Thank you for the vote, comment, and support. You're probably right-- I haven't had any negative comments yet-- but I've seen that kind of lecturing on others' pages. I'll probably change or delete that beginning after the page drops off What's New.
I doubt most people have ever thought about Badlands NP much less been there to check it out. Is it like climbing in Jasper NP or Alaska or the Alps? No, but that does not make it any less interesting, challenging or viable for a page. In my opinion. I went there for the first time in June 2006 with my 5 year old son - it looks more like southern Utah than South Dakota. And yeah, you are right... when it is wet, the clay truly does suck!
I really appreciate your remarks, and I say let everybody else pass this great place by! It's one of the most beautiful, most peaceful places in the country!
Awesome page! I was lucky enough to visit the Badlands last May (2007) and it was an experience I'll never forget. It definitely deserves a place on SP!
Bob, just found this area on SP. I lived in the badlands of eastern Montana for 7 years. There is incredible beauty there as well as a rugged environment. Your page is well written and an enjoyable read as well. When are you coming to Glacier?
Thanks, Blake. I have always loved badland country. I haven't traveled extensively in the Montana badlands, but I have at least been to the Missouri Breaks and Makoshika.
I'll be in the Cut Bank area on the 3rd and 4th and at Rising Sun the 5th and 6th. Let me know if your plans have changed and you can get together with me. Since I don't have a cell phone and won't be reachable after I leave, please try to get in touch by the 28th (I fly out on the 30th).
I just love the Missouri Breaks. I have mule deer hunted there for years and frankly there is no finer area to do that then the breaks. Makoshika is nice too but have not spent much time there.
My commitments have not changed. I have family in town for a 50th anniversary for my parents. have a great time in the park. maybe next year we can climb if you are back this way.
rematore - Jan 7, 2007 11:18 pm - Voted 10/10
Greatpictures, and I definitely think there is a place for this page on summitpost.
Bob Sihler - Jan 8, 2007 12:30 am - Hasn't voted
Re: GreatThank you for that vote of support!
mrh - Jan 13, 2007 7:56 pm - Voted 10/10
Very niceThis page was an enjoyable read. Great job.
Bob Sihler - Jan 13, 2007 8:13 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Very niceThank you-- glad you enjoyed it!
Arthur Digbee - Jan 23, 2007 10:47 pm - Voted 10/10
Good pageNice page, with great photographs. I don't think you need to be defensive about it at all!
It's a good place to introduce kids to scrambling. We couldn't keep them off the "peaks."
Bob Sihler - Jan 24, 2007 2:02 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Good pageThank you for the vote, comment, and support. You're probably right-- I haven't had any negative comments yet-- but I've seen that kind of lecturing on others' pages. I'll probably change or delete that beginning after the page drops off What's New.
46and2 - Feb 3, 2007 5:28 pm - Voted 10/10
Good Job!I doubt most people have ever thought about Badlands NP much less been there to check it out. Is it like climbing in Jasper NP or Alaska or the Alps? No, but that does not make it any less interesting, challenging or viable for a page. In my opinion. I went there for the first time in June 2006 with my 5 year old son - it looks more like southern Utah than South Dakota. And yeah, you are right... when it is wet, the clay truly does suck!
Bob Sihler - Feb 3, 2007 7:14 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Good Job!I really appreciate your remarks, and I say let everybody else pass this great place by! It's one of the most beautiful, most peaceful places in the country!
Judd97 - Nov 22, 2007 5:47 pm - Voted 10/10
AwesomeAwesome page! I was lucky enough to visit the Badlands last May (2007) and it was an experience I'll never forget. It definitely deserves a place on SP!
Bob Sihler - Nov 24, 2007 8:04 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: AwesomeThank you for the positive words. I am glad you liked the area so much; I think it is one of the most incredible places I have ever seen.
FlatheadNative - Jun 21, 2008 9:36 am - Voted 10/10
ThanksBob, just found this area on SP. I lived in the badlands of eastern Montana for 7 years. There is incredible beauty there as well as a rugged environment. Your page is well written and an enjoyable read as well. When are you coming to Glacier?
Bob Sihler - Jun 21, 2008 3:21 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: ThanksThanks, Blake. I have always loved badland country. I haven't traveled extensively in the Montana badlands, but I have at least been to the Missouri Breaks and Makoshika.
I'll be in the Cut Bank area on the 3rd and 4th and at Rising Sun the 5th and 6th. Let me know if your plans have changed and you can get together with me. Since I don't have a cell phone and won't be reachable after I leave, please try to get in touch by the 28th (I fly out on the 30th).
FlatheadNative - Jun 21, 2008 3:44 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: ThanksI just love the Missouri Breaks. I have mule deer hunted there for years and frankly there is no finer area to do that then the breaks. Makoshika is nice too but have not spent much time there.
My commitments have not changed. I have family in town for a 50th anniversary for my parents. have a great time in the park. maybe next year we can climb if you are back this way.
Bob Sihler - Sep 11, 2008 11:46 am - Hasn't voted
Re: nice reportThanks! It must be great to live so close to so many great areas.
Bob Sihler - Mar 9, 2012 2:44 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Bison....Seems like an argument for more bison...