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H IKE!
TREK "THE BOB"
WITH DROPSTONE
OUTFITTING
Home to over 100 lakes, 1,000 miles
of trails and every mammal species native to the
Northern Rockies (save the Plains Bison), e
Bob Marshall is the crown jewel of America's
Wilderness areas. And at its center sits the
Chinese Wall — 13 miles of imposing limestone
escarpment. It's a bucket-lister for many hikers,
and easily accessible with the help of Dropstone
Outfitting. Dropstone's guides lend their knowl-
edge and appreciation for the neighborhood flora
and fauna, and give visitors the space to explore
this remote landscape – savored by the relative
few who venture into its wilds each year.
TRA I L S & YOGA !
RUN WILD WITH NIKKI KIMBALL
Running isn't for everyone. But for the trail-hungry
traveler, running alongside Nikki Kimball — a decorated, ultra-
marathon champion — up her favorite peaks in the surrounding
Lee Metcalf Wilderness is a dream come true. Balance out a
day on the trails with mountainside yoga and meditation back at
Diamond J Ranch. Refuel with wholesome, home cooked meals,
and cozy up cabin side for unrivaled stargazing below the imposing
Madison Mountain Range.
For details, go to www.RunningOm.com.
Nicknamed "Big Sky Country" for its boundless horizons and unimpeded vistas, Montana offers
the intrepid traveler a chance to discover the last of the Wild West. Whether it's retracing history one paddle stroke
at a time, taking family camping to new heights, or riding alongside cowboys on the storied Bad Pass Trail, the sky's
the limit in Montana. Here are seven authentic ways to rediscover the Treasure State in 2016.
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