Telluride's Mountainfilm Festival! We hope you'll join us this spring for inspiring films from across the globe that celebrate adventure, grit, and wild places.
Tickets will go on sale Monday, February 9th. Save these dates to join us!
HELENA: Wednesday, March 11th at the Myrna Loy
WHITEFISH: Thursday, March 12th at the O'Shaughnessy Center
CHOTEAU: Friday, March 13th at the Choteau Roxy Theatre
MISSOULA: Sunday, March 22ndat the Missoula Children's Theatre
BIGFORK: Friday, April 3rd at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts
Learn more: bmwf.org/mountainfilm
Dream Adaptive Recreation SHRED FEST
SHRED the Love!
An all-abilities fundraiser & vertical challenge at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
THE CHALLENGE:
Fundraise in advance of the event to support DREAM and our empowering programs. Then, join us for a fun on-snow celebration and optional vertical or adventure challenges on March 22nd! You can chase after fun challenges, hike uphill, ski, or ride as many vertical feet as you can in one day, or just bring the stoke and celebrate the another empowering ski season with DREAM! Prizes will be handed out for most funds raised, challenges completed, and vertical feet shredded in multiple categories. Don’t forget your fun outfit or costume!
OVERVIEW:
To attend you must raise at least $150 for DREAM ($200 if you need a day lift ticket) by March 22nd
Use the DREAM fundraising platform to create a fundraising pageto share with your family, friends, colleagues, strangers, yetis… whoever will give!
Create a team (of up to 5 people) for an even better chance to win sweet prizes!
Hike, ski, or ride on March 22nd; vertical feet will be tallied, challenges won, & prizes awarded!
Head back down to the Spruce Lot that afternoon to celebrate an awesome event and season!
What you RECEIVE on March 22nd
A custom DREAM bandana to all those meeting the minimum fundraising amounts $150/$200
A sweet DREAM Silipint reusable cup if you raise $380 or more (it’s our 38th year at WMR!)
A event-custom rad DREAM hat if you raise $500 or more!
A steezy pair of DREAM shades if you raise $850 or more(we were founded in 1985!)
Breakfast burrito & coffee @ the DREAM Shack, prior to 10AM
Access to a discounted lift ticket if needed. You must notify us by March 15th if you need a lift ticket.
9:00am-4:00pm vertical challenge, scavenger hunts, and contests for those interested, or just cruise with friends and Shred the Love!
BURRITO BAR from The House of S&M for lunch
Post-party with awards, libations, and music
Snacks & stoke all day long to keep you shredding!
Wilderness Speaker Series - BMWF
2026 Wilderness Speaker Series
Speakers: Franz Ingelfinger, Montana FWP
Topic: “What’s Happening to the Elk in the South Fork of the Flathead?”
Elk numbers in the Flathead’s South Fork has been a topic of interest for generations. Today, elk numbers are at lows not seen in almost a century. The general perception of those with a history hunting the area is that predators are the root cause of this decline. At the same time, the legacy of past forest management, including harvest history, fire suppression, Wilderness designation, and now, recent large-scale wildfires, have resulted in habitat changes that affect forage quality and quantity, and thermal cover in winter. To inform management, Montana FWP recently initiated a collaring effort to evaluate habitat use, movement, fecundity, and survival of cow elk. Franz will share information from the first years of this study and discuss factors influencing elk numbers in the South Fork drainage.
Franz has worked in natural resources for more than 20 years, having earned a master’s degree emphasizing wildlife management from the University of Wyoming. He’s worked with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks since 2016 and currently serves as the Kalispell area wildlife biologist. Franz’s scope covers wildlife management efforts across the greater Flathead Valley area, including a large portion of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.
Herron Half, 5K & 10K with FTBT
ftbt 5k 10k and half marathon
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Register online at RunSignUp.com - Register & see the Interactive Map
Proceeds from these races go directly toward building and maintaining the 34-mile Foys to Blacktail Trails (FTBT) system. In addition to race entry fees, the continued success of our trail system depends heavily on the generosity of our sponsors and individual donors.
These races are our largest annual fundraising events, and for the past 12 years, we’ve worked hard to keep registration fees affordable for everyone. If you’re able, please consider adding a donation when you register—every contribution makes a difference!
