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​--Scroll down to bottom for information about the group. These are the ladies who were the original group along with those who have hiked 100 miles or more.
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Badger     
Hike: Granite Park Chalet
​Flower: Beargrass 

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Base Camp  
Hike: Siyeh Bend to Sunrift Gorge
​Flower: Lady slipper

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Braveheart     
Hike: Iceberg Lake
​Flower: Beargrass 

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Buff      
Hike: Chinese Wall
​Flower: Beargrass 

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Co-Pilot
Hike: Crypt Lake
​Flower: Beargrass 


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Crash
Hike: Hidden Lake
Flower: Daisy

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Flower Finder
Hike: HIghline Trail
Flower: Gumbo evening primrose 

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Flying Dutch-ess
Hike: Grinnell Glacier
Flower: Explorer's Gentian

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Funny Girl
Hike: Hidden Lake
Flower: Daisy

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Happy Camper
Hike: The Next One
Flower: All of Them


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Home Free
Hike: Red Rock Falls
Flower: Beargrass, Glacier lily

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Jester
Hike: Ptarmigan Tunnel
Flower: Indian Paintbrush

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​Le Trek
Hike: Siyeh Bend to Sunrift Gorge
Flower: Lady slipper, chocolate lily

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Mañana
Hike: Crown Butte
Flower: B

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​Minerva
Hike: Piegan Pass
Flower: Beargrass


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Morning Glory
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Hike: Mount Aeneas
Flower: Beargrass

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Night Owl
Hike: iceberg Lake
Flower: Larkspur

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One Eye
Hike:
Flower: 

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Pepperjack
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Hike:
Dawson-Pitamakan
Flower: Alpine forget-me-nots

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 Pika                           
Hike: Crypt Lake
Flower: Arrowleaf Balsamroot


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Scatter
Hike: Comeau Pass to Sperry Glacier
Flower: Beargrass 

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Scout
Hike: Comeau Pass to Sperry Glacier
Flower: Beargrass 

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 (Sherpa
Hike: Dawson-Pitamakan; JMT (John Muir)
Flower: Silky phacelia, blue camas, glacier lily

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 Short Circuit
Hike: Virginia Falls
​Flower: 

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 Sinopah
Hike: Siyeh Bend to Sunrift Gorge
​Flower: Shooting star and glacier lily


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Skipper
​Hike: Granite Park Chalet via Highline Trail
Flower: Shooting Star

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Steamy
​Hike: Scalplock
Flower: Beargrass and Indian paintbrush

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Strider
Hike: Prairie Reef
Flower: 

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Sweeper
Hike: Sperry Chalet
Flower: Fireweed

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​TextBook

Hike: St. Mary Waterfalls
Flower: Indian Paintbrush


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Trail Angel
Hike: Grinnell Glacier
Flower: Indian paintbrush

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Trail Angel
Hike: Dawson-Pitamakan
Flower: ​Shooting Star

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Tripper
Hike: Dawson-Pitamakan
Flower: Indian Paintbrush

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Troubadour
Hike: Sluice Boxes; Ptarmigan Tunnel
Flower: Larkspur

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Trouper
Hike: Triple Divide
Flower: Beargrass


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Valderie
Hike: Lake Oesa
Flower: 

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Va Moose
Hike: Scenic Point
Flower: Fireweed

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Walkie Talkie
Hike: Blackleaf Canyon
Flower: Forget-me-nots

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Wheaties
Hike: Siyeh Bend to Sunrift Gorge
Flower: Pink Heath

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Vegas
Hike: Grinnell Glacier Overlook
Flower: Indian Paintbrush

About Us
We are women
We encourage each other
We push ourselves to reach our goals
​We go to the pace of the slowest hiker
We love one another up the next mountain
We have fun
We support those who are hurting.

We are mostly women of a certain age (55-80) and hike and snowshoe with an occasional ski at a moderately slow pace, taking pictures and encouraging one other to meet our goals and pushing a bit to make sure others reach theirs. We are up for new challenges and always look beyond the next mountain for another adventure.  We have a main group of 30 women and we have GiG Too, which has over 100 on it.

Our main group, the ones who were original members combined with those who have over 100 miles of hiking with us and who are willing to lead, decide which hikes we do and have first dibs on the hikes.As the gals on the main list move away, get injured or age out, we add the most active ones from the other group. When a gal hikes 100 miles within three years and volunteers to organize hikes, she automatically moves up.

