There is room for you in this effort!
WRP is a community and the more diverse voices we have in our community the stronger we will become. We have a wide range of ongoing events, trail projects and informational gatherings open for participation. Please see our calendar or Join our contact list to see how to get involved.
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About WRP
Who We Are
Mission Statement
To preserve and improve bicycle trails while protecting wilderness lands around the Gallatin National Forest.
About Us
The Wilderness and Recreation Partnership (WRP) was formed in 2010 by a group of Mountain Bikers and Wilderness Advocates to address the growing concerns around the Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn (Gallatin Crest) Wilderness Study Area.
Our group believes there is room in the Gallatin Range for Wilderness protection and top-notch mountain biking. We also believe we are on the threshold of a great opportunity to position the communities around the Gallatin National Forest as world-class mountain bike destinations. We realize that it is going to take a lot of hard work by many groups, recreation and conservation alike to achieve this goal. We formed the partnership to bring as many people together as we possibly can to talk about the Gallatin Range, wilderness preservation and recreation access.
Our members consist of mountain bikers, hikers, backpackers, climbers, hunters, anglers, conservationists and horseback riders. Together we are working to create a vision for the Gallatin Range that preserves the best recreational and Wilderness experiences Montana has to offer.
WRP People
Ben Donatelle, Gallatin County resident and local mountain biker, in his spare time serves as the Wilderness and Recreation Partnership Coordinator.
Stewart Mitchell is a local contractor, reigning master’s Cat 2 national downhill mountain bike champion, and chief executive of the Wilderness and Recreation Partnership’s Attitudinal Affairs department.
Support and Partners
The Wilderness and Recreation Partnership is dedicated to building a community by cooperating with organizations around the Gallatin Range to create the mountain bike opportunities we all desire and appropriately protect our wild lands. Here is a list of some of the organizations we like and work with.
The Wilderness Society
Greater Yellowstone Coalition
Montana Wilderness Association
Montana High Divide Trails Agreement
Gallatin National Forest
Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club
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