Rangers atop the Swan Crest. (Roger Benson photo)

Nineteen Swan Rangers hiked the Peters Ridge Trail Saturday, July 6, with most continuing on over snow and Alpine Trail #7 to Lamoose Lake!

It was a beautiful sunny day and the bare west side of the Swan Range continues to belie the snow pack that remains on the north-eastern slopes!

A nice turnout for a sunny day! (Roger Benson photo)

Beargrass and other wildflowers are abundant along the Swan Crest . . . (Roger Benson photo)

. . . as are great views of the lower Flathead River and yellow canola fields! (Roger Benson photo)

Can you spot the Swan Rangers near Lamoose Lake? (James Hulvat photo)

A lone Ranger looks down on Lamoose Lake from a nearby, unnamed peak. (Bob Muth photo)

The Swan Rangers meet every Saturday at the Echo Lake Cafe for breakfast at 7:30, leaving at 8:30 for a partial day outing in the northern Swan Mountains and foothills.

They carpool from the Swan River School parking lot next to the Cafe.

When hiking in bear country, remember to carry bear spray and avoid the 3-D's: dawn, dusk, and darkness.

Everyone is welcome!