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Garter Snake on Giant Mountain Slide

Posted by Kevin MacKenzie,
North Country explorer from
October 2, 2012 —

Mid-way up an unnamed slide in Giant Mountain's east cirque, I spotted this small garter snake sunning. It was less than thrilled to see me, however.