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The Great Labor Day Marmot Heist

Labor Day was practically engineered for marmot misconduct. It had everything they needed. The end of summer. Exhausted humans. Crowded trails. Picnics. A long weekend. And, most importantly, the rapidly approaching realization that winter was coming. For the marmots of … Continue reading

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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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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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