FTBT Trail Marathon
FTBT Trail Marathon
https://foystoblacktailtrails.org/ftbt-trail-marathon/
This is a 26.2 mile running trail race open to the first 100 participants to register and takes place on mostly single track with more than 5,000 feet of climbing.
The first 2,800 feet of climbing occur in just over 5 miles to the top of Blacktail Mountain. The last 21 miles still include >2000 feet of climbing as you gradually descend the long ridge leading to the finish at Herron Park.
Tuesday Night Race Series with GNC
Fun for the whole family!
Number of laps and team members can be adjusted to accommodate most all ages and skiing levels.
Please bring a headlamp!
Donations Welcome!
Where: Glacier Nordic Center lighted trails located at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course
When: Tuesdays, Jan 13, 20, 27 and Feb 3, 10 & 17th 2025
Registration and Check-In: 5:40–5:55 pm at Glacier Nordic Shop. Register online or call the Glacier Nordic Shop to register – 406.862.9498!
Race Start: 6pm – Teams selected each evening by race organizer
Cost:
Adults (18yo+): $10 per race; $40 per season
Juniors (17yo and under): $5 per race; $20 per season
All race fees support the Glacier Nordic Ski Team.
Timing & Results: Provided by Competitive Timing
Volunteers: Volunteer timers are needed. Please help us out. Contact us if you’d like to volunteer. Thank you!
Après Ski: Après ski and raffle after the 6th race will be held at the Whitefish Lake Restaurant. If you sign up for all the races your name will be entered into the final raffle for a special prize. Raffle stuff donated by:
Hammer Nutrition
Glacier Cyclery and Nordic
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
Thank you to these fine businesses for donating the raffle schwag!
2025 Tuesday Night Relay Race Schedule
Race 1 January 14 – Grouse Loop (1.7km lap) Freestyle 2×3 Relay*
Race 2: January 21 – Grouse + Tinkerbell (2.3 km lap) Pursuit** 2×3 Relay*
Race 3: January 28 – Grouse + Tinkerbell (2.3 km lap) Freestyle 2×4 Relay*
Race 4: February 4 – Grouse – long (1.7 km lap) Pursuit** 2×4 Relay*
Race 5: February 11 – Grouse + McKenzie + Karrow Freestyle 2×3 Relay*
Race 6: February 18 – 1 or 2 laps North Side (10 km total) Freestyle or Classic Individual Race. Après Ski and Raffle at the Whitefish Lake Restaurant.
*2 person teams; each ski 3 or 4 laps; please note that freestyle or classic is welcome at all races.
**Pursuit (Classic + Skate) One team member will classic and the other skate. Come prepared for both if you can.
Tuesday Night Race Series with GNC
Fun for the whole family!
Number of laps and team members can be adjusted to accommodate most all ages and skiing levels.
Please bring a headlamp!
Donations Welcome!
Where: Glacier Nordic Center lighted trails located at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course
When: Tuesdays, Jan 13, 20, 27 and Feb 3, 10 & 17th 2025
Registration and Check-In: 5:40–5:55 pm at Glacier Nordic Shop. Register online or call the Glacier Nordic Shop to register – 406.862.9498!
Race Start: 6pm – Teams selected each evening by race organizer
Cost:
Adults (18yo+): $10 per race; $40 per season
Juniors (17yo and under): $5 per race; $20 per season
All race fees support the Glacier Nordic Ski Team.
Timing & Results: Provided by Competitive Timing
Volunteers: Volunteer timers are needed. Please help us out. Contact us if you’d like to volunteer. Thank you!
Après Ski: Après ski and raffle after the 6th race will be held at the Whitefish Lake Restaurant. If you sign up for all the races your name will be entered into the final raffle for a special prize. Raffle stuff donated by:
Hammer Nutrition
Glacier Cyclery and Nordic
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
Thank you to these fine businesses for donating the raffle schwag!
