FWP proposes to collect approximately 300 juvenile westslope cutthroat from streams within the upper Youngs Creek drainage (Powell County, Range 13W, Township 18N) in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation Invasive Weed Suppression in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex 2020 To continue invasive weed suppression with crews of volunteers at seven locations in and around the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. The terrain wasn’t difficult, by any means – we were walking on soft tundra meadows the entire time – but the magical remoteness of this place was refreshing, and we immersed ourselves in it. I don’t dream a lot, but long after this trip was over, I still find myself waking up in a cold sweat thinking about this day. The Bob Marshall offers three large rivers in particular (the South Fork Flathead, the Middle Fork Flathead, and the Spotted Bear) that collectively … My name is Ryan, and I’m a Tenkara addict. The White River, another exceptional wilderness float, flows into the South Fork on the left. This was my first long backcountry trip where I relied exclusively on a Tenkara rod (read the review here). ... Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Regulations Flathead River … View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. For once, guidebook palaver understates reality. Youngs is small, clean, fairly technical, and absolutely gorgeous. https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/montana/bob-marshall-wilderness After twenty miles of floating, we pitched camp on a high bank overlooking the South Fork Flathead below its confluence with the White River. Danaher Creek is a creek in Flathead National Forest, Bob Marshall Wilderness, MT. There is nothing like hearing the bugle of a bull elk echo across a mountain canyon at first light. Outside of Alaska, options for wilderness packrafting in remote areas of the United States are limited. Stop in Milk River, Alberta on the way through (I live on the Milk River in MT.) ShastaBubba Adventures 366 views. Proposal ... proposes to remove approximately 300 juvenile westslope cutthroat trout (WCT, Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi) from Youngs Creek and adjacent tributaries in the Bob Marshall Wilderness using electrofishing and angling equipment. We must have spent two hours walking one mile. Please visit Montana Fish and Wildlife website for up to date information.) Our teeth were chattering and our hands and feet were numb. This may have been the most welcome fire of the trip, and we built it big and inviting. Instead, we’d travel up Mid Creek and cross the mountains into the Spotted Bear drainage. Danaher Creek Trail. Danaher Creek is a sleepy, meandering float over cobbles, interrupted here and there by logjam portages, willows, and a curious bankside grizzly bear. The South Fork of the Flathead begins deep in the Bob Marshall Wilderness at the confluence of Danaher Creek and Youngs Creek. I wish to do that kind of trip one day with my daughters and keep a record of possible trips. A great new perspective. Our camp at Mid Creek was dark, chilly, and wet when we arrived. So much so, in fact, that Backpacking Light and Tenkara are partnering to develop a brand new version of the Tenkara rod designed specifically for backpackers. Rock On! The western slopes of the Continental Divide in northern Montana are lush well into the summer season, when much of the rest of the state starts to toast a golden brown. Once inside the Amphitheater, we shifted gears from trekking to ambling (moseying, if you will). Youngs Creek Sunset Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana. You'll have little or no competition and beautiful scenery is awaiting you at every turn. Every tributary, and the main river itself, is full of fat cutthroat. We hiked to the Chinese Wall, a 12-18 mile long (depending on your interpretation of where it View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. But "floatable" does not mean "floatable without hard work," Youngs Creek is a creek in Flathead National Forest, Bob Marshall Wilderness, MT. Long a staple of my backcountry excursions, I held on to them for months, waiting for an adventure that warranted their graceful retirement. Young's Creek is one of two creeks which come together in the central part of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex to form the South Fork of the Flathead River. Wilderness Outfitters has been guiding fly-fishing guests into the Bob Marshall Wilderness for 20 years. In particular, I plan on using a bivy on bald peaks above treeline. The best way to access the confluence is from the Owl Creek trailhead in the Swan Valley or the Lodgepole trailhead out of Ovando, Mt. Regarding the new Tenkara Rod, it's a new model (their lightest yet!) The South Fork of the Flathead River is one of the three main forks of the Flathead River and begins at the confluence of Danaher Creek and Youngs Creek. 