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The ranger in Glacier told me to skip Grinnell, glad I listened
Two weeks ago I was set on doing the Grinnell Glacier trail. Parked at the Many Glacier lot by 7am and a ranger named Dave walked over while I was lacing up. He said the snowmelt had made the upper switchbacks sketchy and suggested the Swiftcurrent Pass loop instead. I almost ignored him because I read about Grinnell for months. Took his advice anyway. Swiftcurrent gave me 14 miles of views with maybe 8 other people total. No crampons needed, no postholing. Has anyone else had a ranger redirect them and it worked out way better than the plan?
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jennifer83310d ago
Ranger told me to skip a trail in Yosemite once and honestly best day of my trip.
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mia70010d ago
Used to think rangers were overreacting but nah they know their stuff.
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