For most hikes, we go by the motto: We are willing to go to the pace of the slowest hiker. We let the gals know the hikes that are not for them as we get to know one another. The longer hikes we must keep moving to get finished in a day, so we do make sure the gals who sign up can make it.

Also, we are a group of women committed to helping each other and enjoying one another's company.  We gather round when someone is sick or has a death in the family, for example. We are not MWA, where random people sign up for hikes or invite their out-of-town guests on a one-time event. Occasionally, if a hike doesn't fill and the participants and organizers don't object, we will allow another like-minded friend or family member from out of town along. We are also not tour guides. We recommend Glacier Guides or the Glacier Institute for those services.

Our dues are $20 each year (try us out once before committing), which pays for the Spot Emergency transponder, Epipens, water purifier, plus batteries, our website and other group supplies; and we do ask everyone to take her turn driving or lending her car, unless she doesn't have one or has a health issue. When a gal drives, her passengers pay for gas. Please sign up to drive every other hike at least. That doesn't mean you will be "chosen" to drive that often. We take a look at number of people, gas mileage, etc. to fit in as few cars as possible; we won't have the same gal drive twice in a row.

We also have some gear for those who may not be able to afford it or for those who want to try gear before purchasing. The items you will need for sure are good hiking boots or at the least sturdy walking shoes, a pack (lumbar or back), and bear spray for when we hike in grizzly country. Most other things you can make do with items you already own.

Use our contact form if you are interesting in joining the GiG Too group.
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We hope to see you on the trail soon.
Amber--Pepperjack
Anita--Steamy

Beth T--Scatter 
Bonnie J--Vegas
Bonnie W--Skipper
Brenda B--Night Owl
Catherine L--Pika
Christi K--Trouper
​Deb--Buff

El--Home Free
Gail H--Le Trek
​Janel-- 
Jeanne I--Morning Glory
Jo Ann W--Flower Finder
Joanne R--Blue Moon
​Josy--Wheaties
​Judy--Trail Angel

June--Scout
Karen S--Valderie
Kathy D--Jester, Walkie Talkie
Kathy M--Sinopah
Katie K--Sherpa
Kuntzie--Badger
Linda--Boots
Lisa-- Andale, 
Maria--Crash
Mary N--Tripper
Mary S-- Troubadour
Madelon--Flying Dutch-ess
Marta--Five-Leaf
Nancy C--Manana
Randi-- Textbook
Roni G--Strider
​Sara--Va-Moose

Sooz--Short Circuit
Sue M--Co-Pilot
​Susan C: One-Eye
Susan W--Happy Camper,
Toni--Funny Girl
Viki--Braveheart

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Names to consider
Ace
Adios
Alarm Clock
Alpine
Andiamo
Andale
Anemone
Angelica 
​Aristocrat
Ascender
Ashes
​Atlanta
​Athena
Atlas
​Authority
Banjo
Banana Blazer
​Bank Roll
​Bandwagon
Base Camp
Bat Girl
Beacon
​Beat 'em up
Better Half
Blue blazer
Bighorn
Bison
'Biner or Beener
Bivouac
Blazer
Blazing Star
Blister
Blowout
Bobcat
Bomber
Booboo
Booster
Boss
Bouncer/Bouncy
Bounder
Brains
Brava
​Braveheart
​Breezy
Bridger
​Buckwheat
Buffer zone
Bum
Bumble Bee
Bunny Hill
​Bushwhacker
Buttercup
Butterfly
​BYOD
Caboose
California
Calypso
Camas
Camel Up
Camper
​Candid Camera
Caretaker
Cascade
Champion
Chaperon
Chatty Cathy
​Cheerleader
​Chief
​Chili Willi
Chill-Ax
Chipmunk
Choo Choo or Chew Chew
Chummy
Churchmouse
Climb-It
Clinger
Conductor
Cowgirl
Critter
Custodian
​Czarette
Daisy
Dakota
Dame's Rocket
Dancer
Dandelion
Day lily
​Defender
Deuce
Director
Diver
Dirtbag
​Drifter
Driver
Ducky
​Dumpster
​Duracell
Dusty (Maiden)
Ember
Emergency
Energizer
Engineer
​ER
Etiquette 
Evergreen
​Everready
Executive
Fairy slipper
​Fancy Feet
​Fair Weather
​Fetish
Firefly
Fireweed
FKT
Flash
Flatlander
Flipflop
Follower
Forget-me-not
​Frosty
Funhog
​Funky
​Gadabout
Gaia
Gambler
​Gawker
Gearhead or Gear Girl
Gemstone
Geology
Ghost
​Giggler
Glider
Glissader