1 … From there we packraft through two nations in two days. SUMMER 2020. Maybe one of them spread their bedroll near here, too. :). We camped at the junction of Danaher Creek and Youngs Creek, where the river doubles in size and becomes the South Fork of the Flathead, and where the river’s Wild and Scenic designation begins. We asked him about his itinerary, and he replied with no hesitation, ‘Oh, I reckoned I’d just fill up these boxes and wander around til they were empty…’ At which point I finished his sentence, ‘…and then head on home, eh?’ He squinted at me kind of funny and corrected me, saying ‘No, son, that’s when I’ll start fishin’.’ I could tell he was a kindred spirit. The Bob Marshall Wilderness Area is a Congressionally designated wilderness area located in western Montana in the United States. Through the years, I’ve found so many of the creeks and smaller rivers in "The Bob" provide excellent packrafting (at least in June and July) that I’m coming to realize it may be the premiere wilderness packrafting destination in the continental United States. Thanks. I have some automation built into my imports, and they are customized for each camera/lens combination. After four days of bushwhacking, we are relieved to be back on trail, if only to avoid the prospect of limestone cuts and sidehilling in soft shoes. Volunteers will be spraying and pulling knapweed and houndstoung in three different spots along Youngs Creek. I use a modified ice-fishing rig or hand lines. BOB MARSHALL WILDERNESS ... Scott Bosse, left, and Chris Solomon carry their packrafts around a logjam on Youngs Creek in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. So, remarkably, by the time we reached mile sixty-five on our one-hundred-plus-mile route, we had walked a paltry eight miles – and none of it uphill! Overall, the South Fork flows more than 60 miles through designated wilderness and National Forest lands before emptying … Join us on a horseback pack trip into the rugged beauty of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. Formally designated in 1964, the Bob Marshall Wilderness extends for 60 miles (95 km) along the Continental Divide and consists of 1,009,356 acres (4,085 km²). Done. Breaded trout cooked over the Zia Titanium Grill. Having explored The Bob with a packraft for several years, I find myself coming back to repeat a few stellar experiences: floating the rowdy Spotted Bear and Young’s Creek at the peak of runoff and floating the more tame South Fork Flathead as the water recedes. Our friendly saddle horses and mules will carry you, your family and/or friends into the most pristine wilderness areas in the lower 48. BRETT FRENCH/Billings Gazette × Announcement: Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the state of Montana has declared that mask or face covering use is required for ages five and older. Mossy brooks and shades of green dominate the forest here. On a recent trek 24 miles into the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana, he was relaxing along the banks of a creek, when out of nowhere a pack-rafter floated by. Robert Bob Marshall was an american forester and wilderness activist that helped preserve this wilderness and is now named after him for his accomplishment. Everything tastes better when cooked over a camp fire. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Fifty-two years later, on May 12, 2016, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission una… Letters to the Editor RATBOB runners along Youngs Creek Trail in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. BOB MARSHALL WILDERNESS, Montana — As Scott Bosse launched his packraft in Youngs Creek, it felt as if gravity disappeared. (AP) - As Scott Bosse launched his packraft in Youngs Creek, it felt as if gravity disappeared. In the 1930s while working for the US Forest Service, Marshall was largely responsible for designation of large areas to be preserved … July 16–19: Cabin Creek Camp: Fish the North Fork of the Sun. The staple of my summertime cook kit: the new BPL 900 pot. Matt surveys the lower elevations – thick forests that we will be forced to reenter that afternoon as we plan our exit from the wilderness. Get our Handbook - the resource you need to make intelligent decisions about gear, safety, comfort, and pack weight. Lodgepole Trail (13) is a secondary trail accessing the Bob Marshall Wilderness. BACKPACKING LIGHT® and the FEATHER/MOUNTAIN icon are registered trademarks granted for exclusive use to Beartooth Media Group, Inc. Then we hiked up the incredible Helen Creek. 