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Cost per person:
$
175
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Friday August 14
9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Holmgren Fishing Access just outside Columbus.
Here's what the class includes:
Truck & Trailer safety
All about the hitch - towing capacity, hitching and unhitching, weight distribution
Trailer backing - steering, how to use your mirrors, straight vs backing into a turn, field practice
Boat Ramp Etiquette and boat launching - Ramp etiquette and courtesy, Pre-launch staging and prep, Anchor vs bow line, wind, current, and other boats and people, Concrete vs gravel ramp
Boat Launch & Loading - Backing down an incline, Launching the boat, Boat loading, field practice
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You will receive an email about a week before class with more details.
· Bring your lunch, drinks and snacks for the day.
· You will need a Montana Conservation License. You can buy that here https://fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply/conservation-license
· Jacket or layers because Mother Nature is unpredictable!
· Shoes that you can wade in (not flip flops, crocs, or loose fitting shoes that will come off in the river)
· Water bottle
· Sunscreen and hat
· Camp Chair
· Sunglasses
Meet your host:
Ripple is a community-driven collective founded to equip women through skill-building, personal wellness, and meaningful connections. Our offerings include outdoor education courses led by women for women, tools and resources to support your pursuits, and a membership platform for shared learning and collaboration. From forums and packing list archives to film festivals, campouts, and vendor fairs, Ripple creates space for women to grow, connect, and find renewal—both in nature and within themselves.
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