Popular River Outfitter Set to Retire in Great Falls

• After nearly 5 decades of providing services and products to locals, a Great Falls business will be shutting down
• The popular outfitter, rental and sales shop is hoping for someone to take over the business for the future
• Guided trips and rentals have ended, but some merchandise sales are still available by appointment

Popular River Outfitter Set to Retire in Great Falls

If your workplace has ever thrown a float party, or you and your buddies rented kayaks for a weekend trip on the Missouri River, chances are they were from one place in central Montana.

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The iconic red brick building, large yellow sign and always with boating gear everywhere has been a staple in Great Falls for nearly 50 years.  Now, owner Craig Madsen has announced that he is retiring and has closed Missouri River Outfitters, LLC.

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Madsen Hopes to Spend More Family Time in Retirement in Montana

The announcement came through both the MRO website and social media page.  Madsen expressed his gratitude for being an owner for 47 years, his employees, and providing guiding, outfitting, rentals, sales and more for everything river related.

Madsen also thanked everyone he has met over the years:

Thank you for your patronage and support and a lifetime of great opportunities, adventures, and memories!  May our paths cross again in the future.

A Small Silver Lining for this Closure in Great Falls

Although Missouri River Outfitters will not be offering guided trips or rentals for this season, Madsen will be selling new and used rafts, kayaks, canoes and accessories by appointment.  You can email at craigm@montana.com for information.

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Madsen also mentioned that the business is for sale is someone were to want to take it over.  You can contact him at the above email address.  The full statement of the closure and retirement announcement can be found here.