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Glacier checklists, day two.

Cheryl and i (or anyone), once decently acclimated after two weeks, can hike fast or slow.

i prefer a slow, controlled-breathing pace when hiking with others.

i prefer a faster, moderately-elevated-breathing pace when hiking alone.

Whether walking slow or fast, there will almost always be frequent stops for vistas, incredible scenic beauty, wildlife, photos, water/snack breaks.

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Glacier checklists.

There’s an emotional (spiritual) essence to this (2026) Summer’s visit.

i must balance two things, maybe three:

1. The loving farewell tour in a place we’ve spent 500 nights.
2. The obvious implication (assumption) that i need to be a tour guide during the third week. For the record, i dread this responsibility.
3. Our super special friends arrive after we’ve been there two weeks. We will have our mountain legs and lungs. They will not. Not even close. How do i manage our semi-peak hiking fitness with 100% rookies, day 1?

This blogging stuff is like having a personal trainer, a personal coach, a therapist, physician, etc, etc.

i like LOVE it!

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