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2016Sep Glacier Natl Park
2016Sep Glacier Natl Park
Day 2: Grinnell Glacier Hike
By Willis Chung
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Sep 13, 2016
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2016Sep Glacier Natl Park
2016Sep Glacier Natl Park
Day 2: Grinnell Glacier Hike
Sep 13, 2016
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2016Sep Glacier Natl Park
Day 2: Grinnell Glacier Hike
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975001
Arriving at Many Glacier Lodge for 9AM boat to Grinnell Glacier Trail
Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975002
Some sun, but thick clouds moving in through the valley.
Many Glacier region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975003
Boarding the boat to cross Swiftcurrent Lake at the Many Glaciers Lodge.
Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975004
Mount Grinnell towers over Swiftcurrent Lake at the boat dock of Many Glaciers Lodge.
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975005
First of 2 boat rides to the trail, about 20 minutes each.
Swiftcurrent Lake, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975006
Happy boat crew, since there is some sun.
Swiftcurrent Lake, Many Glaciers Lodge, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975007
Ben kept us entertained as we motored across Swiftcurrent lake. The boats cut 2 miles from the hike.
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975008
Steve, another photographer, inspects the rainbow next to Mount Grinnell.
Swiftcurrent Lake, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975009
Well prepared family on the short walk from Swiftcurrent Lake to Lake Josephine.
Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975010
Looking back in the direction of Swiftcurrent Lake. The photo is less gloomy than real life.
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975011
Much cloudier on Lake Josephine.
Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975012
Ben suggests that we form a tight circle around him if a bear is sighted during the hike.
Lake Josephine, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975013
At the boat dock at the start of the hike. Sun coming out, but this will not last.
Lake Josephine, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975014
Heading back for the next group of hikers.
Lake Josephine, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975015
We all head out briskly towards the Lake Grinnell or Grinnell Glacier trails.
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975016
Cataract Creek flowing into Lake Josephine.
Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975017
Looking back after crossing Cataract Creek.
Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975018
Hiker heading towards the Cataract Creek bridge, Many Glaciers region, Glacier Natl Park, Montana
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975019
The Morning Eagle returns with a new group of hikers, and I am just beginning to start climbing.
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975020
Towering above us, there is new snow on the mountains.
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975021
Looking back where Cataract Creek flows into Lake Josephine.
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975022
Cascade Mountain Ash berries ripening above Lake Josephine
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975023
Lake Josephine, superwide angle view.
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975024
Different lichen growing on sedimentary rocks along the trail.
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975025
Glimpse of Salamander Glacier, with falls along Grinnell Creek and Grinnell Lake below
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975026
Steve and I taking a break to look at the weather. Getting worse, blowing sleet and rain.
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975027
Ticker clouds moving through. Push on and hope or turn back?
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975028
Obviously I pushed on. Sleet and rain not too bad. Above Grinnell Lake now.
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975029
Better view of Salamander Glacier and falls on Grinnell Creek as I get closer.
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975030
A bit of clearing, giving me a view of Grinnell Lake.
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975031
The trail leading around Grinnell Lake towards the glacier.
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier trail, Glacier Natl Park, Montana.
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975032
Sun breaks through for a bit, so I take a photo of Cascade Mountain Ash berries.
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975033
Sunlight reflecting off of Grinnell Lake
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975034
More shafts of sun strike along the mountains surrounding Grinnell Lake.
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975035
Nicer view of Salamander Glacier and the falls on Grinnell Creek.
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975036
Surrounding peaks still shrouded with clouds and rain. No rainbows up here.
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975037
Mule deer grazing close by.
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana. The animals were spotted for me by Virginia and the North Carolina ladies.
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975038
Mule deer keeping a careful eye on the hikers while grazing.
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana.
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975039
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Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana.
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975040
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Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana.
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975041
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Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana.
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975042
Mule deer checking all around before grazing
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana.
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975043
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Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana. The animals were spotted for me by Virginia and the North Carolina ladies.
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975044
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Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana. The animals were spotted for me by Virginia and the North Carolina ladies.
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975045
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https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975046
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Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana.
https://willischung.slickpic.com/albums/Day-2-Grinnell-Glacier-Hike/photo/#12975051
Mountain goat way up on the cliff.
Taken on the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Many Glaciers region, Glacier National Park, Montana. Spotted me by Virginia and the North Carolina ladies. These are crops from a 24MP RAW image from a Nikon D7100 mounted on a 300mm f2.8 VR + TC17. Shot on a monopod.
Day 1: Going to the Sun Road
Day 3: Swiftcurrent Pass Trail to Redrocks Falls
Day 1: Going to the Sun Road
Day 2: Grinnell Glacier Hike
Day 3: Swiftcurrent Pass Trail to Redrocks Falls
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