2025 Tuesday Night Relay Race Schedule
Race 1 January 14 – Grouse Loop (1.7km lap) Freestyle 2×3 Relay*
Race 2: January 21 – Grouse + Tinkerbell (2.3 km lap) Pursuit** 2×3 Relay*
Race 3: January 28 – Grouse + Tinkerbell (2.3 km lap) Freestyle 2×4 Relay*
Race 4: February 4 – Grouse – long (1.7 km lap) Pursuit** 2×4 Relay*
Race 5: February 11 – Grouse + McKenzie + Karrow Freestyle 2×3 Relay*
Race 6: February 18 – 1 or 2 laps North Side (10 km total) Freestyle or Classic Individual Race. Après Ski and Raffle at the Whitefish Lake Restaurant.
*2 person teams; each ski 3 or 4 laps; please note that freestyle or classic is welcome at all races.
**Pursuit (Classic + Skate) One team member will classic and the other skate. Come prepared for both if you can.
Gibraltar Ridge Hike with Wild Montana
Monday, January 19, 2026
Free
NEAREST TOWN: Eureka
MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Gibraltar Ridge Trailhead #335
DIFFICULTY: Extremely Strenuous (view difficulty ratings here)
ROUND-TRIP MILEAGE: 10 miles
LEADERS: Carmen Murrill and Andrew Carr
Join us for a wild winter walk in the Ten Lakes Basin area! We will climb to Gibraltar Ridge, which offers stunning views of the surround wilderness study and inventoried roadless areas. Depending on snow conditions, this hike will require either snowshoes or Yaktrax. We will hike up to and then along the ridge for ~5 miles before enjoying lunch and then heading back.
Tuesday Night Race Series with GNC!
Fun for the whole family!
Number of laps and team members can be adjusted to accommodate most all ages and skiing levels.
Please bring a headlamp!
Donations Welcome!
Where: Glacier Nordic Center lighted trails located at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course
When: Tuesdays, Jan 13, 20, 27 and Feb 3, 10 & 17th 2025
Registration and Check-In: 5:40–5:55 pm at Glacier Nordic Shop. Register online or call the Glacier Nordic Shop to register – 406.862.9498!
Race Start: 6pm – Teams selected each evening by race organizer
Cost:
Adults (18yo+): $10 per race; $40 per season
Juniors (17yo and under): $5 per race; $20 per season
All race fees support the Glacier Nordic Ski Team.
Timing & Results: Provided by Competitive Timing
Volunteers: Volunteer timers are needed. Please help us out. Contact us if you’d like to volunteer. Thank you!
Après Ski: Après ski and raffle after the 6th race will be held at the Whitefish Lake Restaurant. If you sign up for all the races your name will be entered into the final raffle for a special prize. Raffle stuff donated by:
Hammer Nutrition
Glacier Cyclery and Nordic
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
Thank you to these fine businesses for donating the raffle schwag!
2025 Tuesday Night Relay Race Schedule
Race 1 January 14 – Grouse Loop (1.7km lap) Freestyle 2×3 Relay*
Race 2: January 21 – Grouse + Tinkerbell (2.3 km lap) Pursuit** 2×3 Relay*
Race 3: January 28 – Grouse + Tinkerbell (2.3 km lap) Freestyle 2×4 Relay*
Race 4: February 4 – Grouse – long (1.7 km lap) Pursuit** 2×4 Relay*
Race 5: February 11 – Grouse + McKenzie + Karrow Freestyle 2×3 Relay*
Race 6: February 18 – 1 or 2 laps North Side (10 km total) Freestyle or Classic Individual Race. Après Ski and Raffle at the Whitefish Lake Restaurant.
*2 person teams; each ski 3 or 4 laps; please note that freestyle or classic is welcome at all races.
**Pursuit (Classic + Skate) One team member will classic and the other skate. Come prepared for both if you can.
Bob Shop at Sportsman Ski Haus Kalispell
Shop the Bob Shop for the holidays! Stop by Sportsman & Ski Haus in Kalispell between 11am and 4pm on Saturday, December 13th to shop BMWF’s merchandise in person. Perfect for the people in your life who love the Bob!
BOB Booth @ REI Kalispell
We’ll be at REI Kalispell all day with our Bob Booth! Come by to learn more about how to visit the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, or how to join one of our Volunteer Adventures!
Flathead Land Trust End of Year Celebration!
