Preserving your access to backcountry skiing in Montana

Backcountry skiers and snowboarders of Montana: We exist for you.

Mission: We are an all-volunteer organization representing the backcountry ski and snowboard community. We work to preserve quality human-powered winter recreation experiences, improve backcountry touring access on public and private lands (including uphill access at ski resorts), keep public lands public for touring, and reduce conflict among backcountry users.

Simply? We provide a voice for backcountry skiers and snowboarders in western Montana, and work to protect the areas where we recreate.

Vision: MBA understands that we recreate in the backcountry because of the unique opportunity to experience the beauty, quiet and solitude of the mountains during winter. We envision public lands policies that recognize that winter non-motorized and motorized users are generally looking for different recreational experiences.

We strive to build community among like-minded backcountry enthusiasts to serve our mission. Our annual Backcountry Film Festival brings ski and snowboard tourers together, and we use the funds raised from it to plow access to a few favorite public lands trailheads.