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In 2019, David and Rebecca published their full-color
book, Winter at Many Glacier: A View from the Edge, to
give readers a glimpse into their lives as winter care-
takers. This is a world few of us are privileged to see,
which is why the Wilsons' book gives a brand new sense
of appreciation for this stunningly beautiful, yet equally
harsh, region we love.
Look for the book on Amazon. It can also be ordered
via their Facebook page, MGH Caretaker Photos, at
https://www.facebook.com/manyglacierwinter/, or email
David at drwilson1978@gmail.com.
wandering the parking area and along the cliffs, or curiously peeking into their
windows. During one instance, David was grateful that a ram looking into their
window didn't see his reflection, or he would have added replacing the glass to
his work list.
As anyone familiar with Many Glacier knows, this is the place to see bears.
David and Rebecca recognized several familiar locals, and always kept their
eyes open when they were working or playing in the area as the weather
warmed in the spring. During their first year, Rebecca took a photo from the
safety of their porch as the grizzly strolled right along the road in front of her.
Even so, David says, "They tend to mind their own business."
Spending five months together in this remote, harsh environment is as much
of a mental challenge as anything physical, but the Wilsons returned year after
year as an indelible chapter of Glacier's history. Every season the story was
different. Their first winter, 2014-2015, was a relative breeze with mild weather
and a low snowpack. It was a deceptive welcome. Yet, as one never knows what
to expect, the final winter of 2017-2018 was one for the books with relentless
storms and record-breaking snow. Thankfully, it was something these now win-
ter veterans could handle.
Currently embarking upon new adventures with their growing family, spe-
cifically their one-year-old son, Davey, David looks back with fondness as their
time as caretakers.
"There's a lot I miss," he said.
But the reality is they are as much a part of the Many Glacier story as Many
Glacier is of theirs, and when they return, it will feel like coming home.
