Little did I know that my first packraft in the Bob would be the best around. We started out on 6/27... Just missed ya. Our first day began with a sweety hike to the headwaters of the South Fork of the Flathead. The lower half is another matter, and runs between steep forested walls with almost no respite. After a helicopter landed in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, a new bill would increase the maximum fine for an aerial landing in the wilderness from … A Flow Through The Bob – A Montana packrafting adventure. Post 7: West Fork of the Sun River, Ahorn Creek to Gibson Reservoir. Penguin Books, 1984. Hi, looking for some info on the N. 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The Three Forks section between the end of Schafer and Morrison Creek is the steepest few miles on the river, and features several very challenging boulder garden rapids. Adventure Pack Trips . Longtime wilderness advocate, guide and author Bill Cunningham took a packrafting trek into the Bob Marshall Wilderness in mid-July, only five… Montana News The Wilderness Act Doig, Ivan, This House of Sky (Landscapes of a Western Mind). 5:17. 5: North Fork Blackfoot, first pack bridge to last road bridge. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Really hope to do Numbers 2 and/or 3 someday . Dave walking up toward Stadler Pass . CHECK OUT OUR INSTAGRAM! We planned a nice 172km hiking/packraft loop on the classic South Fork Flathead and North Fork Sun Rivers. An invite to join Dave and others for a trip to the Bob Marshall Wilderness was an excellent excuse to finally get up and see the “Bob.” Our party ended up consisting of myself, Dave, M and Spencer. Elevations vary from 4000’ to 9000’. Bob Marshall Packrafting 2016 by dandurston July 14, 2016 Leave a Comment Myself, family and friends headed into the Bob Marshall Wilderness for the last week of June. It was not just about the feeling of traveling with a river’s current or across eddy lines. 6: South Fork of the Flathead, Bear Creek to Cedar Flats. Elevations vary from 4000’ to 9000’. For anyone who's looking to get started packrafting, attending the American Packrafting Association Roundup next month is highly … Done. Travel Destinations. An invite to join Dave and others for a trip to the Bob Marshall Wilderness was an excellent excuse to finally get up and see the “Bob.” Our party ended up consisting of myself, Dave, M and Spencer. It goes at 250 cfs, while I imagine anything above 500 is quite pushy and another level of difficulty entirely. North America Travel. Disclaimer; along with the forks of Birch and Badger Creeks, the Spotted Bear above Dean is one of the few guaranteed to be good things in the Bob I haven’t yet run. Packrafting on Hiking the Bob Marshall Wilderness. It’s basically a large loop starting at the Benchmark TH in the Bob. What a summer of packrafting it has been. David Chenault. Travel. Packrafting in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. @davec. Originally established in 1941, the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area was named in honor of the late Robert Marshall, a strong wilderness preservation advocate and member of the Forest Service. Longtime wilderness advocate, guide and author Bill Cunningham took a packrafting trek into the Bob Marshall Wilderness in mid-July, only five… Montana News The Wilderness Act Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Southern Half, Cairn Cartographics, Missoula, MT "Bob Marshall," "Great Bear," and "Scapegoat Wilderness Complex," USFS Northern Region, 1990; Books: Molvar, Erik, Hiking Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness. Guided packrafting in the US is still not widespread, including in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. 49 miles hiking and 19 miles floating the South Fork of the Flathead River through the middle of the Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana. Packrafting Big Salmon Lake Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana. I am looking forward to heading out there the second half of September. The first and third time we entered the Bob (Bob Marshall Wilderness) via the Young’s Creek Pass off of Lodgepole Trail Head(just north of Ovando, MT) and the second we started from Bench Mark (West of Augusta, MT) and went in on the South Fork of the Sun then up and over White River Pass. by southwest » Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:42 am, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. Travel Destinations. With Salmon Forks Outfitters’ Bob Marshall Wilderness fly fishing trip, you camp at the headwaters of the fishery, and each day break out to a variety of areas to walk and wade. One of these days I will meet up with fellow packrafters in the wilderness... Rock Creek looked floatable when we hiked up to Larch Hill. Originally established in 1941, the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area was named in honor of the late Robert Marshall, a strong wilderness preservation advocate and member of the Forest Service. 2-3000 cfs on the South Fork is a good level, lower if you’re less experienced on whitewater. This almost doesn’t count as a wilderness run, and thus isn’t quite proper packrafting, but it is a fantastic whitewater run in a gorgeous setting. Harcourt Inc, 1978. 