The Base Camp » Events Calendar http://www.thebasecamp.com Gear for the great outdoors. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:43:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Walk by the Light of the Moon Feb 4-Red Lodge Nordic Center http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/walk-by-the-light-of-the-moon-feb-4-red-lodge-nordic-center/ http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/walk-by-the-light-of-the-moon-feb-4-red-lodge-nordic-center/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:00:51 +0000 Tim http://www.thebasecamp.com/?p=6641 Once a month, as the full moon dictates, it seems safe to venture out into the dark while the moon makes shadows.  Experience your National Forest from a different perspective – under the light of the full moon.  Please join our interpreters and naturalists for evenings of exploration in the moonlight.  Interpreters range from foresters to biologists, from scientists to historians, from poets to storytellers.

Saturday, February 4th – Woodwind Moon with BRTA at Red Lodge Nordic Center, 6 p.m

Many of the walks are a night or two before the full moon, to take advantage of the earlier moonrise.  The walks will often be located along a trail, with one or more interpreters located along the route of ½ to 2 miles on easy terrain.

Participants may want to bring flashlights in case the moon does not cooperate.  Anticipate the weather and dress accordingly.

For more information, contact the Beartooth Ranger District at (406) 446-2103, or refer to the website at www.fs.fed.us/r1/custer/recreation.  Participants with questions or special needs can call the Beartooth Ranger District.

]]> http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/walk-by-the-light-of-the-moon-feb-4-red-lodge-nordic-center/feed/ 0 MWA Women and Girls Only Snowshoe Feb 5-Helena http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/mwa-women-and-girls-only-snowshoe-feb-5-helena/ http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/mwa-women-and-girls-only-snowshoe-feb-5-helena/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:28:45 +0000 Tim http://www.thebasecamp.com/?p=6307 Montana Wilderness Association

Women and Girls Only SnowShoe Hike

Date: Saturday, 2/5/11

Location: between Helena and Lincoln

Public Land Management: Helena National Forest

Trail Miles: 3-5

Difficulty: easy

Group Size: 12

Reservations By: 1/30/11

Meeting Time and Place: 9:00 a.m. at the Lundy Center parking lot near Center Stage

Video in Helena

Leader: Martha Vogt 495-9270 greenevogt@imt.net

Celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day (Feb 4) by grabbing your daughter, mom,

or girlfriend to try out snowshoeing on the grand Continental Divide one hour north of

Helena. This is a beginner walk, but you should be comfortable outside for up to 4 hours

and be able to walk up mild hills. We will start on a closed road to get our snowlegs, then

move onto trails and climb for a distance. It is all downhill on the way back. Bring a

lunch, snacks, water, thermos, as we will go as far as the group wants to go, but not more

than 4 hours. Dress in layers. Boots should be good, comfortable hiking or snow boots.

Sorry, boys not allowed!

]]> http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/mwa-women-and-girls-only-snowshoe-feb-5-helena/feed/ 0 Montana Discovery Foundation Moonlight Hike Elkhorns Feb 6-Helena http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/montana-discovery-foundation-moonlight-hike-elkhorns-feb-6-helena/ http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/montana-discovery-foundation-moonlight-hike-elkhorns-feb-6-helena/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:15:35 +0000 Tim http://www.thebasecamp.com/?p=6535 Who:                        Montana Discovery Foundation

What:                       Moonlight Hike

Where:                    Willard Creek, Elkhorn Mountains

When:                     Monday, February 6, 2011

7 to 9 PM

Cost:                        Free—donations accepted

Audience:            Anyone wishing to be outside. Family friendly!

Message:            Join the Montana Discovery Foundation to explore the Willard Creek drainage by moonlight. This creek bottom travels through both the 1988 burn and live trees. The views are usually amazing on this outing. The group will split into 2 smaller groups and travel along different routes. Reservations open on January 23 and spaces are limited to 30 people! MDF is able to provide some snowshoes for hike participants. This hike is free and family friendly.

Reservations:            Sam Chapman at 495-3718 or Debbie at 495-3711

]]> http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/montana-discovery-foundation-moonlight-hike-elkhorns-feb-6-helena/feed/ 0 Southfork Ice Festival Feb 17-20-Cody http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/southfork-ice-festival-feb-17-20-cody/ http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/southfork-ice-festival-feb-17-20-cody/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:00:29 +0000 Tim http://www.thebasecamp.com/?p=6688 14th Annual “Waterfall Ice” Festival
February 17-20, 2012
Cody, Wyoming
Come join us for the Friendliest Little Ice Festival in the Northern Rockies!

Click to Register Today for the 14th Annual Festival
Open to the public!
Nightly happy hour at 4:00 p.m.
Nightly dinner served promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Nightly slide show entertainment at 8:00 p.m.
Please call or email for more information

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What:               Snowshoe Trip on Flesher Pass—Helena Snowschool

Where:            Flesher Pass

                             approx. 40 miles NW of Helena on Hwy. 279

When:              Monday, February 20, 2012

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Difficulty:       Moderate snowshoe. The biggest challenge is the length of time.

