Originally, I had planned to hike Canada’s Great Divide Trail this past summer.

For various reasons (personal, possible family issues, a dear friend being in town for his daughter’s medical reasons, starting a new relationship, not wanting to be gone in the summer. Not one in particular, but they all added up), I decided to go on a modified version doing a more traditional vacation.

Joining me for the trip were my good friends Mark and Dave. Mark knows Canadian Rockies quite well and is a mountaineering instructor the Colorado Mountain Club.

You’ve probably seen Dave on previous photos of mine.

Both needed/wanted a vacation and I was happy to share the journey with them.

Rather than give a through description of the trip, I’ll just give the highlights.

First a day hike in Glacier National Park. Sorry, I don’t have my map with me…I forget the trails/pass.

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