Congrats Pete, I think you'll really enjoy it. Don't forget to take your camera!PeteE wrote:Hi Sue!
UPK-BOU-BOU-KIN
Exactly what I asked for.
Two nights at BOU gives me time to do Boulder Peak and to hike down to HOL to look around and take pics.
Photography is the primary goal of this trip.
A night at HOL would have been nice but two nights at BOU also means not having to break and set up camp.
I can save the time and energy for day hiking and doing photography.
pete
Thanks Paul!paul wrote:Congrats Pete, I think you'll really enjoy it. Don't forget to take your camera!PeteE wrote:Hi Sue!
UPK-BOU-BOU-KIN
Exactly what I asked for.
Two nights at BOU gives me time to do Boulder Peak and to hike down to HOL to look around and take pics.
Photography is the primary goal of this trip.
A night at HOL would have been nice but two nights at BOU also means not having to break and set up camp.
I can save the time and energy for day hiking and doing photography.
pete
This seems really unethical to me! When you stand in line for a walk-up permit, you don't get preference for the number people in your party.Fairbanks142 wrote:I've wondered the same, although even with the previous first-come-first-served online process, people were submitting multiple applications. A couple months ago my doctor told me about the trip they did last year with a group of 8, and even with the first-come-first-served system they had everyone in their group submit applications to increase their chances that one of them would sneak in a few seconds faster and get a better chance at the itinerary they wanted.teapot57 wrote:I would really like to know the number of applications submitted this year and how that number compares to the last few years of first come, first serve. Even though Glacier’s growing popularity alone would result in more applications beIng filed year after year, I do think the lottery (which I am in favor of) adds to the number of applications being submitted. With the lottery, why not try to increase your chances by having each group member try for a desired route?
That was the first thing I thought of when I saw they dates they gave me. I recalled your comments in the past regarding the Boulder/Hole in the Wall area that time of year. Definitely something we'll be keeping in the forefront of our mind.paul wrote:You probably want to check the trail status before your hike. Boulder pass might have quite a bit of snow left in mid-July. You may need some traction or self-arrest equipment. On the other hand, lately it seems like the pass has melted out early the last few seasons. You never know.
That looks like an absolutely incredible trip. Definitely on my bucket list. Congrats!zozeppelin wrote:Wow, the only date left in the range provided for my first choice. I'll add MAN upfront as walkin or group site starting from Siyeh Bend going over Piegan. So excited.
ENTER - ICEBERG/PTARMIGAN (TRAILHEAD)
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EXIT - KINTLA LAKE (TRAILHEAD)
Segment; Length 11.60
Elevation; Up 0 | Down 400
TOTALS;
Trip length 67.20 miles
Elevation up 8,798 feet
Elevation down 9,793 feet
Welcome to the chat JimMidwestjim wrote:First time poster, long time message board lurker. I received my email from the backcountry office this morning: in at CME, night one GAB, night two ELH, out CME.
This will be a two nighter in the middle of a five day trip to the park following July 4th. This will be my fourth trip to Glacier and my wife's third trip, but only the second time we've camped in the backcountry. With a short early season trip I was preparing to be content with camping a few nights at Two Med and day hiking. Now we'll do Two Med and backcountry. Happy to have this permit!
Pete, thank you for the welcome and the advice. I was studying the map and considering the two different routes as a way to vary the hike in and out. Of course that will depend on the river level. I'm looking forward to it. This will be the earliest in the season we've been to the park so I'm looking forward to new experiences (whether it's wildflowers or impassible rivers ).PeteE wrote: Welcome to the chat Jim
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Hey Jim!Midwestjim wrote:Pete, thank you for the welcome and the advice. I was studying the map and considering the two different routes as a way to vary the hike in and out. Of course that will depend on the river level. I'm looking forward to it. This will be the earliest in the season we've been to the park so I'm looking forward to new experiences (whether it's wildflowers or impassible rivers ).PeteE wrote: Welcome to the chat Jim
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