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Glacier & South Dakota Guide: Laurie Barnard
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Short Bio: Laurie lives in Red Lodge, MT where she pursues her passions of hiking, biking, backpacking, skiing, climbing, and teaching West African drumming. She enjoys travel and has journeyed throughout North America, the Caribbean, Europe, Nepal, Thailand and New Zealand. Laurie lived in Switzerland and France where she taught skiing, kayaking, and sailing. Her years living in Glacier Park allowed her to summit over 50 mountains. When she is not outdoors or traveling, she is providing speech-language therapy for children.
Trips Guided by Laurie:
- Glacier National Park
- South Dakota- Black Hills to Mt. Rushmore
- Montana - Big Sky Family - Cowboys, Canyons, & Campfires
- Montana - Canyons, Calderas, & Cowboys
- Yellowstone Family - Geysers & Grizzlies
- Yellowstone - The Serengeti of the American West
- Yellowstone/Teton Family - Bull Moose to Bucking Broncos
- Yellowstone/Teton National Park - Best of the West
Laurie's Guide Survey:
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What’s your favorite vacation destination? What destination would you like to visit? What’s your favorite hike? What’s your favorite bike ride? What is your favorite historical site, castle, museum, etc.? |
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Montana
Why?
Because of the wildflowers on the Beehive Basin hike, waking up to the sunrise on Yellowstone Lake, horsebackriding with our rancher, Martin, and the bike ride up Mill Creek in the Paradise Valley.
What do you do that makes a guest’s vacation special?
I can't tell you if you haven't been on one of my trips. I like to surprise my guests with the unexpected.
Favorite Movie: I always have a new favorite movie. Right now I'd have to say it's The Blind Side. I love happy endings, especially when it's a true story.
Favorite Book: Forget Me Not by Jennifer Lowe Anker. It's about the life of Alex Lowe, a well-known climber from Bozeman, Montana who was killed in an avalanche while climbing in Tibet. He left behind his wife, Jenny, and three young sons. Very poignant.
Favorite Song: Whatever one I'm listening to
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Describe the most amazing experience you’ve had while guiding a trip: When did you first catch the travel bug? |
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What are your hobbies?
Besides playing outside and traveling, I enjoy West African drumming, ethnic cooking, reading, and making jewelry.
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