Hungry Horse news., 1955-03-25
Wuterfon Has Roof
Deep Snow Drifts
by Mrs. Bessie Armand

WATERTON LAKES - Huge
snowdrifts that cover cottages ex-
cept for the chimney and tunnels
dug to the entrances of some resi-.
dences are some of the almost in
conceivable snow conditions that
exist in Waterton Park townsite at
this time.
People who drive into Waterton
Lakes National Park from districts
almost bare of snow find it hard
to believe their eyes.
Sight of deer standing, it would
seem, right in mid-air, browsing
off the topmost branches of a tall
tree causes even seasoned residents
of Waterton Park TOWNSHIP to rub
their eyes.
The deer take the Is to 20 foot
drifts now piled in the townsite
right in their stride. They simply
climb to the top of the drifts and
browse off the top branches in
stead of nibbling on lower branches
that they can reach from the
ground.
The nutritious buds in trees
form an important part of the
deer's diet.
Snow reserves in the mountains
in Waterton Lakes National Park
have improved considerably durine
the past few weeks.
Heavy recent snowfalls have
brought the total snowfall for the
winter almost up to normal fol
this time of year.
With the increased snowfall,
ample spring run-off necessary fo1
irrigation projects is assured.
Many buildings in Watertor
townsite are almost covered with
huge snowdrifts as a result of the
extensive drifting caused by high
winds during the past weeks.
Snow clearing crews are work
ing continuously in an effort Il
keep streets in the townsite cleared
of snow. Until the past two week.
park snowplows had been usee
very little this winter.
The snow, made heavy by warn
temperatures, is difficult to clear
At times the Snogo, blower typ,
pillow, can scarcely operate so wa
terrified is the snow.
Supt. J. H. Atkinson and mem
bers of the Waterton Park SIX
club took the opportunity this Wee]
to look over the proposed new SIX
run here. The run would be locate,
on Crandall mountain just west O
the Prince of Wales hotel turmoil
From this preliminary survey
would appear that the hill is suit
able for the purpose. A submissio
concerning the development of tn
hill as a permanent ski run ha
been made by the Waterton Par
Ski club to the department of nor
thern affairs and national re
sources.
SEE MOUNTAIN LION
A cougar this winter is rangin
closer than usual to Waterto
Park townsite. Cougar signs hav
been noted by wardens on tn
mountainSide just above tn
HEADQUARTERS" section of tn
tOW1lSlLG. "a tOuSd1 LII til1S al ca
probably indicative of the excel
ent hunting conditions which pre-
vail here.
Large numbers of deer are |
present ranging on the hills clio!
to Waterton townsite. Many al
ranging right in the townsite.
All of the game in Waterte
Lakes National Park are reporte
to be in good condition for tn
time of year.
The Waterton Lakes Nation
Park herd of 13 buffalo is winte-
ing in good condition park officla
report.
The buffalo secure ample fe'
by grazing in their ideally situa
ed winter pasture. No extra feet
ing has been found necessary.
u. S. RANGER VISITS
Don Barnum, district ranger
charge of ST. Mary's District
Glacier Park, is Waterton LAX
National Park visitor this week.
From here Mr.. Barnum travel
by SNOWFLAKE to the head OF w