4: South Fork of the Flathead, Big Prairie to the White River. Taken as a whole the South Fork is without question the best packraft in the Bob, but which section you prefer will always be a good subject for debate. Overall Packrafting mileage is around 31 – 33 miles for loop A, and about 50 – 52 miles for loop B. The Bob Marshall is so rich with alternatives for the angler, we can design a truly unique wilderness angling experience like no other outfitter. BRETT FRENCH/Billings Gazette Scott Bosse, left, and Chris Solomon carry their packrafts around a logjam on Youngs Creek in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. Glacier NP and Bob Marshall Wilderness Montana. Article from thesummitregister.com. Please log in using one of these methods to post your comment: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The 1.5 million acre Bob Marshall Wilderness is considered by many to be the crown jewel of America’s wilderness system. The Bob Marshall is so rich with alternatives for the angler, we can design a truly unique wilderness angling experience like no other outfitter. Zion National Park .. BOB MARSHALL WILDERNESS – Paddling his packraft deftly but quickly, Jared White appeared to be stuck between a rock and a hard current. Comparing the 40+ wilderness miles of both the South and Middle Forks against the 8-10 floatable miles of the White River or Youngs Creek stacks the deck almost to the point of meaninglessness. 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. 350 is probably a good compromise. If you don’t live around here doing a packrafting trip in the Bob Marshall is a pain. The first and third time we entered the Bob (Bob Marshall Wilderness) via the Young’s Creek Pass off of Lodgepole Trail Head(just north of Ovando, MT) and the second we started from Bench Mark (West of Augusta, MT) and went in on the South Fork of the Sun then up and over White River Pass. The Middle Fork is a big river with an even bigger basin. The first and third time we entered the Bob (Bob Marshall Wilderness) via the Young’s Creek Pass off of Lodgepole Trail Head(just north of Ovando, MT) and the second we started from Bench Mark (West of Augusta, MT) and went in on the South Fork of the Sun then up and over White River Pass. Doig, Ivan, English Creek. The more than 1.5 million acres that the Bob Marshall, The Scapegoat, and the Great Bear Wilderness comprise served up a very wild and scenic packrafting trip, a … Home Board index Packrafting Trips USA Montana; NF Sun River, Bob Marshall Wilderness. The experience was a once in lifetime, some of the best views and landscapes that this country has to offer. by mthillbilly » Mon Jul 23, 2012 2:24 pm, Post Adventure Pack Trips . One of the defining characteristics of packrafting should be that you feel way out there while doing it. There is no disadvantage to running this stretch very low indeed, 600 cfs at Twin Creeks works just fine. 10: Middle Fork of the Flathead, origin to Cox Creek. Ideal packrafting levels are around 4-5000 cfs on the South Fork at Twin Creeks. And this stretch has ridiculous fishing. Beginning alt ~5350ft, gaining nearly 1600ft up Stadler pass then dropping close to 1900ft down to Danaher creek. Even at a fairly big flow (~8,000 cfs at West Glacier) this stretch is impressively moderate, with few true rapids or logjams. This hasty traverse of Rocky Mountains / Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex is intended in the spirit of the Alaskan Wilderness Classic – push yourself and your skillset to cross big wilderness as effectively as you can. Tori.newburn Posts: 3 ... I’m looking for partners to join me Packraft and fly fish the South Fork of the Flathead River in the Bob Marshall Wilderness this July! May 20, 2020 - Experience the wild and remote wilderness of Montana by water. It was not just about the feeling of traveling with a river’s current or across eddy lines. The following itinerary outlines what you can expect on a typical 5-day Montana riding vacation and pack trip into the Bob Marshall Wilderness: Day One. Article from thesummitregister.com. Youngs is small, clean, fairly technical, and absolutely gorgeous. It’s probably just as good up to, if not above, Needle Falls, but I haven’t gotten there yet. Change ). The White is an ideal packrafting river; incised in a broad valley away from heavy trees with a continuous but not steep gradient. Travel. 2: Middle Fork of the Flathead, Schafer Meadows to Granite Creek. Your precious time isn’t spent setting up and breaking down camp, but rather enjoying your Bob Marshall Wilderness fly fishing experience. Rowdy when the South Fork is at 5000 cfs, and just fun when it’s at 1500. 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. Aug 13, 2018 - Experience the wild and remote wilderness of Montana by water. BOB MARSHALL WILDERNESS — Paddling his packraft deftly but quickly, Jared White appeared to be stuck between a rock and a hard current. Your precious time isn’t spent setting up and breaking down camp, but rather enjoying your Bob Marshall Wilderness fly fishing experience. BPL Member. The Montana High Adventure Base (MOHAB) is a nationally accredited Boy Scouts of America High Adventure Base that offers trekking in one of the largest and most remote wilderness areas in the United States. NF Sun River, Bob Marshall Wilderness. BOB MARSHALL WILDERNESS (AP) — As Scott Bosse launched his packraft in Youngs Creek, it felt as if gravity disappeared. 