Monthly Archives: April 2026

Snackfall at High Altitude: The Great Basket Convergence

It was April 23, National Picnic Day, and what can be called common alpine events were about to unfold above the tree line. High in the Colorado Rockies where the air thins, the grass grows tough and nothing with calories … Continue reading

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Hope on the Mountain: The Return of the Vancouver Island Marmot

Earth Day is a human holiday, but its consequences echo far beyond human borders. For those of us who measure time in seasons, snowmelt and meadow bloom, Earth Day is more than just a date on a calendar. It is … Continue reading

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