Category: Glacier National Park

GNP Day 36, home

High Mountain Chalet porch
Convo with Mattie happened here a few minutes ago. Why? Because we weren’t in a hurry.
7-second video: Walking to room after dinner. One minute before talking with Mattie. Why notice and take a ground-view video of a caterpillar? Because i wasn’t in a hurry.

The family we dined with were impressed with the dining experience. From the bread, salad, baked chicken and toppings, to dessert, they couldn’t believe this meal is possible so deep in and high up.

As Cheryl and i leisurely walked from the dining hall, we randomly encountered Mattie, the Chalet baker.

From two previous visits in July, i know Mattie is the baker.

me: Our table was complementing you on your bread and cake.

me: Do you have a degree?

Mattie: No, it’s just a passion.

me thinking to myself: Human wisdom/insights consistently float in front of us, if only we aren’t in a hurry, and get to notice.

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GNP Day 35, home

Mountain chalet dining room
Dinner is now one seating, not two. Every chair is occupied.
7-second video: Dining Hall dinner overview.
People at a dinner table
L-R: Kathy, Jada, Hillary, Matt, Mrs Incredible, Jungle Jeff.
Woman wearing a hat and smiling
Jada. Smile hard.
Couple in the mountains
The Disney Duo.
Couple in the mountains
Smile hard? Smile fun.

Listening is a superpower to make people feel special. Asking questions is gasoline on a listening-fire.

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GNP Day 34, home

The Loop Trail is four miles downhill. It was a two-hour and 15-minute leisurely descent.
Mountain trail
Continental Divide never gets old. It’s Glacier’s backbone.

Coming down for one night. A hot shower and wifi never gets old.

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GNP Day 33, home

We’ve been here many times. Nice to be back.
a couple hiking in the mountains
The “Ritz Carlton” sits at 6,600′. We hiked four miles uphill to get here. Now, we are hiking another five miles roundtrip up to the fire tower. This is insane on Cheryl’s first day, coming from sea-level.
Video starts with a glimpse of a 1914 Hotel.
Pixar characters mark the year. The Chalet at the end marks our location.
women in the mountains
One of only a few remaining Glaciers left in the Park.

On her first day coming from sea-level, Cheryl walked uphill 6.5 miles with 4,000′ elevation gain. Then she walked downhill 2.5 miles and 1,600′ elevation loss.

Few people, at any age, can handle this at altitude.

Ps. Downhill for some people is harder than uphill. Trust me, i’ve surveyed many hikers.

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GNP Day 32, home

Couple by National park sign
We walked from our Motel for this photo.

Cheryl’s here.

Talk about Magic.

Being in GNP with your best friend is Magical.

True dat.

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