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I always try and take off to somewhere in MT the week after Labor Day since the running of the Winnebagos has slacked off by then. Usually this is to Yellowstone but I was constrained by a dobro playing gig Friday afternoon. Since I had just gotten the Cougar built out to where I can use it I decided to hit a couple of spots in Glacier that I had never been to shake things down. I didn't realize how literal this was - more later.
Tuesday 9/8 - Stopped in Kalispell for groceries/supplies and what I am now becoming aware of, a chat with someone interested in the camper. I drove over Maria's Pass to Browning then north to Cut Bank Creek, about 5 mi back on good dirt. The front range default weather is high wind and I wasn't disappointed. One 10"-12" tree snapped during the night, luckily at the other end of the campground. The sofa was good to hang out on, will be better when the cushions are done. CB Creek would be a good overnighter, $10 and likely no requirement for a Glacier 7 day pass; no water but lots of trees that break the wind somewhat. Pictures are:
1. Packed up - The ropes and boxes will have to go but it was on hand and it worked.
2. There are 2 of these warriors at each of the 4 cardinal entrances to the Blackfeet Nation, very cool. This was entering East Glacier.
3. Dinner, Carlos Nakai/Peter Kater "How the West was Lost" soundtrack on, what more could I ask for? I knew I'd get wind so prepared for a non-cooking shrimp salad with fresh baguette. Since I don't drink the Fat Tire was not on the "what more could I ask for" list.
Tuesday 9/8 - Stopped in Kalispell for groceries/supplies and what I am now becoming aware of, a chat with someone interested in the camper. I drove over Maria's Pass to Browning then north to Cut Bank Creek, about 5 mi back on good dirt. The front range default weather is high wind and I wasn't disappointed. One 10"-12" tree snapped during the night, luckily at the other end of the campground. The sofa was good to hang out on, will be better when the cushions are done. CB Creek would be a good overnighter, $10 and likely no requirement for a Glacier 7 day pass; no water but lots of trees that break the wind somewhat. Pictures are:
1. Packed up - The ropes and boxes will have to go but it was on hand and it worked.
2. There are 2 of these warriors at each of the 4 cardinal entrances to the Blackfeet Nation, very cool. This was entering East Glacier.
3. Dinner, Carlos Nakai/Peter Kater "How the West was Lost" soundtrack on, what more could I ask for? I knew I'd get wind so prepared for a non-cooking shrimp salad with fresh baguette. Since I don't drink the Fat Tire was not on the "what more could I ask for" list.
