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BIG SKY, MONTANA

Biking, Hiking, and Rafting in Big Sky and Yellowstone

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ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderately Challenging
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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.

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Elevation Note
Site elevation 6,125'. Hiking and biking at elevations ranging from 6,000' to 8,000'

 Equipment Requirements
Sturdy hiking boots or hiking shoes, water bottle and fanny or day pack are a must. Bring a walking stick if you use one. Bikes and helmets included or bring your own.

Itinerary for Sep 16 — Sep 21, 2012

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Type: Lodge

 Description: Bucks T-4 Lodge is nestled in the Gallatin Valley between the Gallatin and Madison mountain ranges. The provides a stunning backdrop Buck’s T-4 Lodge has been a Big Sky tradition for over 50 years. Visitors to Yellowstone, Big Sky and Moonlight Basin ski resorts and the Gallatin Canyon experience unparalleled hospitality and the genius of Buck's cuisine. Their welcoming atmosphere, nationally acclaimed restaurant, hearty breakfast and many amenities make them the natural choice for lodging in Big Sky, Montana.

Contact info:
46625 Gallatin Rd
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730 USA
phone: 406-995-4111
web: www.buckst4.com

Room amenities: Guests will stay in room with two queen beds or a queen and a couch. All rooms are equipped with free wireless Internet, iPod docking stations, microwave/refrigerator, satellite TV with 3 HBO channels, direct-dial phones with voicemail, coffee maker, hair dryer and iron.

Facility amenities: Start each day with our complimentary full breakfast. Other guest amenities include two restaurants with historic bar, free wireless Internet, two huge outdoor hot tubs, patio with outdoor fireplace, microwave/refrigerators and three HBO channels. Our richly appointed guest rooms furnished in a country decor features free Wi-Fi and an iPod docking station in every guest room. Rooms are also equipped with microwaves and refrigerators. Buck's has a beautiful outdoor Garden, with its waterfalls and native landscaping, provides a stunning backdrop for your Montana vacation. They feature over 5,000 square feet of meeting space in one of Montana's most picturesque locations. Buck's rustic log decor sets the stage for superb evening dining featuring Montana steaks, wild game, seafood, and more. Our award-winning wine list features over 250 selections and is recognized by Gourmet, Wine Spectator and Bon Appetit. Buck's Pub features casual dining with a unique flair and the adjacent game room with pool tables and video games offer evening entertainment. Free wireless high-speed Internet access is also available in the Pub and bar.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: varies
For seasonal rates call Buck's T-4 Lodge for information at 406.995.4111

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day One: Sunday, September 16 - Welcome Dinner and Orientation 
Arrive To: Welcome to Buck's T-4 Lodge located near the Big Sky area, home of many scenic biking and hiking trails and the near the pristine Gallatin River.

Dinner: Experience the genius of Buck's T-4 cuisine at the welcome dinner.

Evening: Orientation and introductions.

Lodging: Buck's T-4 Lodge

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Bucks T-4 Lodge is nestled in the Gallatin Valley between the Gallatin and Madison mountain ranges. The provides a stunning backdrop Buck’s T-4 Lodge has been a Big Sky tradition for over 50 years. Visitors to Yellowstone, Big Sky and Moonlight Basin ski resorts and the Gallatin Canyon experience unparalleled hospitality and the genius of Buck's cuisine. Their welcoming atmosphere, nationally acclaimed restaurant, hearty breakfast and many amenities make them the natural choice for lodging in Big Sky, Montana.

Contact info:
46625 Gallatin Rd
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730 USA
phone: 406-995-4111
web: www.buckst4.com

Room amenities: Guests will stay in room with two queen beds or a queen and a couch. All rooms are equipped with free wireless Internet, iPod docking stations, microwave/refrigerator, satellite TV with 3 HBO channels, direct-dial phones with voicemail, coffee maker, hair dryer and iron.

