Len's 57 mile solo Glacier Park backpack trip - September 2022

[manitou]

What a beautiful place!

 

[Len Backus]

That scat pile looks more like the diameter of a black bear than a griz. Most griz scat I've seen is the diameter of

People should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear scat. Black bear droppings are smaller and often contain berries, leaves, and possibly bits of fur. Grizzly bear droppings tend to contain small bells and smell of pepper.

 

[Muddyboots]

Len, this "bear sign" confirms your observation!

 

[orkan]

Great pics and story Len! God Bless!


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[epoletna]

Very nice photos and an inspiration for all the old readers here.

 

[rcol317]

Thanks for sharing Len, Yup Glacier is awesome but you really need to hit the trails to realize the beauty. Those driving to the top and back out really only get a taste. I go there every year, only problem is today it's been discovered due to covid. three times as many people there today. Thanks again

 

[Blandry]

You have to make a trip back in late december/early January Just kidding, I know the park is probably closed by then. Good thing we had a late fall this year or it would look a lot different even this early.

Beautiful pics.. God's country. The thing that always amazed me when I moved up here to the mountains is the way the water comes down from the snowy elevation and glaciers creating waterfalls and beautiful reservoirs in the valleys. I see from your pics, you like that too!

The first time I stood at bridal veil falls on black bear pass in the lower Rockies.. wow.. incredible. It's not as impressive as the first time but yeah.. it's awesome.

 

[Marine sniper]

I assume you carried all your food and got water along the way?
What did your food supply consist of?

 

[Blandry]

Lighten up Francis this is a long range firearm/hunting site.

He was on VACATION..

Or maybe not.. you don't know.. stop maybe his son or daughter posted this.

 

[Mark37082]

GNP is probably the most beautiful place I have ever spent any time in. Great pics and thanks for sharing.

 

[Len Backus]

I assume you carried all your food and got water along the way?
What did your food supply consist of?

I carried one pound of food per day. PB & J on a tortilla. Cheese and sliced hard salamie on tortilla and cold soaked freeze dried meals once per day...no stove.

Water from the natural sources.

 

[Blandry]

That guy didn't even need a response.. we love you Len!

 

[crashlanding]

You set the bar for many of us, way to go!

 

[One Hole]

Amazing pics and experience! Glacier is a gem. I heard the berry crops were really poor this year. This usually forces the bears down lower where they sometimes get into trouble. Thanks for showing our younger generations that not all of us are ready for the nursing home