MEMBER & PARTNER APPRECIATION YEAR-END CELEBRATION - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 at 6:00 PM
As a vital member and supporter, we want to celebrate with you! It’s been another incredibly successful year at FLT for protecting places we all love in NW Montana, and you’re to thank. Join us for appetizers and drinks at 690 N. Meridian Road in Kalispell (FLT office lobby) as we look back on 2025, ahead to 2026, and award our annual FLT Conservation Leadership Award to this year’s recipient. To RSVP and for more details, please contact Paul at: ptravis@flatheadlandtrust.org or 406-752-8293
Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation Bingo at Sacred Waters
Join us at Sacred Waters Brewing Co. for another rousing game of BINGO!!! On Tuesday, December 9th from 6-8 PM, win prizes and cheers to another great summer in the Bob – a dollar from each beer supports our mission of Active Wilderness Stewardship. Hope to see you there!
Beers for the Bob
Join us for a Beers for the Bob at Mighty Mo’ Brew Co. in Great Falls! On Monday, December 8th from 5-8 PM, Mighty Mo will donate $1 of each pint sold to benefit our mission of Active Wilderness Stewardship in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.
Winter Classic Snowshoe Hike with Wild Montana
Winter Classic: Stanton Lake Snowshoe Hike
Sunday, December 7 - Free
NEAREST TOWN: West Glacier
MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Starbucks/Park-N-Ride Columbia Falls Heights
DIFFICULTY: Moderate (view difficulty ratings here)
ROUND-TRIP MILEAGE: 4 miles
LEADERS: Laura Hutton and Emily Crawford
Welcome winter in with this beautiful snowshoe hike up to Stanton Lake. This hike begins with a steep climb for about half a mile before the trail flattens out and meanders through a forest mixed with Western larch, Douglas fir, and spruce. We’ll enter the Great Bear Wilderness as we continue our hike to the lake. As the water comes into view, we are greeted with a stunning view of a peaceful and serene mountainscape. Stanton Lake is the perfect moderate hike to warm you up and draw you in. We hope you’ll join us on this adventure!
Flathead Rivers Alliance Pint Night
Join Flathead Rivers Alliance and Sacred Waters Brewing Co. for an evening celebrating the rivers that connect us! From 6–8 PM, Sacred Waters will donate $1 from every pint sold to support Flathead Rivers Alliance’s river stewardship programs.
Enjoy live music by Midnight Hot Sauce starting at 5:30 PM, connect with friends old and new, and swing by the Flathead Rivers Alliance info table to learn about ongoing projects and how you can get involved. We’ll announce the winner of the 50th Anniversary Special Edition Beer Label Art Contest, featuring artwork inspired by the Flathead Wild & Scenic River!
Flathead Snowmobile Association's Annual Pray for Snow Party
When: 12/05/2025
6:00 PM
Location
Bar W Guest Ranch 2875 US-93, Whitefish, MT 59937
Spaces left
110
Registration
Adult Dinner Ticket(s) – $25.00
Purchase your ticket ahead for a $5 discount
Tickets will allow entry and dinner per each purchased.
Beers for the bob at Blackstar
Join Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation for a Beers for the Bob at Blackstar in Whitefish! On Tuesday, December 16th from 5-8 PM, Blackstar will donate $1 of each pint sold to benefit our mission of Active Wilderness Stewardship in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.
We’ll be there with maps, stickers, merch, and answers to all of your questions about volunteering with us. Stop by to say hi, learn more about our work and the Bob, or just tell us your stories from the Bob. We love to hear ‘em!
Pints for Purpose with Rails to Trails of NorthWest Montana
Meet at Bias Brewing at 6 pm to learn what Rails to Trails is up to!
Whitefish Legacy Partners trail blazer
The Whitefish Trail Blazer is Whitefish Legacy Partner's annual community run and open lands celebration. If you've run in the Whitefish Trail Legacy Run in the past 10+ years, come join us this year as we celebrate open spaces and blaze a trail forward for conservation and recreation in Whitefish.
National Public Lands Day w/ MCC & FTBT
Trail Work & Lunch at Foy Lake
Saturday, September 27 | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Roll up your sleeves, dig into some trail work, and then kick back with a well-earned lunch hosted by the Kalispell Daybreak Rotary! We’ll be gathering at the Foy Lake Access Site (right across from the Lone Pine Rd turnoff) for a fun morning of giving back to the trails we love.
