Author: LMeyer

Mount Helena

Ridge to Sky Loop

This rewarding adventure combines the Mt. Helena Ridge and Wakina Sky areas. From Dump Gulch Trailhead, climb McKelvey Trail and South Dump Gulch Trail to

Helena Summit Tour

Mt. Helena Summit Tour

This loop is a classic climb to the summit of Mt. Helena. From the trailhead, 1906 Trail is the least strenuous ascent to the peak.

PPLT Mt Helena

Helena Ridge to Emmett’s Trail

The Helena Ridge features a National Recreation Trail on wild public lands with expansive views. From the trailhead, climb steeply to the ridge and then

Icy Trails

It’s pretty icy out on the South Hills trails this time of year, especially any trail on a north-facing slope or shaded gully. I’m thinking

Smoke in the Hills

The Forest Service is taking advantage of the weather to get some prescribed burning done south of town starting today. You may see smoke south

PPLT PAL Education

Project for Alternative Learning

Our partnership with Project for Alternative Learning brings tailored, hands-on outdoor education to high school students in a unique block schedule format. Over four weeks,