by Joel Anderson | Nov 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
COMPLETE: Stone Hill Trail Network Project Over the last two summers, dozens of volunteers improved miles of trails to some of the area’s best crags. We did it! Stone Hill now has improved access to 16 distinct crags and cliffs. Over a total of 10 trail days...
by Joel Anderson | Sep 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Stone Hill’s Upper Tier Trail Network Completed Volunteers finish access and connecting trails of the Upper Tier Trail network The final day of the trail season is in the books! Despite the smoke, a solid group of volunteers rallied out to Stone Hill to put the...
by Joel Anderson | Aug 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Kooc Crags now have improved trail access Volunteers re-establish an easier and more sustainable trail above Pit Stop The third trail day of the season took place at Kooc Crags on Koocanusa’s west side. On August 8th, three volunteers and three board members cut...
by Joel Anderson | Jul 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Peck Gulch approach re-routed, rusty bolts replaced on lower north tier Volunteers dig in nearly a mile of trail and replace half a dozen top anchor setups. Coalition board members and a handful of volunteers met at the Peck Gulch day use area to completely...
by Joel Anderson | Jun 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Upper Tier Trails are in! Volunteers dig in trails to six major formations. The first trail day of 2020 is in the books. On Saturday, June 13th, 13 volunteers built trails to Bighorn, Jah, Big Buttresses, as well as Bertha, Tower of Power and Striation Rock. A...
by Joel Anderson | Oct 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
$2,000 will be awarded through the American Alpine Club’s Cornerstone Conservation Grant The Stewards are on a roll! Last month the Northwest Montana Climbers’ Coalition received $2,000 to assist in the completion of the Stone Hill Trail Network Project....
by Joel Anderson | Aug 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
On August 12th, members of the NWMTCC replaced 15 anchor setups at the main area of Kila Crags southwest of Kalispell. The area is becoming more popular every season, and was way overdue for upgraded hardware. Kila is known for having somewhat chossy rock, and has...
by Joel Anderson | Jun 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Saturday’s trail day brought out a dozen motivated volunteers and resulted in two fully renovated trails. The path down to Mikey’s Mussel Beach was raked clean of pine needles and brushed out, and the path through the talus now has some solid rock steps....
by Joel Anderson | May 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Trail Day is finally happening! With help from the Rexford Ranger District, the NWMTCC will be restoring and improving trails to Mussel Beach, the Upper Tier and Peck Gulch. Phase 1 will begin at the main area on June 15th. Bring gloves, snacks, water and your...
by Joel Anderson | Nov 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
After receiving a $2,000 grant from the Access Fund, our re-bolting committee set to work replacing some of Stone Hill’s funky top anchors from the mid 1980s. Led by board member Joel Handley, the Coalition managed to replace 15 anchors at Stone Hill this...
