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!
Father-Son Backpacking Trip in the Bitterroot
July 24th - 27th, 2026
Trip Highlights:
- A 4-day, 3-night backpacking trip geared towards father-son backpackers!
- Learn tips from an expert with experience from through hikes and thousands of miles of backpacking experience.
- Alpine Lake Packrafting Included!
- Stargaze under the darkest skies in the US
- Photographers are encouraged to attend!
Off-Trail in the Bitterroot
August 1st - 3rd, 2026
Trip Highlights:
- A 3-day, 2-night backpacking trip geared towards backpackers and hikers learning how to travel off-trail safely and responsibly.
- Alpine Lake Packrafting
- Stargaze under the darkest skies in the US
- Photographers are encouraged to attend! All photography on this website by lead guide, Luke Hayduk!
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.