Friends of Marshall Mountain, your voice is needed to help make Marshall fully public.

Marshall Mountain is a beloved community recreation site for Missoula, and has long served as a center for youth programming, mountain bike & running events, and close-to-town skiing. Its serene setting and existing infrastructure make it ideal for these activities and more, including parties, fundraisers, and retreats.

A private buyer is now under contract to purchase the lower half of the mountain with plans to make the base area a private residence, which would significantly reduce the potential for public access and programming. 

For several years, community groups and local governments have worked to put the lower half of Marshall into public ownership and develop it as a cohesive recreation site. There is currently a viable alternative offer that would result in full public access. This option would also include an expansion of the trails network, full skiing access, and provide a permanent venue for events and youth programming.

To clarify, the trails on the upper half of the mountain are built on a separate parcel that is not part of the pending sale. However, the lower half now under contract is critical to creating a contiguous recreation site that can be connected with the upper half.

We, the Missoula community, warmly welcome the buyer to the valley. At the same time, we respectfully request they pursue another excellent property and let all of Marshall Mountain become the community center it can be.

If you agree, please sign this petition and share with others!