The Montana Backcountry Discovery Route will debut with a full-length documentary premiere on Feb. 7. (Photos by Miguel Santana) The Montana Backcountry Discover Routes, which completes the Western BDR system of linked routes, is ready to be released with a film premiere on Saturday, Feb. 7. The trailer is available to watch below. Backcountry Discovery Routes is a nonprofit organization that works to create and preserve off-road riding routes. The Montana BDR is the organization’s 23rd route and covers about 900 miles beginning in Island Park, Idaho, and going north through Montana to the U.S.-Canada border outside Eureka. The full-length documentary film will premiere at the Ellen Theatre in Bozeman, Montana. In the film, the BDR team and special guests ride the route and experience the epic landscapes and twisting dirt roads of this part of the country. The ride team also includes the sons of BDR co-founders. “The Montana BDR completes the last piece of the Western BDR puzzle, and it’s been one of the most anticipated routes we’ve ever created,” said Bryce Stevens, MTBDR co-architect and BDR co-founder and routes development director. “It delivers on every level: big landscapes, remote riding, historic towns, and a true sense of exploration. This route does not disappoint.” Highlights of the Montana Backcountry Discovery Route include Gravelly Range, Ruby River Valley, Virginia City, Butte, and the landscapes of the East Pioneer, Highland, and Cabinet Mountains. “As a Montana native, it’s incredibly rewarding to help bring this route to life,” said Russ Ehnes, MTBDR co-architect and AMA chairman of the board. “The MTBDR showcases the best of our state while supporting rural communities that rely on visitor travel. We’re excited to welcome riders from across the country to experience Montana responsibly and respectfully.” Once the film premieres, riders can visit the BDR website to find free GPS tracks, digital maps, FAQs, and travel resources. After the film release on Feb. 7, the film will go on tour, showing at nearly 100 motorcycle dealerships and clubs across the nation. Riders are encouraged to find a MTBDR film showing near them to see the documentary and learn more. The post Montana Backcountry Discovery Route to Premiere Feb. 7, 2026 appeared first on Rider Magazine.