Piegan Glacier from above

15-second 2020 video: To be in this place under the circumstances completely blew my mind.

To find courage, time, and tenacity, to pursue personal leadership vibrancy can seem elusive. May serendipity and karma bless you with a lucky break or two this season.

Regarding the 15-second video: To be in this place under the circumstances completely blew my mind.

The OMG in this video is because summiting Piegan Mountain was not in the plan. Was actually doing reconnaissance for Pollock Mountain for a future solo attempt. It was so cold and windy, i almost descended after a few minutes at the saddle. The saddle between Pollock and Piegan is an unforgiving wind tunnel.

In the moment, decided to start walking toward Piegan to see what would happen. Maybe the wind would die down. Maybe if i kept moving i could stay warm. One thing led to another. Like a Siren’s Song…the nearly invisible Goat trail beckoned. Serendipity and karma paid me a solid.

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Trail etiquette

Gunsight Mountain, left. Edwards Mountain, right.

Trail etiquette:

  • Pack it in, pack it out
  • Always hydrate (drink a lot) before hitting trail
  • Carry more water than you think you’ll need
  • Ascending hikers have right of way
  • Step aside if a faster hiker(s) catches us
  • On flat trail with hikers approaching from the opposite direction, it’s always nice to be the first to step aside
  • Never approach wildlife
  • Please speak up if you want to stop for a moment (for any reason…water, photo, snack, delayer, add a layer, ask a question about something you see, etc)

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Thankful to dwell

Disney character toys at mountain lake
Whistle while you think, move, feel, work, and dwell.
Disney Keynote Speaker Jeff Noel name tags
I spy wifi me whittle eye. Photo: Avalanche Lake.

Thankful to dwell.

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Logan Pass biking

biking a snowy mountain rode
Early June, 6,000′
biking a snowy mountain rode
Early June…6,643′ at Logan Pass Visitor’s Center parking lot. Iconic Mt Clements.

We come to know the true meaning of Thanksgiving when we learn to celebrate it everyday.

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Today’s closing credits

Photo: My after dinner sunset spot. Every Summer features current year Pixar release characters. In 2021, Pixar had two releases, Soul and Luca. Baby Yoda and Stitch generally show up every Summer.

Spent all day at Sperry Glacier. Departed Comeau Pass, elevation 8,000′, to hike the three miles down to Sperry Chalet for 5:00 PM dinner seating.

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