Detour!

We headed up to get a closer look at some of the many (over 100 they say) glaciers in the park. Unfortunately that meant a trail with 1000 meter climb in elevation. We just slowed the pace and were feeling petty good about our progress when….rats, there is still snow up here. Icy, steep snow over rough glacier moraine rock. So, we backtracked a mile or so and took the steeper route that was on the sunnier side of the ridge and made it to the top. The views were glorious. Stark grey rock and glacial snow creates an image that I think actually looks like a black and white photo. The bright clear blue sky looks surprising. Anyway, we are tired but content. We joined in at the sing-a-long campfire program and will probably crash before long.

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