There are eight races in the series and they happen every Tuesday night, June 26 - August 14. A celebration of the fabulous native purple fruit, the annual wild huckleberry harvest is the theme for music and entertainment, an art fair and a huckleberry cook-off. Restaurants offer signature huckleberry flavored drinks, entrees and desserts in honor of the grizzly bears favorite food. Hosted by Big Mountain and sponsored by Flathead Industries, over 2,000 participants are expected to attend. It is the largest fundraising event for Flathead Industries in the Flathead Valley.
Money is raised through pledges gathered by the climbers prior to the climb.
Stargazer Summit House Dinner Spend an evening at the 7000 foot summit with bigger than life scenery amidst the Montana stars and dinner at the Summit House. A local expert will be your guide to the celestial bodies. Local amateur astronomer, Steve Bryson, shares his telescopes and knowledge of the night sky. This year an hour before sunset, Bryson will present a slide show, viewing tips, telescope handling instruction, and orientation to the night sky. At dusk he'll share specific viewing information for the evening including star charts and other educational material.