A minute into the trail, the bridge was broken by heavy snow. Had to go downstream ~100m, over hard dirty ice, thorny devil's club, aided by fallen logs and exposed tree roots. The middle section is flat. Many creek crossing: some require waterproof boots. 
The last slopes were covered with blue and white flowers. On the ridge proper, not many flowers. Shone by the lowering sun, leaves were shining green. In the north distance, Canadian peaks are clearly visible. The main attraction here is Coleman Glacier up and close: deep menacing crevasses. Met countless people: many kids.Border crossing at Sumas took over 10 minutes. Bought a gallon of milk at IGA. 1:45 hours from Glacier's ranger station to home.
