Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone  (Read 10379 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Spyder1958

  • Water Stone
  • ***
  • Posts: 2657
  • Kracaneuner Tribe
Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« on: October 27, 2018, 11:03:35 AM »
Had a busy summer this year. Sorry so slow in posting.
Oldest daughter and family invited me to tag along on their out west travels this year.
I flew into Kalispell Montana, pickup a rental car, drove around checking the area out. went up to whitefish lake and drove to the top of the mountain range above it. Found a nice little motel for the night in Columbia falls called Glacier Inn, Mom and Pops owned, great price, highly recommend.
Daughter & family arrived the next evening in the thirty something foot 5th wheel, house on wheels. We stayed in a campground just outside the West Glacier entrance for the next week. Had a great time hiking and exploring. Great views. 1st long hike was East Glacier park, we parked at Many Glacier Chalet and hike a total 12 miles up to Grinnell Glacier.





























More to follow later
Logged
You are free to choose but you are not free from the consequences of your choice.
Zig Ziglar

Offline madmax

  • Belt Grinder
  • *****
  • Posts: 10027
  • The Phoenix
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2018, 11:08:12 AM »
Outstanding pics.  I would've liked crampons and an ice axe on that one traverse.
Logged
At least it's not a femur through the pelvis.

Offline woodsorrel

  • Whetstone +
  • **
  • Posts: 537
    • NatureOutside
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2018, 04:53:31 PM »
Awesome pictures, Spyder1958! 

I did a three-day backpack in that area that ended at Many Glacier.  So I really enjoyed your pictures.

It's great that you took the time to see the glaciers, as they are retreating rapidly.  Did you get a chance to step onto the glacier?

- Woodsorrel
Logged
The best backpacks are named for national parks or mountain ranges. Steer clear of those named for landfills.
Bushcraft tips and tricks:  www.NatureOutside.c om

Offline wolfy

  • Belt Grinder
  • *****
  • Posts: 19547
  • "You want a toe? I can get you a toe." -Sobchak
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2018, 06:26:52 PM »
Is Bird Woman Falls still 'falling' or have the glaciers and snow retreated so much that it no longer exists?   I'll bet you didn't pull that big fifth-wheeler over the Going to the Sun Highway.....I recall seeing aluminum-bearing rocks projecting from the inside corners of that narrow passage! :lol:

Fantastic pics Spyder.....brings back a lot of great memories! :thumbsup:
Logged
The only chance you got at a education is listenin' to me talk!
Augustus McCrae.....Texas Ranger      Lonesome Dove, TX

Offline Spyder1958

  • Water Stone
  • ***
  • Posts: 2657
  • Kracaneuner Tribe
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2018, 07:38:44 AM »
Quote from: madmax on October 27, 2018, 11:08:12 AM
Outstanding pics.  I would've liked crampons and an ice axe on that one traverse.

Son inlaw said same thing T, Grandson just laugh, told him he's getting old
Logged
You are free to choose but you are not free from the consequences of your choice.
Zig Ziglar

Offline Spyder1958

  • Water Stone
  • ***
  • Posts: 2657
  • Kracaneuner Tribe
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2018, 07:47:59 AM »
Quote from: woodsorrel on October 27, 2018, 04:53:31 PM
Awesome pictures, Spyder1958! 

I did a three-day backpack in that area that ended at Many Glacier.  So I really enjoyed your pictures.

It's great that you took the time to see the glaciers, as they are retreating rapidly.  Did you get a chance to step onto the glacier?

- Woodsorrel

No I didn't cross the last snow bridge that the grandson & son In-law did to get to Grinnell. They had the trail closed past the falls to get to it.
Logged
You are free to choose but you are not free from the consequences of your choice.
Zig Ziglar

Offline Spyder1958

  • Water Stone
  • ***
  • Posts: 2657
  • Kracaneuner Tribe
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2018, 07:53:50 AM »
Quote from: wolfy on October 27, 2018, 06:26:52 PM
Is Bird Woman Falls still 'falling' or have the glaciers and snow retreated so much that it no longer exists?   I'll bet you didn't pull that big fifth-wheeler over the Going to the Sun Highway.....I recall seeing aluminum-bearing rocks projecting from the inside corners of that narrow passage! :lol:

Fantastic pics Spyder.....brings back a lot of great memories! :thumbsup:

She's still flowing strong Craig, I should have photo, I'll post.
No, Camper stayed in camp ground, LOL, I seen plenty of people stopped an wait till on coming cars passed before those tight spots.

