"Of all the enemies to public liberty war is, perhaps, the most to be dreaded because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. War is the parent of armies; from these proceed debts and taxes … known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few.… No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare."
- James Madison
On our way back we got to see a live avalanche. Fortunately it was distant enough for us to be out of harm's way, but it was a pretty mighty sight to behold. This is what the mountain side looked after all the action.












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