Have photos you want to share with our community? Send them to asiems@bmwf.org, tag Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation on Facebook (@bobmarshallfoundation) or Instagram (@bobmarshallwilderness), or use the hashtags #LoveTheBob and #BobMarshallWilderness on social media! Below are our recent photos from Instagram, follow us to see more @bobmarshallwilderness
The Bob Shop has something for everyone on your list π
πΌ Our 2026 Holiday Gift Guide is here!
Shop gifts that give back to the Bob at bmwf.org/shop πποΈβ€οΈ
Place shipping orders by Monday, Dec. 15th, and pick-up orders by Friday, Dec. 19th to make sure you have them under the tree. You can also shop in person tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 13th at our pop-up at @sportsmanskihaus from 11am-4pm!
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β¨New merch drop!!β¨ Just in time for the holidays, we have some brand-spankin'-new merch that just hit the Bob Shop: Love the Bob SOCKS and Complex Map Zip-Up Hoodies π
Place shipping orders by December 15th to have under the tree. Plus, don't miss our Bob Shop Pop-Up at @sportsmanskihaus in Kalispell THIS SATURDAY, Dec. 13th from 11am-4pm to shop in person!
ππβ€οΈ Shop now: bmwf.org/shop
Big thanks to local artists @jbmediamt and @riccigertz for creating the beautiful artwork for these pieces!
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Artist Wilderness Connection applications are OPEN! Artists from all different media and styles are invited to apply for this unique, collaborative artist-in-residence program hosted by @glacierartmuseum_mt, Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation, Flathead National Forest and Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
Selected artists spend 1-2 weeks in remote, backcountry National Forest cabins in the Great Bear or Bob Marshall Wilderness areas while creating art inspired by nature and their wilderness living experience. After completing their residency, artists share their experience with a free community outreach program or exhibition.
Learn much more and how to apply at bmwf.org/awc π¨ππΌοΈ
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β¨Pint Night reminders!β¨ Great Falls, we hope you'll join us TONIGHT, Monday Dec. 8th from 5-8pm at @mightymobrewco to raise a glass to the Bob.
Up in the Flathead, we're calling BINGO! tomorrow, Tuesday Dec. 9th at @sacredwatersbrewing from 6-8pm.
Then, come to @blackstarmontana next Tuesday, Dec. 16th from 5-8pm for another round of beers for the Bob.
Plus, don't miss our Bob Shop Pop-Up at @sportsmanskihaus in Kalispell this Saturday, Dec 13th from 11am-4pm, to grab gifts for your friends and family who love the Bob.
It's a busy holiday season – We hope to see you along the way to celebrate another wild year in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex!
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We have a full dance card this December! We hope you’ll join us along the way at one, some, or ALL of these super fun chances to celebrate the Bob π€©
π» Mon, Dec. 8th: Beers for the Bob at @mightymobrewco
π― Tues, Dec. 9th: BINGO at @sacredwatersbrewing
πΊοΈ Fri, Dec. 12th: Bob Info Booth at @rei Kalispell
ποΈ Sat, Dec. 13th: Bob Shop Pop-Up at @sportsmanskihaus Kalispell
π» Tues, Dec. 16th: Beers for the Bob at @blackstarmontana
Learn more at bmwf.org/events π₯³
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#GivingTuesday is all about giving back to the things you care about most. We hope the incredible 1.6-million-acre Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex makes it on your list.
For nearly 30 years, the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation has brought people from all walks of life together in service to this special place. Your gift today will be put to work next summer opening hundreds of miles of trail, treating acres of invasive weeds, and connecting new generations to this awe-inspiring landscape through active wilderness stewardship.
Every gift, big or small, makes a difference on the trail. Thank you for giving back to the Bob!
π«ΆποΈ bmwf.org/donate
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Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for this year. It's been a wild year, and you – our community – have continued to show up big, time and time again, and we can't say thank you enough.
We're thankful that in turbulent times, you all continue to make one thing abundantly clear: You LOVE the Bob, and you'll come together to protect it. You want future generations to know these trails, valleys and peaks, and you're not willing to let this wild piece of Montana go.
We're also – as always – thankful for this place that we do it all for: the big, wild, beautiful Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.
As you gather with family and friends this weekend, we hope you'll join us in feeling grateful for everything we accomplished together this year, in service to this special place. Happy Thanksgiving, from all of us at the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation! π¦ππ₯§
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WE'RE HIRING! 2026 Crew Leader positions are now open.
This is a chance to spend the summer in the Bob, working with crews of volunteers and helping more folks connect with one of the wildest places left in the lower 48. If you have a passion for wilderness, meeting new people, and sharing knowledge and skills – this could be your perfect next adventure.
Learn much more and how to apply at bmwf.org/jobs
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As you're starting your holiday shopping, don't forget about the Bob Shop for all of the wilderness lovers in your life! As a little thank you, we're offering a FREE STICKER with your order, now through December 15th π€©πβ¨
Add a sticker of your choice to your holiday order and enter code STUCKONBOB at checkout. Include it with your gift, or keep it as a treat for yourself. Who doesn't love a good sticker??
