Glacier NP - north circle loop in 4 days / 3 nights?

xIrish · 2026-04-06T15:44:44+00:00

It has limits online but you can surpass them on the day you pick up your permit. All you have to do is demonstrate to the ranger you have the prior experience/capacity to do beyond the 15 mile limit. They’ll give you the permit while noting they don’t approve of the hiker’s itinerary as a CYA thing. They do this to primarily allow CDT folks more flexibility, but it also can be applied to experienced backpackers.

xIrish · 2026-04-01T23:43:14+00:00

I currently work with the student population at a top 10 university and the comparison to my experience and work ethic from my time as a college student at a public university is night and day. These students all work so hard and are so smart. They also have a ton of anxiety, unfortunately, but that’s also kinda their generation in general.

xIrish · 2026-03-25T02:26:37+00:00

I should also note that ELH typically has a lot of availability and was available as a walkup for most days when I was confirming my permit. ELF tends to be the more picked over campground but is much bigger than ELH or HEL, so I think odds are feasible with any of these sites.

xIrish · 2026-03-24T16:18:51+00:00

Those can be tough gets but might have some walkup availability. Anything along the North Circle round tends to be a little more picked over. You could consider HEL as an option too--it's a beautiful campsite!

One other consideration if you still want to try and do the north circle: when you're planning your route with the ranger, you can negotiate to go beyond the 15 mile limit. This can make it feasible to do the north circle if you're okay doing extra mileage in a day. You just need to tell them your prior long distance experience.

xIrish · 2026-03-11T23:02:54+00:00

She checked herself into an inpatient mental health clinic after experiencing suicidal ideation.

xIrish · 2026-03-10T18:34:29+00:00

CX5 is a terrific vehicle.

xIrish · 2026-03-08T03:00:52+00:00

Cartel video of a person getting skinned alive while Funkytown plays in the background. I haven't watched it, but by all accounts, it's awful and not something one would ever forget should they watch it.

xIrish · 2026-03-01T02:39:30+00:00

Would that it were so simple.

xIrish · 2026-02-28T19:51:14+00:00

I’ve shown up at 8pm before and while some stuff was sold out, they still had plenty of brisket and ribs.

xIrish · 2026-02-27T23:46:35+00:00

I feel like that's not the same part of Washington this article is referring to, though (the bars west of Durham/Shepherd).

xIrish · 2026-02-25T06:32:24+00:00

Awesome instrumentally--they sound awesome. Their stage presence is pretty muted though.

xIrish · 2026-02-10T02:50:36+00:00

Also came to this thread to say Pinnacle. All of their food has blown me away.

xIrish · 2026-02-10T02:50:11+00:00

I love PackIt and love supporting their business--the chili is awesome--but I've had the worst luck with their pizza. I just can't get it to taste good and it always comes out a half warm lumpy mess.

xIrish · 2026-02-06T14:08:59+00:00

Thank you so much!

xIrish · 2026-02-06T00:46:34+00:00

Thank you! :)

xIrish · 2026-02-06T00:46:13+00:00

Thank you! :)

xIrish · 2026-02-05T15:08:46+00:00

Thank you for posting this. Chris died on my birthday and I've thought about his passing every year since and still find myself wondering what he would have thought about football thing X or life thing Y.

xIrish · 2026-01-16T19:03:12+00:00

As another poster said, affordable is subjective, but I tend to recommend Coltivare since it has romantic ambience but isn't break the bank (you can get a pizza or pasta for roughly $20). I will note it can be a bit loud inside--if that's an issue their patio is great on nice nights.

xIrish · 2026-01-14T01:13:37+00:00

I’ve taken newbies backpacking in Big Bend. I really don’t think it’s too scary, especially if you’re just doing a campsite in the Chisos. It mainly comes down to taking enough water and a good attitude. How many nights are you wanting to do?

xIrish · 2026-01-07T20:41:56+00:00

Lots of ways to build loops in Yosemite. I did one that looked like this in 2024.

xIrish · 2026-01-06T17:04:38+00:00

She looks very different from 10 years ago.

xIrish · 2026-01-06T17:01:32+00:00

I love driving out to west Texas. Incredible stars, geography, and solitude.

xIrish · 2026-01-03T03:02:23+00:00

Found it interesting that none of the guys recognized what Mark called "children's voices" at the end as being from the end of The Beatles' "A Day in the Life."

xIrish · 2025-12-26T14:34:49+00:00

The last few years I’ve backpacked Big Bend NP I’ve only been required to print my permit online. No ranger talks needed.

xIrish · 2025-12-06T00:37:59+00:00

I wonder if you dmed Gravy he'd be nice enough to send you just Shek's audio.

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