"Alpine route"

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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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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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#12770362

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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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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#12758610

15 September 2025

A hiker with trekking poles stands in front of the Eckbauerbahn gondola station and examines the route map before the descent ride in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany, on September 14, 2025. The Eckbauerbahn connects the valley station near the Olympic Ski Stadium with the Eckbauer mountain at 1,237 meters.

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15 September 2025

The Eckbauerbahn monocable gondola lift carries passengers between the Olympic Ski Stadium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Eckbauer mountain at 1,237 meters in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany, on September 14, 2025. The detachable gondola cabins provide year-round access for hikers, skiers, and tourists.

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#12758611

15 September 2025

The Eckbauerbahn monocable gondola lift carries passengers between the Olympic Ski Stadium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Eckbauer mountain at 1,237 meters in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany, on September 14, 2025. The detachable gondola cabins provide year-round access for hikers, skiers, and tourists.

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15 September 2025

The Eckbauerbahn monocable gondola lift carries passengers between the Olympic Ski Stadium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Eckbauer mountain at 1,237 meters in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany, on September 14, 2025. The detachable gondola cabins provide year-round access for hikers, skiers, and tourists.

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15 September 2025

The Eckbauerbahn monocable gondola lift carries passengers between the Olympic Ski Stadium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Eckbauer mountain at 1,237 meters in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany, on September 14, 2025. The detachable gondola cabins provide year-round access for hikers, skiers, and tourists.

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#12758614

15 September 2025

The Eckbauerbahn monocable gondola lift carries passengers between the Olympic Ski Stadium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Eckbauer mountain at 1,237 meters in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany, on September 14, 2025. The detachable gondola cabins provide year-round access for hikers, skiers, and tourists.

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#12758615

15 September 2025

Two seniors walk along a gravel path towards the mountain station of the Eckbauerbahn gondola lift, with cabins visible on the line in the background, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany, on September 14, 2025. The gondola connects the Olympic Ski Stadium valley station with the Eckbauer at 1,237 meters.

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