Guests will arrive in Missoula, and our staff will do Missoula Airport (MSO) and hotel pickups. After you register, we will email a list of suggested hotels for guests planning to arrive early. Please email us your arrival/departure plans, including flight numbers.

Everyone will have time to settle into the house and enjoy our first chef-prepared meal.

After lunch, our mechanics will work on building guest bikes or fitting people to their rentals. We will depart for an afternoon shakeout spin once all the bikes are ready, and all the guests have arrived.

Today’s Ride: Arrival Spin

22 miles & 1,100′

Today’s Ride: Ovando Loop

36-41 miles & 2,000-3,000′

We begin the morning with a scenic 45-minute shuttle to Seeley Lake, where today’s ride rolls into the heart of the stunning Seeley-Swan Valley along sections of the iconic Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Many Great Divide riders consider this stretch the most beautiful portion of the entire 2,600-mile journey from Canada to Mexico, and it’s easy to see why. Quiet gravel roads, sweeping valley views, and endless mountain scenery define today’s adventure.

Towering above the valley are the spectacular Mission Mountains, home to the first Tribal Wilderness designated in the United States. This rugged range is also home to McDonald Glacier, the only remaining glacier in the Missions. The surrounding landscape is part of the Crown of the Continent, an immense interconnected ecosystem stretching from Montana into Canada and considered one of the most intact natural ecosystems left in the world. Thanks to this protected wilderness, the region supports an incredible abundance of wildlife, including elk, moose, black bears, grizzlies, wolves, and countless bird species.

For riders looking for an extra challenge, there is an optional 7-mile singletrack section along the Swan Crest Trail, offering a fun and rewarding taste of Montana trail riding. Whether you choose the gravel route or add in the singletrack, every option delivers spectacular scenery and some of the finest riding on Montana’s backroads.

Today’s Ride: Ride the Divide

28-70 miles & 2,300-5,100′

Today’s route travels through the historic Nevada and Ogden Valleys, landscapes deeply rooted in Montana ranching history and conservation. Much of this land has been carefully protected through partnerships between working ranches, conservation groups, and wildlife organizations dedicated to preserving the valley’s natural beauty and ecological importance for future generations.

Along the way, we’ll pass through areas connected to the renowned Mannix Ranch, a longtime Montana cattle operation recognized for balancing sustainable ranching with large-scale conservation efforts. The ranch has played an important role in protecting critical wildlife habitat throughout the Blackfoot watershed while continuing the region’s ranching traditions.

This valley is also an important habitat for trumpeter swans, the largest native waterfowl species in North America. Once pushed to the brink of extinction, trumpeter swans have made a remarkable recovery thanks to extensive habitat preservation and wetland conservation efforts throughout western Montana. Keep an eye out for these majestic birds gliding across ponds and wetlands as we ride through the valley.

Surrounded by the rivers, grasslands, forests, and mountains of the greater Blackfoot watershed, today’s ride offers not only incredible gravel riding, but also a deeper connection to the landscapes, wildlife, and conservation history that make this corner of Montana so special.

Today’s Ride: Big Sky Country Loop

42 miles & 1,300′

Our final day takes us on a beautiful point-to-point ride through the historic Nevada and Ogden Valleys toward the small ranching town of Helmville. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the week, and from the high point of the ride, we’ll be able to look out across many of the landscapes and routes we’ve explored throughout the trip.

This region was shaped by the Homestead Act of 1862, which brought many Irish immigrant families west to establish ranches and build new lives in the Blackfoot Valley. That heritage still defines the area today, from the working cattle ranches to the welcoming small-town culture found in Helmville’s historic family-owned bar, a longtime gathering place for locals and travelers alike. They even serve Guinness on draught as an homage to their Irish roots.

The climb up Nevada Ogden Mountain is well worth the effort, rewarding us with panoramic views and a fun, fast descent into the valley below. We finish the day with a picnic lunch along the scenic Blackfoot River before shuttling home, the perfect ending to an unforgettable Montana adventure.

Today’s Ride: Nevada Ogden Mountain

41 miles & 2,800′

Shuttles will run to the Missoula airport all morning, with the last shuttle leaving at 11 a.m. Please email us your departure times.

For those who don’t depart early, you are welcome to go on an optional self-guided ride on a nearby route.

Today’s Plan: Departure Day

Checkout by 11 a.m.