Note: Place holiday orders by December 15th to ensure you have them in time to put under the tree π
Shop now at bmwf.org/shop ππ
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Looking through our videos from the summer and came across this gem from Crew Leader Cole on our second project up Goat Creek #249 in August. You never know what you might stumble across while scouting a trail in the Bob! π¦‘π
While badgers are abundant in Montana, they aren’t super common to see as they are mostly solitary and nocturnal, doing their digging and hunting at night. Cole must have woken this one up as he was tossing trees off the trail.
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Your impact stretched far and wide in the Bob this summer – on 55 hands-on stewardship projects with 368 volunteers, to be exact. As we tally up the totals from our 2025 season, we want to highlight all of these smiling faces and say another THANK YOU for chipping in to help care for this special place: the 1.6-million-acre Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.
You – our volunteers – made your mark on this landscape that others will benefit from for years to come. Thank you!!!
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In 2024 our friends at @smithandrogue came to us with the idea of making a film to tell the story of our work in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. We were jazzed about the idea, but knew the hoops that would need to be jumped through.
Luckily, their team was on board to work through the proper permitting and logistics with the Forest Service, and we're so happy that, after a year of planning, we were able to make it happen this summer! They tagged along with our volunteer crew up Silver King Mountain #420 on the Rocky Mountain Front, and did a beautiful job capturing the power of connecting people with active wilderness stewardship.
The film is available to watch now. Find it at the link in their bio: @smithandrogue
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We’re still basking in the post-BobFest glow β¨ One special moment from the evening was the story of the stunning elk shed found by volunteers on our @freedombankmt partner trip this summer. It’s one of those experiences that make the Bob so special, or, as Brian said – “It doesn’t get any more Montana than this!”
Huge thanks to Brian and Blayne and the whole Freedom Bank team for generously sharing this gift from the wilderness with us – and congratulations on placing the winning bid to bring it home!
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We had a stellar board and staff retreat this past weekend at Cane Ridge West in Lincoln, MT. We dove into the work of updating our 3-year Strategic Plan, aligning our values and vision for the future of BMWF, and left feeling more connected and inspired by the impact of our mission.
We want to give a rousing THANK YOU to this talented, insightful Board of Directors who volunteer to help guide the foundation. The value of their time and collective skills and knowledge is immeasurable, and all of us who love the Bob benefit from their leadership.
And, big thanks to all of you who took the time to fill out our 2025 Donor/Support Survey! Your input was so valuable as we evaluated our current programs and future plans. If you didn’t get a chance, we’ve left the survey up at bmwf.org/contact-us in case you’d like to make your voice heard.
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As our board and staff prepare to dive into updating our 5-year Strategic Plan this weekend, we want your input! There's still time to take our 2025 Donor/Supporter Survey to help guide the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation's future.
We want to hear from our community about what inspires you, concerns you, and how we can better come together to protect this wild place – the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex – for generations to come.
Find the link to take our short survey at bmwf.org/contact-us
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Missoula! Quick reminder to come Meet the Mules this evening (Friday, Oct 17th) at @whitefishcu (1635 S Russell St)! We'll be there from 4-6 PM with the @missoulabch.
Give the mules some love and carrots to thank them for their hard work in the wilderness this summer. We'll be there with info about the Bob and volunteering, plus some Bob Shop merch. All ages welcome!
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π£We're Hiring: Invasive Species Coordinator!
This full-time, year-round position blends office work with backcountry field time (about 60/40) and involves everything from mapping and treatment to leading volunteer projects and mentoring interns.
If you love native plants, have experience in wilderness stewardship, and want to make a real impact in one of the largest wilderness areas in the Lower 48, we’d love to hear from you!
Learn more and how to apply at bmwf.org/jobs
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If you missed the mules at the BobFest, we have another chance! The @missoulabch are joining us to bring a string of critters to the brand new @whitefishcu branch in Missoula this Friday, October 17th.
Join us from 4-6 PM to give the mules 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!
#lovethebob #missoulaevents #missoula #missoulamt

What a night!! THANK YOU to all who joined us at the BobFest to eat a taco, pet a mule, pull on a crosscut, and most of all – raise funds to support important on-the-ground work in the Bob next summer!
One more huge THANKS to our event sponsors who helped make this evening possible: @twobearairrescue, @nwdrywallmt, @sacredwatersbrewing, @packmuleliquor, @ceresbakerymt, @fleurbakeshop — plus the MANY businesses who donated auction and raffle prizes! We appreciate you!
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TOMORROW! Meet us at the Flathead County Fairgrounds for a rip roarin’ good time for a great cause. The BobFest is from 6-9 PM on Friday, October 10th in the Expo Building.
Online ticket sales will end at 3 PM on Friday, so grab yours now to save your spot! We can’t wait to see you there! ποΈπ«πͺπ₯Ύ
ποΈ bmwf.org/bobfest
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