Going to the Sun Road opening 2008 continued.....(GTSR)

The News article from one of the local news sources might lead you to believe that the GTSR will open soon. Sounds like another one of those dreams that keeps coming back and no one can figure out the real story or why. They just keep at it until it feels right,they get it right, or mother nature does her thing. Which ever comes first.....

Bottom line is politics always tries to control the opening of the road. No expense or danger is too much. However no one has figured out who or what is really in control here. They may get the road open like they want, however with all the snow and moisture that we have received, the rocks and dirt will move and take back what is really theirs.

Doesn't this quote from Jim Foster, deputy chief of facilities sound like a typical federal employee?

"The budget is broke," said Foster. "But we're still going to get the road plowed."

and we wonder why our budget and economy is in such sad shape. Management priorities change with the whims and direction of who ever has the floor at the time. Perhaps things will change with the arrival of the new superintendent, however being as it is another end of the road for a career I wouldn't expect too much. Seems like Glacier has been a stepping stone for past and current leaders, either for loftier jobs or retirement. One would think someone would figure it out and change the cycle.

As far as the news article goes, All I can say is if Chris writes the story he is either really anxious to drive over the summit of Logan Pass and go hike and take pictures in one of his many secret places, or some of the powers to be have him snowed under...kind of like hmmmmm...Logan Pass, Highline Trail or most all of the other high country passes.

Actually of all the reporters in the valley Chris is the one I would believe the first!! and if The Hungry Horse News prints it, it has to be true!!!

It could be a very short summer for backcountry hikers, unless we get some serious heat and rain. Who ever believes global warming should try to hike the high country in Glacier right now. Or better yet call the Backcountry desk (406-888-7857) and ask them the status of the high country passes, trails and campsites and see what they say.

Thats my two cents worth for today......Have a great day...