The Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness is not only important habitat for wildlife and popular among recreationists%2C it helps protect the wild character of Yellowstone National Park. Many say the same kind of courage and vision that went into creating the A-B needs to be applied to the wild crest of the Gallatin Mountains%2C whose ecological values are equally as important. Map courtesy Beartooth Publishing %28www.beartoothpublishing.com%29