October Updates
Progress continues to unfold at the Big Sky Bravery Ranch as construction crews make remarkable headway across multiple areas of the property. This month marked an important step forward. We finalized $7.2 million in new gift agreements. Following the public launch of the Big Sky Bravery Ranch, five more remarkable patriots stepped up in support, helping move the project to 76% funded. What began as a vision to create a permanent home for active-duty Special Operations Forces and their families is steadily taking shape with each passing week.
At the Rec Barn, retaining walls have been fully waterproofed, and crews are now preparing the subgrade for the slab. Framing of the Rec Barn’s walls is officially underway; an exciting milestone that begins to bring this central gathering space to life. Over at the Main Lodge, three-quarters of the footings have been poured, with the remaining quarter scheduled for the coming week. Partial pours of the lodge walls have also begun, marking visible progress on what will become the heart of the Ranch. Meanwhile, crews have broken ground at the Alumni Cabin, with excavation now underway.
Each new development represents more than construction; it’s the building of a legacy. The Big Sky Bravery Ranch will stand as a living tribute to our nation’s elite warriors and their families, offering a place of peace, restoration, and belonging for generations to come.
FUNDING UPDATE
Executed: executed gift agreements // Pending: gift agreements pending signature // Remaining: remaining to raise
PROGRESS PHOTOS
The future of this sanctuary depends on those willing to rise to the call and help build a legacy that will outlast us all. Your involvement ensures that every Special Operations warrior, spouse, and family member who walks through these doors finds healing, belonging, and the reminder that their sacrifices will never be forgotten. For additional information, please reach out to Crystal Kramer at crystal@bigskybravery.org.
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The Rec Barn will be the central hub for families and alumni to gather and gear up for the day’s adventures. It will house equipment and recreational vehicles, providing easy access to motorized areas of the property that are otherwise inaccessible on foot. Designed with convenience and comfort in mind, the Rec Barn will make exploring the entirety of the property both effortless and enjoyable. Additionally, a thoughtfully designed space within the barn will offer families and alumni a welcoming spot to connect and relax outside of their cabins, fostering moments of camaraderie and shared experiences.
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The bedrooms in the lodge are designed as true sanctuaries for the six recipients, each offering an unparalleled space for privacy, rest, and recovery. With one bedroom and bathroom dedicated to each individual, these spaces provide the solitude and comfort needed to recharge and reflect. The bedrooms are designed as private sanctuaries for each of the six recipients, offering a personal bedroom, bathroom, and balcony with stunning landscape views. Tailored for active-duty warriors, the rooms feature pumped oxygen to enhance recovery at high altitudes. With a focus on privacy, comfort, and rest, these tranquil spaces provide the ideal environment for recipients to recharge both physically and mentally, whether enjoying the serene outdoors or the calming interior.
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Designed with intention and gratitude, this dedicated space will provide our Task Force volunteers with the rest they deserve—and need. Until now, housing limitations in our area have meant that most volunteers sleep on cots, sofas, or air mattresses. But the work they do demands more. This thoughtfully designed room will provide a quiet, peaceful environment where up to six volunteers can enjoy restorative, uninterrupted sleep, ensuring they’re fully energized to support our recipients and carry out the crucial work of saving and changing lives. Each volunteer will have: a personal sleeping space with drawers to settle in, a privacy curtain to reduce light and noise, and access to private bathroom stalls and a shared vanity area. More than just a room, this is a place of refuge and recharge, honoring the sacrifice of those who show up for others, day in and day out.
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Stretching .8 miles through the heart of the Big Sky Bravery Ranch, Freedom Road is more than just a paved path—it is the beginning and end of a life-changing journey. As the only road leading through the property, it will serve as the gateway to every Task Force experience, offering crucial access to the programs that transform the lives of active-duty Special Operations Forces and their families. From the moment recipients arrive to the moment they depart, this road will be the first and last impression—a quiet, powerful stretch of ground that carries the weight of their stories, reflections, and renewed strength.
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Winding through approximately 20 designated acres of the Big Sky Bravery Ranch, these exclusive motorized trails are reserved solely for our alumni and their families. Intentionally designed to preserve the peace and natural beauty of the property, these trails provide a private space for light recreation, including the use of ATVs and snowmobiles. More than just a recreational feature, these trails serve a deeper purpose: to allow those who have experienced our programs to pass along the joy, freedom, and connection they found here to their children. It’s a way for our warriors to share the Montana experience with the next generation—on their terms, in their time, and with those who matter most.
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$500,000 2 available
$250,000 2 available
$100,000 3 available
$75,000 6 available
$50,000 9 available
$25,000 15 available
$10,000 21 available
Located in the heart of the main lodge, within the Memorial Library, The Giving Wall honors the families and individuals who carry the long-term mission of Big Sky Bravery forward. Named to reflect the many levels of belief and generosity it takes to sustain a mission of this magnitude, this wall stands as a symbol of unwavering commitment to what happens on this land: life-saving decompression, reconnection, and restoration for active-duty Special Operations Forces and their families.
