Bob marshall wilderness elk hunting mills wilderness adventures. The bob marshall wilderness extends for 60 miles 95 km along the continental divide with elevations varying from 5,000 feet to over 9,000 feet. The center of our wilderness operation is our base camp in the white river, just four miles from the continental divide. Robert marshall january 2, 1901 november 11, 1939 was an american forester, writer and wilderness activist who is best remembered as the person who spearheaded the 1935 founding of the wilderness society in the united states. National geographic trails illustrated topographic map bob marshall wilderness complex montana. It keeps the rider comfortable, secure, in good balance and fits the horse securely and comfortably. Located just below glacier national park, this millionacre wilderness is part of the larger bob marshall wilderness complex, composed of the bob, the scapegoat wilderness 240,000 acres, and the great bear wilderness 290,000 acres. In missoula, our wilderness book group has selected a few nonfiction. The few other books that he wrote cover this much better, and from his perspective. A hike to the chinese wall in the bob marshall wilderness. It is named after bob marshall 19011939, an early forester in the federal government, conservationist, and cofounder of the wilderness society. The bob marshall, scapegoat, great bear wilderness areas and surrounding wildlands montana geographic series by graetz, richard p. Guests from all over the world have traveled into the bob marshall wilderness with the cheff family. Alone in the bob marshall wilderness and separated from his family by a.
Travel books, guides and maps that may be helpful in planning your trip to the bob marshall wilderness area are listed below. Nov 18, 2018 longtime bob marshall wilderness outfitter ron mills of augusta released a book this week of recollections of a life spent in montanas wild country over the past 75 years, working on cattle. The bob marshall wilderness is considered the crown jewel of americas wilderness system. The location is sw montana and predominantly the bob marshall wilderness area where howard copenhaver was an outfitter in the last half of the 20th century. Ive always wanted to see the chinese wall in the bob marshall wilderness.
Hiking montanas bob marshall wilderness regional hiking. The bob marshall wilderness was our backup if we couldnt get permitted to glacier. Together, these three wilderness areas comprise the third largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states. Award winning childrens author, donna love has written ten books.
It inspired the establishment of the gates of the arctic national park. Bob marshall wilderness connect university of montana. In addition to guided fly fishing, we offer drop float trips on the south fork of the flathead river. Bob marshall 50mi loop recommendations backpacking light. Encompassing the highest concentration of grizzlies in the. The sports saddle is designed to be the most comfortable, best balanced, best fitting saddle on the market at any price. I initially planned on incorporating trilobite lakes into my trip, but it would have extended my journey by an additional 30 or so miles. Hike in montanas largest wilderness area, the bob marshall the only outfitter in the bob marshall wilderness that caters to stocksupported guided hiking trips, dropstone outfittings services allow our guests to carry a light day pack while our seasoned stock transport the gear to camp. Born on january 12, 1901, robert marshall was the third of four children in the marshall family. The bob marshall, scapegoat, great bear wilderness areas and by richard p. The book covers far more of his political career in wilderness preservation, which is important, but you wont find long, detailed accounts of his amazing expeditions. Guides and outfitters bob marshall wilderness, montana.
Books about the bob marshall wilderness complex bob. Explore the wonders of the bob marshall wilderness complex with national geographics bob marshall wilderness trails illustrated map. Best wilderness books montana wilderness association. Award winning childrens author, donna love has written ten books for children, including the glaciers are melting. Few, however, know much about the gentle, funny, enormously energetic, and extraordinarily effective man for whom the wilderness is named. The trail descriptions and pictures were very helpful and were consistent with what we experienced when hiked the trails the book described. In the 1930s while working for the us forest service, marshall was largely responsible for designation of large areas. For other people named bob marshall, see bob marshall.
Marshalls posthumously published book alaska wilderness, exploring the central brooks range 1956, edited by his brother george, became a seminal work. To learn more about this special areas possibilities far beyond what this page can give you, i strongly recommend hiking montanas bob marshall wilderness, which gives a lifetimes worth of details about day trips, extended trips, and driving directions to the numerous major trailheads. Together, they house more than 200 miles of the continental divide between helena, montana, and the southern border of glacier national park. Unfortunately we couldnt make it to the wall in 4 days but we did some fishing. Guide features more than 100 hikes in the vast montana wilderness area, including jewel basin and the scapegoat and great bear wilderness areas available. Hiking montanas bob marshall wilderness by erik molvar. Full information on bob marshall wilderness tourist attractions, scenic drives and other easy vacation activities. Marshall is also famous for his early alaska explorations, described in his best selling books arctic village and alaska wilderness. To those in the know its the bob to the rest of us its the bob marshall wilderness complex. Jun 09, 2016 in 1964, congress designated the bob marshall wilderness. The bob marshall wilderness of montana is the benchmark of the american wilderness system, it is the biggest wilderness complex in montana, and one of the largest in the united states.