🎉 Highlights:
Hands-on trail work (tools provided!)
Free lunch from Kalispell Daybreak Rotary
Awesome prizes from REI
Special guest speaker: journalist Tristan Scott
What to Bring:
Plenty of water, snacks, work gloves, and sturdy closed-toed shoes.
📍 Meet at: Foy Lake Access Site
📞 Register: Call 406-755-2706 ext. 0 or email eryn.obrien@mt.gov
Come for the trails, stay for the fun — and leave knowing you made a difference! 🌲✨
Wildfire Education in the Harrell Forest
Wildfire Education in the Harrell Forest - Join Wild Montana in partnering with the Bigfork Fire Department to learn more about the Wildland Urban Interface. As we hike through the Harrell Forest, we will view the landscape through the lens of fire mitigation and discuss various different fuel types, mitigation practices and home hardening techniques. This will be an educational opportunity to learn more about wildfire prevention in your area.This is a free group hike hosted by Wild Montana.
Date: September 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Address: 1017 Bigfork Stage Rd, Bigfork, MT 59911, United States
whitefish trail hootenanny
Time & Location
Aug 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM MDT
Whitefish Depot Park, 510 Railway St, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
About the event
The Whitefish Trail Hootenanny is BACK! Presented by Title Sponsor First Interstate Bank, the Whitefish Trail Hootenanny will be held on Friday August 22 in Depot Park in downtown Whitefish from 5-9:30pm. Our favorite community event celebrates our local trails and open lands with live music, local beer, food trucks, raffle, and kids activities. 100% of proceeds support the Whitefish Legacy Partners, the Whitefish Trail, and our local conservation lands.
This year, we are excited to announce our three awesome bands including well-known, local contemporary country performers Badger Hound, Minneapolis based Buffalo Galaxy with their modern take on old timin' bluegrass, and Shred Kelly, a five piece, alternative folk rock band from the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Live music is made possible by Music Sponsors Great Northern Bar & Grill and 101 Central and band lodging sponsor, the Firebrand. Stay tuned for more band, raffle, food, and beer details.
Entry Tickets are $20 pre-sale and $25 at the door. Kids 12 and under are FREE and should bring their bike and helmet to ride the kids bike obstacle course! Ticket sales open April 1.
Come celebrate the Whitefish Trail at this community event! More details on the 2025 WT Hootenanny to come!
Thank you to our Sponsors for supporting the Whitefish Trail!
Title Sponsor - First Interstate Bank
Big thanks to other event sponsors BNSF, National Parks Realty, Malmquist Construction, IV Element, Whitefish Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Edward Jones Financial Advisor - Joel Pemberton!
Community Pint Night @ Bias Brewing for Flathead Land Trust
Please join Flathead Land Trust at Bias Brewing on Thursday, August 14! $1 of every pint sold goes to Flathead Land Trust and our conservation projects. Bias brewing is generously donating a one-year Mug Club membership for us to raffle! Come and raise a glass and support our mission.
Flathead Waters Clean up with FRA
The 2025 Flathead Waters Cleanup will take place on Saturday, August 9th – mark your calendars! The cleanup itself will occur between 9AM and 3PM. After-Party & Prize Giveaway - 4 PM to 8 PM. After the cleanup, join us for food, drinks, and chances to win amazing prizes!
Flathead Rivers Alliance is coordinating cleanup crews for floating sections of river and walking river access sites for the below list. If you'd like to volunteer to help on the three forks of the Flathead River on water or by foot, please email info@flatheadrivers.org.
Visit Flathead Waters Cleanup main website to learn more about the event details and receive updates about prizes when they are announced. Registration for the event will open in 2025. We can’t wait to see you there!
