The Crazy Mountains
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An all-day hiking trip through the Montana's Crazy Mountain island reveals the encroachment of economic activities on the wilderness. The mountain range, which is located near the Yellowstone River, is currently the subject of contention between timber companies, the Forest Service and landowners.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1995
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The moment of truth
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Two views of confrontations with angry bears are presented. The first deals with a brown bear attack in Alaska's Kodiak Archipelago and the second with a black bear in Alberta. Some bear myths and facts are covered, including their ability to swim, climb trees, and run.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1998
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The missing peace: a troubled couple sets off on a 2,000-mile expedition through Canada's barrenlands in hopes of finding what's eluded them in civilization
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A couple took a 60-week canoe trip down the Peace River in an effort to renew the happiness they once had in their relationship. Their lives had become tense because their efforts to have a baby had been in vain, but the woman conceived on the trip.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1996
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