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Summits in Solidarity, or Hiking for Racial Justice
By Mary Anderson The colors I see in nature on the trail are diverse and stunning. Daily I am in awe of the multitude of pinks and oranges in the sunrise, the myriad shades of blue in the noontime sky, the shades of white and gray in the clouds, the full spectrum of colors in…
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Why I Hike
Walking in Glacier National Park reminds me of how lucky we are in the United States to have a national park system. This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. Considering that I have hiked close to 15,000 miles in my life, that is saying something. Nature and wild places such…
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The Hungry Hiker
food bags in Glacier park, hung to keep the bears away Below is a list of what I eat most days. I dried a lot of my own food before leaving home and then packed it in boxes and sent it to myself at various places along the trail. 1.5 cups high-calorie granola with dehydrated…
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What I Will Remember About Glacier Park
Walking through one of the most gorgeous places on earth. Doing it again the next day and the next. Walking by at least a dozen waterfalls . . . in one day. Walking by a dozen the next day . . . in the first hour of walking. Seeing rainbows in the falls. Washing my…
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Listening to the Trail
Thinking seems like a bit of a lost art to me, even here on the trail. I see most hikers hiking with ear buds, listening to music or audio books. I understand how this makes the hiking feel easier. But what does it do to the thought process? I used to do some of my…
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Avalanches
By Mary Anderson I have to be aware of avalanches while on the trail. Steep slopes, new snow on top of old snow, and soft, rotting spring snow are all things I need to keep an eye out for. I need to be aware of avalanche dangers as well in my physical body and my…
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