“Sorry. Can’t. It’s already dark out.” Every night from now until mid-May. Nice marmot (burrow), dude. Does this look like a comfy spot for a little sleep? Hoary marmots hibernate every winter, usually starting in September/October and lasting until April/May. Nicknamed “whistle pigs” for their whistle-like alarm call, hoary marmots are large rodents, about the size of a house cat. If you’re from the eastern US, they are basically alpine versions of woodchucks or groundhogs. Hoary marmots are found throughout northwest North America, from Idaho to northern Alaska. If you were going to hibernate for six months or more, where would you like to sleep? Image: Hoary marmot peering out from rocky outcrop at kenaifjordsnps, Alaska. A rug would really tie the room together. NPS/S. Wright #nationalparkservice #alaska #marmot #dude #daylightsavings