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19 September 2025

Hikers trek along the Gunsight Pass Trail near Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 6, 2025. The trail climbs toward Sperry Chalet and passes through extensive forest burn scars left from the 2017 Sprague Fire, where regrowth now mixes with charred trees. Seasonal Canadian wildfire smoke lingers in the background during fire season, muting visibility across the rugged mountain landscape. Along the route, hikers encounter streams, alpine vegetation, and wildlife, with warning signs posted for frequent bear activity in the area. Sperry Chalet, perched high on a rocky ledge, remains a sought-after backcountry destination in the park.

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19 September 2025

Hikers trek along the Gunsight Pass Trail near Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 6, 2025. The trail climbs toward Sperry Chalet and passes through extensive forest burn scars left from the 2017 Sprague Fire, where regrowth now mixes with charred trees. Seasonal Canadian wildfire smoke lingers in the background during fire season, muting visibility across the rugged mountain landscape. Along the route, hikers encounter streams, alpine vegetation, and wildlife, with warning signs posted for frequent bear activity in the area. Sperry Chalet, perched high on a rocky ledge, remains a sought-after backcountry destination in the park.

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#12770361

19 September 2025

Hikers trek along the Gunsight Pass Trail near Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 6, 2025. The trail climbs toward Sperry Chalet and passes through extensive forest burn scars left from the 2017 Sprague Fire, where regrowth now mixes with charred trees. Seasonal Canadian wildfire smoke lingers in the background during fire season, muting visibility across the rugged mountain landscape. Along the route, hikers encounter streams, alpine vegetation, and wildlife, with warning signs posted for frequent bear activity in the area. Sperry Chalet, perched high on a rocky ledge, remains a sought-after backcountry destination in the park.

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19 September 2025

Hikers trek along the Gunsight Pass Trail near Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 6, 2025. The trail climbs toward Sperry Chalet and passes through extensive forest burn scars left from the 2017 Sprague Fire, where regrowth now mixes with charred trees. Seasonal Canadian wildfire smoke lingers in the background during fire season, muting visibility across the rugged mountain landscape. Along the route, hikers encounter streams, alpine vegetation, and wildlife, with warning signs posted for frequent bear activity in the area. Sperry Chalet, perched high on a rocky ledge, remains a sought-after backcountry destination in the park.

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19 September 2025

Hikers trek along the Gunsight Pass Trail near Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 6, 2025. The trail climbs toward Sperry Chalet and passes through extensive forest burn scars left from the 2017 Sprague Fire, where regrowth now mixes with charred trees. Seasonal Canadian wildfire smoke lingers in the background during fire season, muting visibility across the rugged mountain landscape. Along the route, hikers encounter streams, alpine vegetation, and wildlife, with warning signs posted for frequent bear activity in the area. Sperry Chalet, perched high on a rocky ledge, remains a sought-after backcountry destination in the park.

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#12770365

19 September 2025

Hikers trek along the Gunsight Pass Trail near Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 6, 2025. The trail climbs toward Sperry Chalet and passes through extensive forest burn scars left from the 2017 Sprague Fire, where regrowth now mixes with charred trees. Seasonal Canadian wildfire smoke lingers in the background during fire season, muting visibility across the rugged mountain landscape. Along the route, hikers encounter streams, alpine vegetation, and wildlife, with warning signs posted for frequent bear activity in the area. Sperry Chalet, perched high on a rocky ledge, remains a sought-after backcountry destination in the park.

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#12770366

19 September 2025

Hikers trek along the Gunsight Pass Trail near Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 6, 2025. The trail climbs toward Sperry Chalet and passes through extensive forest burn scars left from the 2017 Sprague Fire, where regrowth now mixes with charred trees. Seasonal Canadian wildfire smoke lingers in the background during fire season, muting visibility across the rugged mountain landscape. Along the route, hikers encounter streams, alpine vegetation, and wildlife, with warning signs posted for frequent bear activity in the area. Sperry Chalet, perched high on a rocky ledge, remains a sought-after backcountry destination in the park.

