Dates:
Meeting Date/Time/Location:
July 24th, 8pm at the Monture Guard Station
Project Start Date: July 25th
Project End Date: July 26th
Ranger District:
Seeley Lake Ranger District
Trailhead:
Monture
Campsite:
Frontcountry: Monture Guard Station
Miles to camp:
N/A
Hiking Difficulty:
Easy: Just drive to the trailhead!
Work Difficulty:
Moderate/Difficult: You will be using loppers and handsaws to brush out the trail, involving frequently bending over to cut brush and small trees, and removing it from the trail.
Project Description
In the early 1900s, the Monture Guard Station stood at the heart of wild country service, supporting firefighters, trail crews, and the earliest Forest Service rangers. Now it’s your turn to carry that legacy forward.
After several request from longtime volunteers, we have curated a project exclusively for the 60 and older crowd. This adventure is designed especially for our older volunteer base as you must be 60 years and older to join. We know that experience is strength and that adventure doesn’t come with an expiration date. You’ll spend your days working along the scenic Falls Creek Trail, using hand tools to clear brush and small trees, restoring the path for generations to come. It’s meaningful, hands-on work in beautiful backcountry. Steady, satisfying, and deeply rewarding.
Evenings are for camaraderie and comfort: sharing hearty meals, swapping stories, laughing with new friends, and maybe even cooling off with a swim in nearby Monture Creek. The historic guard station will be your home base, a place rich with history and surrounded by Montana wilderness.
If you still love the smell of pine, the feel of honest work, and the joy of being part of a strong crew, this trip is for you
Cancellation Policy
It is very important to know that you are expected to commit to the project once you sign up. All of our projects take a lot of time and effort to organize and we want to make sure that we have full trips so that we can complete the project as outlined by our Forest Service partners. Please do not sign up for a trip unless you are committed to doing it.
We do, of course, understand that things happen and circumstances change, so if you must cancel, please do so as soon as possible. Cancellations made less than 45 days before the trip and no-shows will forfeit their project registration deposit as a cancellation fee.
While uncommon, BMWF may find it necessary to cancel a project due to low volunteer sign-ups or safety reasons (i.e. wildfires), but will contact volunteers as soon as possible and typically no later than two weeks before the project start date. For this reason we strongly recommend volunteers purchase trip insurance when making airline reservations or other travel arrangements.
To see how many spots are available click the SIGN UP button below. The second page will tell you when there are fewer than 4 spots remaining on a trip.
We encourage you to join the waitlist if a trip is full – we often have openings for these spots throughout the summer!