We're a few weeks late on this trend (we've been busy!) but we still wanted to jump on board because it's so darn cute. Meet our year-round staff! We're just a bunch of kids who love to play outside. Clifford Kipp, Executive Director Rebecca Powell, Program Director Allison Siems, Operations Director Angela Wonders, Finance Manager Ian Bartling, Field Coordinator Erynn Castellanos, Education & Internship Coordinator Kylie Heikkila, Invasive Species Coordinator #lovethebob

Marching on with our Volunteer FAQ series 🥾 Q: What kind of work can I expect on a BMWF Volunteer Adventure? A: Since we work in designated Wilderness, all projects use primitive tools like crosscut saws, pulaskis, hand saws, loppers and shovels. There aren't many places left that ask us to slow down and forgo modern conveniences in favor of lessening our impact, and we think this is one of the things that makes Wilderness so special. When you sign up to volunteer with BMWF, you are actually signing up as a US Forest Service volunteer. You will be covered under the Forest Service workers’ compensation program if you are injured. As a Forest Service volunteer, you're also expected to put in 8-hour workdays while on trips. Projects range from clearing trails of downed trees and brush, improving drainage, repairing tread, pulling invasive weeds, and naturalizing impacted areas in the Bob. Please read project details closely to know what to expect. Flexibility is also key, as there's always a chance things change once we're on the ground! Your Crew Leader will train and guide your crew through the scope of work. There are a variety of tasks on each trip and we encourage volunteers to take turns and try all of them. Volunteers are also expected to help out with camp chores such as cooking and cleanup – many hands make light work! Learn much more and see our full trip schedule at bmwf.org/volunteer 🫶 #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex #volunteervacations #montana

THANK YOU to all who joined us in Helena, Whitefish and Choteau for Mountainfilm on Tour last week! Seeing so many friendly, familiar faces together in one place is the highlight of our winter. We hope you loved the films and had a blast seeing old friends, winning raffle prizes, and showing SO MUCH love for the Bob! There are just ✌️ more chances to join us along our film tour! Missoula is coming up this Sunday, March 22nd and Bigfork on Friday, April 3rd. Grab your tickets now!! 🎟️ bmwf.org/mountainfilm #lovethebob #missoulaevents #flatheadevents #missoula #bigforkmontana

Announcing: 2026 Women's Packing Clinics! We're excited to bring our Women's Packing Clinic back to the Teton Weatherbeater in Choteau this spring. This is an introductory one-day pack clinic to introduce or refresh, build confidence, and learn some Bob Marshall-specific tips and tricks for your upcoming summer trips. We're offering two single day clinics on Saturday, May 2nd or Sunday, May 3rd. Space is limited, so learn more and register now at bmwf.org/26-womens-packing-clinic #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex

Well friends, Mother Nature is showing us who's the boss again. All of the sudden it's back to winter, the same week we're driving all around the Bob for Mountainfilm on Tour. The best laid plans? Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather and hazardous travel conditions over the passes (and maybe some Friday the 13th vibes?) BMWF staff will not be able to make it for tonight’s show at the Roxy Theatre in Choteau. FEAR NOT, the show goes on, albeit with some relatively minor adjustments: – We won’t be able to offer beer/wine for sale at the venue (but our friends at the @wagonwheelbarandgrill have offered to do a pint night for us with some fun Bob-themed cocktails if you’d like a pre-show drink!) – We won’t be able to offer BMWF merchandise for sale Our intrepid local board member, @keeganlrumsey, and a passel of hearty volunteers are due immeasurable THANKS for their willingness to pull this event off without the support of staff. We know you’ll be in good hands tonight. We expect you’ll find ample warmth, community, and entertainment inside the venue tonight, and we are disheartened to miss the gathering of friends whom we know care so deeply for the continued stewardship of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. We hope you love the show, and we look forward to connecting with you all again soon! And THANK YOU to all who joined us in Helena and Whitefish despite the wind and snow! You all packed the seats and showed so much love for the Bob. We hope you had as much fun as we did! #lovethebob #mountainfilmtour #mountainfilm #choteaumontana

We are officially on the road for Mountainfilm on Tour!! 🌄📽🎞 We can't WAIT to see you in Helena, Whitefish and Choteau this week to enjoy some great films together and gear up for a beautiful summer in the wilds. If you're curious about our playlist, here's a little sneak peak at our films this year. We think they offer a fantastic mix of inspiring characters, beautiful places, and important stories to share, and we hope you love them too. The Helena and Whitefish showings are SOLD OUT, but we still have tickets in Choteau this Friday, March 13th! Plus, we'll be in Missoula on Sunday, March 22nd and Bigfork on Friday, April 3rd. Learn more and grab your tickets now 👉👉 bmwf.org/mountainfilm @mountainfilm #mountainfilm #mountainfilmontour #mountainfilmtour #lovethebob #choteau #choteaumontana #missoula #missoulaevents #bigforkmontana #flatheadevents

