MONTANA HIGH ADVENTURE BASE (MOHAB)
Last updated January 13, 2010
LOOKING FOR AN ADVENTURE? MOHAB IS THE DESTINATION!
The Boone and Crockett Club's MOHAB (Montana High Adventure Base) provides an experience for older scouts like none other in Scouting. The program is built with a Boy Scouts of America participant relationship in mind.
Your journey starts at the Great Falls International Airport where you will meet your program coordinator and head 2 hours North East to the foothills of the Rocky Mountain range. Based out of the Club's 6000 acre Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch (TRMR) near Dupuyer Montana, the combined program and camping experience are both world class.
The TRMR Base Camp provides the backdrop for the first days of the adventure where you will prepare for life on the trail. Sharpen your skills on the shooting range or take a rod out to the local stream for some of fly fishing. Learn to follow local Wilderness trails, take some time to find out about the wildlife of the local region or that you might see while on the trail, or take an evening hike to see some elk grazing.
Elect to take a pre-determined backcountry trek or build your own route. Hike over the continental divide? Select a campsite with fishing opportunities? With over 1 million acres in The Bob Marshall Wilderness area to select from, the choices are unlimited.
Off the trail and back at the ranch finds you and your crew taking in more MOHAB programs and well deserved rest before a Steak dinner and closing ceremony. Looking for adventure - you found it.
2010 treks
WEEK |
Start Date |
End Date |
Crew # |
Crew # |
1 |
July 1 | July 8 | ||
2 |
July 8 | July 15 | ||
3 |
July 15 | July 22 | ||
4 |
July 22 | July 29 | ||
5 |
July 29 | August 5 |
Location
MOHAB is based out of the Elmer Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center (ERWCC) on the TRMR. The 6,000 acre ranch lies in the foothills of the east slope of the Rocky Mountains near Dupuyer, Montana. The property abuts thousands of acres of national forest and Wilderness containing prime habitat for elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, cougar, among other small mammals and birds. Grizzly and black bears frequently use this property and bighorn sheep and Rocky Mountain goats occur in adjacent national forest lands.
The Ranch and ERWCC serves as the base of operations for MOHAB. Crews - 12 persons per crew - depart the base for pre-established treks into the Bob Marshall Wilderness, a 1,009,356 acre Wilderness located west of the Ranch and ERWCC. The "Bob" straddles the Continental Divide with elevations ranging from 4,000 feet along the valley floors to more than 9,000 feet at mountain summits. This vast Wilderness is seven (7.34) times larger than Philmont (137,493 acres) with established trails. Several trailheads to the “Bob” are within walking and driving distance of the Ranch property.
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Crew Size
Due to the remoteness of the Wilderness, MOHAB crew size is ideally limited to 12 scouts including adult advisors. Each crew is required to have a majority of youthparticipants with a maximum number of adults (over 21) four per crew. However, the minimum number of adults (over 21) for MOHAB treks is three (3). This program is designed for older scouts with prior backcountry and hiking experience.
Meals
Base Camp Meals
All meals at base camp are provided, nutritious and prepared by ERWCC Chef.
Trail Meals
The program fee for 2009 includes trail meals and snacks for crews. The meals provided are trail ready, one pot and water is all that is required and meals are to be portioned around a 4-scout cook crew.
Crew Equipment (Fee for 2010 includes the following crew equipment):
- Tents (Dome Style - 4 per crew)
- Cook Kits (kit includes: Teflon 2.5qt, 1.5qt, lids, pot lifter- 2 per crew)
- Bear Bags (kit includes: large nylon bag, 100’ parachute cord – 2 per crew)
- Bear Spray ( 3 per crew)
- Stoves (3 per crew)
- Camp Stove Fuel (canisters – 6 per crew)
- Sanitation Trowel ( 3 per crew)
- Disposable Kit (kit includes: toilet paper (3 rolls, Scotch bright pad, Camp suds, 6”x6” pack towel, 8 zip-locks)
- Water Purification System (Pump or Tablets)
Equipment Not Included:
- Personal Camping Equipment
- Crew First Aid Kit
- Satellite Phone (1 per crew-emergency use only if desired)
- Fishing Equipment – (Fly Fishing rods, flies and waders WILL be provided as part of the MOHAB on site Fly Fishing program only)
- Fishing License (see note below in FAQ)
What not to bring:
- Sheath knifes
- Fireworks
Home Destination to Great Falls
Travel arrangements to Great Falls, Montana will be the responsibility of each crew. It is highly recommended that crews headed to MOHAB contact United Airlines, Northwest Airline, or Delta Airlines to arrange travel. However, lower rates may be found using travel services (Orbitz, Travelocity, etc.) on the Internet. Travel to Great Falls, Montana and MOHAB is an all day travel event for most crews. Crews should plan on leaving for Great Falls on the first morning flight available from home town with an expected mid-afternoon arrival in Great Falls between 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
Home Destination from Great Falls
Crews should plan on departing from Great Falls on the first available flight after 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. MOHAB staff will depart base camp at 10:00 a.m. for the 2 hour ride to Great Falls International Airport arriving around 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
Contact Information
For additional information please contact:
JoAnne Cobb, Facilities Coordinator. (406) 472-3311 or email cobb@boone-crockett.org
Program Fee: $550 / per scout
The 2010 program fee covers - MOHAB programs, lodging, base camp meals, trail meals, crew equipment, trailhead shuttle and transportation (limited to one designated pickup and delivery time per scout troop) to and from the Great Falls Airport.
