Great trip! Thank you. I just finished a x-mas gift book from my daughter called Rangers, Trappers, and Trailblazers by John Fraley. Stories about early day adventures in the Bob so your timing was perfect. Thanks again.
I recently bought the airtight, steel, Little Dog stove from Four Dog Stoves for the same reasons you are looking. I've used it several nights now in my Ellis 12x12 Praire tent and really like it. Burns longer than my Riley bullet model and no sharp edges.
I ride most weekends, weather permitting, all winter. Usually take 2 horses and switch at lunch just to keep them in better shape. Find areas that don't get much snow, use sharp shoes and snow pads and cook lunch over a fire. No bugs or people, just dress for it.