It is common to find 2 stages of music, hundreds of people and 50-60 vendors selling a wide variety of products from all over the valley. Come join us!

Vendors interested in participating should call Cindy at 892-7955 or email Barry via the contact page at http://www.firstbestplace.org

Simply send a blank email (or an email with contents, it doesn’t matter) to sendmethelist at columbiafallschamber.org.

Within a few minutes the system will automatically find your request, build a current Excel 2007 spreadsheet of the membership and send it to the email you used to request the list.

NOTE: The email address you use to request this service MUST be the email address you provided for the chamber member directory. If it is not, the request is ignored. This is how we secure the list while still allowing it to work 24 x 7.

This Excel spreadsheet that you receive contains the business name, street address, mailing address, contact name and if available, the owner name of the business. It does NOT contain email addresses. If you wish to send an email to the entire chamber membership, please contact Karen Carter @ Meadow Lake Resort.

The spreadsheet can be opened with Excel 2007, Open Office (free) and current Mac software.

Our next regular lunch meeting is in September.

Board members – click here to jump to the Chamber discussion area

The cost to insert 1 page (in addition to providing the copies to insert) is $25.

Please have your copies to Glacier Bank on or before the 15th of the month to get them into the NEXT issue.

For example, if you want your insert to be in the April issue, get your copies to Glacier Bank by March 15th.

Carol will send you an invoice for the $25.

• This website
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• Our email list (see the form at right)
• Our interactive Google calendar, which offers email and text message (SMS) event reminders.
• Private discussion areas on this site for the board, committees and groups running special projects. We can also create public discussion groups as necessary.

To claim your own personal copy of our Columbia Falls Chamber email news, use the form over on the right that says “Sign up for Columbia Falls Chamber News”

One of the newest ski areas to the northwest is Blacktail Mountain. It offers a 1440 foot vertical drop on more than 13 miles of groomed runs on one thousand acres. There are no lines, and kids 70 and over or seven and under ski free. BlacktailMountain.com

The mountains are high and the powder is deep. We are your gateway to a wonderland with approximately 200 miles of groomed trails and nearly 2,000 miles of National Forest Service roads to take you through pristine alpine forests, along ridges with spectacular views and into deep powder bowls.

There are mountain top rides with incredible views…groomed trails…deep powder bowls for play…and pristine alpine forests. Columbia Falls is a center for snowmobiling, with trails leading to the summit of Big Mountain or Mount Marston lookout with an elevation of nearly 7,000 feet.

Canyon Creek

Located on the North Fork of the Flathead River drainage, the Canyon Creek trail accesses more then 100 miles of groomed trail and abundant mountain riding. The trailhead is five miles north of Columbia Falls and leads to the summit of The Big Mountain Ski and Summer Resort.

Desert Mountain and Skyland Road are two other areas between Columbia Falls and East Glacier.

Trail maps are available throughout the Valley.

For current snow conditions, contact the Flathead Convention & Visitor Bureau 1-800-543-3105 or www.fcvb.org.

With 700 miles of maintained trails in the Park, there are endless opportunities to hike in this beautiful area of Montana.

Jewel Basin

As a designated hiking area, the Jewel is a true hiker’s paradise. Thirty-five miles of trail provide options for hikes of all lengths. While some prefer the day hikes many choose to camp by one of the area’s 25 lakes and enjoy a few hours of fishing. LOCATION: 17 miles east of Kalispell and 18 miles southeast of Columbia Falls.

Columbia Mountain

Columbia Mountain is overlooking Columbia Falls. This provides a wonderful family opportunity to go hiking. This trail head in approximately four miles form Columbia Falls. The first two and a half miles are moderate and offer a wonderful view of the valley. The last five and a half miles to the top is a challenge.

Big Mountain Ski And Summer Resort

Offering some of the best views of Glacier National Park, the Big Mountain has dramatic views, an Environmental Education Center and the Danny On Trail.

Glacier National Park

With more than 700 miles of trails, the Crown of the Continent offers a trail for everyone’s ability. HIDDEN LAKE OVERLOOK is a must for everyone. The trail begins at the Logan Pass Visitor Center Area. The boardwalk protects the fragile alpine fields of wildflowers as the trail gains about 500 feet along the l.5 mile route to the overlook.

Hungry Horse Dam And Reservoir

The dam and reservoir offers excellent recreation opportunities. Each year thousands of tourists come to this area to take part in fishing, boating, camping, water skiing, snowmobiling and hunting. Hidden in the rugged Rocky Mountain Range, the project is located on the South Fork of the Flathead River, 10 miles east of Columbia Falls. Tours of the dam are given during the summer season. Montana is “Big Sky” country where water is the state’s greatest resource. There are many hiking trails into hidden mountain lakes around the 50 miles of rugged road to Spotted Bear Ranger Station. Check the ranger station at Spotted Bear or Hungry Horse Ranger Station.