University of Montana's Backcountry Club

Current Events

coreypiersol — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:17:17 +0000

We are currently working on developing new ways of raising funds! It’s not easy and slightly time consuming, so if you have any suggestions please let us know by posting a comment or send us an email with your idea!!!

How to Donate

coreypiersol — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:51:44 +0000

Why Donate??? Below are two great reasons to help out the UM Backcountry Club…

1) You could help save a life! With little disposable income it’s hard for students to raise $3oo to purchase a transceiver. Unfortunately most outdoor enthusiasts are determined to do whatever and go where ever they want even when necessary gear isn’t available. Please help us, help these poor, but highly motivated individuals!!!

2) Your donation will help us afford trips to places like Lolo Pass where individuals can receive hands on experience using their transceivers, probes and proper search techniques.If you’re interested to donate to the UM Backcountry Club please contact Kevin Freund at;406.546.1734
or
Kevin.freund@umontana.edu

Thank you for your time and consideration!

How to Join

coreypiersol — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:33:32 +0000

If you would like to be a part of the UM Backcountry Club please send an email to;

kevin.freund@umontana.edu

Subject: UM BC Club

Please include your name, whether your a full-time, part-time, or not a student (whom are welcome) and what your interested to gain from joining the UM BC Club.

Thank you for your time,
Corey

Fundraiser at Bayern Brewery a success!!!

coreypiersol — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:58:05 +0000

Under new management by Kevin Freund, the University of Montana’s Backcountry ski/snowboard club put on its first of many fundraisers to help backcountry enthusiasts stay safe, educated, and experienced. The event was held on Nov. 30^th at Bayern Brewery where Face Plant, their delicious new brew was served and enjoyed. With an alcohol content of 7.5% it went down surprisingly smooth and like the name suggests it only took a few to get me tipsy!

A few movies were watched, and business discussed. Backcountry Access (BCA) made it to the event and was a big supporter in the raffle. Minot the BCA representative was there giving short clinics and answering questions about backcountry safety and techniques. They donated a full backcountry kit including a Tracker DTS Transceiver, and probe.

Other products in the raffle included donations from Pipestone Mtn. (NLTC), The Trailhead, Edge of the World, and Bob Ward & Sons. Thanks to their support they helped make the event a great success. The proceeds will go to equipment such as shovels, probes, and transceivers that members will be able to rent/borrow to ensure proper safety. Funds will also go to transportation fees to cut down on member expenses. We feel experience is the best way to learn technique and grow as outdoor enthusiast.

We encourage you to meet new faces and new peaks by joining and supporting the UM Backcountry Club.

Thanks for your support and we hope to see you at our next fundraiser…

Corey
Vice President

TO JOIN PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK TO THE RIGHT, THANKS.

TO DONATE PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK TO THE RIGHT, THANKS AGAIN!!!