Only 80 miles of uphill... (A Teton Wilderness hike)

[Kmatjhwy]

Stark, it just seems as for myself that this summer and year has been a wet one. When I was in Jackson and Jackson Hole this summer, it seemed more rain then usual. And then biked down the West Coast this fall from Washington State to California. There were some real rainstorms at times and many foggy days. Yes hopefully next year will be dryer. Great that you did not have the horseflies! Yea!

 

[Georgia Yankee]

Great TR! I think it was one of y'all on the Hidden Creek Expedition who explained to me the difference between Type I and Type II fun. Sounds like this trip pretty much defines Type II! Too bad you had to alter your plans for the weather. Sounds like you made the right call. But I wonder if those views of the fog lifting over Yellowstone Meadows paid for the whole trip. Well, that and hearing the wolf. Can't wait to get back out there!

 

[Joseph Taylor]

What an amazing account! The Teton Wilderness is a real wilderness – I’m envious of such a long trek. I read with interest about your struggles with the weather and those ‘mediocre’ campsites – sometimes, in tough conditions, you just want anywhere to get through the night. Good call to modify the route via South Fork – safety first. The photos from the Yellowstone River look stunning, even in that weather. Thanks for the detailed account; it’s a great lesson in humility in the face of the mountains.


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