Anchored by two stunning national parks, sprinkled with glistening lakes set against snow-capped mountains, and carved by dozens of Class I, II, and III rivers, Montana is a stand up paddling paradise.
And, in many ways, stand up paddle boards are perfectly suited to Montana, facilitating everything from hike-in-only access points to road-serviced whitewater runs to multi-day expeditions on some of America's wildest rivers.
Combining detailed logistics, captivating cultural and natural history, and SUP-specific information, Stand Up Paddling Montana will provide all the details a paddle boarder would need for safely enjoying the state's rivers and lakes.
Each entry includes a basic map detailing access points, accompanied by color photos.
This guide also detaisl logistics for multi-day trips, both lake- and river-based, and discusses the transportability of SUPs for ultimate Montana adventuring.
About author(s): Greg M.
Peters has been standup paddling Montana's rivers and lakes since 2010.
His experience includes multi-day expedition paddling on lakes and rivers, day-paddles on flatwater, and Class II-IV whitewater runs across the state.
He has written SUP stories for national and regional magazines and websites, including National Parks magazine, Big Sky Journal, Outside Bozeman, NRS.
com, and OARS.
Author(s) | Greg |
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