September Trip to Montana
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Saturday, September 4, 2010
Travel day. Arrived in Bozeman, MT at 1:00 p.m. 82° Cold front moved in
mid afternoon after we arrived at Grassy Mtn Ranch.
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| Castle Mtns |
Castle Mtns |
Our Cabin 5990' elev. |
Grassy Mtn. Ranch |
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| Inside our Cabin |
Cozy Covers |
Phil Being Handy |
Cozy Little Corner |
Sunday, September 5
8:00 a.m. MT 45°, cloudy with light scatterd rain.
1:00 p.m. rain/snow mix 44°
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| Porch Sittin' |
Sunday Sunrise |
Snow on Mt Edith |
Grassy Mtn. |
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Our Place |
Searching boundaries |
Lester's Gulch |
Monday, September 6
Low: 35°
Drove around Grassy Mountain and Walked New Properties
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Windy Ridge |
Wall Mountain |
Canyon Ferry Lake |
Tuesday, September 7
Low: 34°
Hiked Sacajawea Peak, highest peak in Bridger Range
These pictures do not begin
to capture the severe grade and drastic dropoffs on this trail. When we began,
my inner voice was screaming, "I don't think I can do this!" Phil later said
that he could see that all over my face. The pictures of the Mtn. Goat were taken
on the way down. He was standing below the summit of Sacajewea. It is easiest
to see the steepness of the grade in that picture.
We
hiked up the draw between Sacajewea and Hard Scrabble Peak, basically taking
many many switchbacks to get up the face of the mountain. It
was very steep. When we reached the saddle between the two peaks, we could see
for miles. Then,
we began our
"assault" on the ridge trail to the summit. I quickly realized that success
lay in the grasp of "those who do not look down."
When we reached the summit, I immediately found a rock and sat down. Then,
I noticed that my feet were dangling off the face of the 9671 foot face of
the peak. I scooted back to safety and had Phil go back and get my hiking poles.
Geez Louise! I just wish the pictures could capture the grandeur and scope of
the hike.
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| Sacajewea Peak |
Trailhead 7700' elev. |
On the Trail |
Above Treeline |
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| Down the Draw |
Midway Up Draw |
View from Saddle |
Ridge Trail |
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| Walking the Knife |
Spine of Bridger Mtns |
Summit 9671' elev. |
Summit |
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| Phil Sitting on Top |
Mountain Goat |
Goat |
Goat Close Up |
Wednesday, September 8
Low: 44°
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Fall at Mtn. View Trail |
Hiding from Hunters |
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Thursday, September 9
Low: 42° - Traveling Day
Left Grassy Mountain Ranch, destination: Big Sky
We made it to Big Sky in time to eat at Buck's T-4 Restaurant.
In the past, Buck's T-4 has been rated 5 stars and noted in many national magazines
as the best restaurant in the Rockies with an award winning wine list.
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As we left Grassy Mtn., we wanted
to document the historical significance of "our" river valley. Meagher County
has only 1900 residents and is over 2 1/2 times the size of Rhode Island. No
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Thunder Jack |
Plaque |
Friday, September 10
Low: 34° - Big Sky, MT
On Friday, our voicemail caught up with us. I guess seclusion has it's price.
We spent the day exploring the Meadow Village and the Mountain Village. Lone
Peak had gotten snow covered overnight (sadly, no pictures).
We hiked Ousel Falls Trail in the Meadow Village (developed and maintained by
Big Sky residents.)
We had dinner at Buck's T-4 again (Bison tenderloin) and it was exquisite.
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| Spanish Peak's Clubhouse |
Lone Peak
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On the trail
Confusing Sign
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The Gallatin River |
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| The Cascades |
Ousel Falls |
Ousel Falls |
Me n' Phil |