It's go time – Volunteer Adventures are OPEN NOW for registration!!! 🏃🏃🏃 Run don't walk over to bmwf.org/volunteer and sign up for that trip you've been eyeing. If you've been on the fence, this is a GREAT year to come join us. Reports from the field are that the blowdown is intense, and we can use all the help we can get this year! Learn much more and sign up at bmwf.org/volunteer 🔥🥾🏕🏔 #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex #volunteervacations #montana #visitmontana

Before our Mountainfilm on Tour kicks off NEXT WEEK (!!!), we want to thank the businesses who make these events possible – our sponsors! These folks keep our tour costs at a minimum so that your door and raffle ticket purchases go straight to our projects in the Bob. Thank you, thank you, thank you to @jeremiahjohnsonbrewing for donating all of the beer, and Hungry Horse Liquor for supplying the wine to stock our bar! Plus, big thanks to @wrenmissoula and @doubletree Helena Downtown for giving our staff a comfy place to rest after the busy evenings. We hope you'll join us in Helena, Whitefish, Choteau, Missoula or Bigfork for these inspiring films from the world-famous Mountainfilm Festival. Learn more and grab your tickets now! 👉👉👉bmwf.org/mountainfilm #lovethebob @mountainfilm #mountainfilm #mountainfilmtour

We're so excited to announce that our Bob Marshall Field Guide will be available for the public soon!! Previously only available for our staff, this updated version is designed for everyone to enhance your time spent in the backcountry. The guide is stuffed with trip planning info, flora and fauna, stories and lore, and much much more, to keep every campfire chat informative and entertaining. We hope you love deepening your knowledge of this spectacular place through its pages. Volunteers can pre-order a copy through our volunteer registration forms once trips open this Monday, March 9th. If you can't volunteer this year, the field guide will be available to order on our Bob Shop once they arrive in May! Stay tuned ✌ Thanks so much to Allie with @camplightcreative for helping us bring this guide to life! #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex

Continuing with our Volunteer FAQ series! Also, if you missed our FAQ webinar last night, it is on our website now at bmwf.org/volunteer – thanks to all who joined us with some great questions!! Q: Does BMWF provide pack support? A: We're lucky to have a dedicated roster of volunteer packers who lend their skills and their animals to our trips! Unless otherwise noted, all backcountry projects will have horses and mules to carry in group gear like food, kitchen equipment, and tools. Volunteers should expect to carry personal gear – tent, sleeping bag, clothing, etc. – in your backpack. If there is additional room on the animals, your packer may offer to carry some personal items for you to lighten your load. Be sure to say thank you to the packers and their critters! They are volunteers too, and we couldn't do our work without them! 🐴🫶 #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex #volunteervacations #montana

Next week! Join us for our next Wilderness Speaker Series with special guests Leo Rosenthal of @montanafwp and Sheena Pate of @flatheadriversalliance , diving into the past, present and future of the Flathead River system. The talk starts at 7pm; come early to stop by the non-profit partner booths in the foyer! The Wilderness Speaker Series is presented by the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation, @nwmtlookouts, and the Flathead-Kootenai Chapter of @wildmontana , with support from the Natural Resources Conservation & Management program at @fvcc_mt. To learn more about the Wilderness Speaker Series, visit bmwf.org/wss

2026 Volunteer Adventures are HERE!!! 🥾🔥🏕🫶 Our volunteer trip schedule is now open for preview! Our Preview Week gives you time to read through all of the details, check dates against your summer calendar, and choose your favorite projects – without the pressure of spots filling up. We also have a Volunteer FAQ webinar this Wednesday, March 4th at 6 PM, where you can bring questions about specific trips or just learn more about volunteering in general! Make sure to register to attend on our website. 👉👉👉 bmwf.org/volunteer Trips will open for registration next Monday, March 9th at 10 AM – mark your calendars!! #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex #volunteervacations #montana #visitmontana

Our bucket raffles at @mountainfilm on Tour are pretty notoriously awesome, and can even get a bit rowdy (we're looking at you, Helena 👀). We are so grateful to these incredible businesses who generously donate the prizes to help us raise more funds to support our Volunteer Adventures in the Bob 💪 Tickets for Mountainfilm on Tour in Helena, Whitefish, Choteau, Missoula and Bigfork are available NOW at bmwf.org/mountainfilm 🎟🌄📽 – and don't miss grabbing an arm's length of raffle tickets in the lobby to win these fabulous prizes!! HUGE thanks to: @smithandrogue @bedrocksandals @spottedbearspirits @sportsmanskihaus @montanayogafest @redantspantsmusicfestival @crazycreek @andys_crafthouse @oldsaltfestival @skiwhitefish @llamatreks @glacierguidesmontanaraft @gastrognomemeals @blackcoffee.mt @dropstoneoutfitting @conservationgrains @uptownhearth @vocalcreditunion @bighornwild @patagonia_dillon @trailheadmontana @keeganrumseyequine @muleskinner89 #lovethebob #mountainfilmtour

