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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Gary was told there would be early birds

A grey and white cat is seen at sunrise. Mountains with alpenglow are behind him

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Squeezing in beach days while we still can

A grey and white cat sits on a rocky beach. Hazy mountains are visible in the background and reflected on the lake’s surface

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Two of my favourite adventures have been in the same spot (though different seasons)

A grey and white cat wearing a lifejacket sleeps between a man’s legs on an inflatable raft floating on blue water. The raft is in a small bay at the toe of a glacier and surrounded by ice and crevasses

A grey and white cat wearing a red jacket sits in front of a blue glacial ice wall.

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

To be a cat sitting by a mountain lake.

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

“I’d rather be inside than sitting on the ground” - Gary, probably

A grey and white cat sits in front of a blue Jeep wrangler parked in front of a river, mountain and trees

A grey and white cat walks toward a blue Jeep wrangler parked beside a river. Trees and mountains are seen in the background

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Oh to be a cat floating on a lake at sunset

A grey and white cat wearing a yellow lifejacket lies on top of an inflatable raft. The raft is floating in a lake and hazy mountains at sunset are visible in the background. Light rays from the setting sun can be seen in the sky due to the smoke

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Andrea Woo @andreawoo.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Twelve hours inside the B.C. command centre where critical decisions were being made as a wildfire exploded around Summerland. Today’s Globe and Mail cover story, with Jesse Winter www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

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Inside the early battle against the ferocious Bald Range wildfire

As flames raced toward Summerland, B.C., this command centre had to make the tough calls

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Happy World Helicopter Day! A fun fact: the use of helicopters in Canadian mountain rescue was pioneered in Banff! The book, “The Highest Calling” has some great photos and interesting details and can be read online: alpineclubofcanada.ca/wp-content/u...

A grey and white cat wearing a red coat and goggles is pictured in front of a red and white Bell 206 light helicopter. Snowy mountains and blue sky are visible in the background.

A grey and white cat wearing a camouflage harness and blue goggles sits in front of a Bell 407 intermediate helicopter painted white with red and black stripes. Mountains are visible in the background

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

That time Gary tried out to be an avalanche rescue cat. Not sure his evaluator was overly impressed. Good thing you’re pretty, bud.

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Even when it’s smoky Gary still looks meowjestic

A grey and white cat sits on rocks with mountains behind him. A smoky haze fills the sky.

A grey and white cat sits on rocks with mountains and a river behind him. A smoky haze fills the sky.

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Thinking of our Jasper friends today on the two year anniversary of the Jasper wildfire

A grey and white cat sits in a recently burned forest. Green grass grows among the charred trees

A grey and white cat sits on a tree stump in a field of grass. A mountain covered in recently burned trees is visible in the background

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

It’s the anniversary of Gary’s first time paddling!

A grey and white cat wearing a blue life jacket stands on a blue and white paddleboard. The paddleboard is floating on a lake with forest and mountains visible in the background

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Sometimes it’s not clear what photo is on Gary’s collar. It’s just 10 year younger, and somewhat tinier Gary.

A grey and white cat sits on a rock. The cats collar has a circular medallion with a photo of him as a kitten making the same expression.

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Not pictured: the two dozen mosquitos I inhaled on the hike to get here.

A grey and white cats sits on a rock in front of a blue lake. A snow covered mountain is seen in the background

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Gary’s not tough and he can’t hunt but he’s good at looking pretty

A grey and white cat sits in front of mountain peaks

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

With the rise of AI, Gary often now gets accused of being slop. I guarantee you he’s not. I really am strange enough that I taught my cat to ski, and will hike with him to the tops of mountains.

A grey and white cat sits on top of a mountain. Rocky peaks, lakes and alpine meadows are seen in the background

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Sometimes we adventure in places that aren’t mountains

A grey and white cat loafs on the ground. Badlands are visible behind him

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Why does Gary not like Marge? Mystery, really.

A brown dog sits on an annoyed looking grey and white cat in the snow. Mountains and trees can be seen behind them

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Just out enjoying our first summer long weekend

A grey and white cat in a blue jacket sits on a snow covered log in front of some pine trees

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Opurrations section chief Gary would like to give a shoutout to all the fire crews and staff today on International Firefighter Day. A special shoutout goes to his logistics friends who keep the treats flowing, too.

A grey and white cat wearing a yellow nomex jacket with a tag reading “opurrations section chief” stands in front of a large smoke column from a wildfire

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

It’s the time of year when people get into trouble when they venture out into deep snow on hot days and get stuck. It’s not quite summer hiking time just yet - avoid needing a rescue and give it a bit more time.

A grey and white cat sits in the snow with mountains and trees behind him.

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

People often ask me how I know if Gary is having a good time or not. He’s not shy about how he feels. Like when he has to share his Jeep with the dogs.

A grey and white cat sits on the centre console of a Jeep, glaring at the camera. A black dog rests its head on the cat.

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

I joke that Gary’s only life skill is being pretty. At least he’s good at it.

A grey and white cat wearing a harness sits on rocks by a river

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Why shouldn’t your cat live a life of luxury? The Jasper Park Lodge even gave Gary his own jacket when we stayed there

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Trying to photograph Gary. A story in three parts

A grey and white cat sits perched on a tree stump with trees and a blue Jeep wrangler parked behind him

A grey and white cat sits perched on a tree stump with trees and a blue Jeep wrangler parked behind him. The cat is looking at the Jeep

A grey and white cat sits perched on a tree stump with trees and a blue Jeep wrangler parked behind him. The cat is walking towards the Jeep and a persons leg can be seen following behind him

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

That snow is a lot of Gary’s deep! In the mountains, you need to pay attention to what’s above you, too. Avalanches can run a long way, especially in spring when the snowpack is at its deepest.