John Fraley and Bill Hodge Categories: Biography/Memoir, History, General Interest, Old West Heroes of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Discover the trailblazers who shaped Montana's wild heart Journey through a century of rugged wilderness adventure alongside John Fraley as he chronicles the lives of the Bob Marshall Wilderness heroes—riders, packers, anglers, and conservationists whose passion and grit have preserved this iconic landscape. From historic horse treks and thrilling wildlife encounters to smokejumper rescues and pioneering grizzly studies, each story captures the spirit of the West's enduring wild frontier. Rich, firsthand tales of adventure, survival, and wilderness stewardship Fascinating profiles of colorful characters like White River Sue and Smoke Elser Insight into the Bob Marshall Wilderness's unique ecology and history Award-recognized regional non-fiction praised for its vivid storytelling