Hockey Ref wrote:This is a very special message to my Glacier chat friends:
It's time for me to say farewell.
With that, I'll say so long. May your hikes be filled with scenic wonders and your feet remain dry and blissfully blister-free. And the next time you reach a cairn at the top of a pass, particularly if it's Swiftcurrent Pass, please toss a stone on top for me as well. I'd appreciate it!
Happy trails!
Paul (Andy) Anderson (Hockey Ref)
Hockey Ref,
While I'm not a frequent contributor of this board, your contributions have helped me and numerous others with trips to the area. I'm sadden to hear this news. I'm also from the Indy metro area, and we likely only live within twenty miles of each other. I don't know about everyone else, but messages like this cause me to reflect upon my own life. Later this year I'm planning a hiking focused trip to the Great Smoky Mountains NP. While I've been to the area a handful of times before, this will be my first real hiking trip to anywhere. When I get to the top of LeConte, I will definitely toss a stone upon the cairn that sits at the peak for you. Last night I told my wife that I'm planning a hiking focused Glacier area trip for 2015, and after that Yellowstone, and after that S. Utah, etc.. When that time comes and I'm out on the trail, I'll toss a stone for you then as well.
I also wish you a peaceful journey and wish the best for you and your family.