Excursion information



We provide the following 2 plans as the organized tour on Saturday 7/27.
The sign up page is open until 7/15 or until all the spots are filled.

Plan A : Cool underground tour at the Lewis and Clark Cavern.

Description Take a yellow school bus to the Lewis & Clark State Park and join a guided tour at the Lewis & Clark Cavern .
[From their web site]
The cave has an average temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 Celsius) and over 90 percent humidity year-round regardless of outside weather. Most areas are dimly lit, and some are narrow and enclosed. Consider bringing a light jacket, good walking shoes, a hand-held camera, and bottled water. Pets, strollers, backpacks, and purses are not allowed. Baby front packs work well; we have a few available free of charge at the ticket booth. Note: To avoid introducing fungal infection to the resident bats, Visitors cannot bring or wear any item that has been to another cave or mine.
Cost $25/person
Number of spots up to 18 persons
Time schedule
(subject to change)
08:00am : leave at MSU SUB.
09:30am : arrive at the Lewis & Clark Cavern
10:00am : start "Classical" guided tour (~2 hour)
12:15am : leave Lewis and Clark Cavern
12:45pm : lunch at Bridger Brewing in Three Forks (not included in the costs)
02:00pm : leave Bridger Brewing and drive through rural area to MSU
02:45pm : arrive at MSU (end of tour)

Plan B : Summer lift ride to the top of the Lone Peak Mountain.

Description Take a yellow school bus to the Big Sky Resort and take scenic lift & tram rides to the top of the Lone Peak Mountain .
[From their web site]
Closed-toed shoes are required. Participants should dress in layers for high elevation and weather.
The partcipants of this guided tour are required to sign a legal(waiver) document via web link they provide in advance.
Cost $90/person
Number of spots up to 22 persons
Time schedule
(subject to change)
08:30am : leave at MSU SUB.
10:00am : arrive at the Big Sky Resort
10:40am : start a "Lone Peak Expedition" guided tour to the top of the Lone Peak Mountain (~1.5 hour)
12:20pm : lunch at Big Sky Resort cafeteria (not included in the costs).
02:00pm : leave Big Sky Resort
03:30pm : arrive at MSU (end of tour)