Poia Lake is in "Winter Condition" and not open yet. And I doubt it will be by June 15th.Bill R wrote:I'm in Glacier June 15 to the 30th. I was hoping to do some back country camping but it seems the snow is a bit deep this year. Any recommendations? Does anyone know if Poia Lake will be accessible by then? I'm open to any other areas as well.
Thanks, Bill
Don't bring bear spray on the plane. Not allowed. You can buy it everywhere once you're here.Bill R wrote:Thanks for all the great tips! I was going to bring bear spray but it sounds like I should bring industrial strength deet and big fly swatter.
Looks like tent camping in Many Glacier is booked up. Do they set aside some walk in sites for backpackers?
I'll try for Chief Mountian TH and try to get as far as Mokowanis or even Margaret lake unless snow and mosquitoes say otherwise.
Since I'm in the area for a couple of weeks any ideas on snow shoe/ice axe classes or training?
Thanks again, Bill
I'd follow Pete's approach if I ever do trips in June or early July. The waterfalls will be amazing so other than the mosquitoes, it would be a great time to be there. But they can be very aggravating when they are so numerous.PeteE wrote:I hate DEET. Bad for your skin and health and not good to get on gear...sleeping bag, camera.
It may be OK in places where you can clean up before going to bed(day hiking and car camping)
However, I find that in the backcountry, it gets all over your clothing and gear.
After a couple days, everything you have smells like DEET.
I have one of these that I use along with long sleeve shirts and clothing treated with Permethrin.
https://sawyer.com/products/permethrin- ... repellent/
pete
Yeah, bugs at Cosley lake sounds a whole lot better than working in my office too. I work in cubical hell for real. The cubes are built up in a re-fashioned warehouse in our building, no windows, 60 foot tin ceilings, noise bouncing all over the walls.Jay w wrote:In June, overnight lows should be in the 70s....no need for a campfire. I'd bring beach clothes and flipflops.
Ok, it'll be June and I'd make sure you have a warm sleeping bag. Other than that, enjoy the hell out of it knowing you're making the rest of us jealous. Cubical hell, that's what I live in. Bugs, hah. Wish I had bugs instead of fumes from caulking in the windows (that they did today). If a bug can survive 50F and bite you, it deserves some blood.
Damn, have a good time.
Jay
I treated a whole batch of my clothes last week Lyman. Turns out I didn't need to worry about skeeters this Father's Day!llholmes1948 wrote:My Father's Day present from my daughter was a spray bottle of permethrin.
At last a useful gift!
Lyman