Recreationalists
Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. The "need to do something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun". Since the late 1800s, Montana has been a mecca for fly fishing, hunting, hiking, climbing and other recreations. The following individuals are prominent in the recreational history of Montana.
| Name | Lifetime | Montana connection | Comments | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker, ConradConrad Anker | 1962–present | Lives in Bozeman | Rock climber, mountaineer, and author famous for his challenging ascents in the high Himalaya and Antarctica. | |
| Bailey, DanDan Bailey | 1904–1982 | Lived in Livingston | fly-shop owner; innovative fly developer; staunch Western conservationist | |
| Grant, George F.George F. Grant | 1906–2008 | Born and lived in Butte | Angler; innovative fly developer; author; conservationist; active for many years on the Big Hole River | |
| Lowe, AlexAlex Lowe | 1958–1999 | Lived in Bozeman | Mountain climber; American Alpine Club's Underhill Award (1995); The North Face climbing team; mountain peak near Bozeman named in his honor | |
| Marshall, BobBob Marshall | 1901–1939 | Worked near Missoula; Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana named in his honor | Forester; wilderness advocate; co-founder of The Wilderness Society | |
| Wynn, Frank B.Frank B. Wynn | ?–1922 | Died in Glacier National Park; spent considerable time climbing in Montana | Psychologist; environmental conservationist and alpinist; credited with many first ascents in Glacier National Park |
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