There are so many beautiful images and phrases in here that I just couldn't condense enough to list a choice few-- my favorite, though, has to be "walls of slate gray defiance" (you should use a hyphen in there, though!).
I don't know what I'd do if I lived as close to GNP as you do; it might drive me mad waiting all those months to get there when it's just a drive away. At least here where I live, I have the "comfort" of knowing that it just isn't logistically possible to strike out for Glacier when the need seizes me, and that somehow makes the waiting more bearable.
I couldn't help but reading, but I'll hold off my given 10/10 vote until this is finished; that's out of respect for your full effort.
Thanks, Bob, for taking the time to read. The writing has most definitely been a chore--but heartfelt! And thanks, too, for "slate-gray..." (Now changed!)
Now, if I can just get all those images onto the page...!
Starting work on what I hope will be the finishing day on this TR, and decided, rather than merely assuming the writing to have been accurately copied from the original in Word, to actually read what has been transferred over to SP. It's a good thing I did, because an entire paragraph—the first in the "Third Day—Grinnell Glacier Trail" section—had been left out! I haven't a clue how that happened, but the beginning to that particular section makes MUCH more sense now!
Vernon, as usual. I'll be heading into the Bitterroots in a couple of weeks and will certainly let you know where and when. Like you, I'm READY to get back in the mountains!
Mike
Saintgrizzly - Apr 26, 2009 1:06 am - Hasn't voted
although I like my steak medium rare. this article is a GIANT T-Bone piece of work.
Saintgrizzly - Apr 26, 2009 1:11 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Another well done piece..
Thanks, Blake, for the comments. I've changed the font to "bold" on the section in question. How is that on your monitor?
Also, I'm not a hundred percent sure on the peak ID's listing Divide, White Calf, and Kupunkamint. Do I have it right? And in the photo taken from Hwy 2 ("winter brownout"), do you know the other peaks in the picture, the ones to the left of St. Nick?
I thoroughly enjoyed this one, Vernon. At first I thought Glacier was having a drought until I read toward the end that this trip was done eight months prior. I can tell you're itching for the high country, but I'm guessing your wait is a long one, without a doubt, at least for Glacier. The Colorado mountains are buried too, for that matter. Anyway, beautifully written and an absolute joy to read! Nicely laid out, too, with great photos. Glacier looks absolutely brutally cold and savage in winter. Very well done, as usual.
Saintgrizzly - Apr 26, 2009 11:47 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Outstanding & Inspiring
Thanks for the comments, Aaron...I thought many times during the act of putting this together how much you and Ellen would have enjoyed the experience!
Bob Sihler - Apr 20, 2009 10:42 pm - Voted 10/10
Like a poem...There are so many beautiful images and phrases in here that I just couldn't condense enough to list a choice few-- my favorite, though, has to be "walls of slate gray defiance" (you should use a hyphen in there, though!).
I don't know what I'd do if I lived as close to GNP as you do; it might drive me mad waiting all those months to get there when it's just a drive away. At least here where I live, I have the "comfort" of knowing that it just isn't logistically possible to strike out for Glacier when the need seizes me, and that somehow makes the waiting more bearable.
I couldn't help but reading, but I'll hold off my given 10/10 vote until this is finished; that's out of respect for your full effort.
Saintgrizzly - Apr 20, 2009 11:07 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Like a poem...Thanks, Bob, for taking the time to read. The writing has most definitely been a chore--but heartfelt! And thanks, too, for "slate-gray..." (Now changed!)
Now, if I can just get all those images onto the page...!
Saintgrizzly - Apr 22, 2009 12:11 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Like a poem...Another correction on this end, Bob....
Starting work on what I hope will be the finishing day on this TR, and decided, rather than merely assuming the writing to have been accurately copied from the original in Word, to actually read what has been transferred over to SP. It's a good thing I did, because an entire paragraph—the first in the "Third Day—Grinnell Glacier Trail" section—had been left out! I haven't a clue how that happened, but the beginning to that particular section makes MUCH more sense now!
Michael Hoyt - Apr 25, 2009 8:11 pm - Voted 10/10
Well Done ...Vernon, as usual. I'll be heading into the Bitterroots in a couple of weeks and will certainly let you know where and when. Like you, I'm READY to get back in the mountains!
Mike
Saintgrizzly - Apr 26, 2009 1:06 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Well Done ...Thanks, Mike. LET'S GO...!
FlatheadNative - Apr 26, 2009 12:54 am - Voted 10/10
Another well done piece..although I like my steak medium rare. this article is a GIANT T-Bone piece of work.
Saintgrizzly - Apr 26, 2009 1:11 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Another well done piece..Thanks, Blake, for the comments. I've changed the font to "bold" on the section in question. How is that on your monitor?
Also, I'm not a hundred percent sure on the peak ID's listing Divide, White Calf, and Kupunkamint. Do I have it right? And in the photo taken from Hwy 2 ("winter brownout"), do you know the other peaks in the picture, the ones to the left of St. Nick?
Aaron Johnson - Apr 26, 2009 10:12 am - Voted 10/10
Outstanding & InspiringI thoroughly enjoyed this one, Vernon. At first I thought Glacier was having a drought until I read toward the end that this trip was done eight months prior. I can tell you're itching for the high country, but I'm guessing your wait is a long one, without a doubt, at least for Glacier. The Colorado mountains are buried too, for that matter. Anyway, beautifully written and an absolute joy to read! Nicely laid out, too, with great photos. Glacier looks absolutely brutally cold and savage in winter. Very well done, as usual.
Saintgrizzly - Apr 26, 2009 11:47 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Outstanding & InspiringThanks for the comments, Aaron...I thought many times during the act of putting this together how much you and Ellen would have enjoyed the experience!
Here's hoping that can happen again....
Snowpuppy - Apr 27, 2009 9:24 pm - Voted 10/10
Well Done!!!This was a very well written piece and the photos were breath-taking, thank you for sharing!!
Saintgrizzly - Apr 29, 2009 12:15 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Well Done!!!Thanks for the comments--glad you enjoyed it!
T Sharp - Apr 28, 2009 10:31 pm - Voted 10/10
Congrats VernonThis reads like a love song sounds, a wonderfully versed tome to a area you obviously treasure!
Cheers;
Tim
Saintgrizzly - Apr 29, 2009 12:16 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Congrats VernonI'd not thought of it as a "love song," Tim...until now. Maybe it was. Thanks for reading.
kakakiw - Apr 30, 2009 4:17 pm - Voted 10/10
great readReally good, and yes, now I'm jealous.
Saintgrizzly - May 1, 2009 1:16 am - Hasn't voted
Re: great readGlad you enjoyed it—if you've never been to GNP...treat yourself someday; it is well worth the trip!
And, thanks for your comments!
D-bo - May 1, 2009 12:24 pm - Voted 10/10
Great jobWonderful photos. GNP is high on my "places to go" list.
Saintgrizzly - May 9, 2009 12:00 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great jobThanks for taking the time to check it out—I appreciate the comments!
"GNP is high on my 'places to go' list." ...as well it should be!