Comments on: At 86 He’s Still “The Keeper Of Kintla”

By: Jerv

Jerv — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:32:55 +0000

Hi Bert

I just spent 2 nights at Kintla and had the honour of talking with Lyle about his lifes and times – what an interesting and inspiring man. I hope that I am half as able as he is when I am 89!

He said he is planning on being there next summer when he is 90 for his 20th year at Kintla.

Thanks for having this!

By: Eric Mendelson

Eric Mendelson — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:52:31 +0000

Bert:

We Montanans just (8/09) got back from several days at Kintla Lake. Lyle is going strong, and still looking and sounding like a man 20 yrs. younger. He is indeed extraordinary and a wonder: like so many other visitors, meeting him was the highlight of our stay at Kintla. I want to thank you for your article. You captured the essence of Lyle beautifully. Has he seen the article? He deserves to. (I’m asking seriously; if he hasn’t, I will mail it to him.)

By: Mike Hobbs

Mike Hobbs — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:24:07 +0000

We had the great pleasure of meeting Lyle when we camped for two nights at Kintla in 2006. We’re planning a return to Glacier National Park this summer, and are hoping to see our favorite ranger again.

By: Bert

Bert — Sun, 24 May 2009 12:32:39 +0000

I hope he is and, in fact, am trying to find out myself. Will let you know if I learn anything. Thanks, and please do the same if you learn anything.
Bert

By: Mike and Terri Stanton

Mike and Terri Stanton — Sun, 24 May 2009 12:06:09 +0000

We are trying to find our if Lyle is at Kintla this season. We are deciding our vacation. Glacier is a LONG drive from Houston, but another visit with Lyle would make it worth our time.

By: Jon Cohan

Jon Cohan — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:49:18 +0000

We just spent 5 days at Kintla Lake (Aug. 8-12, 2008) and Lyle was one of the best things about the campsite! Glacier and the NPS are lucky to have such a resource. We hope Lyle will be there for many more years!

By: Chris Nelson

Chris Nelson — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:09:37 +0000

Just got back from Kintla…Grandpa keeps getting better with age! I’m hoping for another 15 years of the Lyle Ruterbories era.

By: Gabe Cohen

Gabe Cohen — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:46:16 +0000

We love Lyle too! Camped at Kintla with friends back in June of 2007. Immediately fell in love with Ranger Lyle. Such a great man, and a wonderful write up. Thanks!

A link to our pics with Lyle:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gabecohen/676805112/in/set-72157600574838696/

By: Erik Nelson

Erik Nelson — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:49:16 +0000

Way to go grandpa! I’m proud of you and so excited to stumble across this article today! I’m glad you get to do what you love! I’m praying for you and love you!

Erik Nelson