In southern Montana, the clear waters of East Rosebud Creek tumble through the bedrock of a world etched by glaciers. In the spring, icy runoff from the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness creates miles of rapids that roar in an almost un-navigable tempest. At mid-flows, it piques the interest of every boater who has wondered if they’re ready for Class V. Low flows attract devout anglers hoping to outsmart trout or Montana whitefish.
In the last twenty years, three different dam proposals have threatened this creek. The last time, in 2009, groups like American Rivers, Friends of East Rosebud, and many others dug deep and fought hard, and, on August 2, 2018, twenty miles of East Rosebud Creek received its Wild and Scenic designation. One of the advocates who helped to preserve this free-flowing…
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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Spring 2020