Montana Summer Camps
Montana Summer Camp - Alpengirl Camp Locations in MT
What’s it like in SW Montana?
It’s where majestic purple mountains rise up from golden plains. Montana is gorgeous!
It’s where wolves howl, elk graze, and bison roam free.
It’s where the mountains of the continental divide split water east or west.
It’s where you can spend an evening sleeping outside under a huge blanket of stars.
It’s where you’ll find huckleberries, morels, crystals, glacier lilies, and wild horses.
It’s where you can soak in a natural hot spring pool after a long day of hiking.
It’s where you can see the wonders of the world’s first national park - Yellowstone.
Why go to summer camp in Southwest MT?
If you like a dry climate and are looking for a break from scorching summer heat and high humidity but still want to bask and swim in the sun… join Alpengirl Camp in Montana!
If you like to avoid camping with lots of creepy crawly type bugs… join Alpengirl Camp in Montana!
If you’d like to experience what it’s like outside the big city in the western US in a state with a population of less than 1 million people … join Alpengirl Camp in Montana!
If you have a desire to yell “Yeeeehaaaaaaw” and see and experience the wild wooly West… join Alpengirl Camp in Montana!
After a few weeks of outdoor adventure at summer camp with Alpengirl in Montana, you will forever hold a special place in your heart for this “Big Sky Country.”
Montana Summer Weather, Temperatures & Elevation
Elevation of the camp arrival airport; Gallatin Field Airport, is 4,400 ft and the highest elevation that girls may experience during camp is under 11,000 ft. A majority of our time at camp together is spent at elevations of between approx. 5,000-7,000 ft. There is almost always a place to find remaining snowfields in the mountains of Montana at camp with Alpengirl in the summer, we will often seek them out for Alpenolympic fun and games! SW Montana summers are generally pleasant with warm days and cool nights with an occasional afternoon rain shower that can be accompanied by thunder, lightening, hail, or snow. Humidity is rare. Average July highs range from 79 F - 89 F and the temperature rarely reaches over 100 F at higher elevations. Temperatures will vary as much as 10 - 15 degrees with altitude.
Alpengirl camps in Montana are at a higher elevation than most campers are accustomed to and the chances for sunburn and dehydration are increased here. Alpenguides will be encouraging girls to keep hydrated and wear sun protection (sunscreen, lip balm, hats, etc) throughout camp in Montana.
Alpengirl’s Montana Camp Travel Routes (& Roots!)
Alpengirl’s roots are in Southwest Montana. This is where our unique adventure camp for girls was created and where most of our trip itineraries take place.
Our Alpengirl home office is in Bozeman, Montana, which is conveniently, located less than 10 miles from the airport where most campers will arrive and depart from for camp in Montana.
The adventure travel routes we take during our girls camp trips in MT typically start and end in Bozeman.
In pursuit of outdoor adventure we’ll be on a contiguous loop route that includes enjoying adventure sports and activities in mountainous wilderness areas near small towns like Big Sky, Ennis, Sheridan, Dillon, Livingston, Gardiner and West Yellowstone.
These small local towns are quick stops along the way that provide us with fresh groceries, showers and laundry and sometimes a rodeo, parade or local festivity.
Some of our Montana travel routes even explore a bit beyond the Montana borders into parts of Idaho and Wyoming.
Featured SW Montana Towns Along Our Camp Travel Routes
Alpengirl camp is a trip and travel teen adventure camp for girls where most of our time is spent camping in tents outdoors and in pursuit of outdoor adventure in various wild places along a pre-determined adventure travel route in a diverse local area.
The towns featured here are commonly passed through on our way to adventure and the information that follows may serve as a travel planning resource for camp parents who may be seeking to plan a similar adventure for the rest of the family while their Alpengirl is at camp with us this summer.
Bozeman, MT is a college town surrounded by mountains with ski areas and fly-fishing rivers and has a population of 35,000 (approx.). Bozeman is the largest town that campers will see in an Alpengirl Montana summer camp itinerary.
Big Sky, MT is home to Big Sky Ski Resort & Moonlight Basin Ski Resort and is located in the heart of the mountains with great whitewater rafting on the Gallatin River and rock climbing nearby.
Ennis, MT is located on the Madison River and is known for world-class fly fishing and an awesome 4th of July fireworks display, rodeo and parade. Virginia City, MT is just over the hill from Ennis and a great stop for Alpengirls on some of our MT routes. Virginia City is a historical gold mining town of the old west, a well-preserved ghost town and was the original capital of the Montana Territory in 1865.
Livingston, MT is surrounded by 4 mountain ranges and is located on The Yellowstone River. A small town of less than 7,000 people, Livingston attracts a steady stream of writers, musicians and movie stars and has an awesome summer farmers market.
Gardiner, MT is located on the Yellowstone River just 55 miles away from Livingston, MT and is at the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park where tourists from all over the world come to see the original Park entrance gate; The Roosevelt Arch. With Yellowstone Park, great whitewater rafting and hot springs nearby, Gardiner is a popular summer family vacation destination. Gardiner is home to the Yellowstone Association Institute; a not for profit group where local experts offer learning vacations in Yellowstone National Park.
