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BANKS BITTERROOT RANCH

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The Banks Bitterroot Ranch has a front-row seat to one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in the West -- the Bitterroots. The 1.3 million-acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness on the west side of the valley is the largest federally designated wilderness area in the lower 48. The valley lies between the Sapphire Mountains to the east and Bitterroots to the west and is recognized as having one of the mildest climates in the state of Montana. The Bitterroot River flows to the north to join the Clark Fork River near Missoula.

The ranch’s location provides access to a seemingly endless variety of recreational activities. Within an hour’s drive, one can be in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, the Big Hole Valley, the Main Fork of the Salmon River, Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, and many other desirable areas. The economy of the area has traditionally been based in agriculture and timber but, in more recent times, relies primarily on tourism and service industries. Missoula, approximately one hour north of the ranch, is home to the University of Montana with an undergraduate student body of over 10,000. The ranch is 45 miles north of the Lost Trail Ski Area, which has, in recent years, undergone a massive facilities expansion.

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