Micro adventures of the NW rockies
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4xchinook4
Observer
Well as the saying goes.
If you don't use it, you lose it.
have fun
If you don't use it, you lose it.
have fun
4xchinook4
Observer
Sold pics too bro, especially second to last!! Where were these taken?
MT6bt
Rock hound
They are in the heart of the absaroka beartooth wilderness. Perhaps my favorite area I've found thus far...I haven't explored much off the beaten path, but it is indeed a wild and humbling area. It is one of the last remaining places I've found that isn't inundated with hoards of tourists or hipsters. A genuine Montana experience, indeed! I will happily bring fellow expo members if interested.
4xchinook4
Observer
Hmmm...
MT6bt
Rock hound
Well I haven't updated this thread in eons, I apologize to the few folks who've kept up with my thread.
It's been an incredible summer here in Montana. I often lose myself in such a beautiful place, not wanting to take pictures, or update threads because it sometimes distances me from the real reason of why I head into the woods in the first place!
This summer has been much less about driving and more of putting boots on the ground. I've caught and eaten the most beautiful fish I've ever seen, foraged for chanterelle mushrooms and was very successful- 16 lbs!, foraged for huckleberries, backpacked through the most amazing mountains I've ever seen, I can go on and on....The majestic beauty of this state is endless, as long as you're willing to put in the time to appreciate it!
Golden trout
My awesome mom who came out and did a 5 day backpacking trip with me!
The biggest mountain goat I've ever seen flanks me one morning while leaving my campsite to grab the bear bag. He eventually hazed me back to my campsite where my pups lay unleashed, curious and weary of the newcomer. Fortunately, whatever his intentions were, he lost interest after seeing the pups when he turned the blind corner...leaving me with a series of awesome photos!
Cheers!
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It's been an incredible summer here in Montana. I often lose myself in such a beautiful place, not wanting to take pictures, or update threads because it sometimes distances me from the real reason of why I head into the woods in the first place!
This summer has been much less about driving and more of putting boots on the ground. I've caught and eaten the most beautiful fish I've ever seen, foraged for chanterelle mushrooms and was very successful- 16 lbs!, foraged for huckleberries, backpacked through the most amazing mountains I've ever seen, I can go on and on....The majestic beauty of this state is endless, as long as you're willing to put in the time to appreciate it!
Golden trout
My awesome mom who came out and did a 5 day backpacking trip with me!
The biggest mountain goat I've ever seen flanks me one morning while leaving my campsite to grab the bear bag. He eventually hazed me back to my campsite where my pups lay unleashed, curious and weary of the newcomer. Fortunately, whatever his intentions were, he lost interest after seeing the pups when he turned the blind corner...leaving me with a series of awesome photos!
Cheers!
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TrailRidden
Observer
super cool. Very enjoyable thread, keep it coming!
MT6bt
Rock hound
Thanks! Maybe going into the beartooths this weekend so more pictures to be had soon!
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MT6bt
Rock hound
Greetings all, it's been yet another exciting week of exploring in Montana.
Went on a small weekend trip to Cooke city. I'd never been up to the old mining areas north of town before, so I figured why not check it out?
I believe the pictures above are of scotch bonnet mountain, heavily scarred from the years of hopeful prospectors' attempts to hit the mother lode.
Remnants of the heavy machinery used by prospectors.
My intention for the evening was to take a very rough road several miles off the main forest service road to a nice subalpine forest full of small, fish filled lakes....Unfortunately my transfer case was acting up, forcing me to err on the side of caution.
So, I ended up heading back down to the beartooth highway. Found a sweet camp site right on the river, just in time for a great sunset!
The next day, I hit the beartooth highway. This is indeed one of the most amazing roads, filled with spectacular vistas, high alpine lakes, and 1000'+ drops!
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MT6bt
Rock hound
I have their food and some of mine packed in dry bags. After a few days, they become mobile garbage cans
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chilliwak
Expedition Leader
Greetings all, it's been yet another exciting week of exploring in Montana.
Went on a small weekend trip to Cooke city. I'd never been up to the old mining areas north of town before, so I figured why not check it out?
I believe the pictures above are of scotch bonnet mountain, heavily scarred from the years of hopeful prospectors' attempts to hit the mother lode.
Remnants of the heavy machinery used by prospectors.
My intention for the evening was to take a very rough road several miles off the main forest service road to a nice subalpine forest full of small, fish filled lakes....Unfortunately my transfer case was acting up, forcing me to err on the side of caution.
So, I ended up heading back down to the beartooth highway. Found a sweet camp site right on the river, just in time for a great sunset!
The next day, I hit the beartooth highway. This is indeed one of the most amazing roads, filled with spectacular vistas, high alpine lakes, and 1000'+ drops!
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Wow what fantastic pictures!:Wow1:
chilliwak
Expedition Leader
I always look forward to seeing good pics....:wings: