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Wilderness Adventure Trips
We offer authentic adventure trips for all who are looking to see what’s over the next horizon. These trips are for anyone who has a little “outside” in their inside. We strive to preserve the outdoor heritage of Montana by exposing and educating the public to the splendor and beauty of the wilderness. Immeasurable peace and harmony comes from putting the hustle and bustle of life aside and connecting with nature’s wisdom. These trips are designed to provide the space for families, friends, and individuals to reconnect, build new relationships, and make lasting memories. From floating the rivers, to riding horses in the mountains, to exploring the history of the wilderness, these trips are truly adventures of a lifetime. Mother nature has her arms open wide, awaiting your arrival. Don’t make her wait!
Wilderness Progressive Horse Pack Trips
ABO’s Progressive horse pack trips in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness offer immersive multi-day adventures where participants travel on horseback, moving from one campsite to another, fully experiencing the diverse landscapes of this expansive wilderness area. These journeys provide an authentic backcountry experience, combining horseback riding with activities like fishing, hiking, wildlife observation, and photography.
Wilderness Progressive Horse Pack Trips
Location: Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness
Accommodations: Dome Tents for traveling camp with meals provided.
License needed: None unless you’d like to fish. Fishing licenses can be purchased over the counter or online at MFWP.
Custom Trips: Pricing and Dates to be determined based on number of participants and days.
Backcountry Adventure Trips
These 4-Day Independence Camp trips offer a diverse array of activities for the adventurer who is limited on time. Activities can include, fishing pristine rivers and high country lakes, horseback riding through rugged terrains, hiking numerous trails from dense forest to alpine meadows, expeditions to historical sites such as old mine tours that delve into the regions’s rich mining heritage, and ATV tours outside the wilderness boundaries providing thrilling rides through mountainous terrains. Additionally, your guides can teach you wilderness survival skills such as navigation, shelter building, and first aid. Integral to these experiences is the Leave No Trace education, emphasizing the importance of minimizing human impact to preserve the wilderness for future generations.
Backcountry Adventure Trips
Location: Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness – Independence Camp
Accommodations: Comfortable backcountry tent camp and hearty meals provided.
Trip length: 4-days; one half day riding to camp, 2 days in Independence Camp, one half day riding out.
License needed: None unless you’d like to fish. Fishing licenses can be purchased over the counter or online at MFWP.
Custom trips available upon request. Available for groups of 4 or more.
Grizzly/Wolf Photo Safari
Imagine yourself tracking a grizzly bear or a pack of wolves armed only with your sense of adventure, your photography skill and your trusty camera. ABO has added grizzly bear/wolf photo safaris to its list of unforgettable Montana wilderness adventures. If you choose, you can leave your camera and just enjoy the thrill of this unique experience. Your guide and tracker will be ABO’s Outfitter, Cameron Mayo. Cameron has spent countless hours riding the Absaroka-Beartooth country. He is an experienced outdoorsman and knowledgeable about the area and its habitat.
Grizzly / Wolf Photo Safari
Location: Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness – Hellroaring Camp
Accommodations: Comfortable backcountry tent camp and hearty meals provided.
Trip length: 5-days; 1 day riding to camp, 3 days in camp, 1 day riding out.
License needed: None unless you’d like to fish. Fishing licenses can be purchased over the counter or online at MFWP.
Custom trips available upon request.
**You will need to make reservations in Big Timber, Livingston or Bozeman for your incoming and your outgoing nights as we leave early for the mountains on the first day of your trip and return from the mountains in the late afternoon/early evening on the last day of your trip.
Ultimate Wilderness Adventure with Absaroka-Beartooth Outfitters: Helicopter-Assisted Trips
For those seeking the ultimate Montana backcountry experience, Absaroka-Beartooth Outfitters (ABO) offers exclusive helicopter-assisted adventures, providing fast and breathtaking access to some of the most remote and stunning landscapes in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. Whether you’re looking for an exhilarating day trip, an overnight escape, or a multi-day expedition, ABO combines the thrill of flight with the serenity of an untouched wilderness to create a one-of-a-kind adventure.
Why Choose a Helicopter-Assisted Adventure with ABO?
- Unmatched Access – Reach areas that would take days on horseback in just minutes.
- Tailored to You – Whether you prefer fishing, riding, hiking, or photography, the trip is customized to match your interests.
- Expert Guides – ABO’s experienced team ensures safety, adventure, and a truly unforgettable Montana experience.
- Flexible Itineraries – Choose from a single day, overnight stay, or an extended wilderness retreat.
Please call or email for more information
info@aboadventures.com / 406-579-3866
Adventure Helicopter Trips
Trips begin June 15th and run through August 31
Location: Private land in the Absaroka-Beartooth Backcountry.
Accommodations: Backcountry tent camp with meals provided.
License needed: None unless you’d like to fish. Fishing licenses can be purchased over the counter or online at MFWP.
Custom Trips: Pricing and Dates to be determined based on number of participants, days and activities.
Deposit, Payment and Refund Policy
A deposit of 50% of the trip is required to book your reservation. This deposit is non-refundable. The balance of the trip is due 30 days prior to trip date and is nonrefundable. Trips not fully paid by this date will be considered cancelled. We recommend Trip Cancellation Insurance. Montana Outfitters & Guides Association suggests Global Rescue travel insurance. http://www.montanaoutfitters.org/travelersinsurance/
We accept Credit Cards (Visa/MasterCard only) and Checks. Make Checks Payable to: Absaroka-Beartooth Outfitters, Inc.