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19 September 2025

Hikers trek along the Gunsight Pass Trail near Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 6, 2025. The trail climbs toward Sperry Chalet and passes through extensive forest burn scars left from the 2017 Sprague Fire, where regrowth now mixes with charred trees. Seasonal Canadian wildfire smoke lingers in the background during fire season, muting visibility across the rugged mountain landscape. Along the route, hikers encounter streams, alpine vegetation, and wildlife, with warning signs posted for frequent bear activity in the area. Sperry Chalet, perched high on a rocky ledge, remains a sought-after backcountry destination in the park.

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#12770586

19 September 2025

Views of the surrounding high-alpine landscape near Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, highlight expansive valley vistas, jagged cliffs, and lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during peak fire season. Much of the forest in the basin below still shows the impact of the 2017 Sprague Fire, with a mix of charred snags and new growth. The area remains accessible by trail or horseback, and native vegetation such as elderberry bushes flourishes among rocky slopes. These scenes underscore both the beauty and fragility of Glacier's wilderness around one of its most iconic backcountry lodges.

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19 September 2025

Views of the surrounding high-alpine landscape near Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, highlight expansive valley vistas, jagged cliffs, and lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during peak fire season. Much of the forest in the basin below still shows the impact of the 2017 Sprague Fire, with a mix of charred snags and new growth. The area remains accessible by trail or horseback, and native vegetation such as elderberry bushes flourishes among rocky slopes. These scenes underscore both the beauty and fragility of Glacier's wilderness around one of its most iconic backcountry lodges.

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19 September 2025

Views of the surrounding high-alpine landscape near Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, highlight expansive valley vistas, jagged cliffs, and lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during peak fire season. Much of the forest in the basin below still shows the impact of the 2017 Sprague Fire, with a mix of charred snags and new growth. The area remains accessible by trail or horseback, and native vegetation such as elderberry bushes flourishes among rocky slopes. These scenes underscore both the beauty and fragility of Glacier's wilderness around one of its most iconic backcountry lodges.

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19 September 2025

Views of the surrounding high-alpine landscape near Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, highlight expansive valley vistas, jagged cliffs, and lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during peak fire season. Much of the forest in the basin below still shows the impact of the 2017 Sprague Fire, with a mix of charred snags and new growth. The area remains accessible by trail or horseback, and native vegetation such as elderberry bushes flourishes among rocky slopes. These scenes underscore both the beauty and fragility of Glacier's wilderness around one of its most iconic backcountry lodges.

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19 September 2025

Views of the surrounding high-alpine landscape near Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, highlight expansive valley vistas, jagged cliffs, and lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during peak fire season. Much of the forest in the basin below still shows the impact of the 2017 Sprague Fire, with a mix of charred snags and new growth. The area remains accessible by trail or horseback, and native vegetation such as elderberry bushes flourishes among rocky slopes. These scenes underscore both the beauty and fragility of Glacier's wilderness around one of its most iconic backcountry lodges.

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19 September 2025

Views of the surrounding high-alpine landscape near Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, highlight expansive valley vistas, jagged cliffs, and lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during peak fire season. Much of the forest in the basin below still shows the impact of the 2017 Sprague Fire, with a mix of charred snags and new growth. The area remains accessible by trail or horseback, and native vegetation such as elderberry bushes flourishes among rocky slopes. These scenes underscore both the beauty and fragility of Glacier's wilderness around one of its most iconic backcountry lodges.

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19 September 2025

Views of the surrounding high-alpine landscape near Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, highlight expansive valley vistas, jagged cliffs, and lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during peak fire season. Much of the forest in the basin below still shows the impact of the 2017 Sprague Fire, with a mix of charred snags and new growth. The area remains accessible by trail or horseback, and native vegetation such as elderberry bushes flourishes among rocky slopes. These scenes underscore both the beauty and fragility of Glacier's wilderness around one of its most iconic backcountry lodges.

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19 September 2025

Views of the surrounding high-alpine landscape near Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, highlight expansive valley vistas, jagged cliffs, and lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during peak fire season. Much of the forest in the basin below still shows the impact of the 2017 Sprague Fire, with a mix of charred snags and new growth. The area remains accessible by trail or horseback, and native vegetation such as elderberry bushes flourishes among rocky slopes. These scenes underscore both the beauty and fragility of Glacier's wilderness around one of its most iconic backcountry lodges.

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