Trail group thanks

| June 24, 2015 11:20 AM

Thanks to all of you who participated and sponsored the second annual Pedal and Paddle for Paths Saturday. Over 70 people enjoyed a 12 mile afternoon ride from The Coop in Columbia Falls to Blankenship Bridge. There they were treated to Sweet Peaks ice cream before boarding Glacier Raft's boats for a paddle back to Columbia Falls. All ages of riders enjoyed the adventure while raising money for Gateway to Glacier Trail, a separated bike/pedestrian trail from Columbia Falls to West Glacier.

Our sponsors stepped up to the plate to make the fundraiser a success. Many thanks to Freedom Bank, Glacier Bank, Glacier Park, Inc., Kalispell Regional Healthcare, Orthopedic Rehab, Re/Max Mountain View, and Wheaton's. Also helping out was State Farm Insurance, Lyle Mitchell, Parkside Credit Union, Schellinger Construction, Hungry Horse Liquor Store, Imagine IF library, Smiths, Super 1, Costco, and Laurie's Deli. And, of course this event would not be possible without Glacier Raft Company's generosity. We would also like to thank O'Brien's for the venue, The Coop. We are forever grateful to all these businesses for their continual support of our mission.

Our volunteers who put the event together were, once again, outstanding. They made the event seamless. Thanks to all of you!

Watch for our next big event, Pints for Paths, July 18 at Heaven's Peak. You can buy your tickets now at our website, www.gatewaytoglaciertrail.com Hope to see all of you there.

Sarah Dakin

Gateway to Glacier Trail