Clearing the way: Volunteers keep The Bob wild and accessible

The 1.5-million-acre Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex is a wilderness sanctuary marked by an intricate maze of trails through rolling mountains, historic alpine burn areas, dense forests of tamaracks and limpid waters.

On an August afternoon, the trails are lined with thimbleberries, huckleberries and raspberries ready for harvest. Fireweed flurries as the wind passes through the burnt stands.

Due to its remoteness and wildness, the area requires manpower to put work in for the sake of recreation. It’s a testament to the land’s wild nature and the importance of backcountry work, executive director of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation Clifford Kipp said.

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation, in partnership with the United States Forest Service, is behind the initiative.

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