Outside Kind Gallatin Valley

Gallatin County offers an incredible array of outdoor activities and a rich network of community and backcountry trails and waterways. As Gallatin County continues to grow and more and more people are discovering opportunities to enjoy our public resources, we must remind everyone to recreate with courtesy and kindness.

The Outside Kind Alliance, Gallatin Valley is a partnership of organizations working together to balance our growth and maintain and steward our resources. Our goal is to provide consistent messages to help everyone be respectful of each other and the resources that make living and playing here so wonderful.

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Hike Kind: Be a part of your community

Create a culture of kindness on the trails; kindness to the wildlife, kindness to fellow trail users, and kindness to the trail itself. Download a list of tools and tips on good trail etiquette that will make enjoying our shared outdoor spaces a positive experience for everyone.

 
 
 

Ride Kind: Together we can keep trails open, accessible, inclusive and maintained.

By riding as our best selves, we can preserve and expand trail access and build a positive trail culture for all trail users. Download the ride kind tool kit and get more tips on good mountain biking etiquette.

 
 

Ski Kind: The Cross Country Responsibility Code 

When we ski, we are our best selves, whether we are speeding along, shuffling, or just learning to stay upright. Together, we can share the trail, ski safe, and make this a welcoming place for all.

 
 

Wag Kind: Be Part of the Team

When dogs and their owners recreate in the outdoors, we are part of a team of trail and park users who need to be respectful of one another in order to maximize the enjoyment of outdoor spaces for everyone.

 
 

Hunt Kind: The Hunting Code of Ethics

Hunting is an important part of Montana’s culture and heritage. Hunting has traditions that stretch back generations and has developed its own culture depending on your location, quarry, and weapon choice. Hunters need represent themselves and this tradition in the best possible way.

 
 

Fish Kind: Protect the Resource for Everyone

As more and more people enjoy the outdoors and fishing, it is more and more imperative that anglers Fish Kind and protect the resource. This means using a little common sense, respecting other anglers/water users and private property, and leaving the landscape better than you found it. That way everyone can enjoy what many believe to be Montana’s best treasure.

 
 

Trot Kind Coming Soon.

 

Run Kind: Encourage Fitness Within Your Community

Physical fitness is vital to appreciating promoting our outdoor lifestyle. While individuals will differ in their pace and distances, it is not important how fast one runs but that one runs.

 
 

Outside Kind Gallatin Valley could not happen without amazing community partners. Current Outside Kind Alliance members include the following organizations and individuals:

 
 

We are grateful for our sponsors and business partners who are critical to the success of Outside Kind:

Big Sky Chamber of Commerce, Visit Big Sky
Bozeman Chamber of Commerce, Visit Bozeman
Bozeman Life Magazine
Café M
Engel & Volkers
Hungry Moose
West Paw
Wild Joes Coffee Spot
Zoot Enterprises

 
 

Outside Kind Gallatin Valley is facilitated by One Montana, a Bozeman-based nonprofit working to sustain a vibrant Montana by connecting our urban and rural communities. Learn more.