2-3000 cfs on the South Fork is a good level, lower if you’re less experienced on whitewater. Find out what gear our guides recommend if you want lightweight gear that is durable and versatile. ... Youngs Creek, Gordon Creek, … A guidebook says that, "The Bob Marshall Wilderness is 2,400 square miles of rugged, unspoiled wildness that could change your life forever." I wanted to give my pals an experience of the Wild West, so we rode horses from Benchmark to the Stadler-Hoadley divide, cutting off eighteen miles of walking. Soft evening light and the sound of the gentle riffles – it was an amazing experience in what might otherwise be a river corridor with roads and trophy homes, if not for the Wilderness Act of 1964. Our early rifle hunts in the heart of the Bob Marshall Wilderness are an unforgettable way to hunt elk during the bugling season. Altitude varies from 5000' to 8500'. I found myself wondering how could this be achieved lightweight. It is named after Bob Marshall (1901–1939), an early forester in the federal government, conservationist, and co-founder of The Wilderness Society. The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex contains incredible remote rivers, creek and streams providing world-class blue ribbon fishing for strong wild cutthroats and native bull trout with some pushing 30 inches (Permit required. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. I may spend a little time afterwards on some images in Photoshop as well, to add something like a graduated ND gradient or remove the errant moth from my skies :). Does the bottom abrade easily? On September 3, the fire had crossed and moved downstream Babcock Creek, Youngs Creek and settled in Otter Creek. June 25–27: Carhartt Contract Trip. I can no longer imagine fishing any other way in the backcountry. Our burn camp from the night before was well down the valley to the right. Waiting for details on the pole. Our first camp on Danaher Creek after a long day on the horses and trail was welcomed with fire and food. The Bob Marshall Wilderness Area is a Congressionally designated wilderness area located in western Montana in the United States. © Copyright 2001-2020 BEARTOOTH MEDIA GROUP, INC. | U.S. Library of Congress Serial Registration ISSN 1537-0364 3 Miles An Hour - A PBS Documentary Posted on 12/26/2017 Why should I pick Bob Marshall Wilderness Outfitters for my summer adventure pack trip? July 6–9: Cabin Creek Camp: Riding/Hiking/Fishing. In this July 24, 2014 photo, packrafters hike up Youngs Creek Pass on a packrafting trip through the Bob Marshall Wilderness, in Mont. Help keep the Wilderness wild, make an impact, and enjoy a week in the Bob! He’s now twenty-five miles from the road, probably thinking, ‘Oh man, am I really going to do this?’. Another describes the 1.5 million acres as; "Land and rivers and mountains still pretty much the way that God had fashioned them." Can you tell us anything about the new rod? Another describes the 1.5 million acres as; "Land and rivers and mountains still pretty much the way that God had fashioned them." I used a GoPro Wide Helmet camera to take packrafting (and fly fishing) video. A cold and stormy day down splashy rapids sent us scampering into the woods to warm up at one point. The trout fishing on the South Fork Flathead is spectacular. Six miles later, we’d reach the Danaher Creek valley and scout a put-in for the packrafts. This was to be my final trip with my last remaining pair of Montrail Vitesse shoes. The latter, in particular, may be the finest Class I-II wilderness float in the Lower 48. The number of wilderness floats in excess of twenty miles are few and far between, and generally limited to America’s three largest wilderness complexes: the Bridger-Teton (Wyoming), the Frank Church (Idaho), and the Bob Marshall (Montana). Thanks for sharing. We were ants trekking through matchsticks at the rate of three hours per mile (hpm). These fish would be collected, transported by packstock out of the wilderness, and driven by hatchery truck to Sekokini Springs Cutthroat Trout Conservation Facility in Blankenship, Montana, where they would be raised to maturity and spawned. Thirty-six years later, The Bob Marshall Wilderness … Ryan's has a spinnaker bottom though. A six day journey through the Bob Marshall Wilderness, full of hiking, fishing, and exploration with Luke, Jake, Kevin, Nick, Nick, Ray, and Terry. It gains volume with the contributions of the White River, Big and Little Salmon creeks, Black Bear Creek, and other small tributaries. sweet trip, and thanks for sharing your passion for the Bob. The Bob Marshall offers three large rivers in particular (the South Fork Flathead, the Middle Fork Flathead, and the Spotted Bear) that collectively provide more than one hundred wilderness miles of outstanding packraftable water. BOB MARSHALL WILDERNESS – As Scott Bosse launched his packraft in Youngs Creek, it felt as if gravity disappeared. My post production workflow is based primarily on Lightroom. I hope this essay conveys my passion for the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex and leaves you with a positive taste for wilderness travel. Opportunities for wilderness packrafting treks in The Bob abound! We bedded on buttercup-laced tundra. Your pictures