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[Qbert]

Cool pics Glenn.

As for a late May trip, I'd say go for it. I went one year a few days after Memorial Day and it was downright warm in town and comfortable in the mountains. Nothing close to the snow levels Glenn showed.

Here's a video I made of TRR in case you're wondering about what the road is like. (slightly later in the year)
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlUonIeHgbQ" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlUonIeHgbQ</a>


Here's how we handled the snow we did find on June 1st.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNZXSEhhLEU

Edited by Qbert, 09 February 2008 - 12:40 AM.

[Laney]

Wow, thank you all for so many replies! I really appreciate everyone's comments. I'll be sure to leave my motorcycle at home so I don't get stuck. The photos were great -- thanks for posting them -- and being there with the "wall of snow" looks cool.

I'm still not sure yet on exactly what hiking trails... definitely some in the Glacier Gorge/Bear Lake area, and mostly those in the "moderate" difficulty level.

I'm leaning toward making the trip and will be sure to report back. Of course, I may have additional questions in the meantime...

[John]

Qbert...that looks like great fun!

[Mtnlvr53]

I love it that time of year! Very few crowds and lots of animals. Over that weekend last year we saw 11 moose: standing right by the roadways. A mother coyote and her cubs have had a den in the sheeps lake area and they were frolicking in the meadow. At one point we saw 5 coyotes in the meadow (not counting the pups,)
We have been there other times when TRR is closed but it is usually temporary. Great time to go!
Janet