75th Anniversary of the Going-to-the-Sun Road dedication relocated

Due to continued winter conditions at Logan Pass and park crews not able to safely clear the winter snows deposits, Glacier National Park officials have just announced that the June 27 celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Going-to-the-Sun Road has been moved to Lake McDonald Lodge due to winter still hanging on at the pass.

With the arrival of over 2 foot of additional new snow, road crews will not work in higher elevations until conditions have settled and conditions are more stable. This decision is surprising at best, because in the past crews were directed to continue on with their work, with the primarily objective being to "get that road open." Local and political pressures typically dictated that "the road must be opened so the visitors can come and keep the economy running." It is refreshing to see that safety just might be a part of the new regime. I always felt that when "political figures and local powers" were allowed to override the safety of the crews working in the adverse conditions that exist something was wrong with that picture.


The men and women that operate the heavy equipment in those condition deserve all the respect we can give them. If you have never stood in their shoes you should try it some time. They put their lives on the line each and every time they go up there. It takes a special breed to work in that environment. I for one say

"Great job guys and gals"
Thats my two cents worth for today......Have a great day...