2025 CLEANUP UP SITES & PUT-IN/TAKE-OUT ACCESS SITES FOR FLOATERS
Middle Fork of the Flathead River
Blankenship River Access to House of Mystery (FLOAT)
West Glacier River Access to Blankenship River Access (East Side) (FLOAT)
Blankenship NW + SW River Access (WALK)
Moccasin River Access to West Glacier River Access (FLOAT)
Belton Bridge (WALK)
Cascadilla River Access (WALK)
Paola River Access (WALK OR FLOAT)
Essex River Access/Walton Ranger Station (WALK OR FLOAT)
Bear Creek River Access (WALK OR FLOAT)
South Fork of the Flathead River
South Fork River Drive Road River Access- Under Hungry Horse Highway 2 Bridge (WALK)
South Fork River Drive Road Access 2- River Access Boat Launch Site below Hungry Horse Dam (WALK)
South Fork River Drive Access 2- Below Horse Horse Dam to South Fork River Drive Road River Access- Under Hungry Horse HWY 2 Bridge (FLOAT)
South Fork River Drive Access 2- Below Horse Horse Dam to House of Mystery (FLOAT)
Upper Twin Creek Access (FLOAT)
Billy Garrett Memorial Bridge Access (WALK OR FLOAT)
Spotted Bear Campground (WALK)
North Fork of the Flathead River
Blankenship River Access- West (WALK)
Blankenship River Access- East (WALK)
Glacier Rim River Access to Blankenship River Access (FLOAT)
Big Creek River Access to Glacier Rim River Access (WALK OR FLOAT)
Ford to Coal Creek River Access (FLOAT)
Border River Access (WALK OR FLOAT)
Flathead River Mainstem
House of Mystery Access to Teakettle River Access (FLOAT)
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS & PRIZE DONORS
Information coming soon!
Big Mountain Run with Glacier Nordic Center
When: Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Where: Base of Big Mountain at Whitefish Mountain Resort, Whitefish, MT
Start: 9:30am at the Danny On Trailhead in the Upper Village (near Hellroaring Saloon)
Finish: Where the Danny On reaches the cat track to the Summit House
Getting down the mountain: Registrants will receive a free pass to ride the lift down. (Reminder – no dogs on the lift.)
Event Description
* Run or hike 3.8 miles with 2,200 ft. elevation gain to the summit of Big Mountain
* Compete for the title of King and Queen and Prince and Princess (16 &under) of the Mountain, Top Dog (fastest leashed dog), Oldest and Youngest runner, and the Birthday Club!
Registrants will receive awards, awesome raffle opportunities, and snacks at the top!
Cost
Early registration for ages 17 to Adult is $35 per individual, and day of race registration is $40.
$15 for Juniors (16 and under), and $20 day of race registration.
Online registration closes at 8pm the day before the race. You may register the day of from 8:00am to 9:10am by the start of the Danny On Trail for an additional $5 per person.
https://www.glaciernordicclub.org/events-3/big-mountain-trail-run/
GNC BIG MOUNTAIN RUN
The Big Mountain Run – Danny On Hill Climb 43rd Annual is Saturday, July 26th, 2025!
When: Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Where: Base of Big Mountain at Whitefish Mountain Resort, Whitefish, MT
Start: 9:30am at the Danny On Trailhead in the Upper Village (near Hellroaring Saloon)
Finish: Where the Danny On reaches the cat track to the Summit House
Getting down the mountain: Registrants will receive a free pass to ride the lift down. (Reminder – no dogs on the lift.)
Event Description
* Run or hike 3.8 miles with 2,200 ft. elevation gain to the summit of Big Mountain
* Compete for the title of King and Queen and Prince and Princess (16 &under) of the Mountain, Top Dog (fastest leashed dog), Oldest and Youngest runner, and the Birthday Club!
Registrants will receive awards, awesome raffle opportunities, and snacks at the top!
Cost
Early registration for ages 17 to Adult is $35 per individual, and day of race registration is $40.
$15 for Juniors (16 and under), and $20 day of race registration.
Online registration closes at 8pm the day before the race. You may register the day of from 8:00am to 9:10am by the start of the Danny On Trail for an additional $5 per person.
Race Awards
Awards for Top 3 men, Top 3 women, and Ribbons for juniors.
Fastest adults (King and Queen)
Fastest juniors (Prince and Princess)
Oldest Runner and Youngest Runner
Top Dog! Fastest dog on a leash.
Birthday Club:
Men: Finish in a time less than your age, receive a cupcake!
Women: Finish in a time equivalent to your age, plus 10 minutes, receive a cupcake!
Awards Ceremony
Following the race on the deck of the Summit House.
Aiming for 11:30am!
All proceeds support the non-profit Glacier Nordic Ski Team (GNST).
Donations will go towards our scholarship fund.