are superb. I am so looking forward to the trek of my dreams starting at Gibson reservoir at the southern end of the Bob and then walking the CDT (for the most part) to the beginning of the milk river (St Mary's Drainage) on the east side of Glacier Park. Whenever I expected good fishing, I cut my dinner rations to two ounces of spicy potato breadcrumbs for trout cakes. ), so I chose my campsites carefully. There is nothing like hearing the bugle of a bull elk echo across a mountain canyon at first light. This year (2009) is one where my intimacy with this wilderness will grow dramatically. Great adventure and brilliant photos. Being in a packraft when it’s 45 degrees and raining is nothing short of pure misery and truly makes you appreciate the gift of fire. Hahn Creek … That's the one with the more durable bottom. We were faced with a difficult descent down a gully of razor sharp limestone scree and talus that tore at my shoes, my pants, my hands, and my pride. It was so far removed from the low forest and water of the South Fork that the boats and paddles tucked into our packs seemed the height of incongruity. They’d clearly both traveled their fair share of miles here. "So much so, in fact, that Backpacking Light and Tenkara are partnering to develop a brand new version of the Tenkara rod designed specifically for backpackers.". Six Montana paddlers took a five day backpacking and packrafting trip into the Bob Marshall Wilderness to float about 56 miles of the South Fork of the Flathead River in mid-July. It's hard to imagine a better rod for backpacking then the Tenkara Daniel already has! The actual area we hunt is some 10 miles in diameter and takes in the headwaters of the 5 small streams and numerous lakes in alpine basins that make up the head of Youngs Creek. We entered at Benchmark (on the South Fork Sun), exited at Silvertip (on the Spotted Bear), and had the time of our lives over a few relaxing days while making long miles in a packraft on the South Fork. A guidebook says that, "The Bob Marshall Wilderness is 2,400 square miles of rugged, unspoiled wildness that could change your life forever." “I find it tremendously liberating,” Bosse said of packrafting. The euphoric high did not last long, however. Danny and Matt begin their descent of the Continental Divide from the pass. Climbing the next ridge (from where this photo was taken), we looked back and felt proud to have battled the climb, traverse, and descent with grace and humility and hardly any cursing. Length: 7.0 miles.Trail Begins: Trailhead at end of Forest Road 4388.Trail Ends: Youngs Pass and junction with Trails 141 and 246. "I find it tremendously liberating," Bosse said of packrafting. In addition to the trek in July featured in this photo essay, I enjoyed the rhythms of living on nearby Flathead Lake for a week while at the Melita Island Boy Scout camp with my son, and I’ll return for another week of wilderness raucousness while participating in Le Parcour de Wild in October. Front Conservation Management Area. Thanks for the subtle beta Ryan. by Ryan Jordan on September 22, 2009 Photo Essays. The weather varied wildly throughout the trip (Montana proverb: If you don’t like the weather, give it five minutes. • … We specialize in Wild and Scenic Pack Trips in the Bob Marshall Wilderness of Montana. Now that you've been using a bivy for some time, can you comment on the durability of the all eVENT bivy bag? We specialize in Wild and Scenic Pack Trips in the Bob Marshall Wilderness of Montana. Oh, visions of sugarplums, trout, and frankenstein!! We also cheated a little. Dana. The fire, was located near Count Peak in the Bob Marshall Wilderness in the Flathead National Forest. We spent our first night at the Benchmark Wilderness Guest Ranch, enjoying the hospitality of the Heckmans, which included meals served family style, stories from past generations, and these rustic accommodations. Packrafting the Bob Marshall Wilderness; (Youngs Creek Canyon) - Duration: 2:08. Viewing 16 posts - 1 through 16 (of 16 total), Forums are supported by our merchant partners (. There is a tremendous amount of deadfall in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. On the Flathead National Forest, in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Area, the entire South Fork Flathead River drainage, as well as the Spotted Bear River and Dean Creek drainages, are closed to entry. Forced into this camp by an encounter with a grizzly bear and her cub that blocked access to the upper canyon, we initially agonized over the possibility of a windstorm and blow-downs. Fortunately, the weather was fine, the night was still, and the eerie pillars reminded us of the power of nature. Being able to reliably count on fish for dinner means that you can reduce your food weight significantly. Join Free or Sign In. Unsettled weather provided dramatic and beautiful natural light as we floated downstream. Let us show you the