Glacier National Park Chat

I read a book, several years ago, by a researcher studying the wolves in the Belly River area and other northern parts of GNP. Have forgotten the name of the researcher but was impressed to learn that the wolf population extended into Canada, probably along the river's watershed. It looks as though ...

article The title has the author's take (and disposition): "Continental Divide Trail: What the Park Service Gets Wrong at the Start of the CDT." A lot of verbiage on difficult of getting permits. (That is not unique to CDT through-hikers.) Some verbiage on NPS should Do Something about th...

On casual viewing of availability page, Granite Park Chalet has had some spots open up (probably briefly) fairly often.
I haven't detected any movement at Sperry.*

*Hah! One just popped up, for September 10. So those res are beginning to move.

Thanks, Ear Mountain . Good to know this well in advance. The construction will take out of service some of Glacier's limited lodging and camping options. I imagine trail access through Swiftcurrent Valley might also be limited during the time frame stipulated, but possibly not, if a pedestrian thor...

I picked this up from another site and confirmed on rec.gov: Many Glacier Campground closed to tent and any soft-siding camping equipment effective immediately. This is due to a bear incident in the campground. NO sleeping in tents or hammocks. RVs, Motorhomes, Trailers, Hard-sided Pop-ups are allow...

Thanks, teapot.
I'm not headed there myself (or not soon), but this should help folks planning an itinerary.
The fires in B.C. seem to be early and bad this year.
We get many gray, leaden afternoons (from the ash stream) to mornings that started out bluebird.

Tibber, Thanks for a wonderful documentary.
I wish I had bought some merch from the gift shop as memorabilia, years ago.
It was a special place.

And Lyman, thanks for keeping us updated, however sorry the news.

Sorry, I didn't realize they were also listed as administrators. Admin usually works behind the scenes to keep the site running smoothly, popping up infrequently with announcement of a system change, for example. As far as I know, Dave Parker was the actual "SysAdmin" (though he may have o...

Whereas it is regrettable that the only active moderator* appears to be Ear Mountain, the others were stealing away (or disengaging) before Dave Parker's death. I agree they should be no longer be listed as moderators. As the board has lost functionality, that may not be possible. The monies donated...

Thanks for this. I was fortunate to stay at Izaac Walton Inn for a 3-day Feb weekend of XC skiing several years ago. When winter existed. I rather liked the slightly funky nature of some of the facilities, mixed in with historical moments. The basement bar had the right ambience, enlivened by some s...

Hi, Paul,
The figures add something to this collection of photos without being intrusive. Nice!

Good luck to all those hoping for views with their rooms!


(Sperry is now up to 3580 in line. Popular place!)

Paul,
Thanks for a well-illustrated account. With the exception of smoke from wildfires, it looks as though you had good weather the entire trip.
Those lakes and waterfalls are beautiful. Entices one to sit and enjoy, as people did.

Reservations open January 9, 2023.
Lots of nice workshops at Granite Park Chalet.
http://www.graniteparkchalet.com/workshops.php
Jeff Kuhn is leading the Geology of Granite Park workshop.
The leader of Geology of Ahern Pass Area is not listed.

Thanks for this news.
I met him one summer. He was charming, exceedingly gracious, showed me the prized postcard and photo collection he kept in his truck, then excused himself to move more wheelbarrows of something. He left a legacy, for those who care to inform themselves.