In this weeks outdoor report, winston greely takes us into the bob to meet bob marshall. Packing into montanas bob marshall wilderness trailmeister. Hiking montanas bob marshall wilderness regional hiking series. The bob marshall wilderness area is a congressionally designated wilderness area located in western montana in the united states. The east side is a bit clearer rainshadow effect, and all that, but its a long hike in no matter what, even more so coming from the west. Without this book to guide us, we wouldnt have known where to go. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The bob marshall wilderness, the wildest area in the lower 48 is named after this man.
High quality bob marshall wilderness gifts and merchandise. Falconguides hiking montanas bob marshall wilderness 2nd. This book is a great biography of an amazing pioneer. Longtime bob marshall wilderness outfitter ron mills of. Backpack the bob marshall wilderness sierra club outings. You have to get a lot deeper into the wilderness to see the kinds of things youre wishing for. Hiking montanas bob marshall wilderness, 2nd edition. Bob marshall was an incredible human being and the pristine wilderness that are protected in the usa are in large part due to his early efforts. The little smudge heffernan had personally checked out 17 days before had grown to 33,000 acres in the southern quarter of the bob marshall wilderness. If you are not familiar with this great feature it is a thousand foot high cliff of limestone that stretches unbroken for 12 miles between haystack mountain and larch hill pass. A good trail runs along much of that stretch and i wanted to hike and explore the country there. The bob marshall wilderness complex, located in the flathead national forest consists of the great bear wilderness and the scapegoat wilderness areas covering more than 1.
Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. Best trails in bob marshall wilderness montana alltrails. Located just below glacier national park, this millionacre wilderness is part of the larger bob marshall wilderness complex, composed of the bob, the scapegoat wilderness 240,00 acres, and the great bear wilderness 290,000 acres. Usda forest service 1400 independence avenue sw washington, d. Ships from and sold by northernstarbooks no covid19 shipping delays. Marshall developed a love for the outdoors as a young child. Glacier was packed even at the end of the season so the bob was where we headed. Dropstone outfitting enjoy the hike while we pack your gear. National geographic trails illustrated topographic map bob. Bob marshall wilderness map national geographic maps. The united states congress designated the bob marshall wilderness area as part of the original wilderness act of 1964 and it now encompasses over 1.
He wrote numerous articles and books about his travels, including the bestselling 1933 book arctic village. I read this book just after reading the recent 2018 biography of david brower another giant in the environmental field. Hiking montanas bob marshall wilderness regional hiking series molvar, erik. The west side of the bob complex is defined by long drainages. The bob marshall wilderness is named for a man who was one of the first champions of wilderness protection. Marshalls pioneering efforts and ideas marked the beginning of the national wilderness preservation system each year thousands of travelers visit the bobnmontanas vast bob marshall wilderness. We are bob marshall wilderness outfitters specializing in summer and early fall traditional horseback family vacations. Sep 30, 2017 the bob, as its called quite reverently in certain circles, comprises three contiguous wilderness parcels. With over 30 years of experience in the bob, we will take you into the pristine backcountry for a memorable bob marshall wilderness experience that will inspire you for life.
Searchable list of bob marshall wilderness tour companies, guides and outfitters, rental companies and more. I recently had the privilege of being part of a nineday trip into this remarkable, and very bucket list worthy, region of northwest montana. Lazy j bar o bob marshall wilderness drop float trips. The bob marshall wilderness complex is an administrated unit of the flathead national forest, the lewis and clark national forest, lolo national forest and the helena national forest. The stories are amusing, informative, at times funny and with some names changed true. We pack you, your gear and your float equipment to the confluence of youngs and danaher creeks where the south fork of the flathead river begins. This area includes four national forests and the great bear, bob marshall, and scapegoat wilderness areas. Consider purchasing one or two to help insure a great trip. However, if you want to read about bobs hiking activity through the bob marshall, you will not find much. Backpack the bob marshall wilderness, montana sierra club.
People find that their horses are calmer, more relaxed, respond much quicker, and move much more freely when being ridden. Fiftytwo years later, on may 12, 2016, the montana fish and wildlife commission una letters to the editor. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Theres still a place where time slows down and the only signpost is a hoof print. Veteran guidebook author erik molvar has revised and updated this comprehensive guide to the spectacular trails of the bob marshall, great bear, and scapegoat wilderness areas in montanas northern rocky mountains. A collection of short stories by a legendary montana outfitter who in life was an excellent raconteur. Our fullyguided horse packtrips are designed to accommodate all levels of riders through this magnificent, unspoiled country where the only travel is by foot or horse. The reprint edition of this engaging biography of twentieth century wilderness advocate bob marshall. Sep 30, 2015 packing into montanas bob marshall wilderness. Parents louis and florence marshall were activist themselves, most wellknown for their support of jewish civil rights.