Glitter
​Goalie
Globetrotter
Goodie
Good Eats
Good Medicine
Golden Eye
Goose
Governor
GPS
​Gram Weenie
Groundling
Grouse
Guardian
Guide
Guru
​Gypsy
​Halfway
​Halo
Hanger
Happy Feet
Harlequin
Hawker
Haz Mat
Healer
​Heat Wave
​Hemi
​Herder
Hermit
Hollyhock
Hollywood
Honcho
Honey Bee
Huckleberry
​HYOH
​Hyper
Inspector (Gadget)
IV
Jet Set
​Jumper
Kittentails
​Krumholtz
​Kudos
Lady Slipper
Lawyer
Lean-to
Lightning
Lily
​Limbo
​Little chief
Livewire
​Lodger
Lone Walker
Long Hauler
Lookie Lou
Lost and Found
Lynx
Magnito
Magpie
Mapper
Marmot
​Mangia
​Master mind
Maverick
McGuyver
Meadow rue
​Meals on Wheels
​Medic
Merlin
Miche Wabun (Dawn)
Miner
Mink
Misery
Miss Social
​Monarch
Monorail
Mooch
Moses
Mountain Goat
Mountaineer
Mouse
​Neatnick
​Never Mind
​Nippers
​Nomad
​Novice
​Officer
Opera
Orderly
Pack Rat
Packer
Paddler
Pampers
Panther
Paratrooper
Patches
​Pawsee
Peak Bagger
Pearly Everlasting
Peddler
Pedestrian
​Perky
Permit
Phacelia
Pilot
Pine Marten
Pink blazer
Pioneer
Pipsisiwa
Platypus
Plugger
Porphyry
'Possom
Postholer
​Powerhouse
Prairie rose
Prairie smoke
​Prima donna
Primrose
Principal
Professional
​Protestor
​Psychic
Puma
Purist
Pusher
​Pussytoes
Rabbit
Raccoon
​Rah Rah or Raw Raw
Rain
​Ranger
Raven
​Razoredge
​Rec Cross
Redliner
Repeat Offender
Reverend
Ridge Runner
Ringer
Rocket Girl
Rockhopper
Rocky (Road)
​Royalty
​Rub-a-dub
Rubber Duck
Rummy
Rusher
Rustler
Sacajawea/Sacagawea
Santa
Santa's Helper
Saskatoon
Sassy
Sayanara
Say-so
Scholar
Scrambler
Scree Rider/slider
Shepherd
Siesta
Shooter
Shooting Star
Silo
Simon Says
Single Shot
Skipper
​Skylark
Slack Packer
Slogger
Slow Poke
Smoky
Snowberry
Socialite
Solar Power
Solo
​Solstice
Spanx
Speedy
​Splash
Splinter
Sprinter
​Spotlight
Spring Beauty
Squirrel
​Stick
Stomper
Stony
Striker
Stroller
​Sugarbowl
Summit
Sunflower
​Supervisor
​Swamp fox
Sweep
Sweet Clover
Sweet Pea
Swiftcurrent
Switchback
​Ten Four
Textbook
Thimbleberry
Thru-Hiker
Thunder
Ticker
Timer
Toesies
Tootsie
Top Brass
Topsy Turvy
​Tourist
Townie
Trenches
Trail Angel
Trail Runner
Trail spice
Train Wreck

​Tramp or Tramper
​Troubador

Trouble or Trouble-maker
​Trucker
Tumbleweed
​Tumbler
Tugboat
Turtle
Understudy
​Unicorn
​Usher
Vaccine
​Vamoose
Velocity
​Veteran
Vigil
​Vigilante
​VIP
Vitamin I
Volunteer
Vortex
Waffle
Walkie Talkie
Wallflower
​Web master
Weekender
Wheelie
Wheezer
​Whiner
​Whiz-Bang
Willow
Wintergreen
Wizard
Wolverine
Woofer
Worshiper
Yodeler
Yogi
​Yoyo
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