Facility amenities: Start each day with our complimentary full breakfast. Other guest amenities include two restaurants with historic bar, free wireless Internet, two huge outdoor hot tubs, patio with outdoor fireplace, microwave/refrigerators and three HBO channels. Our richly appointed guest rooms furnished in a country decor features free Wi-Fi and an iPod docking station in every guest room. Rooms are also equipped with microwaves and refrigerators. Buck's has a beautiful outdoor Garden, with its waterfalls and native landscaping, provides a stunning backdrop for your Montana vacation. They feature over 5,000 square feet of meeting space in one of Montana's most picturesque locations. Buck's rustic log decor sets the stage for superb evening dining featuring Montana steaks, wild game, seafood, and more. Our award-winning wine list features over 250 selections and is recognized by Gourmet, Wine Spectator and Bon Appetit. Buck's Pub features casual dining with a unique flair and the adjacent game room with pool tables and video games offer evening entertainment. Free wireless high-speed Internet access is also available in the Pub and bar.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: varies
For seasonal rates call Buck's T-4 Lodge for information at 406.995.4111

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Two: Monday, September 17 - Bike Fitting/ Scenic Ride and Hike 
Note: 2.5 miles of easy to moderate hiking and 10-12 mile biking on packed dirt and paved roads. Elevations ranging from 6.000 feet to 7,500 feet.

Breakfast: Hot breakfast at the Lodge

Morning: Fitting for bikes and helmets. Ride and hike on a maintained packed dirt trail to a scenic falls to enjoy a sack lunch amidst the breath taking scenery.

Lunch: Sack lunches in the field

Afternoon: Cycle to a resort village.

Dinner: Dinner at the Lodge

Evening: Evening presentation about the wonders of Yellowstone and surrounding area considering topics which may include, but are not limited to, geology, human history, thermodynamic features, ecology, predator/prey relationships, riparian habitats and how this all influences the Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Lodging: Buck's T-4 Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Bucks T-4 Lodge is nestled in the Gallatin Valley between the Gallatin and Madison mountain ranges. The provides a stunning backdrop Buck’s T-4 Lodge has been a Big Sky tradition for over 50 years. Visitors to Yellowstone, Big Sky and Moonlight Basin ski resorts and the Gallatin Canyon experience unparalleled hospitality and the genius of Buck's cuisine. Their welcoming atmosphere, nationally acclaimed restaurant, hearty breakfast and many amenities make them the natural choice for lodging in Big Sky, Montana.

Contact info:
46625 Gallatin Rd
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730 USA
phone: 406-995-4111
web: www.buckst4.com

Room amenities: Guests will stay in room with two queen beds or a queen and a couch. All rooms are equipped with free wireless Internet, iPod docking stations, microwave/refrigerator, satellite TV with 3 HBO channels, direct-dial phones with voicemail, coffee maker, hair dryer and iron.

Facility amenities: Start each day with our complimentary full breakfast. Other guest amenities include two restaurants with historic bar, free wireless Internet, two huge outdoor hot tubs, patio with outdoor fireplace, microwave/refrigerators and three HBO channels. Our richly appointed guest rooms furnished in a country decor features free Wi-Fi and an iPod docking station in every guest room. Rooms are also equipped with microwaves and refrigerators. Buck's has a beautiful outdoor Garden, with its waterfalls and native landscaping, provides a stunning backdrop for your Montana vacation. They feature over 5,000 square feet of meeting space in one of Montana's most picturesque locations. Buck's rustic log decor sets the stage for superb evening dining featuring Montana steaks, wild game, seafood, and more. Our award-winning wine list features over 250 selections and is recognized by Gourmet, Wine Spectator and Bon Appetit. Buck's Pub features casual dining with a unique flair and the adjacent game room with pool tables and video games offer evening entertainment. Free wireless high-speed Internet access is also available in the Pub and bar.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: varies
For seasonal rates call Buck's T-4 Lodge for information at 406.995.4111

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Three: Tuesday, September 18 - Gondola to 8,500 ft/ Hike / Bike back to base. 
Breakfast: Hot breakfast at the Lodge

Morning: Take a Gondola to an elevation of 8,500 feet. At the top we will take a short hike of approximately 1 mile to enjoy the spectacular views, before biking down to the base area. A seasoned naturalist will brilliantly color the tour with interpretation of the geology, wildlife and natural history of the surrounding area as the group hikes and rides.

Lunch: Sack lunches in the field

Afternoon: Continue the downhill cycling adventure on the route back to Buck's T-4 Lodge. Starting at an elevation of 8,500 feet and ending at an elevation of 6,000 feet and riding a total of 20 easy to moderate miles for the day.

