Trip Descriptions
Pack trips consist of horse travel and overnight camping in the wilds of the Rocky Mountains. All gear and supplies are transported by pack horse or mule. Home cooked meals are served under a dining fly and guests sleep in light weight tents on cots and foam pads. Normally, there are two persons per tent. In the Rocky Mountains weather must be considered. During the summer months, days are usually warm with blue skies above, but we must be prepared for cold and wet. Guests receive a list on recommended items to bring.
On some trips fishing is the main focus, while other trips are geared to horseback riding, nature hikes, sightseeing and photography. Relaxing around a campfire at night is a favorite. Your Outfitter, who is both owner and operator, is on all trips. Alcohol can be brought on these trips, but in very moderate quantities.
BOB MARSHALL/SCAPEGOAT WILDERNESS TRIPS Dave Hettinger Outfitting OFFERS DURING JULY and AUGUST
#1 SOUTH & NORTH FORKS of the SUN RIVER (Book as a 5 Day Trip)
The North and South Fork of the Sun is gentle country which will fit the novice rider well. Its
wide-open views make it one of the most picturesque drainages in the Bob Marshall. The North
Fork is a very good wild cutthroat trout fishery.
#2 DHO’S PREMIER FISHING TRIP / SOUTH FORK of the FLATHEAD RIVER & the DANAHER TRIBUTARY (Book as a 7 Day Trip)
These waters offer some of the finest dry fly fishing for wild trout in the lower 48. Don’t take
our word for it, check it out for yourself. We will be videoing this trip during this upcoming
summer season. Consider joining us!
#3 SOUTH FORK of the SUN RIVER / SCAPEGOAT MTN / HALF MOON PARK (Book as a 5 Day Trip)
This is one of Dave’s favorite trips for trail riders. Viewing Scapegoat Mountain is awesome and
duplicates the Chinese Wall on a lesser scale. The trails work well for novice riders. Mountain
goats inhabit the area. This trip does not include fishing.
#4 CHINESE WALL via the NORTH & WEST FORKS of the SUN RIVER (Book as a 7 Day Trip)
Viewing the China Wall is one of the most sought-after trips in the Bob Marshall. A bucket list
item for certain. We prefer using the North and/or West Fork of the Sun to access the Wall. This
trip requires some time in the saddle, but we will space out the riding time to keep the trip fun
and enjoyable.
#5 North Fork of the Blackfoot / Scapegoat Mtn. (5 days using two campsites)
This is a very nice loop trip with gentle river grade trails (not steep). Ride under the awesome Scapegoat Mtn. The trip does not include fishing.
Hike the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST)
Hikers, Hettinger Outfitting offers our pack and food service to groups wanting to hike and
explore the CDNST, but choose not to carry their camp and provisions on their back. Our service
transports your personal gear including your sleeping tents plus our cook will supply a
wholesome breakfast and dinner. The guests are responsible to supply their lunches.
This service is only offered to individual parties (no mixing of groups) and we can accommodate
up to 10 persons. Our commercial permit allows us to operate starting at the Dearborn
Trailhead and proceed north to the China Wall and the headwaters of the North Fork of the Sun
River. As for the cost of this service, please contact us at hettingeroutfitting.com or text or
phone (307-709-0153) to discuss group size and details.
2025 Schedule & Rates: During July and August 5-day trips begin on the Monday of each week and 7-day trips begin on the Sunday of each week.
You choose the trip off of our list of 5 and the week you desire. Other trips and destinations can be discussed.
Our rate is $550 per day per person with a 10% discount for individuals 18 years of age and younger and a 10% discount for groups of six or more. Guests arrive the day before their scheduled trip and camp with us at a designated trailhead with a cookout supper provided. Guests are welcome to drive to the designated trailhead or we can provide transportation from Augusta, MT or Ovando, MT to the trailhead to be used.
Deposit & Refund Policy: Pack trips require a 50% deposit to confirm a reservation. Deposits are non-refundable, but should a cancellation take place, Dave Hettinger Outfitting will credit the deposit toward a future trip the following year.
Group Size: We will book as few as 2 persons on a trip, but reserve the right to add other individuals or groups. A group wanting their own personal trip must consist of 6 persons.
Age Limits: We have taken youths as young as 8, but feel that 12 or older is a better age for the trips we offer. We will consider this on an individual basis.