Author Archives: Stormy Marmot

The First Big Trip

My first big trip came just a day after I left the mountains. My friends were meeting an old naval buddy, Roger, who was ‘blowing’ through town (although I didn’t notice a significant change in the weather). Roger came with … Continue reading

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The Gateway to the Rocky Mountain National Park

Estes Park is a popular summer resort town in north central Colorado, located in the southern end of Larimer County, at an elevation of 7,522 feet above sea level.  The population of 5,400 people (2000 census) hosts in excess of … Continue reading

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All About Marmots

The yellow-bellied marmot is the largest member of the ground squirrel family.  They are common in the western North America, primarily in mountainous areas.  Marmots engage in a daily cycle of foraging, sunning, grooming and sleeping. Yellow-bellied marmots live in … Continue reading

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Marmot Beginnings

As I sit at the computer, my furry paws racing across the keyboard, I have to consider the puzzlement of the reader as they contemplate reading a blog written by a marmot.  Most people don’t even know what a marmot … Continue reading

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