Other expenses scouts might incur are meals while travelling, fishing license, and other personal needs. The program fee does not include airfare or transportation costs to Great Falls, Montana. Transportation to MOHAB will be the responsibility of the troop, (if the troop desires to arrive at a different location or time other than what is outlined) this must be pre-arranged by each individual unit with the facilities coordinator.
We also have a basic MOHAB program for Boy Scout troops located in Montana. Sign up by November 15th and receive the in-state early bird registration discount.
Click here to download the 2010 MOHAB brochure.
Lay of the Land -This program is part of your crew's first exposure to MOHAB. A brief history of the Boone and Crockett Club, their purpose and mission is part of this program as well as TRM Ranch and ERWCC operations. An introduction to the Rocky Mountain Front Range ecosystem, the Bob Marshall Wilderness area and its animals is a primary focus.
Map, Compass & GPS - Learn how to orient yourself using local maps, compass, and GPS to navigate across the local landscape. Learn which map best fits your trek needs by understanding how to read the map, map scale, the differences in what information they present.
Be Bear Aware - Northwestern Montana and the Bob Marshall Wilderness have both Black and Grizzly bears. The objective of this training is to ensure crews know what to do to reduce human vs. bear conflicts.
Leave No Trace - This training specific to hiking and camping in the Bob Marshall Wilderness complex provides participants hands on experience in Leave No Trace skills and techniques.
Tracks, Scat & Signs - Wild animals are elusive and hard to observe in wild places, but you can discover behaviours from signs they leave behind. Learn observational skills that might tell you which animals are living in the various habitats around MOHAB from clues they leave behind.
Fly Fishing - Learn to fly fish, identify fish of Montana, where to find each species and the rules and regulations governing game fish in Montana. Depending on the size you catch, you might have a fish for dinner!
Shooting Range - Hone your technique or acquire new marksmanship skills at our shooting range. Join shooting sport and hunter education instructors to learn about the equipment, safety issues, and ethics for hunting and target shooting activities.
MOHAB Trek Routes
Once you have made reservations for your crew, MOHAB staff can provide assistance in suggesting several available route opportunities or offer assistance if a crew elects to build their own.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Who can I call to get assistance in planning my trip to MOHAB? Contact The Boone and Crockett Club: JoAnne Cobb – MOHAB Coordinator at (406) 472- 3311 or email - cobb@boone-crockett.org.
2. What documentation do I need? National Tour Permit, MOHAB e-Registration Form, Crew Roster, Photo and Media Release Form, and Class 3 medical form.
3. What airlines have flights to Great Falls, Montana? Delta, United, and Northwest.
4. Do I need a Fishing License? Fishing on TRMR does not require a license (due to an authorized exemption from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for educational purposes). Licenses are required in the backcountry for anyone who will be fishing. We will accommodate any crew who elects to fish with a stop in Great Falls to purchase fishing licenses.
MONTANA FISHING REGULATIONS: (taken directly from the 2008 Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks – Fishing Regulations booklet)
- Nonresident Ages 1 - 14: No license required IF accompanied by an adult who holds a valid Montana fishing license. The combined daily and possession limit for the two (or more) anglers cannot exceed the legal limit for one licensed angler. To catch his or her legal limit, the youth must purchase a fishing license.
- Nonresident Ages 15 - 61: need to purchase a Conservation License ($10) + Montana Fishing License ($15 for 2 consecutive days or $43.50 for 10 consecutive days
- Resident Ages 1 - 14: No license required. Must observe all limits and regulation
- Resident Ages 12 - 14: Conservation License Only - Free in 2008
- Resident Ages 15 - 61: Conservation License ($8) + Fishing License ($5 for 2 consecutive days or $18 for season, $8 for season for anglers ages 15-17 years)
The prices for licenses are subject to change each year. Restrictions and closures are always possible and will be communicated as they are identified. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KNOW YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AS IT IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THESE LICENSES.
For further information about this program VISIT: MOHAB Official website