Questions

Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)for the start of the trip. From there it’s about a 1-hour transfer south to Big Sky.

Two options at the end of the trip:

• HLN (Helena) — closest to Orofino, but flights require a connection (typically through Salt Lake City or Denver).
• BZN (Bozeman) — ~1.5 hr drive from Orofino, but has direct flights to most major cities. Worth it for anyone wanting a same-day arrival home.

We can coordinate group transfers either way — let us know your preference when you RSVP.

Yes.

Layers. Big Sky sits at ~7,500 ft — days hit the 70s but evenings drop into the 40s. A fleece or shell is non-optional. At Orofino, days are hot (80s) and nights are cool (50s).

Bring: sturdy walking/hiking shoes, a swimsuit (hot tub + lake), sunscreen, a hat, a light rain layer for afternoon thunderstorms, and something one-step-nicer for the bigger dinners. Western boots are encouraged but not required.

Designed for it. At Orofino alone there’s sapphire mining, archery, dune buggies, a fishing pond, mountain bikes, a mechanical bull, field-day games, firepits, and an outdoor movie under the stars. Big Sky adds horseback riding, the Lone Peak tram, ziplining, ropes course, and (for the brave) whitewater rafting.

Obviously.Custom MVP > MT pieces, ready when you arrive. Cowboy hat is BYO.

Obviously. Field-day Olympics, mechanical-bull rankings, and rafting bragging rights to settle. Trophies TBD but inevitable.