As we prepare for our Volunteer Adventure schedule to come out next week, we want to start our spring series of answering some common FAQs about volunteering with us in the Bob. First up is everyone's favorite topic: FOOD! Q: Does BMWF provide food for the project? A: Yes! We supply all of the food for our trips. We pride ourselves on providing great meals and get almost-exclusively rave reviews from our volunteers. Your Crew Leader will create a varied menu filled with hearty, nutritious dishes. Thanks to our volunteer packers, we're usually able to bring in fresh fruit, veggies, meat and dairy to make some stellar meals in the backcountry. When filling out the volunteer registration form, please make sure to complete the question about your dietary needs, allergies or restrictions. This is what your Crew Leader will use to craft a delicious menu that works for everyone on the trip. Learn much more about volunteering at bmwf.org/volunteer 🫶 #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex #volunteervacations #montana

Our 2026 Volunteer Adventures will be announced SOON! Mark your calendars to check out our trip schedule and learn more about joining us in the Bob this summer: 👀 Preview week: March 2nd-March 8th – View our full trip list and find your favorites without the pressure of spots filling up. 🙋 Volunteer FAQ webinar: Wednesday, March 4th at 6 PM – Learn what to expect and bring your questions to our staff. Register to attend at bmwf.org/volunteer 🥾 Trips OPEN for registration: Monday, March 9th at 10 AM! Get on out there!! Learn much more about volunteering and register for our FAQ webinar now at bmwf.org/volunteer #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex #volunteervacations #montana

Are you looking for a way to enjoy all of the fresh snow this weekend?? Tomorrow, join us and the @montanadiscoveryfoundation in Lincoln for a family snowshoe day through the @sculptureinthewild park! On Saturday, February 21 from 10AM - 2PM, we'll have: ❄ Kids Exploration Hour from 10-11 AM ❄ Guided snowshoe hikes at 11 AM and 1 PM ❄ Hot chocolate to keep you warm Learn more about Montana winters, fire behavior, and enjoy a fun day outside. All ages and experience levels are welcome! Please RSVP to Mari at montanadiscoveryfoundation@gmail.com so we know how many snowshoes to bring. #lovethebob #sculptureinthewild #montanadiscoveryfoundation

Thank you to the @hungryhorsenews for highlighting our work with this great feature on our partner trip with @freedombankmt. If you’re interested in joining us out there this summer, 2026 trips will be announced March 2nd! Read the full story at hungryhorsenews.com #lovethebob

Happy Year of the Horse from some of our favorite co-workers 🐴🫶 Here's to a year full of energy, courage, and forward momentum, in and out of the Bob! Video cred to our 2025 Journeyman Packer, @mcpaden_ 🥲 #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness

We want to say a belated THANK YOU to everyone who joined us up at @skitetonmt to Ski for the Bob on 1/24! We had a blast connecting with you all in the lodge and on the slopes. And great news, it sounds like this might become an annual thing 🥳 Huge thanks to Teton Pass for hosting us and generously donating $1,000 from the lift tickets and bar sales for the day. And to everyone who bought raffle tickets and/or donated to support our stewardship projects this summer – this little town continues to amaze us with your love for the Bob 😍 As a happy coincidence, we just found out the 2026 Jack-N-Jill SkiMo Race at Teton Pass is the day after our Mountainfilm on Tour event at the Choteau Roxy Theater on Friday, March 13th – which sounds like a GREAT reason for you to spend the weekend in Choteau! Catch some rad outdoor films and then spend the weekend on the mountain – not much better than that 😎🏔️⛷ Learn more about our film tour at bmwf.org/mountainfilm, and the ski race at www.skitetonmt.com #lovethebob #skitetonmt #choteau #bobmarshallwilderness

📣We're hiring: Trail Technicians! Wilderness Trail Technicians (WTTs) work side by side with US Forest Service employees assisting in wilderness trail work. This is a chance to spend your summer in the backcountry as part of a small but mighty crew, learning the ins and outs of what it takes to maintain trails in Wilderness. This is a relatively new position for BMWF, created last summer to help bolster the workforce on the ground in and around the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. We're excited to continue to offer these positions as part of our field-based conservation career pathway opportunities. Learn more and how to apply: bmwf.org/jobs #lovethebob #bobmarshallwilderness #bobmarshallwildernesscomplex