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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
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
Marmot Thanksgiving: A Very Sleepy, Very Grassy Holiday Feast!
Welcome to marmot Thanksgiving, the alpine holiday that’s 80% snack, 20% nap and 100% chaos. For most of North America Thanksgiving means family, food comas and perhaps a highly questionable game of touch football. But for our beloved, rotund alpine … Continue reading
Halloween in the Burrow: A Marmot’s Guide
For most humans Halloween means candy, costumes and mild regrets, usually associated with alcohol. But for marmots, nature’s roundest rodents, it’s a bit more complicated. See, by the time October rolls around, marmots are deep into their pre-hibernation naps, dreaming … Continue reading
Nutmeg McChunky and the Great National Nut Day Confusion
Today is National Nut Day and no, we’re not talking about the eccentric neighbor kind or your quirky uncle who wears socks with sandals in January, although we all have a few of those in the burrow as well. This … Continue reading
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Tagged folklore, marmots, National Nut Day, nuts, squirrels
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Grumble in the Grass: A Marmot’s Tribute to National Grouch Day
For most, October 15th is just another crisp autumn day. But for a select, discerning few, it’s a sacred observance: National Grouch Day. Every colony has one, that one marmot who can turn a perfectly fine morning into a lecture … Continue reading
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Tagged alpine life, curmudgeon, grumpy, marmots, National Grouch Day
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Oktoberfest for the Furry & Fearless: A Marmot’s Guilty Pleasure
As the crisp autumn air bites at the alpine tundra and the leaves turn golden, most humans are thinking of pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters. But for a select furry few autumn signals something far more important: Oktoberfest! That’s right, … Continue reading
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Tagged festival, hibernation, mischief, Oktoberfest, pretzels, sauerkraut
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The Legendary Marmot Pirates of the High Alpine Meadows
Ahoy, me hearties! As we be celebratin’ Talk Like a Pirate Day, hoist yer colors, sharpen yer cutlasses and batten down the hatches for a tale o; the most feared and fuzzy buccaneers to ever scamper the slopes, The Marmot … Continue reading
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Tagged buccaneers, hiking, humor, marmots, mountains, pirates, Talk Like a Pirate Day
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Operation Picnic Pandemonium: The Story of the Alpine Marmot Commandos and the Great National Trails Day Raid
National Trails Day: A Celebration for Humans. A Buffet for Marmots. For humans, National Trails Day is a wholesome opportunity to reconnect with nature, volunteer for trail maintenance and snap selfies with breathtaking backdrops while pretending not to hate granola … Continue reading
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Tagged Alpine Marmot Commandos, covert operations, National Trails Day, snack and run
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Marmots and Mother’s Day: A Whistle, a Hug and a Bouquet of Dandelions
When it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day, humans go all out — brunches, spa gift cards, heartfelt cards and poorly wrapped bath bombs from the kids. But deep in the alpine meadows, a lesser-known, but equally enthusiastic celebration is unfolding. … Continue reading