Into the Wild: Backpacking the Bob Marshall Wilderness

[@lifeincanyon]

Forests provide many things and lessons for those who want to understand and care.

[@HowestheHike]

Wise words. I completely agree!

[@georgerichardson2476]

We were going to go to the Bob in through the hungry horse reservoir in1978 and had to turn back since we didn't have buckets and shovels which was posted to enter

[@HowestheHike]

Whoa! Can you explain that?

[@tangenttrails]

Thank you for sharing this. I’ve wanted to visit the Bob for years. There seems to be an added measure of magic whenever you enter a wilderness area.

[@HowestheHike]

The Bob is a very unique place. Lots and lots and lots of horses. So that is a challenge as a backpacker in many different ways. The areas close to trailheads are very well graded with lots of switchbacks and things like that. The further you get away from those areas however, the more difficult it is. Not a big deal of course, just pointing it out. But I totally agree that wilderness areas are something quite special and very unique to the United States. Yes, we have a few public land use zones in Alberta Canada for example, but other than that nothing quite as similar.

[@tangenttrails]

@@HowestheHike I can relate about the horses to some degree. The area near my home where I go to test new gear and to go on multiple over nights is the LBJ National Grasslands with over 75 miles of trail developed for equestrian riders.

[@HowestheHike]

It can be tricky. But you know I don't mind the horse parties. In a lot of areas they are the ones that keep the trails clear. I also have respect for people who do so much work when they get to camp with their animals. But as a guy having to walk through it, it's a unique experience ;-)

[@ricklarry4212]

Nice hike Stu. You and Scott released your inner mountain goats. Good comment about shrinkflation! I see it all the time now. Always great to see the Wall, a really impressive landscape.Thanks for sharing.

[@HowestheHike]

Thanks! It's amazing what you discover when you're on the trail for so long. Like the shrinking bag of food! It is an impressive place and I'd like to go back to see trilobite lakes in that area. Hopefully next year :-)

[@LifeIsBetterByTheBrook]

Peak 2 Refuel CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY is the BEST! My all time fav!

[@HowestheHike]

I will have to try that one! So far the beef stroganoff has blown my mind from peak

[@joanpendleton9713]

Mid Day 2, those birds are sandhill cranes. A treat to get to see them :>) Great video, enjoyed it.

[@HowestheHike]

Thanks Joan! I had never seen any before so it was confused. They are huge! And noisy :-)

[@joanpendleton9713]

@@HowestheHike Yep, 🙂 My sister pointed them out to me when i was visiting her in FL last February, and some showed up around her house. They have a huge range between their breeding grounds and wintering "vacations"

[@HowestheHike]

That's amazing!!

[@barryparris91]

I didn't realize that Surfin' USA was the official music for river and creek crossings.

[@HowestheHike]

Rock Hop = Sock Hop!!

[@billbagshaw8209]

Sandhill cranes do make a lot of noise. Very distinctive trumpet.

[@HowestheHike]

Thanks Bill. Yeah they're pretty noisy birds not the prettiest but certainly one of the loudest! Just finished Yellowstone and saw a whole bunch more. Must be my year for the sandhill crane

[@billbagshaw8209]

@@HowestheHike lucky you! You are having a great summer. I’m jealous.

[@HowestheHike]

Well it's almost over. Boo! White is looking pretty good to sneak out maybe this week for something in Banff. So hopefully there's a little more to come!