Message:         Join the Montana Discovery Foundation on Monday, February 20, 2012, for a snowshoe trip on the Continental Divide Trail heading southwest from the top of Flesher Pass. This trek will move through open hillsides and amongst some beautiful, old Douglas fir trees. Information will be available on the insect outbreak in this area. Reservations are required due to group size limitations. This event is free and open to the public and snowshoes available from MDF.

Reservations:            Montana Discovery Foundation            495-3718 or 495-3711

]]> http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/montana-discovery-foundation-snowshoe-trip-flesher-pass-feb-20-helena/feed/ 0 Montana Discovery Foundation Ski/Snowshoe Charter Oak Mine Feb 25-Helena http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/montana-discovery-foundation-skisnowshoe-charter-oak-mine-feb-25-helena/ http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/montana-discovery-foundation-skisnowshoe-charter-oak-mine-feb-25-helena/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:45:37 +0000 Tim http://www.thebasecamp.com/?p=6542 Who:                        Montana Discovery Foundation

What:                        Ski/Snowshoe Trip

Where:           Charter Oak Mine & Mill east of Elliston (call for directions)

When:                        Saturday, February 25, 2012

Hosted hikes leaving between 10 AM and Noon

Audience:            Anyone wishing to be outside. Family friendly!

Message:            Join the Montana Discovery Foundation for an exciting tour of the Charter Oak Mine & Mill. This very easy, 2 ½ mile (1.25 miles each way) ski is along a maintained road to the mill site. It is fairly flat and appropriate for beginners. Once to the site, there will be guided snowshoe tours of the mill with Debbie Anderson. Treats & a nice campfire will be provided. This hike is free and family friendly. Snowshoes will be provided at the mill site. Ski leaders leave the parking area at 10, 11, and noon. One snowshoe walk will leave at 10:30.

Reservations:            Sam Chapman at 495-3718 or Debbie at 495-3711

]]> http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/montana-discovery-foundation-skisnowshoe-charter-oak-mine-feb-25-helena/feed/ 0 Walk by the Light of the Moon March 10-West Fork Rock Creek-Billings http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/walk-by-the-light-of-the-moon-march-10-west-fork-rock-creek-billings/ http://www.thebasecamp.com/2011/12/walk-by-the-light-of-the-moon-march-10-west-fork-rock-creek-billings/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:00:51 +0000 Tim http://www.thebasecamp.com/?p=6645 Once a month, as the full moon dictates, it seems safe to venture out into the dark while the moon makes shadows.  Experience your National Forest from a different perspective – under the light of the full moon.  Please join our interpreters and naturalists for evenings of exploration in the moonlight.  Interpreters range from foresters to biologists, from scientists to historians, from poets to storytellers.

Saturday, March 10th – Whitebark Moon on the West Fork Rock Creek Rd, 6 p.m

Many of the walks are a night or two before the full moon, to take advantage of the earlier moonrise.  The walks will often be located along a trail, with one or more interpreters located along the route of ½ to 2 miles on easy terrain.

Participants may want to bring flashlights in case the moon does not cooperate.  Anticipate the weather and dress accordingly.

For more information, contact the Beartooth Ranger District at (406) 446-2103, or refer to the website at www.fs.fed.us/r1/custer/recreation.  Participants with questions or special needs can call the Beartooth Ranger District.

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Friday, April 6th – Mines Under Red Lodge, 7 p.m

Many of the walks are a night or two before the full moon, to take advantage of the earlier moonrise.  The walks will often be located along a trail, with one or more interpreters located along the route of ½ to 2 miles on easy terrain.

Participants may want to bring flashlights in case the moon does not cooperate.  Anticipate the weather and dress accordingly.

For more information, contact the Beartooth Ranger District at (406) 446-2103, or refer to the website at www.fs.fed.us/r1/custer/recreation.  Participants with questions or special needs can call the Beartooth Ranger District.

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Friday, May 4th – Explorer’s Moon , 7:00 p.m

Many of the walks are a night or two before the full moon, to take advantage of the earlier moonrise.  The walks will often be located along a trail, with one or more interpreters located along the route of ½ to 2 miles on easy terrain.

Participants may want to bring flashlights in case the moon does not cooperate.  Anticipate the weather and dress accordingly.

For more information, contact the Beartooth Ranger District at (406) 446-2103, or refer to the website at www.fs.fed.us/r1/custer/recreation.  Participants with questions or special needs can call the Beartooth Ranger District.

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Saturday, June 2nd – Rising Forest Moon on Senia Trail , 7:00 p.m

Many of the walks are a night or two before the full moon, to take advantage of the earlier moonrise.  The walks will often be located along a trail, with one or more interpreters located along the route of ½ to 2 miles on easy terrain.

Participants may want to bring flashlights in case the moon does not cooperate.  Anticipate the weather and dress accordingly.

For more information, contact the Beartooth Ranger District at (406) 446-2103, or refer to the website at www.fs.fed.us/r1/custer/recreation.  Participants with questions or special needs can call the Beartooth Ranger District.

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