3: The White River, South Fork White confluence to the South Fork of the Flathead. Unlikely the North Fork of the Sun will have enough water in August. I like to split the difference and have the big views of the uppermost section with a taste of the whitewater, deep pools, and brilliant cobbles of the lower sections. . 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. Myself, family and friends headed into the Bob Marshall Wilderness for the last week of June. The Montana High Adventure Base (MOHAB) is a nationally accredited Boy Scouts of America High Adventure Base that offers trekking in one of the largest and most remote wilderness areas in the United States. The result is a rollercoaster of continuous moderate whitewater with minimal concern about wood. Adding to the mystique in the fact that the White is the most remote river in the Bob. Too many logjams? You can kick back and enjoy the floating, scenery, and ambiance at all once. There are many trip options for summer pack trips that Salmon Forks Outfitters offers, but perhaps you did not see a specific location or route that you have always dreamed to access. Home Board index Packrafting Trips USA Guide Books; Glacier NP and Bob Marshall Wilderness Montana. Wilderness trekking and packrafting training program for Scouts and Venturers in America’s most remote wilderness! In this final wilderness stretch the South Fork equals is not exceeds anything on the Middle Fork in depth and profundity, and forms a truly impressive valley with rapids, huge pools, hanging gardens, and some fantastic campsites. With Salmon Forks Outfitters’ Bob Marshall Wilderness fly fishing trip, you camp at the headwaters of the fishery, and each day break out to a variety of areas to walk and wade. In 2016, I did this four-day trip, floating some of the most pristine, remote waters in the lower 48 states, and hiking through the largest roadless wilderness. Packrafting in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. Preface: The Bob Marshall Wilderness Open is an event contrived and hosted by BPL’s own Dave Chenault. Tell us how you would use $10,000 to make your goals of Access for All a reality. ( Log Out /  AllTrails has 10 great hiking trails, forest trails, views trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. Wilderness trekking and packrafting training program for Scouts and Venturers in America’s most remote wilderness! Viewing 5 posts - 1 through 5 (of 5 total) Forums are supported by our merchant partners . The route was almost identical to a trip T and I did back in 2012 except this … Now encompassing over 1.5 million acres, this area harbors a trove of natural treasures for generations to come. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. ( Log Out /  This will be an epic trip during the perfect time, where the flows will be good, the trout hungry, and before wildfire season kicks off! While your duffel and gear are being packed and your horses saddled, you are free to hike in the forest, or just sit and watch us prepare to embark, a far cry from modern modes of transportation. The Bob Marshall Wilderness extends for 60 miles along the Continental Divide that separates the Flathead and Sun River drainages. A Montana wilderness trip with my college buddies was something that I always dreamed about. While I was already an avid whitewater paddler and backcountry hiker, packrafting clarified my love for the backcountry into something more simple. We will pack your gear and your float equipment and can also pack you in if you aren’t up for the long hike into the South Fork of the Flathead River. I dream of a hard and brutal mysticism in which the naked self merges with a non-human world and yet somehow survives still intact, individual, separate. 4 nights in the Bob Marshall wilderness about 25 miles of walking and 17 of floating up the south fork of the flathead. To make things more rigorous, I’ve restricted myself to listing sections of no more than 10 miles. 9: Spotted Bear River, Beaver Creek to South Fork of the Flathead. Locale: Queen City, MT . Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The quality and variety of this run surprised and impressed me. Aug 13, 2018 - Experience the wild and remote wilderness of Montana by water. Pentagon to Dean probably deserves a higher spot on this list. Our first day began with a sweety hike to the headwaters of the South Fork of the Flathead. The Bob Marshall Wilderness Open; The B&P Store. Unlike on the ubiquitous trails of the lower 48, while floating a wilderness river you’re traveling on the landscapes terms, much like humans of centuries past did. Bob Marshall Packrafting June 22, 2019 August 10, 2019 Backpacking Trips , Featured Trip Reports , Kayaking Trips , Trip Reports After our packrafting trip in 2017 to the Brooks Range of northern Alaska, I knew that I wanted to use these packrafts to explore more of the deep backcountry. by Big Mitch » Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:29 am, Post The following itinerary outlines what you can expect on a typical 5-day Montana riding vacation and pack trip into the Bob Marshall Wilderness: Day One. Good morning, Bob Marshall Wilderness, I think to myself. Paradox and bedrock. 