Big Sky Memorial Ride

05/18/2026

Big Sky Memorial Ride 2026 🐎
August 1, 2026 | Libby, Montana

Join us in the mountains of northwest Montana for one of the most scenic endurance rides in the PNER region. Big Sky Memorial Ride offers beautiful forest trails, panoramic views of Lake Koocanusa, shaded camp spots, wilderness riding, and a welcoming community atmosphere that keeps riders coming back year after year.

Register: https://form.jotform.com/261376597922167

Distances offered:
• Intro Ride (10–15 miles)
• 25 Mile
• 50 Mile
• 75 Mile
• 100 Mile
• Test Your Mettle 50 Mile Relay

Whether you’re brand new to endurance riding or chasing big mileage goals, there’s a place for you here. Our Intro Ride is perfect for riders learning, conditioning, training, or simply wanting to enjoy the trails with their horse. Free mentorship is available with membership, and youth under 18 ride free in the 25, 50, 75, and 100 mile distances through our youth program.

All riders receive:
✔ Free vet checks
✔ Friday & Saturday dinner
✔ Awards for completions, including Intro Ride participants
✔ Horse camping included
✔ Friday night BBQ for family & friends while supplies last

Ride camp is located on private property surrounded by the Kootenai National Forest with miles of secluded trails, creek crossings, shaded camping, access to Lake Koocanusa, and a beautiful barn that serves as the heart of camp all weekend long.

Big Sky Memorial Ride was created in honor of loved ones lost and has grown into a ride that celebrates endurance, community, and the people who inspire us to keep going down the trail.

📍 BNR Ranch / Big Sky
Libby, MT
Ride Managers Bonnie Girod and Shayne Russell
[email protected]
(406) 291-1127

04/20/2026

Don’t Fence Me In Endurance Ride | Central Washington

Beautiful, open country riding awaits on the Lakeview Ranch BLM land. These scenic trails wind through sagebrush and along striking rim rock formations, offering mostly good-footing two-track with a small amount of technical single track. This is not a difficult ride, making it a great fit for a wide range of horses and riders.

New this year: A 13-mile intro ride—perfect for those looking to get started or enjoy a shorter distance.

What makes this ride special?
DFMI is designed to be mentally approachable for both horse and rider. The course features one long 30-mile loop:

30-mile riders complete it once with an out vet check
50-mile riders complete the loop, vet check, then return for a shortened second loop

It’s a great balance of forward-moving trail and just enough technical terrain to keep things interesting and scenic.

Ride camp & community
Ride camp is on private rangeland with plenty of level parking. After the ride, stick around for the traditional burgers and a chance to relax, swap stories, and connect with friends, old and new.

Details at a glance:
📍 Near Odessa, WA (Lakeview Recreation Area)
🚿 Horse water at camp
🚻 Porta-potties | generators OK | dogs on leash
📶 Cell service: spotty

Entry Fees:
• 13.5 mile intro: $95
• 30 mile: $160
• 50 mile: $160
• $20 discount for EDRA members

Registration:
https://form.jotform.com/253436519370156

Schedule highlights:
Friday: Registration, vet in, ride meeting
Saturday: Ride day + burgers at 4:00 PM
Sunday: Awards at 7:30 AM

Questions? Contact Ride Manager Susan Summers
📧 [email protected]
📱 (509) 680-5516

Photo credit: David Honan Photography

03/11/2026

Don't miss this iconic ride!

Beautiful trails and ride camp at the base of Mt. Adams

The Trout Lake Endurance Ride takes place in the stunning forests of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near the charming town of Trout Lake. Riders travel through beautiful forest two-track and winding single-track trails with frequent views of the impressive Mount Adams. Along the way you’ll encounter creek crossings and a few bridges that make the trail both fun and memorable.

Ride camp is located at the north end of the field at Mount Adams Horse Camp, creating a spectacular setting at the base of the mountain. As you pass through Trout Lake on your way to camp, be sure to stop at the local gas station store for a famous huckleberry milkshake.

The Trout Lake ride has been part of the endurance community since 1990 and proudly hosted the Pan American Championship in 2003. One of the things that makes this ride special is the incredible local support. Community volunteers help throughout the weekend, and our local veterinarian keeps a close watch to ensure horse and rider safety.

This year we will also offer a 75-mile TYM relay, where two-horse/two-rider teams alternate loops. It’s a fun and strategic way to experience the course. Full relay rules are available on the EDRA website.

Weekend Schedule (subject to change)

Friday
2:00 PM – Registration
3:00 PM – Vetting begins
5:30 PM – Volunteer dinner
6:30 PM – Mini clinic (TBD)
7:00 PM – Ride meeting

Saturday
Start times TBD based on weather
4:00 PM – Burgers for riders and volunteers

Sunday
7:30 AM – Awards

Camp Amenities & Notes

• Porta-potties
• Generators OK
• Dogs welcome (must be on leash)

Manure must be picked up and taken home, or you may leave bagged manure with a donation.

The Forest Service requires Certified W**d Free Hay.

At the out vet check there will be water for horses and riders, hay for horses, and snacks for riders.

Photo by David Honan.

02/27/2026

Only a handful of spots are left! Register today to get two clinics for the price of one!

Clinician Spotlight: Nate Ostrander
Two Eyes Horsemanship | Saturday, March 28

If you ride endurance and want your horse to move more freely, recover better, and stay relaxed under saddle, this clinic is for you.

Nate brings 15+ years of professional training experience across both Western and English disciplines. His approach blends posture, contact, body control, and groundwork into one cohesive system that improves communication between horse and rider.

What makes this clinic different?
You’re not just watching exercises — you’re learning how rider posture directly affects your horse’s comfort, efficiency, and recovery.

Friday evening: Intro session and Q&A
Saturday: In-saddle clinic integrating groundwork, biomechanics, and forward movement

Beginner-friendly, but valuable for experienced riders wanting refinement.

And yes — this is one of two full horse clinics included with conference registration.

March 27–29 | Colfax, WA
Register now: https://pci.jotform.com/form/240316222405139

02/24/2026

01/26/2026

One of the incredible views from the ride: Overlooking Lake Koocanusa from the Lake Koocanusa Trail in the Kootenai National Forest.

01/26/2026

Planning your ride season? Be sure to save the date and plan to attend the Big Sky Memorial Ride!