Summer is coming

The weather is actually starting to turn a bit here.  But it sure isn't in any hurry.  Were getting a lot more sun but still plenty of rain and the wind is kick'n.

I think I may actually be done with training for awhile.  Its been fun but I'm ready to stay in my district full time and get in the mix of things.  Last week I spent three days up at a backcountry ranger station called Goat Haunt.  I was up there doing boat operations training.  Great location and a lot of fun.  To access the area you have to drive to Canada and then take a boat across Waterton Lake back into the US.

I've been spending all my weekends backpacking and getting to see a lot of the backcountry.  Check out the pics for more.  I've been coming away pretty much wet, cold and tired but the upside is that I've had most of the places to myself which won't be the case later in the season.  

On a heavier note, several weeks ago I participated in a search and rescue for two days in the St. Mary district of Glacier.  Unfortunately it did not end how we hoped it might.  Take care in your summer recreation... http://www.nps.gov/glac/parknews/news10-54.htm

Check out the new pics.  I apologize if I don't call/email often enough.  If you do want to get in touch email is the way to go.  Hope everyone is enjoying their summer.