"mountain fire unit"

#12771241

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12771251

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12771258

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12771263

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12771264

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12771265

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12771266

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12771267

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12771300

19 September 2025

Sunset views from Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025. Visitors gather on the rocky ledges outside the historic backcountry lodge to watch the sun sink behind the smoky horizon. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke mutes the colors but enhances the layered silhouettes of surrounding ridges and valleys. The chalet, rebuilt after the 2017 Sprague Fire, remains one of the park's most iconic destinations, offering sweeping alpine views and a rare opportunity to experience the wilderness overnight.

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#12771301

19 September 2025

Sunset views from Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025. Visitors gather on the rocky ledges outside the historic backcountry lodge to watch the sun sink behind the smoky horizon. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke mutes the colors but enhances the layered silhouettes of surrounding ridges and valleys. The chalet, rebuilt after the 2017 Sprague Fire, remains one of the park's most iconic destinations, offering sweeping alpine views and a rare opportunity to experience the wilderness overnight.

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#12771302

19 September 2025

Sunset views from Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025. Visitors gather on the rocky ledges outside the historic backcountry lodge to watch the sun sink behind the smoky horizon. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke mutes the colors but enhances the layered silhouettes of surrounding ridges and valleys. The chalet, rebuilt after the 2017 Sprague Fire, remains one of the park's most iconic destinations, offering sweeping alpine views and a rare opportunity to experience the wilderness overnight.

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#12771303

19 September 2025

Sunset views from Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025. Visitors gather on the rocky ledges outside the historic backcountry lodge to watch the sun sink behind the smoky horizon. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke mutes the colors but enhances the layered silhouettes of surrounding ridges and valleys. The chalet, rebuilt after the 2017 Sprague Fire, remains one of the park's most iconic destinations, offering sweeping alpine views and a rare opportunity to experience the wilderness overnight.

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#12771304

19 September 2025

Sunset views from Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025. Visitors gather on the rocky ledges outside the historic backcountry lodge to watch the sun sink behind the smoky horizon. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke mutes the colors but enhances the layered silhouettes of surrounding ridges and valleys. The chalet, rebuilt after the 2017 Sprague Fire, remains one of the park's most iconic destinations, offering sweeping alpine views and a rare opportunity to experience the wilderness overnight.

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#12771305

19 September 2025

Sunset views from Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025. Visitors gather on the rocky ledges outside the historic backcountry lodge to watch the sun sink behind the smoky horizon. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke mutes the colors but enhances the layered silhouettes of surrounding ridges and valleys. The chalet, rebuilt after the 2017 Sprague Fire, remains one of the park's most iconic destinations, offering sweeping alpine views and a rare opportunity to experience the wilderness overnight.

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#12771306

19 September 2025

Sunset views from Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025. Visitors gather on the rocky ledges outside the historic backcountry lodge to watch the sun sink behind the smoky horizon. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke mutes the colors but enhances the layered silhouettes of surrounding ridges and valleys. The chalet, rebuilt after the 2017 Sprague Fire, remains one of the park's most iconic destinations, offering sweeping alpine views and a rare opportunity to experience the wilderness overnight.

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#12771307

19 September 2025

Sunset views from Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025. Visitors gather on the rocky ledges outside the historic backcountry lodge to watch the sun sink behind the smoky horizon. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke mutes the colors but enhances the layered silhouettes of surrounding ridges and valleys. The chalet, rebuilt after the 2017 Sprague Fire, remains one of the park's most iconic destinations, offering sweeping alpine views and a rare opportunity to experience the wilderness overnight.

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