What We Do
Grizzly Riders International is a private membership of individuals dedicated to supporting the University of Montana through our Grizzly Riders Memorial Fund. In partnership with The University of Montana Foundation, the Memorial Fund provides grants and financial support to a wide range of University of Montana related academic, conservation, artistic, scholarships, and student projects.
The Grizzly Ride
There’s a special place in Western Montana where a group of people come together each year. That gathering is called “The Grizzly Ride.”
Every September, members of Grizzly Riders International gather to enjoy horseback riding, hiking, fly fishing, river floating, skeet shooting, conversation… and of course, good food and drink, the pleasures of an evening fire, and fellowship nurtured in Montana’s outdoors.
We are a dedicated and energetic group, and membership is by invitation only. During each year’s Ride, members and invited guests enjoy spending time with beneficiaries of our Grizzly Riders Memorial Fund and learning how our financial support has made a difference in ongoing research, scholarship, and special projects… financial support that otherwise would not be available, but for the continued generosity of the Memorial Fund.
Support Our Mission
We are led by a Board of Directors who are responsible for the bylaws, planning, and direction of the organization. Grizzly Riders International is a not-for-profit organization and donations to the Grizzly Riders Memorial Fund are tax exempt through Section 501(c) of the IRS codes.
Make a gift to the Grizzly Riders Memorial Fund: