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Planning the ups and downs of rock climbing in the Bitterroot.

The Lolo National Forest is preparing for another busy summer season of recreation and most campgrounds will be open by Friday, May 28.

They Fly Through The Air With The Greatest of Ease Forest fires throughout the U.S. can be initially attacked from the air. Until recently, smokejumpers would jump to a safe area near the fire and hike to it. Another way is have two firefighters rappel down long lines from a hovering helicopter to the ground near the fire.. And, the rappel crews are also used for large fire support, hazard incidents and other operations on the forest service, according to Tod McKay of the Bitterroot National Forest. But, the rappellers need training. So, 62 veteran rappellers, with two helicopters, will be co...

Bitterroot Forest Has Free Permits for Firewood Cutters Winter's pretty much over, so it's time to think about next winter, right? The Bitterroot National forest knows that harvesting firewood from the national forests happens year-round, so they want to let you know that you need a free permit to do it. Forest Supervisor Matt Anderson said the free permit will let the forest personnel track where the harvesting is happening and also let people know about wildfire safety and collection rules. He said, "Although these permits are normally offered with a nominal fee, we feel it is important to ...

15 Projects Approved by Bitterroot National Forest RAC A number of local organizations and the Bitterroot National Forest personnel will be working on roads, signs, weeds, riparian areas and more this summer. The Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) has approved many more projects than in recent years. The RAC is a group of local citizens that ask for project proposal submissions either on the Bitterroot National Forest or will help the general environment. Todd McKay of the Bitterroot National Forest said this year's $400,000 worth of work will be spread throughout the valley and...