September 14,15, 16, and 17. Right before the Western Montana RC trial which is held on State land in the same area. They will be working on Motels , CAmpgrounds etc.

Mike -- Check dates, I think it's 16. 17. 18.

Must be a 4 day trial. I quess that will make up for not having an all breed before hand!

Julie Cole has posted this on other boards. --Karen


September 15,16,17,& 18

The Flathead Valley is North West of Missoula on the way to Glacier
Park. We are holding the trial on private grounds West of Ronan
in the Round Butte area. Their are beautiful grounds owned by pros and
amateur trialers. We have access of over 500 acres in a five mile range.
With several different looks. Lots of water and grassy cover. We will use
ducks in all stakes. There will be dinners every night. Those specifics are
still in the planning stages.
Weather could be cool at nights. Warm during the day. It has also
been known to be wet and rainy or possible snow.
The day after our trial the Western Montana Retriever Club will hold
its Fall trial on State grounds around the Ninepipes area. For entries go
to entry express.
There is no Training on state grounds!

Open Judges: Starts Tuesday Sept. 16 8:00 AM
Glenda Brown Santa Barbara, California
Al Wilson

Amateur: Starts Wednesday Sept. 17, 8:00AM
John Robinson Kalispell, MT
Marilyn Dahlheim Sonomsh, WA

Derby & Qualifying Derby will starts Tuesday Sept. 16 8:30 AM
Roger Fangsrud Missoula MT
Armand Fangsrud Missoula, MT
Qualifying starts Wedensday Sept 17 at the conclusion of the Derby/ but not
before 9:30 AM

Puppy Judges: Starts Thursday Sept. 18 at 9:30AM
Eric Fangsrud Charlo, MT
Doris Fangsrud Charlo, MT

Entries will be $65.00 per entry for all stakes.
Puppies will be $20.00 per entry

Motels :
Ninepipes Lodge
41000 US Hwy 93
Charlo, MT 406 644-2588 no dogs in rooms

Starlight Motel
18 Main Street
Ronan, MT. 406 676-7000 check on dogs in rooms

Flathead Lake Inn
Anchor Way Hwy 35
E. Polson, Mt 406 883-8251 dog friendly
*across from Safeway Market approx 20 miles from the grounds.


Camping:

Mission Meadows Campground and RV
44457 Mission Meadows Dr
Ronan, Mt. 406 676-5182

Diamond "S" Rv Park
262 Old Hwy 93
Ronan, Mt. 406 646-3641

There will be dry camping only at Eric & Doris Fangsrud's training
grounds. Call Doris at 406 531-0461 Cell or 406 644-2625

Airports: Missoula International
Missoula Mt Delta or Alaska 55 miles form Ronan

Glacier International Airport
Kallispel Area 75 miles from Ronan

Spokane International Airport
Spokane Wa. 240 miles and 31/2 hours from Ronan
*flights may be cheaper!

The trial before the specialty is the Wood River RC trial in Picabo, Idaho (near Sun Valley). It is a fairly long drive from Picabo to Ronan, Montana, but drives are always long in the Mountain West. Some guy named Tom Cox is judging the Qual and Derby, so brown dogs ought to get a fair shake if they do the work.

Not only a long drive, but if you are in at the end on Thursday and you got up early to take care of your dogs and you have to drive almost 400 miles you may be up and driving asleep at the wheel. That sucks!!