326 views Bob Marshall Wilderness . Moderate, remote, with a transitory season and just enough wood to keep you on your toes: the North Fork of the Sun is an absolutely classic packrafting river. Looking for a great trail in Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana? ( Log Out /  Ideal packrafting levels are around 4-5000 cfs on the South Fork at Twin Creeks. Zion National Park .. The 1.5 million acre Bob Marshall Wilderness is considered by many to be the crown jewel of America’s wilderness system. Much below 500 cfs on the South Fork Sun near Augusta is probably too little to be enjoyable. Drop & Float Services - Bob Marshall - 406 Wilderness Outfitters Drop & Float Services In addition to guided fishing trips, we offer drop & float trips on the South Fork of the Flathead River. North America Travel. It’s at the top of my list to re-visit next year. The Bob Marshall wilderness complex (Bob Marshall, Scapegoat and Great Bear Wilderness areas) offers over 1.5 Million acres of forests, mountains and crystal clear streams and rivers, and was America’s first ever designated wilderness area. Morrison to Granite is much milder, but similarly scenic. Fast forward to 2018, and we were packing up for a 10-year anniversary trip through “The Bob” in northwestern Montana - a network of wilderness complexes comprised of a million and a half acres. Home › Forums › Campfire › Post-Trip Reports › Packrafting on Hiking the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Now encompassing over 1.5 million acres, this area harbors a trove of natural treasures for generations to come. Thanks Dan. Went into the Bob over Route Creek Pass and jumped on the river at the bottom of the trail … . Looks like great fun. Normally I don’t go in for lists; subjectivity makes them an absurd exercise and I intentionally do not indulge in traffic-driving techniques or cater to folks poor attention spans. Bob Marshall Wilderness . 8: North Fork of the Sun River, Wrong Creek to Headquarters Creek. We are Bob Marshall Wilderness Outfitters specializing in summer and early fall traditional horseback family vacations. Starting on July 3, 2012 at the Benchmark Trailhead Tom Turiano, my six-month old border collie, and I spent five days connecting the two drainages in a grand 120-mile packrafting loop. by forrestmccarthy » Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:06 pm, Post In this July 24, 2014 photo, packrafters hike up Youngs Creek Pass on a packrafting trip through the Bob Marshall Wilderness, in Mont. One of the best places to feel this is the uppermost 10 miles of the Middle Fork of the Flathead, which starts very close to the most remote place in the Bob. Meadow Creek gorge bears caution and a helmet, but at low water isn’t as formidable as is commonly portrayed. It is also gorgeous, with kaleidoscopic cobbles and huge dark pools. North Fork Packs; Packraft Straps; Stickers; Packrafting the Crown of the Continent ; January.29.2018 DaveC 10 Comments on Packraft the Bob, this year. 406 Wilderness Outfitters helped me check this off my bucket list. I found packrafting in the summer of 2015 on a three-week trip in Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness. Packrafting specific workshops, classes, races, meet ups... 1 post • Page 1 of 1. Packrafting in the Brooks Range, Alaska - Duration: 5:17. terrapascal08 20,467 views. 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. “I find it tremendously liberating,” Bosse said of packrafting. While I was already an avid whitewater paddler and backcountry hiker, packrafting clarified my love for the backcountry into something more simple. I found packrafting in the summer of 2015 on a three-week trip in Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness. DaveSLC Posts: 57 Joined: Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:58 pm Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Fly Fishing Montana, pack raft Bob Marshall Wilderness - 2019 - Duration: 10:47. 406 Wilderness Outfitters and the Cheff family created an awesome experience for my group in the Bob Marshall wilderness. Not only does it have the expected riffles, meanders, and logjams, but also a handful of fun little bedrock drops and micro-gorges. ( Log Out /  Falcon, 2001. A "lite" version of a Sun - SF Flathead- Sun 100 mile loop we did last July. While your duffel and gear are being packed and your horses saddled, you are free to hike in the forest, or just sit and watch us prepare to embark, a far cry from modern modes of transportation. At the levels suggested it is the hardest run listed here, and a perfect skills test ideally suited to the virtues of a packraft. Jun 9, 2015 at 7:51 am #2205711. There are many trip options for summer pack trips that Salmon Forks Outfitters offers, but perhaps you did not see a specific location or route that you have always dreamed to access. 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