Volunteer Appreciation Party!
Raise a glass to our hardworking volunteers! Join us for a fun evening of catching up with old friends, plus Wilderness-themed games and activities for all ages. This is a great chance to meet other volunteers and swap backcountry stories.
All are welcome, whether you volunteered or not! Bring your friends and family to celebrate another beautiful summer in the Bob.
If you volunteered this year, your first drink is on us! Keep an eye on your email for a coupon for free beer or N/A drink of your choice. And THANK YOU for giving back to the Bob this summer!!
Meet the Mules!
The mules are taking a break from the backcountry to help us spread the word about the Great Fish Community Challenge! Join us to give these long ears some love and carrots, and learn more about a few of the local non-profits participating in the 2026 Challenge.
Wilderness Speaker Series: April
Speaker: Franz Ingelfinger, Montana FWP
Topic: “What’s Happening to the Elk in the South Fork of the Flathead?”
Elk in the South Fork of the Flathead have been a topic of interest for generations, and current populations are at lows not seen in almost a century. Wildlife biologist Franz Ingelfinger will explore findings from ongoing elk studies in the South Fork to dive into what’s really going on with habitat, predators, and wildfire effects on local elk herds.
Mountainfilm on Tour: Bigfork
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. BMWF is bringing the tour to five different cities around the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex to celebrate the power of wild places and gear up for another terrific summer in the backcountry!
Learn more and get tickets: bmwf.org/mountainfilm
Mountainfilm on Tour: Missoula
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. BMWF is bringing the tour to five different cities around the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex to celebrate the power of wild places and gear up for another terrific summer in the backcountry!
Learn more and get tickets: bmwf.org/mountainfilm
Mountainfilm on Tour: Choteau
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. BMWF is bringing the tour to five different cities around the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex to celebrate the power of wild places and gear up for another terrific summer in the backcountry!
Learn more and get tickets: bmwf.org/mountainfilm
Mountainfilm on Tour: Whitefish
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. BMWF is bringing the tour to five different cities around the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex to celebrate the power of wild places and gear up for another terrific summer in the backcountry!
Learn more and get tickets: bmwf.org/mountainfilm
Mountainfilm on Tour: Helena
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. BMWF is bringing the tour to five different cities around the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex to celebrate the power of wild places and gear up for another terrific summer in the backcountry!
Learn more and get tickets: bmwf.org/mountainfilm
Wilderness Speaker Series: March
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. Learn more: bmwf.org/wss
Wilderness Speaker Series: February
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. Learn more: bmwf.org/wss
Ski for the Bob at Teton Pass!
Come ski at the edge of the Bob to give back to the Bob! Join us at Teton Pass Ski Resort all day on Saturday, January 24th. Simply say “I love the Bob!” at the lift ticket window and the bar, and a portion of your purchase will support the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation!
We’ll be there with our Bob Booth, plus some rad raffles and live music in the lodge. Join us for a full day of winter fun for a good cause to support our summer work trips in the Bob!
Teton Pass is located ~30 mile west of Choteau, MT overlooking the beautiful Bob Marshall Wilderness and the Rocky Mountain Front. Learn much more about how to get there, rentals and lift tickets at www.skitetonmt.com
Beers for the Bob at Blackstar
Join us 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.
Bob Shop Pop-Up!
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!
You can also shop online at bmwf.org/shop – local pick-up and shipping available!
REI Tabling Day - 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!
BINGO! at Sacred Waters Brewing Co.
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 at Mighty Mo' Brew Co.
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.
Meet the Mules: Missoula
The Backcountry Horsemen of Missoula are joining us to bring a string of critters to the brand new Whitefish Credit Union branch in Missoula this Friday, October 17th!
Join us from 4-6 PM to give them some love and carrots to thank them for their hard work in the Bob this summer. We'll be there with info about the Bob and volunteering, plus some Bob Shop merch. All ages welcome!
The BobFest!
Save the Date! The BobFest is coming back to the Flathead Co. Fairgrounds on Friday, October 10th. More details TBA soon!
Volunteer Appreciation Party!
Raise a glass to the volunteers who worked hard on the trails this summer! Join us at Sacred Waters Brewing Co. on Friday, Sept. 5th from 5-8 PM to celebrate another productive season in the Bob.
Bring your friends and family for a fun night of catching up with old friends, plus Wilderness-themed games and activities for all ages. If you volunteered this year, your first drink is on us!
Meet the Mules!
The mules are coming to town! To celebrate and raise awareness for the Great Fish Community Challenge, we're bringing a few of the critters who help us in the Bob to Whitefish Credit Union (300 Baker Ave.) on Tuesday, August 19th.
Great Fish Launch Party
Join us at the Great Fish Launch Party on August 12 at Glacier Bank Park, home of the Range Riders!
This free, family-friendly event begins at 5 p.m. with complimentary food and drinks. Visit fun, interactive booths to learn about the important work of all 85 Flathead Valley nonprofits that are raising funds in this year's Challenge. Plus, all attendees will receive a chance to win one of five $1,000 grants for the nonprofit of their choice!
Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/share/198LcKcV2K/
Stories from the Backcountry: Preserving the Resource Edition
Gather ‘round for a rowdy bunch of stories straight from the Bob – we’re hosting more campfire tales at Sacred Waters Brewing Co.! This lively evening will celebrate the launch of our 2025 Volunteer Adventure schedule, and kick off our spring fundraising campaign to get our full schedule of crews into the backcountry this summer.
Featuring special guests Roy Jacobs, hunting guide and conservations, and Ben Chappelow, FWP game warden, as our storytellers for the evening.
Wilderness Speaker Series: April
Speaker: Lisa Bate, Supervisory Wildlife Biologist at Glacier National Park
Topic: “Taking Flight: Golden Eagles in Glacier National Park”
Golden eagles are one of the largest aerial predators in Northwest Montana – or as Lisa says, “the grizzly bears of the sky.” Unfortunately, recent data indicates a decline in their numbers and they’ve been listed as a Species of Concern. Join us to learn more about Glacier National Park’s raptor / golden eagle observations and nest monitoring to better understand these avian predators, including the role that lookouts play in aiding park staff in observations and searching for nests. Learn more >>
Mountainfilm on Tour: Missoula
We’re circling the Bob with a stunning selection of films from the world-famous Mountainfilm festival! Learn more and get your tickets: bmwf.org/mountainfilm
Mountainfilm on Tour: Helena
We’re circling the Bob with a stunning selection of films from the world-famous Mountainfilm festival! Learn more and get your tickets: bmwf.org/mountainfilm
Mountainfilm on Tour: Choteau
We’re circling the Bob with a stunning selection of films from the world-famous Mountainfilm festival! Learn more and get your tickets: bmwf.org/mountainfilm
Wilderness Speaker Series: March
Speaker: Teagan Tomlin, Executive Assistant in the Office of the Superintendent
Topic: “If Rocks Could Talk: The Geological History of Glacier National Park”
The mountains of Glacier National Park tell an incredible story of the geological events that created the park’s majestic scenery. Teagan will share an overview of the forces and processes that built and shaped the landscape of Glacier National Park. Learn more >>
Mountainfilm on Tour: Whitefish
We’re circling the Bob with a stunning selection of films from the world-famous Mountainfilm festival! Learn more and get your tickets: bmwf.org/mountainfilm
Mountainfilm on Tour: Bigfork
We’re circling the Bob with a stunning selection of films from the world-famous Mountainfilm festival! Learn more and get your tickets: bmwf.org/mountainfilm