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The SGCRA promotes safe and healthy year-round motorized and non-motorized recreation and responsible multiple-use of our public lands. What does SGCRA do?

Sweet Grass County Recreation Association
The SGCRA is an organization of individuals and businesses interested in promoting outdoor recreation. It was founded in 1972 to provide a unified voice for Montanans who want to preserve the use of public lands. SGCRA encourages the safe, courteous, lawful and responsible use of public lands. Promotes the proper recreational use of the land in keeping with the protection, preservation and enhancement of all natural resources. Provides representation at every phase of Montana’s public land usage. Keeps members informed of state and national issues. Represents outdoor enthusiasts as an organized group. Provides recreationalists with a way to meet other recreational enthusiasts in an atmosphere of camaraderie and cooperation. Assists state and local law enforcement agencies in search and rescue efforts. Works with the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks to develop and maintain a quality trail systems and a series of maintained parking lots that can be enjoyed by all outdoor enthusiasts year around. Works with the enforcement division of FWP to provide safety programs and information to its members. The Sweet Grass County Recreation Association promotes safe and healthy year round motorized and non-motorized recreation for its members and residents of Southwest Montana.

10/29/2026

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“The MSU Snow and Avalanche Workshop is back!
Wednesday, November 4, 5:00-9:00 PM”

“Join us for a FREE, FUN, and EDUCATIONAL evening to kick off the winter season! The Snow and Avalanche Workshop (SAW) is a 4-hour event with vendors, presentations, and panels. No pre-registration required; just show up at the SUB Ballroom.

Details:

Date: November 4, 2026
Location: MSU Strand Union Building (SUB) Ballroom ACD 751 W Grant St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Learn about snow science research, hear presentations from athletes and local experts, learn more about local businesses, clubs, and nonprofit organizations, and potentially WIN PRIZES!

Timeline of Events:

5:00 PM: Doors open – visit over 20 local businesses, clubs, and nonprofit organizations at their tables
5:45 PM: Opening remarks from MSU’s Dean of Students
5:55 PM: Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center – Discussion and presentation on public resources
6:15 PM: MSU Snow Science graduate students' research presentations
6:45 PM: Intermission
7:00 PM: Guest Speaker - Seth Fenner
7:25 PM: Connection to Place Panel with guest speakers: Randy Elliot, Vasu Sojitra, Alyson Courtemanch, and Tyler Miller
8:30 PM: Keynote Speaker Kit DesLauriers
8:50 PM: Final Raffle!
The MSU SAW is presented by Montana State University, the Friends of Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, the American Avalanche Association, and the MSU Dean of Students

Food is not provided. Feel free to bring snacks!

PARKING information:

A permit is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to park in Eagle and Bison lots. A permit is required Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. to park in the Parking Garage. All other parking areas require a permit Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. unless signed otherwise.”

https://mycampusrec.montana.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=f1631753-e44e-464c-b552-4b1812b92ce2&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAVQLcZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWURPV9YBG2mljazVV4JGEnMWcCcQaOXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpxOqF3w6iIa7lfQj2NlwEHT-dkftB9-7TfS6RJr-piBkoAZ3EFqaaT3nyDzN_aem_o1i146JwwOaa1u6xdB894A&mc_cid=71745733de&mc_eid=6dfa2cc71f

10/19/2026

Maintaining the Tin Shack

10/19/2026

Glorious day Saturday, October 17, to seal the roof of the Tin Shack. Accompanied by Dorian Getschman (on the roof with post author), Kathy Rue and Zee (our dog). The roof was leaking many places last winter. We had a go at sealing the roof last October but it was raining too steady for the sealant to hold. Unfortunately, we found the inner door was left open which allowed varmints inside. Looks like they had quite a party for awhile. We vowed to add a note or sign for guests to please close both doors. We checked the wood bin (plenty for the winter), Kathy cleaned up the mess, Dorian and I sealed the roof, started a fire to roast brats, fixed the window screen, added a patch to the inner door where a varmint has been gnawing on the wood to get inside, and then departed about 3 pm to get to the Boulder River Road Kill in time to watch the Cat football game and eat supper (Cats victorious)😆.

If anyone would like to help add supplies, the Tin Shack medicine kit mounted on the wall by the door is out of bandages. The kit originally had over 120 bandages in various sizes, now all are gone. Also, I left a Coleman propane-fueled lantern with twin mantels. We need a supply of mantels.

Looking forward to building a warm fire this winter with a roof free of leaks!

10/16/2026

Heading up to the tin shack tomorrow. Sealing the roof as it’s been leaking. Small job. Anyone is welcome to join . Leaving town from the Fort at 9:30.

10/10/2026

2-27-27
Family Fun Day
Boulder Ambler
Poker Run

09/29/2026

Must see 6-minute video - Opening the road to Independence! Volunteer make an approved detour route through the forest to re-open the road south of Box Canyon to Independence, Million Dollar Basin, and Blue Lake!

09/28/2026

September 12, 2026 - Hired this guy for the day to help build the trail around the collapsed bridge on the Main Boulder River 2 miles upstream of Box Canyon. That route is open now! P.S. He said his name is Colter T.

09/25/2026

Way to go Hawley Mountain Guest Ranch https://www.facebook.com/share/1HQwHxKLBd/?mibextid=wwXIfr

09/16/2026

Low water crossing photos for the detour around the closed Main Boulder River bridge 2.2 miles south of Box Canyon parking area East Fork Trailhead.

Photos courtesy of Kathy Rue, who is adept at capturing rare moments of wildlife. The first photo is of a full-grown "RockChuck".

Address

PO BOX 922
Big Timber, MT
59011

Website

https://buy.stripe.com/14keYkgNvfZ009i4gk, http://www.sgcra.org/home

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