So if my left knee still bends, and my hips still rotate come spring, here are my 2022 plans:
1. April/May - 5 day backpacking trip in the Gila Wilderness
2. July - 5 day backpacking trip around Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone
3. July - On my 58th birthday, I plan on summitting the Pfeifferhorn here in the Wasatch, and possibly complete the Beatout Route, depending on how I feel that day.
3. August - 5 day backpacking trip in the Beartooths. This route will be to the west of the lollipop loop that I did las year,
@Bob and
@b.stark are on board.
4. September - 4 day backpacking trip into the Grizzly Lake area of Yellowstone with an invitation to those who would like to join (2 slots available still).
5. September - 5 day backpacking trip into the Wapiti Lake area of Yellowstone. Highlights of this trip include: day 2 with Bog Creek and Dewdrop Lake, along with Joseph's Coat Springs, and day 4 with Rainbow Springs and the Hot Spring Basin Group. Day 5, out through Pelican valley also has potential.
6. October - 4 day backpacking trip into the Teton Wilderness and hopefully reaching Moss Lake over the Columbus Day Weekend. This one is weather dependent. The weather kept me from accomplishing this in 2021. Anyone who wants to go with me is welcome.