Dinner: Dinner at the Lodge

Evening: The group will watch the movie "A River Runs Through It"

Lodging: Buck's T-4 Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Bucks T-4 Lodge is nestled in the Gallatin Valley between the Gallatin and Madison mountain ranges. The provides a stunning backdrop Buck’s T-4 Lodge has been a Big Sky tradition for over 50 years. Visitors to Yellowstone, Big Sky and Moonlight Basin ski resorts and the Gallatin Canyon experience unparalleled hospitality and the genius of Buck's cuisine. Their welcoming atmosphere, nationally acclaimed restaurant, hearty breakfast and many amenities make them the natural choice for lodging in Big Sky, Montana.

Contact info:
46625 Gallatin Rd
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730 USA
phone: 406-995-4111
web: www.buckst4.com

Room amenities: Guests will stay in room with two queen beds or a queen and a couch. All rooms are equipped with free wireless Internet, iPod docking stations, microwave/refrigerator, satellite TV with 3 HBO channels, direct-dial phones with voicemail, coffee maker, hair dryer and iron.

Facility amenities: Start each day with our complimentary full breakfast. Other guest amenities include two restaurants with historic bar, free wireless Internet, two huge outdoor hot tubs, patio with outdoor fireplace, microwave/refrigerators and three HBO channels. Our richly appointed guest rooms furnished in a country decor features free Wi-Fi and an iPod docking station in every guest room. Rooms are also equipped with microwaves and refrigerators. Buck's has a beautiful outdoor Garden, with its waterfalls and native landscaping, provides a stunning backdrop for your Montana vacation. They feature over 5,000 square feet of meeting space in one of Montana's most picturesque locations. Buck's rustic log decor sets the stage for superb evening dining featuring Montana steaks, wild game, seafood, and more. Our award-winning wine list features over 250 selections and is recognized by Gourmet, Wine Spectator and Bon Appetit. Buck's Pub features casual dining with a unique flair and the adjacent game room with pool tables and video games offer evening entertainment. Free wireless high-speed Internet access is also available in the Pub and bar.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: varies
For seasonal rates call Buck's T-4 Lodge for information at 406.995.4111

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Four: Wednesday, September 19 - Raft the Gallatin River/ Easy Hike 
Breakfast: Hot breakfast at the Lodge

Morning: Expert outfitters provide a memorable raft trip over class 2-3 whitewater. Active adventurers will enjoy a scenic ride winding through towering rock formations on the pristine Gallatin River.

Lunch: Sack lunch in the field

Afternoon: The group will hike 3 easy miles to a prominent land form to view elk winter range. Hikers will have an exceptional view of the surrounding mountain-scape and Yellowstone National Park. The instructor will have offer interpretation of how the elk and other wildlife who find refuge in this area during the winter months.

Dinner: Dinner on Site

Evening: Free Evening

Lodging: Buck's T-4 Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Lodge

 Description: Bucks T-4 Lodge is nestled in the Gallatin Valley between the Gallatin and Madison mountain ranges. The provides a stunning backdrop Buck’s T-4 Lodge has been a Big Sky tradition for over 50 years. Visitors to Yellowstone, Big Sky and Moonlight Basin ski resorts and the Gallatin Canyon experience unparalleled hospitality and the genius of Buck's cuisine. Their welcoming atmosphere, nationally acclaimed restaurant, hearty breakfast and many amenities make them the natural choice for lodging in Big Sky, Montana.

Contact info:
46625 Gallatin Rd
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730 USA
phone: 406-995-4111
web: www.buckst4.com

Room amenities: Guests will stay in room with two queen beds or a queen and a couch. All rooms are equipped with free wireless Internet, iPod docking stations, microwave/refrigerator, satellite TV with 3 HBO channels, direct-dial phones with voicemail, coffee maker, hair dryer and iron.

