Monthly Archives: December 2025

Marmot Christmas: Silent Night, Extremely Literal Edition

If you thought Marmot Thanksgiving was a low-energy affair, Marmot Christmas takes “silent night” to a whole new biological extreme. By late December, the alpine tundra is buried under several feet of snow, the wind is doing unspeakable things to … Continue reading

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A Midwinter Night’s Carb-Dream: Nutmeg McChunky and the Infinity Salad

It was December 24th, three yards underground. The ambient temperature in the burrow was a balmy 38° Fahrenheit. The air was thick with the scent of damp earth and forty slumbering rodents. Deep within the pile, wedged tightly between the … Continue reading

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