Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Ptarmigan Tunnel


The clouds were still sticking to the peaks here so it was mystical at the top and through the tunnel and a complete white out on the other side. This 180 feet or so blasted through solid rock was cool and eerie as the clouds swirled around, marmot guarding the door. The tunnel connects to the Belly River drainage to the north which is awesomely incredible backpacking country, a bit further from the day hikers stomping grounds. I couldn't get a permit to backpack into this area this time around but it's definitely on the list for my next visit.

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