Facility amenities: Start each day with our complimentary full breakfast. Other guest amenities include two restaurants with historic bar, free wireless Internet, two huge outdoor hot tubs, patio with outdoor fireplace, microwave/refrigerators and three HBO channels. Our richly appointed guest rooms furnished in a country decor features free Wi-Fi and an iPod docking station in every guest room. Rooms are also equipped with microwaves and refrigerators. Buck's has a beautiful outdoor Garden, with its waterfalls and native landscaping, provides a stunning backdrop for your Montana vacation. They feature over 5,000 square feet of meeting space in one of Montana's most picturesque locations. Buck's rustic log decor sets the stage for superb evening dining featuring Montana steaks, wild game, seafood, and more. Our award-winning wine list features over 250 selections and is recognized by Gourmet, Wine Spectator and Bon Appetit. Buck's Pub features casual dining with a unique flair and the adjacent game room with pool tables and video games offer evening entertainment. Free wireless high-speed Internet access is also available in the Pub and bar.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: varies
For seasonal rates call Buck's T-4 Lodge for information at 406.995.4111

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Five: Thursday, September 20 - Yellowstone National Park/ Bike the Fountain Flats and the Biscuit... 
Yellowstone National Park/ Bike the Fountain Flats and the Biscuit Basin.

Breakfast: Hot breakfast at the Lodge

Morning: Field day to Yellowstone will include the Old Faithful area, the Fountain Paint Pots and the Upper Geyser Basin to experience all four examples of thermal features - fumaroles, hot pools, mudpots and geysers. Walk the Old Faithful Geyser Basin and explore historic Old Faithful Inn. Expect fantastic eruptions, beautifully tinted hot pools, pungent sulfur steam. Learn of life forms at high temperatures. Consider the Great Caldera's underground plumbing.

Lunch: Sack lunches in the field

Afternoon: A seasoned naturalist will use opportune moments to highlight the various unique thermal features as participants bike 10 easy miles around the Fountain Flats and the Biscuit Basin throughout the afternoon.

Dinner: Picnic dinner at Old Faithful

Evening: Evening return takes advantage of the crepuscular hour and possible wildlife sightings.

Lodging: Buck's T-4 Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Lodge

 Description: Bucks T-4 Lodge is nestled in the Gallatin Valley between the Gallatin and Madison mountain ranges. The provides a stunning backdrop Buck’s T-4 Lodge has been a Big Sky tradition for over 50 years. Visitors to Yellowstone, Big Sky and Moonlight Basin ski resorts and the Gallatin Canyon experience unparalleled hospitality and the genius of Buck's cuisine. Their welcoming atmosphere, nationally acclaimed restaurant, hearty breakfast and many amenities make them the natural choice for lodging in Big Sky, Montana.

Contact info:
46625 Gallatin Rd
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730 USA
phone: 406-995-4111
web: www.buckst4.com

Room amenities: Guests will stay in room with two queen beds or a queen and a couch. All rooms are equipped with free wireless Internet, iPod docking stations, microwave/refrigerator, satellite TV with 3 HBO channels, direct-dial phones with voicemail, coffee maker, hair dryer and iron.

Facility amenities: Start each day with our complimentary full breakfast. Other guest amenities include two restaurants with historic bar, free wireless Internet, two huge outdoor hot tubs, patio with outdoor fireplace, microwave/refrigerators and three HBO channels. Our richly appointed guest rooms furnished in a country decor features free Wi-Fi and an iPod docking station in every guest room. Rooms are also equipped with microwaves and refrigerators. Buck's has a beautiful outdoor Garden, with its waterfalls and native landscaping, provides a stunning backdrop for your Montana vacation. They feature over 5,000 square feet of meeting space in one of Montana's most picturesque locations. Buck's rustic log decor sets the stage for superb evening dining featuring Montana steaks, wild game, seafood, and more. Our award-winning wine list features over 250 selections and is recognized by Gourmet, Wine Spectator and Bon Appetit. Buck's Pub features casual dining with a unique flair and the adjacent game room with pool tables and video games offer evening entertainment. Free wireless high-speed Internet access is also available in the Pub and bar.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: varies
For seasonal rates call Buck's T-4 Lodge for information at 406.995.4111

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Six: Friday, September 21 - Final Presentation and Review Wrap Up 
Breakfast: Hot breakfast at the Lodge

Morning: Your instructor/naturalist recaps the learning adventure, summarizing your recently gained knowledge and puts things in perspective. The parts are greater than the whole. You've come full circle. Group photo; bring your camera. Goodbyes and check-out. Airport shuttle departs 11 am. Best to schedule flights after 1:30 pm.

Lunch: Grab-n-go sack lunches to take on the road

Lodging: Buck's T-4 Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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