Montana Wilderness School

Montana Wilderness School MWS is a nonprofit outdoor education school based in Bozeman, Montana.

Week two of Camp Pemi expedition took the crew to the mountains for 6 days of backpacking in the To***co Root Mountains!...
08/05/2026

Week two of Camp Pemi expedition took the crew to the mountains for 6 days of backpacking in the To***co Root Mountains!

Some highlights:

⛰️ Summited 1 of 43 peaks the rise above 10,000ft in the To***co Roots. Ferris Peak at 10,135ft
⛰️ Saw 1 Pika
⛰️ Hiked 18.03 miles
⛰️ Made cinnamon rolls
⛰️ Constructed (and deconstructed) 1 stone oven
⛰️ Played countless games of “yee-haw”

What another epic expedition for the books!!

We just wrapped up a 16 day expedition with Camp Pemi! The crew spent the first week paddling the Upper Missouri River B...
08/05/2026

We just wrapped up a 16 day expedition with Camp Pemi! The crew spent the first week paddling the Upper Missouri River Breaks.

Some highlights:

🛶 47 river miles paddled
🛶 6 beautiful, some hot (max temp of 105 degrees), days on the river
🛶 Day hike to Hole in the Wall
🛶 Countless cool off swims (including while navigating)
🛶 3 fish caught, 1 eaten
🛶 7 books read
🛶 53 games of “yee-haw” played
🛶 A couple beards grown

07/28/2026

We have a few spots left on our Beginner Middle School Packrafting and Backpacking course, Trailhead Water & Mountain Adventure, August 23rd - 28th!

Don’t miss out on an EPIC way to end your summer before heading back to school, apply today!! ⭐️

Oh, and we got Alex good!

Did someone say YELLOWSTONE???Happy Stay Wild Wednesday! Maybe you’ve been on the Yellowstone River. Maybe you’ve hiked ...
05/13/2026

Did someone say YELLOWSTONE???

Happy Stay Wild Wednesday!

Maybe you’ve been on the Yellowstone River. Maybe you’ve hiked around Yellowstone NP. BUT have you ever packrafted on the Yellowstone AND backpacked in Yellowstone NP in the SAME WEEK???

Our Trailhead | Water & Mountain course for rising 10th-exiting 12th will be spending a boat load (😉) of time doing just that! And the best news? We are still enrolling! Snag a spot for your Yellowstone summer today!

Because it’s no secret that adventuring is more fun with friends, old and new!! Starting today, when you and a buddy sig...
05/07/2026

Because it’s no secret that adventuring is more fun with friends, old and new!!

Starting today, when you and a buddy sign up for the same course you’ll both get $200 off course tuition!! This applies to all courses still enrolling, just make sure to name drop your friend in your seperate applications.

So, it’s time to call up your adventure buddy and sign up today!! ⛰️🚣🧗

THANK YOU to all those who donated, shared and supported MWS this GIVE BIG ⭐️ All donation directly support youth wilder...
05/02/2026

THANK YOU to all those who donated, shared and supported MWS this GIVE BIG ⭐️ All donation directly support youth wilderness access! And we couldn’t have done it without YOU!

Huge shout out to for brining our community together every year to support the nonprofits that bring so much life, care, fun and opportunities to our community 🤍✨

Give Big is LIVE ⭐️🤝🌄Head to the link in our bio to give Montana youth the gift of wilderness experiences: climbing moun...
05/01/2026

Give Big is LIVE ⭐️🤝🌄

Head to the link in our bio to give Montana youth the gift of wilderness experiences: climbing mountain peaks, paddling rapids, exploring new ecosystems, gaining confidence and pushing themselves. Every dollar counts.

Don’t forget to check out all our incredible community partners too:academy 🌱
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Happy Earth Day from MWS 🌎❤️🌱
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from MWS 🌎❤️🌱

This Stay Wild Wednesday, we are so excited to offer BRAND NEW courses this summer as add ons to the 2026 season! TRAILH...
04/01/2026

This Stay Wild Wednesday, we are so excited to offer BRAND NEW courses this summer as add ons to the 2026 season!

TRAILHEAD | HOT AIR BALLOON-PACKING 🪂🎈🔥

This is a 6 day introductory course that takes to the skies!
Course highlights:
🎈Traveling by hot air balloon instead of by foot will allow for students to get further into the backcountry
🎈Develop knowledge of catching thermals in a hot air balloon
🎈Witness Montana Wilderness and Birds like never before
🎈Emphasis on teamwork and leadership!
Trailhead | Hot Air Balloon-Packing is being offered June 31st-July 5th for High Schoolers and August 2nd-7th for Middle Schoolers. Check out our website for more info!

WILDERNESS | SOURCE-TO-SEA PACKRAFTING & DEEP SEA FISHING 🌊 🎣 🚣‍♀️

This is our longest course offering ever! 160 days spent packrafting along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers until we reach the Gulf of Mexico when students will spend a week deep water fishing.
Course highlights:
🌊Extended time living in the backcountry, truly honing in packrafting and deep sea fishing
🌊Running class 2-3 rapids on the Gulf Stream
🌊Emphasis on river navigation, teamwork and leadership!
🌊Beautiful sights and wildlife across the United States!
This course is being offered to High Schoolers only, launching April 31st and returning October 12th.

Financial aid available for both course, oh, and HAPPY APRIL FOOLS! 😉 ⛰️

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Bozeman, MT
59718

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+14063884610

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