FAQs

Alcohol

Fire In The Mountains 2025, at the Red Eagle Campground in the Blackfeet Nation, will be an event without alcohol.  This decision was made with respect to the wishes of our hosts, and it is a decision we are aligned with.

Our aims have always been to build an event that places value on music, nature, and connection above all else, and to have a positive impact in the community that has welcomed us. We stand behind the decision of our Blackfeet partners that all of these aims can be obtained without the presence of alcohol.  The Blackfeet community has embraced Fire In The Mountains.  We expect you to respect their lands.

To read more about the relationship of alcohol to Indian Country, please click here>>>

 

Common and Helpful Items to Bring Along

  1. Tent
  2. Sleeping Pads
  3. Sleeping Bags
  4. Headlamps/Flashlights
  5. Insect Repellent
  6. Cook Stove
  7. Plenty of Water
  8. Healthy Food
  9. Coolers (preferably Bear Proof)
  10. Rain Gear
  11. Swimming Gear
  12. Hiking Shoes
  13. Plenty of Warm Clothing
  14. Cameras
  15. Cell phone charging batteries
  16. Notebooks
  17. An Appetite to experience the outdoors and this unique event
  18. If you do not have all these things you can rent tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads on the FITM ticketing page, and other gear can be rented from Rising Wolf Outfitters- https://risingwolfoutfitters.com/

 

Recreational Permits

All recreational activities on the Blackfeet Reservation need to be permitted. 

This is a very strict policy and one not to take lightly. Yes, we are all welcome here, but recreational activities – even hiking outside of the festival grounds –  requires a permit and is strictly enforced on the reservation. Permits are available for purchase at a few physical locations in Browning (C Store and Fish and the Wildlife Office). They can also be purchased online at: Conservation and Recreation Permit. 

 

Lost & Found

Just don’t lose shit, but if you do Lost & Found will be located at the Box Office

 

Safety & Medical

Safety is of utmost importance for a successful festival and to ensure this keeps happening. Please be respectful to our facilities, to nature, and to one another.  There will be a clearly marked First Aid Tents staffed by professional paramedics and EMTs in case there are injuries.  There will also be clearly marked areas for Fire Extinguishers to be found in case of an emergency.  Please make yourself aware of these locations upon arrival.

 

Cell Phone Service and Charging Stations

There is very limited cell service at Red Eagle Campground. Be prepared to not have service upon your arrival.  Phones can be charged in your car.  Outlets will not be provided at the concert venue itself.

 

Parking

Carpooling is highly encouraged.  The carbon footprint of this festival needs to be minimized.  Additionally, we need to reduce traffic for the local residents.  We also need to minimize negative impacts on the land, especially in the parking area.  

 

Arrival / Parking Hours

2 pm on Thursday July 24th if you purchased a Glamping, RV, or Premier camping ticket

10 am on Friday July 25th if you purchased a GA Camping Ticket

Arrival / Parking closes at 10 pm every night – nobody is allowed into the parking lot after these hours – please make other arrangements if you plan to arrive after 10 pm. You can drive out of the parking/camping areas at any time but there is no re-entry of vehicles in order to promote safety and encourage you to spend the weekend experiencing all the FITM programming, activities, and build the FITM community.

 

Recreational Vehicles / Trailers 

If you have a vehicle or vehicle + trailer that’s over 25 feet you must purchase a RV Camping Ticket.

 

Vehicle Search

Upon arrival, vehicles will be searched for weapons and fireworks, as these are not allowed on the festival grounds for any reason.  Any weapons or fireworks will be confiscated and put in a safe box until you leave.  Upon departure, we will give them back to you.

 

Shuttles

We will provide free shuttles to and from nearby hotels in East Glacier, Browning, and Kiowa.  Shuttle hours will be posted as the festival gets closer.  Rising Wolf Outfitters will also be providing shuttles for a nominal fee to Two Medicine Lake at Glacier National Park.

 

ATV’s

Out of respect for tribal lands, we are not allowing any ATVs at FITM. 

 

Food

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options will be available on the festival grounds from local vendors.  We encourage you to bring plenty of your own food as well.  We cannot stress this enough.  Plan ahead so you do not go hungry.  Bring plenty of water as well.  All cooking of food must be done in the designated cooking areas – no exceptions – this is to reduce our impact on the land and is a protocol for fire safety and bear safety.

 

Water

Plan on bringing plenty of drinking water with you.  There will be refilling stations around on the camping grounds, but please bring lots of your own water to reduce the impact on the campgrounds water infrastructure.  

 

Grills

Charcoal grills will not be allowed on the festival grounds.  Propane camp stoves are allowed.

 

Campfires

Campfires are not allowed at any point on festival grounds.

 

Toilets

There will be porta-potties at the music venue and in the camping area.  

 

Showers

There will be no showers at the festival.  This is a primitive festival, which takes place in a remote wilderness setting.  For this reason, we believe we can go a weekend without showering.  FITM is on the shores of Lower Two Medicine Lake.  You will be able to swim in the lake from 10 am – 10 pm, but no bathing with soaps is allowed.  This will be strictly enforced.  We need to preserve the water quality of this lake for wildlife and people of the Blackfeet Nation.  If you desire a shower, we HIGHLY recommend you purchase a hotel room.

 

Dogs & Other Pets

As this event is being held in the wilderness surrounded by wild animals and sensitive ecosystems, as well as being a large-scale music festival with amplified music and many people,  pets will not be allowed at FITM. 

 

Transportation

Airport shuttles can be purchased on the FITM ticketing page.  Rental cars can be expensive in Kalispbell and Great Falls (the closest airports).  You can also research flying into Calgary, Bozeman, or Missoula and renting a car from there.  It’s a great opportunity for a little road trip.  There is also an Amtrak station only a few minutes from the festival grounds.  We will provide free shuttles from the Amtrak station.  We will also provide free shuttles to and from East Glacier, Browning, and Kiowa. 

 

ATM’s

This is quite literally the Montana Wilderness. There are no ATMs located at the Venue. Come prepared with plenty of cash.

 

Age Limits

Everyone is allowed to experience Fire in the Mountains.  We encourage people of all ages to come.  Children 12 and under are admitted for free.

 

Exit & Re-entry Policies

You will be allowed to exit and re-enter the concert venue as you like.  However, if you are camping at FITM your vehicle will not be allowed to re-enter the festival / camping grounds  in order to promote safety and encourage you to spend the weekend experiencing all the FITM programming, activities, and the FITM community.