Videos
Maxx’s Story
BYEP Crux Graduation 2023
In April 2023, 16 Crux participants graduated from Big Sky Youth Empowerment. On their graduation day, they each shared a piece of their journey. Here is what they had to say.
YT’s Story
YT heard about Big Sky Youth Empowerment in 8th grade. This is her story of how she found connection, support and belonging through BYEP.
What is Big Sky Youth Empowerment?
BYEP means community. It means family, honesty, trust, and vulnerability. Learn more about what BYEP is all about and how the program changes the lives of teens in Gallatin Valley, Montana.
A message from BYEP Participants
If you could share one message with the world, what would it be? We asked our teens. Watch this video of what they had to say. It’s a transformation you helped make happen.
Adventures change lives.
What was your favorite outdoor adventure as a teen? How did it change your life? How did it set you on the path you are on today? Access to the outdoors teach us to push your own limits and grow.
BYEP is Family.
You help create each experience, every adventure, and new skill learned — you make BYEP a family. Teens share their perspective on what BYEP is to them.
Changing Lives: Mentors at BYEP
Mentors change lives. Especially their own. See how being a mentor at BYEP changes you more than you could ever imagine.
Highs and Lows with BYEP
Ever wonder what it's like for a teen in BYEP? They'll be the first to tell you that they are the ones who power our program.