Thanks to the Sponsors

These organizations/ people are the backbone of making this event happen!! The Trail Head, Whitewater Rescue Institute, Black Dog Construction- John Gallagher, Ameriprise Financial- Chet Morris Please let them know how much we appreciate their generosity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Basic info

Well only a few weeks to go until show time! The basics-- Downriver Race from Johnsrud to the Weigh Station river access- Saturday a.m. 10-11 miles class 1-2, takes about an hour to and hour and a half. Sprint race(s) at Roundup rapid (the slalom site) Saturday p.m. a fast race from the top of the slalom course to the bottom no gates, class 2+. Slalom races at Roundup rapid, Sunday all day starting in the a.m. Class 2+. Sign up can be done on site $20 or $25 to do more than 1 event (slalom and downriver for example). All proceeds benefit the Missoula Food Bank. Also- FOOD DRIVE PLEASE BRING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS!! Camping is available in a few different sites along the Blackfoot. Times will be decided soon. please email with specific questions.

5th Annual Blackfoot River Challenge June 29-30 2013

Well the time is nearing for this years event. The dates will be June 29 & 30. Very excited for this year as it is the 5th Annual. Tell your friends, your family, people you don't even know..... because its fun! Oh yeah and it is a benefit for the Missoula Food Bank. More info to come soon :)

Info

Hey all I will be setting up the course all day Thursday and won't have email access. Please if you have any questions about the weekend do email me and I will most likely get back to you on Friday. Sorry if it is inconvenient but I will respond as soon as I can. Thanks!

Directions to event sites

Downriver Race- Saturday- this is a map to Johnsrud Park which is the start of the downriver. The takeout is about a mile out of Bonner at the Weigh Station River Access, you can't miss it on the way up river. Downriver Start Sprints and slalom- Sprints Saturday afternoon, Slalom Sunday- This is a map from Missoula to Roundup rapid which is the site of the sprint and slalom races. The site is about miles from Missoula and will take place on the upstream side of the highway 200 bridge. Slalom and Sprints

Slalom Gate Hanging

Gate hanging will take place Thursday June 21 at Roundup Rapid at 10am. Gloves, multi tool, snacks and liquid you should bring. I will try to provide some snacks and refreshments. Bring your boat too. The more hands the faster and easier it will be. Tell your friends to come too. Hope to see you there.

Need to Rent a Boat?

Check with the Trailhead 406-543-6966