Walking on the Backbone of the Rockies (NFR)

[ScottP]

A couple more days in Glacier, hiking the Continental Divide.

Got off a quick shot of a little cinnamon at Two Dog Flats while dropping off our shuttle (only other bear we saw was climbing a tree along Hwy 89 outside Babb)




Back up at Logan Pass; we're headed for that green plateau beneath the 2 peaks, dead center (about 7.6 miles)




the Garden Wall




leaned up against it and looked straight up




Haystack Butte, halfway point/lunch stop






all the seats at this restaurant have a nice view








always looking for a handout

[ScottP]

Haystack Butte in the rearview mirror




latest model for the Great Northern Railway






reminder of the '67 fire




more critter




spotted a number of golden eagles soaring along the aretes






can't believe the bear hadn't cleaned these out yet






our digs for the night

[ScottP]

sunset






and moonrise (Harvest)




Dawn's crack; looks like the weather they were calling for on the East slope's coming a bit early






.9 up to the Pass then it's all downhill to Many Glacier




see you next year, Granite




at the Divide




and over to the East side

[ScottP]

what's left of Swiftcurrent Glacier




down into the valley; lots of goats up in the rocks but no bighorns in the scree






Bullhead Lake




Swiftcurrent Creek between Bullhead and Red Rock Lakes




Mt. Wilbur




clouds rolled in and that was that, picturewise; they had 7" of snow up on the passes that night - good timing on our part


Regards,
Scott

[Lotech]

Thanks for posting. Those pictures are great.

[cannonx4]

That is some beautiful country!!!! Where is that?

[ScottP]

That is some beautiful country!!!! Where is that?

Glacier National Park, NW Montana; and yes, it is beautiful country.

Regards,
Scott