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EXIT Realty Bitterroot Valley, Inc.
99 Marcus Street, 3rd Floor
Hamilton, MT 59840
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The Bitterroot Valley lies in far Western Montana and borders Idaho. The valley runs North/South, access from the South is over Chief Joseph and Lost Trail Passes (via the Continental divide).
Access from the North is through the Five Valleys and the City of Missoula. The Western border of the valley is defined by the Bitterroot Mountains, its 10,000 foot peaks and the Selway Bitterroot Designated Wilderness
(the largest wilderness tract in the lower 48). The Eastern border is defined by the Sapphire Mountain Range. The Valley is known as the "Banana Belt" for its mild Winter climate. The valley floor is relatively
snow free during Winter, snows are largely confined to the upper elevations. Stevensville, population 2,028 is centrally located in the valley. The combined populations of Missoula County (to the North, including
the college town of Missoula 107,320) and Ravalli County (to the South, including Hamilton 40,664) is approximately 150,000. From mid-valley (Stevensville) to MSO (Missoula International Airport) is a 34 mile drive.
The Bitterroot Valley is an outdoorsmans paradise. Mountains, rivers, streams, lakes, wilderness, the four seasons, long Summer light, and every conceivable sport imaginable is practiced here. The valley is
an equestrian's dream with many opportunities for trail riding or competition riding in the numerous arenas in the area. Rodeo
and Pow Wows are common attractions.
The Bitterroot Valley has progressed from a locals secret to a destination for those "in the know". This tourism has resulted in guide services ranging from A to Z; fly fishing, hunting expeditions, mountain climbing, back country skiing, as well as small plane & helicopter tours.
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Stevensville is at the center of the circle. Within a few hours drive are the National Parks of Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Glacier, farther to the North are Banff & Jasper. The valley town is
ringed by tens of thousands of acres of wilderness as the Bitterroot/Selway, Frank Church River of No Return, Anaconda Pintler, Great Bear, Bob Marshall, and Cabinet Mountain Designated Wilderness areas. World
class trout streams, rivers and creeks surround you.
Stevensville is the birthplace of Montana, a block off Main Street is St. Mary's Mission established in 1841. The heart
of the town still retains a few of the old brick buildings and supports typical local businesses including a production threater, the gamut of Professions, Stevensville Ranger/Visitor Center,
and the Main Street Association- that which coordinates numerous activities & festivals. The small town conveniences include an internet cafe, diners/restraunts and the newest addition, the Blacksmith Brewery
(see pics below) all within a short walk. There is also a NAPA automotive store to keep you on the road, library, hardware, and the home of the Bitterroot Star.
The bike path links Stevensville (known to locales as "Stevi") to the soon to be completed system running the length of the immediate
valley, from Missoula to Hamilton. The path, heading West out of town, also gives direct access to the Stevi River Park, less then a mile from city center. The towns rich history and colorful
past is evident by the many Victorian styled homes which pepper the residential area.
Stevi is home to the most picturesque 9 hole golf course in the valley, Whitetail Golf Course.
The Stock Farm Course, rumored to soon be on the PGA circuit, is just 18 miles in Hamilton, MT. The list of golf courses available is exhaustive, and the State is home to many of the most remarkable and scenic
courses in America.
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The Bitterroot River and the many creeks which supply it, offer fly fishermen unlimited access to
the famous trout rivers and streams of Montana, many less than 1 mile from Stevensville. The river supports a number of activities year round, such as fishing, tubbing, canoeing, kayaking,
white water rafting, swimming, and a host of nature paths for various activities. Marshlands and Wildlife Preserves that border the river offer ample habitat for wildlife viewing
and photography.
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Hiking, camping, mountain climbing, and access to the high alpine lakes, streams and multiple ecosystems surround you - all within minutes. Numerous trailhead access points are the
topics of untold numbers of books, publications and web pages. In a lifetime of exporing
this vast wilderness sanctuary you never need to retrace a step.
The word hunting is synonymous with Montana, especially big game hunting. The State supports a large nonresident population of seasonal hunters. Locally, large and small game permits are available and managed through the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks department. Just north from Stevensville is the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge allows big & small game, as well as waterfowl hunting. The surrounding National Forest lands offer thousands of acres of terrain open to the public. Mountain grouse is prevalent in the higher elevations as are pheasant on the valley floor.
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Winter time offers a variety of opportunities not available to most people. You can witness dog sled racing, train and enter your own team in local events, or shoot for
the Iditarod. Snowmobiling is regulated but allowed in many areas in the mountains. Snowshoing is as close as the nearest trailheads,
as well as the miles upon miles of logging trails which switchback across the mountains. Cross country skiing, of course, what could be better. Alpine skiing nearby, from Stevi to the
chalet at Snowbowl takes 1 hour. From Stevi to Lost trail, just 1 hour 15 minutes.
Many other nearby areas, also family owned, include Lookout Pass, Discovery, and Blacktail, these resorts sport open log fire pits and the cheapest season passes on the planet. Again, Stevi's
at "center circle" and has access to destination ski resorts with minimal drive time. Areas such as Big Sky, Whitefish, Sun Valley, Jackson Hole, Grand Targhee, and the "powder beds" of Utah
are within an easy days drive through remote and scenic byways viewed by few people.
Winter is a favorite time to frequent any number of natural hot springs throughout the valley. After a day in the Winter air many tend to seek the soothing natural hot springs whether
developed commercially or natural pools accessable year round.
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