The magnesium chloride retardant was in limited use last fire season, loaded into the two large air tankers and some smaller, single-engine aircraft also in Montana.
MONTANA UNTAMED: Montanans of all stripes seem to agree on at least two things: They care deeply about conservation and public lands, and life here is getting worse.
Those schooled in outdoor safety would not endorse my approach to backpacking, as is apparent in my backcountry motto: If you re going to be stupid, you have to be tough.