Here's Bird women falls, photo taken when we hiked from Logan's pass to Chalet and down back side.
« Last Edit: October 28, 2018, 08:41:14 AM by Spyder1958 »
Logged
You are free to choose but you are not free from the consequences of your choice.
Zig Ziglar

Offline Spyder1958

  • Water Stone
  • ***
  • Posts: 2657
  • Kracaneuner Tribe
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2018, 08:45:00 AM »


another bird women falls, not the best photo's , I only had my phone, I forgot to pack the go-pro and my good camera  :shrug:
Logged
You are free to choose but you are not free from the consequences of your choice.
Zig Ziglar

Offline wolfy

  • Belt Grinder
  • *****
  • Posts: 19547
  • "You want a toe? I can get you a toe." -Sobchak
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2018, 10:47:30 AM »
You've effectively whetted our appetites for another trip up there. :drool: :drool:    Last couple of times we were up there we viewed the scenery through the panoramic windshields of a VW Campmobile & the '73 Ford E-100 van, but this time we'll enjoy even more unrestricted views from atop the H-D TriGlide.:banana::banana:
Logged
The only chance you got at a education is listenin' to me talk!
Augustus McCrae.....Texas Ranger      Lonesome Dove, TX

Offline Spyder1958

  • Water Stone
  • ***
  • Posts: 2657
  • Kracaneuner Tribe
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2018, 03:11:40 PM »
A solo hike, got a little nervous, hiking up to lake Marion, was told by local, the cutthroat trout fishing was real good. the trail became over grown, twisting up the mountain. decided to turn around. did catch two below a small falls on the creek.










Logged
You are free to choose but you are not free from the consequences of your choice.
Zig Ziglar

Offline wsdstan

  • Belt Grinder
  • *****
  • Posts: 10850
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2018, 05:31:40 PM »
Lots of great photos in this one.  That place, where you went fishing, has Grizzly Bear country written all over it.  Looks like a wonderful trip.
Logged
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns  something he can learn in no other way. 
(Mark Twain)

Offline Spyder1958

  • Water Stone
  • ***
  • Posts: 2657
  • Kracaneuner Tribe
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2018, 06:04:49 PM »
Started at Logan's pass, hike to Granite Park Chalet, then down to the loop parking lot.































































Looking Back to Logans pass from Chalet


Four more miles to Loop all down hill




Swift current mountain lookout




Logged
You are free to choose but you are not free from the consequences of your choice.
Zig Ziglar

Offline Yellowyak

  • Water Stone
  • ***
  • Posts: 2309
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2018, 06:54:46 PM »
Great pics and landscapes Spyder. Looks like you got some good exercise in. One of these days I'll make it out west. Pretty cool seeing you traverse in snow with a short sleeve shirt on.
Logged

Offline wolfy

  • Belt Grinder
  • *****
  • Posts: 19547
  • "You want a toe? I can get you a toe." -Sobchak
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2018, 10:32:58 PM »
All I can think of is.......WOW! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Logged
The only chance you got at a education is listenin' to me talk!
Augustus McCrae.....Texas Ranger      Lonesome Dove, TX

Offline madmax

  • Belt Grinder
  • *****
  • Posts: 10027
  • The Phoenix
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2018, 05:17:30 AM »
We loved the spectacular hiking around that area.

Never go anywhere there's not a heeler.  lol
« Last Edit: October 29, 2018, 01:26:53 PM by madmax »
Logged
At least it's not a femur through the pelvis.

Offline OutdoorEnvy

  • Water Stone
  • ***
  • Posts: 4046
  • Outdoor Junky Approved
    • OutdoorEnvy
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #15 on: October 29, 2018, 06:35:13 AM »
Great pics and trip!  I can't wait to get up there sometime.  That looked like a lot of fun.  Glad you made it happen. 
Logged
Proverbs 27:17    "As iron sharpens iron, a friend sharpens a friend"
http://outdoorenvy.blogspot.com/

Offline Spyder1958

  • Water Stone
  • ***
  • Posts: 2657
  • Kracaneuner Tribe
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #16 on: October 29, 2018, 05:07:53 PM »
Quote from: madmax on October 29, 2018, 05:17:30 AM
We loved the spectacular hiking around that area.

