The 21st annual Tour de Hyalite will be held on October 3rd, 2009.  It consists of a  Trail run/climbing event located in Bozeman, MT. The event consists of a 15 miler round trip run to Hyalite peak followed by climbing at Practice Rock for extra points. If you think your brave enough we'll see you there. Don't forget your harness and climbing shoes. Better start training NOW! All proceeds go to benefit the Southwest Montana Climbers Coalition (SMCC).

About 30 people, including the Bozeman Climbing Team, showed up to revamp the Gallatin Tower trail on Saturday.  The Forest Service came out and supplied all the tools and a chain saw.  We made large platforms at the base of all the climbs, re-worked some of the existing trail, and finished the trail to the top of the Tower.   A few people stayed out and climbed in the rain.  Thanks everyone!

At the early-bird hour of 9:30 AM, six of us met at the parking lot for Allenspur. Our goal-to build a new climber access trail on a recently obtained trail access route- which mgiht become permanent after one year.

On the crew were Amber 'dig it' Jean, Dustin 'chainsaw massacre' Gaines, Ted 'trail pro' Wood, Hermes 'pick ax' Lynn, Mark 'spud bar' Wolfenden, and myself, Jim 'lazy ass' Earl.

Unsure if you're on private property? Just look for the sign! Southwest Montana Climbers Coalition in conjunction with landowners and the forest service is posting signs where easements and access has been developed for climbers to safely and publicly access climbing areas.

The Southwest Montana Climbers Coalition formed in 2002 to resolve access issues, serve as a liason between landowners and climbers, work towards climbing safety, and serve as a public face for climbers in SW Montana.

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NEWS FROM THE SOUTHWEST MONTANA CLIMBERS COALITION

• A New Plan for Hyalite Canyon
• Bozeman Pass Update
• Share the Rock
• Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
• Cholatse:  Winter 2006 trip
• Doublet Saga:  The Timeline Route
• Bozeman Climbing Team:  Pulling Hard
• Volunteers Rebuild Waltz Approach Trail
• Nova Cafe and the Rack Pack Team Up for Fundraiser