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The Rocky Mountain Front Traverse
The Rocky Mountain Front Traverse: Experience Early Season Wildflower Splendor on this June stock-supported Point-to-Point Backcountry hiking Adventure There is a brief, electric moment each year when the mountains wake up and feel almost secret again. Our June stock supported hiking trip invites you into that window, traveling point to point through rarely visited backcountry where solitude is still
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What is stock-supported hiking?
A Beginners Guide to Hiking Without a Heavy Pack in Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness If you’ve ever dreamed of hiking deep into the Rocky Mountains—with sweeping vistas, wildflower meadows, and big-sky panoramas—but felt daunted by the idea of lugging a 40–60 lb. backpack, you’re in the right place. Stock-supported hiking lets you experience iconic wilderness landscapes in Montana,
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History of the Bob Marshall Wilderness
A short history of the Bob Marshall Wilderness and the man it is named after The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, located in Montana’s Rocky Mountains, is a sprawling expanse of rugged wilderness that serves as a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and a sanctuary for diverse wildlife. Dropstone Outfitting has the supreme privilege to call
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2026 Trips posted on December 3
Thinking about your next adventure into the mountains? We are excited to announce our 2026 Bob Marshall Wilderness hiking trips on December 3, 2025. In the mix are some fan favorites like the North Fork of the Sun, the Chinese Wall, and the Scapegoat. Plus, we’ll offer several new routes to spice things up! From
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2025 Trip Openings and Bob Marshall Wilderness Trails Updates
Happy almost Spring! We are looking forward to our 2025 season. We wanted you to know about a few NEW trip opportunities as well as a few openings on existing trips. So, what’s NEW: Semi-Guided trip to Circus Creek – Join three or four of your friends for a 5-day hiking trip into our Circus
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Backcountry Blunders: Don’t Botch Your Trip in The Bob
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, a bastion of the untamed and home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Montana, beckons the bold and the adventurous. But before you lace up your boots and set out to conquer its vast expanses, let’s talk about how NOT to do The Bob. Here’s a Dropstone guide
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2025 Trips Live on December 5 ~ How do I apply?
Thinking about your next adventure into the woods? Our 2025 hiking trips will be on our website and open for applications on December 5. In the mix are some Dropstone and client favs from previous years and a few new routes to spice things up. We’ll have an array of offerings – from backpacking to
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What’s in a Dropstone Day pack?
So, you’ve decided to go wild and venture into the backcountry, but you’ve wisely outsourced the heavy lifting to the four-legged Ubers of the wilderness. Bravo! Dropstone is glad you are here and we can’t wait to make this an unforgettable experience for you. Now listen up! Here’s how to pack your day pack so
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2024 Trip Release Details ~ and Happy Holidays!
We hope you are all enjoying the beginning of the holiday season. We’ve spent the last few months designing our 2024 schedule, and we’re excited about what’s on tap. Included in the lineup are several old favorites as well as a couple of new adventures. Trips will be posted on-line December 6th on the Dropstone
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2023 Trip Openings and Season Updates
Greeting from the Rocky Mountain Front As the sandhill cranes return, the snow (slowly) melts, and the mules shed their winter coats, we welcome spring in the Rockies. We have both wintered well as have our families, and we hope you and your loved ones have too. Yve’s boys are both in school and busy