Thank you very much for your support, and good luck at the race!
FAMB Women's Clinic - YOUR CHOICE RIDE
Spencer Mountain Skills: Learn to manage steep terrain and trail features . This clinic is open to anyone who has attended all 5 of the FAMB Women's Clinics, or has similar experience on a mountain bike. Clinic will be limited to 12 people total and groups will be split based on comfort levels. Skills covered can include, steeps, managing trail obstacles, drops and potentially more!
LOCATION - SPENCER MTN TRAILS
Registration
FAMB Women's Clinic - Rolls & Drops
Spencer Mountain Skills: Learn to manage steep terrain and trail features . This clinic is open to anyone who has attended all 5 of the FAMB Women's Clinics, or has similar experience on a mountain bike. Clinic will be limited to 12 people total and groups will be split based on comfort levels. Skills covered can include, steeps, managing trail obstacles, drops and potentially more!
LOCATION - SPENCER MTN TRAILS
Registration
Herron half/10k/5k
Herron Half/10k/5k. 12th year! This is FTBT’s longest-running annual fundraiser to benefit trail maintenance and development. Details at www.ftbtraces.com
ftbt Marathon
September 8 Foy’s to Blacktail Trail Marathon. Shuttle from Herron Park to the Lakeside to Blacktail Trailhead and run/fast hike back over 26 miles and 5,000 feet of climbing. Information at https://www.ftbtraces.com/marathon
FAMB Women’s Clinic - Descending Steeps
Spencer Mountain Skills: Learn to manage steep terrain and trail features . This clinic is open to anyone who has attended all 5 of the FAMB Women's Clinics, or has similar experience on a mountain bike. Clinic will be limited to 12 people total and groups will be split based on comfort levels. Skills covered can include, steeps, managing trail obstacles, drops and potentially more!
LOCATION - SPENCER MTN TRAILS
Registration
FAMB Advanced Women's Clinic - Cornering
Spencer Mountain Skills: Learn to manage steep terrain and trail features . This clinic is open to anyone who has attended all 5 of the FAMB Women's Clinics, or has similar experience on a mountain bike. Clinic will be limited to 12 people total and groups will be split based on comfort levels. Skills covered can include, steeps, managing trail obstacles, drops and potentially more!
LOCATION - SPENCER MTN TRAILS
Registration
Flathead Land Trust 40th Celebration
Connect and Protect! Flathead Land Trust’s 40th Anniversary Celebration. Please join us for a picnic-style celebration on Doug and Carolyn Kohrs stunning property on the Stillwater River west of Whitefish. This gorgeous land, protected by a conservation easement through Flathead Land Trust, is the perfect spot for our celebration. You are invited to this afternoon event including music, food, drink, tours, raffles and more!
Stay tuned for details!
Walk & Roll Block Party with City of WF
Walk N’ Roll Block Party
Tuesday, June 17th
- 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Central Avenue Downtown Whitefish
Whitefish, MT – Connect Whitefish is continuing to advocate community members to walk, bike, or roll
to downtown Whitefish. The community benefits of human powered transportation are many
including less traffic congestion, stronger sense of community, safer streets, and healthier habits. All
of these are great reasons to ditch the car and Walk N’ Roll your way to downtown Whitefish.
Come celebrate summer at the annual Walk N’ Roll Block Party on Central Avenue on Tuesday June
17th. Bike, walk or roll down to learn about bike safety, adaptive recreation, health benefits of human
powered transportation, local trails, and bike commuting from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be e-
bike demos and discounts on food and drink as well!
This event is coordinated by Connect Whitefish, a community-based group engaged in advocacy,
education, awareness, and promotion of biking and walking in Whitefish. Sponsors of this event
include the City of Whitefish, Logan Health Whitefish, Big Mountain Commercial Association, Dream
Adaptive Recreation, Whitefish Legacy Partners, Blackstar Brewery, Safe Trails Whitefish, Flathead
Area Mountain Bikers, Montana E-bike, Whitefish Outfitters, Black Tie Ski Rental, Great Northern Cycle
and Ski, Forloh, Third Street Market, 38 Central, Whitefish Disco Skate, Fdes Functional Designs, The
Wave, Gateway to Glacier, Mackenzie River Pizza Company, and Craggy Range.