Glacier National Monument part 4

Day 3 of the trip started cold and windy as peter and i went to Logan pass to hike the high line trail. We did the guided hike with park ranger Becky, she was rad and was willing to throw down on a solid pace. we finished the hike an hour quicker than her usual hike. but still got to learn alot about the area. From logan pass it was 7.6 miles to the granite peak back country chalet. then an aggressive 4 mile hike down the loop to the shuttle back.

mr marmot hibernates for 8 months of the year in which he breathes once ever 4 min, and beats his heart once a min

granit peak chalet

the highline

wild strawberries

TNC and Glacier National Monument part 3

First off Tuesday Night Cross. It was hot, dusty, and I was traction and gear limited. I dropped my chain twice, and lost my front tire once. But dang did i ever have fun. I havnt had the dry heaves in an athletic event since high school. It was great being cheered on by James and Dana while i got my arse kicked. Oh and Sammy Bee of the Hub got a well deserved 3rd on his SS. Ira sure am looking foward to racing with those guys and gals.

But off to the important stuff. Glacier National Park day 2. After the butt kicking that was Monday, we took it really easy Tuesday. the majority of the day was doing an easy hike out of the Logan pass visitors center. we hiked miles up to the hidden lake over look. the actual hike to hidden lake was closed due to grizzly activity. after that we drove through the park and checked out the west end by  car and had a very relaxing day

hidden lake

the fam!

purdy eh?

ma and i

upper left is one of the 20 remaining glaciers

good eatin!

pete

logan pass 6648 ft of continental goodness

the water had such amazing colors

down by the river

Galcier National Monument part 2

After 22hrs of driving we where there and ready to hike. And so as we let the excitement completely over whelm us. We bit off more than we could chew and attempted a hike to Otokomi lake. The chosen trail gained some 2600ft over the course of 5.3miles. It proved to be just a little too much for our 60+ year old ma. After 4 odd hours of going up, up, and up we turned back. Our tails however where not between our legs, because how could you be disapointed when you had these great views the whole way!

so many water falls, the snow pack is still melting

60 plus and kicking butt!

purdy right?

peter

how did i end up schlepping everything?

big step onto a rickety bridge

Glacier National Monument part 1

Its estimated that by 2020, zero of the 180 independent glaciers will be left at Glacier National Park. So get out there now! here is a teaser of 6 awesome days spent with the family! These are just the views from the camp site...