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CONTINUED PROGRESS
Costanza might have been the first to venture the entire length
of the trail, but he won't be the last. His input from this experi-
ence is a valuable resource for Race and the board members of
the Montana Trail Association, who strive to improve the route.
In the meantime, Race and his crew continue to scout sections
of the trail to discover features and descriptions that might be
helpful for future travelers.
"Meeting great local residents across the state who are inter-
ested and engaged in helping make the Montana Trail a reality
has clearly been the highlight," says Race. "The Montana Trail
will only be as good as the support it has in the small communi-
ties across the state."
The Montana Trail is also not without obstacles beyond what
Mother Nature can throw at it. Race explains, "The challenge of
engaging the State of Montana to support the Montana Trail has
been a process of meeting expectations and addressing miscon-
ceptions about what the Montana Trail is and isn't."
With more people seeking recreational opportunities on top of
traditional hunting and fishing, the Montana Trail fills the niche
for hikers, bikepackers, and horseback riders, all of whom cher-
ish our public lands.
Most of all, Race is setting the stage for the Montana Trail to
provide opportunities to future trail users. "I'm 70 and won't be
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