Never go anywhere there's not a heeler.  lol


Thats Echo, my daughters, she was born deaf. loves the water.
Logged
You are free to choose but you are not free from the consequences of your choice.
Zig Ziglar

Offline crashdive123

  • Global Moderator
  • Water Stone
  • *****
  • Posts: 4770
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #17 on: October 30, 2018, 05:39:52 AM »
Fantastic pictures!  Looks like a great trip.
Logged

Offline Dabberty

  • Whetstone +
  • **
  • Posts: 495
    • My outdoor & DIY blog
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #18 on: November 02, 2018, 05:01:54 AM »
Beautiful there!
Logged
My outdoor & DIY blog:  www.dabberty.com

Offline Phaedrus

  • Whetstone +
  • **
  • Posts: 338
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #19 on: November 03, 2018, 01:10:36 AM »
Breathtaking!  Looks like it was an awesome trip. 8)
Logged

Offline woodsrunner

  • Friction Fire Fellowship
  • Water Stone
  • ***
  • Posts: 1995
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #20 on: November 18, 2018, 07:37:55 AM »
A fantastic post :)
Some of the best pics iv'e seen of the area...well done Spyderman...woods
Logged
'At play in the fields of the Lord'
Save a Logger...Eat a Tree Hugger!

Offline wolfy

  • Belt Grinder
  • *****
  • Posts: 19547
  • "You want a toe? I can get you a toe." -Sobchak
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #21 on: November 18, 2018, 07:50:35 AM »
Quote from: woodsrunner on November 18, 2018, 07:37:55 AM
A fantastic post :)
Some of the best pics iv'e seen of the area...well done Spyderman...woods

Where in the heck have YOU been......did ya' lose your compass? :shrug: :cheers:
Logged
The only chance you got at a education is listenin' to me talk!
Augustus McCrae.....Texas Ranger      Lonesome Dove, TX

Offline wsdstan

  • Belt Grinder
  • *****
  • Posts: 10850
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #22 on: November 18, 2018, 07:54:06 AM »
Great photos of the area is right. 

Woods is really back?  How much better can the day get? 
Logged
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns  something he can learn in no other way. 
(Mark Twain)

Offline woodsrunner

  • Friction Fire Fellowship
  • Water Stone
  • ***
  • Posts: 1995
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #23 on: November 18, 2018, 08:30:36 AM »
Quote from: wolfy on November 18, 2018, 07:50:35 AM
Quote from: woodsrunner on November 18, 2018, 07:37:55 AM
A fantastic post :)
Some of the best pics iv'e seen of the area...well done Spyderman...woods

Where in the heck have YOU been......did ya' lose your compass? :shrug: :cheers:
....got my compass...just don't know how ta use the dang thing!!! ???
Logged
'At play in the fields of the Lord'
Save a Logger...Eat a Tree Hugger!

Offline woodsrunner

  • Friction Fire Fellowship
  • Water Stone
  • ***
  • Posts: 1995
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #24 on: November 18, 2018, 08:33:19 AM »
Quote from: wsdstan on November 18, 2018, 07:54:06 AM
Great photos of the area is right. 

Woods is really back?  How much better can the day get?
verily verily some awesome awesome pics.....thanks amigo!...appreciate the warm welcome...made my day! :thumbsup:...woods
Logged
'At play in the fields of the Lord'
Save a Logger...Eat a Tree Hugger!

Offline Spyder1958

  • Water Stone
  • ***
  • Posts: 2657
  • Kracaneuner Tribe
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #25 on: November 18, 2018, 01:29:34 PM »
Thanks Woods, sure is great to see you back. Hope you had a good season packing in & out. Thought about you while I was treaking around in them Montana hills.
Hope to get back up that way real soon.
Logged
You are free to choose but you are not free from the consequences of your choice.
Zig Ziglar

Offline Sarge

  • Water Stone
  • ***
  • Posts: 3091
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #26 on: November 18, 2018, 02:08:18 PM »
How did I miss this earlier?!?! Wow, Spyder. Just wow! Great pics!

Hey Woods!
Logged
"The man with the knapsack is never lost." Horace Kephart (1862-1931)

Offline woodsrunner

  • Friction Fire Fellowship
  • Water Stone
  • ***
  • Posts: 1995
Re: Glacier park Montana/yellowstone
« Reply #27 on: November 19, 2018, 08:01:52 PM »
Quote from: Spyder1958 on November 18, 2018, 01:29:34 PM
Thanks Woods, sure is great to see you back. Hope you had a good season packing in & out. Thought about you while I was treaking around in them Montana hills.
Hope to get back up that way real soon.
Thanks brother!...couple more rides and i'm all retired...last season for this old boy!...you ever get back thisaway let me know!!!!

Quote from: Sarge on November 18, 2018, 02:08:18 PM
How did I miss this earlier?!?! Wow, Spyder. Just wow! Great pics!

Hey Woods!
Howdy Sarge!
Logged
'At play in the fields of the Lord'
Save a Logger...Eat a Tree Hugger!
Pages: [1]   Go Up