beauty of the Bob Marshall Wilderness through one of our scenic horse-back wilderness pack trips, amaze you with blue ribbon trout fishing on the incredible South Fork of the Flathead River, Big Salmon Lake, Big Salmon Creek, White River, Youngs Creek, Danaher Creek, and many off-the-beaten-path … For 5-7 days you'll be a part of the quiet remoteness of the most scenic country there is. By ERIN MADISON - Associated Press - Saturday, August 16, 2014 BOB MARSHALL WILDERNESS, Mont. Trail in Flathead NF, Lolo NF, Scapegoat Wilderness, Bob Marshall Wilderness in Lewis and Clark Co, Powell Co, MT. You can find a link to the review here. The Owl Creek trailhead is located on Hwy 83 approximately 15 miles south of the town of Condon, it is a 29 mile trip on foot or horseback to reach the confluence. The Bob had delivered. Matt found himself in a precarious spot here, noting that the security of a foothold is more illusion than reality, and that I was busier taking photos of him trying to descend than actually helping him do so. the "Bob" (Great Bear too) were my old (old as in 20 years ago) stomping grounds – looks like nothing has changed much (that's a very gratifying feeling knowing that in another 20 years it will still be about the same), a Middle Fork bull trout would really give your Tenkara a work out :). In 1964, Congress designated the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Gazing downstream from the mouth of Mid Creek, I was wistful about running the Meadow Creek gorge on this trip. Our camp in the Amphitheater was nestled among small stands of subalpine fir. ... Southfork Fishing Trip (Windfall Creek, Moose Creek, Back to Ranch) 5 Days; Chinese Wall … Sweeping panoramas of the mountains of the northern Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, accentuated by storm clouds and invisible-though-keenly-felt high winds, reminded us that we’re pretty small people in an awfully big place. Receive new Members-only content, gain access to 2,000+ articles in the archives, and become a part of the most passionate community of backpacking experts in the world. The addition of a packraft and fishing gear really add depth to the wilderness experience which too often has us leaving this sort of equipment behind as we strive to shed grams. (I think that's the one you're using…). Download the Backpacking Light Handbook to help you make intelligent decisions about gear, skills, ultralight philosophy, and reducing your pack weight. Product testing for the manufacturer of the lightest ridin’ shoes on the market! On our way out, we passed this fellow coming in with his trusty donkey. Home › Forums › Photo Essay: A Traverse of the Bob Marshall Wilderness by Foot and Packraft, Photo Essay: A Traverse of the Bob Marshall Wilderness by Foot and Packraft, "My name is Ryan, and I'm a Tenkara addict. Entering the Amphitheater – one of my absolute favorite places on the planet. Six Montana paddlers took a five day backpacking and packrafting trip into the Bob Marshall Wilderness to float about 56 miles of the South Fork of the Flathead River in mid-July. Cabin Creek Camp, North Fork of the Sun River, Bob Marshall Wilderness (Base Camp) June 15–18: Cabin Creek Camp: Wilderness Wildlife Viewing. Yes, Wilderness has a sweet sound to it. Let us show you the beauty of the Bob Marshall Wilderness through one of our scenic horse-back wilderness pack trips, amaze you with blue ribbon trout fishing on the incredible South Fork of the Flathead River, Big Salmon Lake, Big Salmon Creek, White River, Youngs Creek, Danaher Creek, and many off-the-beaten-path … Youngs Creek Westslope Cutthroat Trout Broodstock Project . The hypothermic chills, the saddle sores, the blowdowns – all was forgotten as we surveyed the lay of the land from what felt like the spine of the world. Sleeping under this pine was my favorite, reminding me of trappers and cowboys that may have traveled through here 100 years ago. From the whitewater gorges of the Middle Fork Flathead to a lazy day meandering down Danaher Creek, there is something for everyone. Here, Bridger’s horse, like us, anticipates some trail time. that will be offered exclusively through Backpacking Light … it has some neat features (notable: less than 3 oz, and very compact)… I'll post some photos and info about it next week, I'm mired in end of week administration work now! Sweet pictures and tantilizing glimpses of route choice consequences in the upcoming "Le Parcour de Wild". The Bob is located in Northwestern Montana on both sides of the continental divide and is well over 1.5 million acres of vast wilderness. It is named after Bob Marshall (1901–1939), an early forester in the federal government, conservationist, and co-founder of The Wilderness Society. In 1964, Congress designated the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Hiking in the Bob Marshall Wilderness - Duration: 19:53. 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