Bitterroot Alpine Guides provides inspired outdoor pursuits in the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountains of western Montana.

Paul Belanger is the founder and lead guide for Bitterroot Alpine Guides. His passion in life has been centered around connecting people with the the natural world through outdoor pursuits of all kinds. He is a skilled naturalist and birder and believes deeply that getting outdoors is good for the mind, body and soul. Paul has dedicated his career to helping young and old develop their “sense of place” and connecting to the land, water and wildlife.Paul's professional background working outdoors began with a couple of summers working for the United States Forest in Montana. Paul began his graduate studies in science educations with a year-long residency at the Teton Science School and then to the University of Montana. These experiences forged Paul's abilities as a naturalist and educator and led him into a career over the next two decades in conservation and education with the Nature Conservancy of Montana and the Montana Audubon Society. These transformative years introduced Paul to some of the most spectacular landscapes and people in Montana and, deepened his understanding of working landscapes that support both people and wildlife. Always looking to expand his audience and his horizons, Paul moved into the world of education and adventure travel working as a travel program specialist, education leader and professional guide to the National Parks of the west, Belize and Costa Rica. Paul’s greatest pride and joy is his beautiful family including his wife Dulcie who is a beautiful ceramic artist and teacher and his two boys Finn and Tucker. Rounding out the family homestead are Zephyr the Lab, Whinnie the Cat and Phoenix the chicken. Paul enjoys fly-fishing, wilderness camping, skiing, subsistence hunting, traveling, mountain biking and tending to his ever expanding garden. Follow the adventures and interviews in real time at TrailLessTraveled.net and be sure to check out our visual series on YouTube!!!The radio version of the show includes copyright music and premieres Sunday nights at 6 MST. You can live online at Trail1033.com & locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FMThis episode was recorded on location in collaboration with Xplorer Maps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.