Our Mission:
The Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness Foundation supports stewardship of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and fosters appreciation of all wildlands.
Photo courtesy David Wells.
What We Do
The Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, or simply “The AB,” comprises nearly one million acres of rugged and pristine wildlands north of Yellowstone National Park. The Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness Foundation is dedicated to stewardship of this vast wilderness and surrounding landscapes through the restoration and maintenance of trails, habitat restoration, data collection, wilderness education, and connections to diverse communities.
Stewardship Projects
Each summer, we host a variety of single-day and multi-day stewardship projects in collaboration with the US Forest Service. Our volunteers venture out to remote corners of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness to clear trails, pull weeds, clean drains, and assist with trail construction.
Trail Ambassadors
Stationed at some of The AB’s most popular trailheads, ABWF Trail Ambassadors provide hikers with information and tools they need to care for their surrounding environment, reminding even experienced backcountry users of practices that will help keep The AB safe and wild for all.
Citizen Science
Understanding the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness helps us better connect with and preserve this remarkable landscape. That’s why we help collect a wide range of data on the wilderness and how it’s used.
Our Impact At A Glance
With your help, we’re making a difference. Since 2012:
1,341
Volunteers
57,783
Volunteer Hours
185
Stewardship Projects
4,500+
Miles of Trail Worked
Get Involved
With ongoing volunteer opportunities, seasonal internships, and wilderness education events, you can choose how to get involved and you’ll be connected with like-minded wilderness enthusiasts, all making a positive impact.
Volunteer
Volunteers are at the heart of how ABWF shows up for the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and the communities that surround it. From educating hikers as Trail Ambassadors, to pulling weeds at local trailheads and swinging pulaskis during summer maintenance projects, volunteers add power and passion to all we do.
Photo courtesy David Wells.
Collect Data
Collecting data helps us understand the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness which in turn helps us better connect with and preserve this remarkable landscape. From solitude monitoring to trailhead inventories, there are ample opportunities for you to help build our social and scientific knowledge of the Wilderness and our impacts.
Field Season Positions
ABWF seasonal stewardship positions work with USFS and ABWF crews across the Wilderness. These hitches provide valuable real world experience in trail building, land management, leadership skills, and community engagement.
Upcoming Events
Ways to Give
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Donate
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness Foundation relies on the support of community members like you to help us protect, preserve, and celebrate this magnificent Wilderness area. From supporting trail maintenance to providing wilderness education to communities around the AB, your tax-deductible donation works hard to keep the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness a space for wildness and all that it provides.
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Montana License Plate Program
Are you looking to upgrade your vehicle with Montana’s “wildest” plate? Available today at your county motor vehicle office, the ABWF license plate directly supports our work to foster stewardship of and appreciation for the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness, and showcases your love for the AB through renowned Livingston artist Parks Reese’s iconic artwork.
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Become a Sustaining Member
By signing up for a monthly donation, sustaining members give us the gift of consistent support—no matter the season. As a sustaining member, your gift supports the tools, projects, and programs that keep The AB’s trails in good order, educates users about proper backcountry practices, and provides opportunities for wilderness lovers of all stripes to spend time in the great outdoors.
From the ABWF Store
Voices of Yellowstone's Capstone - Hardcover
$60.00
Sample License Plate
$30.00
Voices of Yellowstone's Capstone - softcover
$45.00
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