2026 Public Backpacking Trip Calendar:
Wildflower Hiking, Peaceful Packraft Float + Bring Your Dog!
May 29th - 30th, 2026
Trip Highlights:
- Two amazing wildflower hikes near Missoula and the Bitterroot Mountains with one day of peaceful alpine lake packrafting.
- Join a group of like-minded travelers who want to make amazing memories with their dogs!
- Book your own lodging using our recommendations or rent our gear and camp under the stars!
- One night of campfires and stargazing hosted at the Little Smith Creek Ranch!
Backpacker's Odyssey: A Backpacking Trip to Unnamed Alpine Lakes
July 23rd - 26th, 2026
Trip Highlights:
- Backpack 3 nights in the backcountry. Set up base camp day 1 and go for day hikes without the heavy pack days 2 and 3!
- Alpine Lake Packrafting
- Learn Off-Trail Navigation
- Stargaze under the darkest skies in the US
Golden Larches
Photography - Three Beautiful Day Hikes
Oct 5th - 7th, 2026
Trip Highlights:
- Embark on 3 beautiful day hikes in the Larch-covered Bitterroot Mountains.
- One of those hikes includes a relaxing packraft float!
- Night of campfires and photo review on the 3rd night, at the Little Smith Creek Ranch.