Yes! Attendee guests are welcome to join us at the Thursday evening shindig and for the Saturday activities. ALPS will cover the cost for your guests to join the Saturday activities. If you'd like to include your guests in the Saturday activities please contact blr@alpsinsurance to inquire about space. 

Dress code for the retreat is resort casual.

Missoula is hot in the summer! Be sure to bring a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes for the outdoor activities.

1. White Water Rafting:  Experience exciting whitewater rafting on the 12-mile Alberton Gorge section of the Clark Fork River, featuring class III rapids—the top summer whitewater adventure near Missoula, Montana. Lunch included. 

2. Explore the Bison Range:  Spend the morning exploring The Bison Range, an18,800-acre wildlife refuge established in 1908. Red Sleep Drive is a 19-mile, 2-hour scenic drive with two walking paths at the summit, while Prairie Drive offers a 14-mile, 1-hour route along Mission Creek. The day use area features picnic tables and a short pondside trail. Lunch included. 
   

3. Farmer’s Market and Lunch:  Explore the Missoula Farmer's Market which includes fresh local produce, baked goods and coffee provided by over 100 vendors in an outdoor setting. A cultural treat! Lunch included.
   

4. Hiawatha Bike Trail: Ride The Route of the Hiawatha, a scenic rail-to-trail along the historic Milwaukee Railroad, crossing the Bitterroot Mountains between Montana and Idaho. The mostly downhill path is easy for all ages and skill levels. Lunch included. 
   

5. Farm Fit: Farm Fit at Meridian Flower and Forge Farm - It's the Rocky II Siberian training montage meets the beauty of a working flower farm in Montana's stunning Mission Valley. Farm Fit participants will get a total body functional workout (tractor tire rolling, pale carrying, etc.) following by a hearty farm lunch.  

This year ALPS will be providing a stipend to help support the cost of air travel to and from the event. You will be responsible for booking your own flights. This stipend will take the form of a gift card for your preferred airline. It will be sent directly to you once you complete the registration form.

If you have further questions please reach out to blr@alpsinsurance.com

The retreat begins the evening of Wednesday July 15th. Plan to arrive the afternoon of the 15th. For departure, programming ends the afternoon of Friday the 17th, and some attendees choose to head out immediately after that. However, if you would like to join us for the Saturday activities then plan to leave that evening or the next day.

Yes! ALPS will cover your hotel cost for 4 nights  (Check-in on 15th, check-out on the 18th). If you would like to arrive earlier, or stay longer and would like to remain at the Residence Inn please email your preferred dates to blr@alpsinsurance.com and we will take care of that for you. If you are staying at another hotel please make your own arrangements.

You can book your room by clicking on the button above, or by visiting The Residence Inn website.

Last Day to Book : Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The Residence Inn Downtown is an all-suite hotel with kitchens, work space, and living space in every guest room and is perfect for those longer stays in town.

• Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet

• Indoor Swimming Pool

• Access to restaurants, shopping, and more all within the hotel via the Mews

• 2nd Story Rooftop Courtyard with lounge seating, fire pits, and a grill for guest use

• Pet Friendly with fee

• Onsite coin operated guest laundry

• Valet Parking for $29 per night

• Business Center

• Fitness Center

• Complimentary WiFi

• Walking distance to dozens of cafés, bistros, restaurants, shops, entertainment & more