Completely revised and expanded for 2001 and beyond, this 2nd edition of Erik Molvar's definitive 1994 title encompasses more than 100 hikes in the vast Montana wilderness area, including Jewel Basin and the Scapegoat and Great Bear ...
Author: Erik Molvar
Publisher: Falcon Guides
ISBN: 1560447982
Category: Sports & Recreation
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More than 100 hikes are described in this updated and expanded comprehansive guide. Includes trail information, elevation graphs, maps and access directions.
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and EnergyPublish On: 1988
... the first leg of the “ Great Bob Trek ” through the unprotected roadless lands around the Bob Marshall Wilderness . ... on a walk along the cont long hike around the Bob Marshall The Montana wilderness bill in- national forests .
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on National Parks and Public LandsPublish On: 1988
The 350 - mile trek is the Montana Wilderness Association's attempt to take the wilderness debate out of meeting ... The Great Bob Trek is in the spirit of Bob Marshall himself , said Jim Posewitz , head of the Montana Department of ...
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands
Glacier National Park, Western Mountain Ranges, Beartooth Range, Madison and Gallatin Ranges, Bob Marshall Wilderness, Eastern Prairies and Badlands Douglas Lorain. OTHER AGENCIES Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks ...
Author: Douglas Lorain
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9781594859120
Category: Sports & Recreation
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Jagged, glacier-clad peaks, sparkling cirque lakes, crystal-clear rivers, striking canyons, vast prairies and badlands—Montana is a hiker’s dream. And Douglas Lorain has hiked it corner to corner in 100 Classic Hikes: Montana to bring you this carefully selected collection of the state’s premier hikes—many of which have never appeared in any hiking guide. With outstanding scenery as the primary criteria, each richly rewarding hike offers the opportunity to see wildlife, old-growth forests, colorful wildflowers, brilliant fall colors, spectacular vistas, or fascinating geologic features. Explore the shady forests of the Cabinet Mountains in the northwest, the world-famous wilderness of Glacier National Park, the incredible variety of trails that wind through the dramatic Bitterroots, the undiscovered gems of the Beaverhead Mountains, or the surprisingly varied landscapes of rolling grasslands, wildlife-rich marshes, and deep canyons in the eastern part of the state. Whether you’re looking for an easy Saturday afternoon jaunt with the family, a memorable day hike to a Big Sky summit, or an epic backpacking trip, you’ll find the best of the best in this guide. Features include: Full-color photos and maps Routes ranging from short day hikes to challenging multiday backcountry trips “Hikes at a Glance” chart for easy trip selection Detailed route descriptions including distance, difficulty, hiking time, elevation gain, best season, trailhead GPS coordinates, and more Recommendations for extending your hike
On the trail: If Bob Marshall could come back for a hike in the wilderness named for him, you can bet that trek would be a long ... LEE METCALF WILDERNESS, MONTANA Lee Metcalf was known to his friends as a shy, gentle, sensitive man.
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Backpacker brings the outdoors straight to the reader's doorstep, inspiring and enabling them to go more places and enjoy nature more often. The authority on active adventure, Backpacker is the world's first GPS-enabled magazine, and the only magazine whose editors personally test the hiking trails, camping gear, and survival tips they publish. Backpacker's Editors' Choice Awards, an industry honor recognizing design, feature and product innovation, has become the gold standard against which all other outdoor-industry awards are measured.
For the next 3 miles, the trail is a hiker's delight, with views opening up to the south along the Swan Range and distant vistas of huge mountains appearing to the east, deep within the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Author: Bill Schneider
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9781493011179
Category: Sports & Recreation
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Hiking Montana offers 100 of the best hikes in Big Sky Country, from pleasant family outings to backcountry adventures. This is the classic guide to Montana hiking, now completely field-checked and updated.
A popular portal for pack trains headed into the southern interior of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, Pyramid Lake also offers easily accessible highcountry fare for hikers. Using a system of old roadbeds, the trail never exceeds a ...
Author: Aaron Theisen
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9781680510492
Category: Sports & Recreation
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Popular hiking series now available for one of the nation’s most-visited national parks Compact, attractive, two-color format with a full-color photo insert 125 awe-inspiring hikes throughout the storied “Glacier Country” region Both Glacier National Park and the surrounding wilds of Western Montana are beloved by millions of visitors, new transplants, and long-time locals alike. A deep enthusiasm for nature is the common denominator and Day Hiking: Glacier National Park & Western Montana has been written for these folks. This new guidebook features 125 hikes, with outings to suit all ages and fitness levels. While the national park forms the centerpiece, the guide covers the major recreation areas throughout Western Montana. Weekend-worthy wilderness hikes await explorers in: the 100,000-acre Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, where alpine lakes hide among amid sheer shelves of rock; the Scotchman Peaks, which house millennia-old trees beneath their rugged, brushy summits; the shallow, grass-fringed pools of Ten Lakes Scenic Area, just shy of the Canadian border in northwest Montana; and the jeweled basins of the Seeley–Swan Valley.
Erik Molvar discovered backpacking while working on a volunteer trail crew in the North Cascades of Washington. ... Erik is also the author of Hiking Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness, Hiking Olympic National Park, Hiking Arizona's ...
Author: Erik Molvar
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9781493031498
Category: Sports & Recreation
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Discover the wonder of these two spectacular parks as Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks leads you along 850 miles of trail - from short nature hikes to backcountry treks. Veteran hiker Erik Molvar provides all the information you need to get the most out of hiking this International Peace Park with its glistening glaciers, scenic lookouts, peaceful lakes, and remote wilderness. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Mile-by-mile directional cues Elevation profiles GPS coordinates for all trailheads and backcountry campsites An index of hikes by category— from easy day hikes to hikes to waterfalls Invaluable trip-planning information, including local lodging and campgrounds Full-color photos throughout Full-color GPS-compatible maps of each trail
park into the huge Bob Marshall Wilderness. ... guides Hiking Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness, by Erik Molvar ($20). Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex map (Rocky Mountain Maps, 406-542-1541; http://montanamaps. com/wild. asp; ...
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Backpacker brings the outdoors straight to the reader's doorstep, inspiring and enabling them to go more places and enjoy nature more often. The authority on active adventure, Backpacker is the world's first GPS-enabled magazine, and the only magazine whose editors personally test the hiking trails, camping gear, and survival tips they publish. Backpacker's Editors' Choice Awards, an industry honor recognizing design, feature and product innovation, has become the gold standard against which all other outdoor-industry awards are measured.