Temple Pass in the Wind River Range is the highest point on the Continental Divide Trail. I had a beautiful day (after passing storms) and route finding was easy (go up). Great views of the Cirque of Towers (looking down on Jackass Pass) and then moved on to the solitude of Little Sandy.
The Winds are amazing with granite peaks, wild flowers and rushing waters. Lots of history here…….glad to make some of my own.
The next hike brought me to the famous Thoroughfare of Yellowstone Valley. The most remote place in the lower 48. Lots of wildlife and great company from Kentucky and Bozeman!
The meadows are beautiful with lots of tracks from moose, deer, wolf and bear. Even spotted a hare and cottontail.
Warm winds from the SW changed over to the NW which brought bright, clear, cool days for hiking
Two beautiful camps on Yellowstone Lake topped off six beautiful days of hiking. Only two grizzly encounters (when I was hiking with people!) If you look closely………my clothes are on the beach!
Bathtime!
A great afternoon of catching up on Yellowstone adventures, drink and appetizers in the Yellowstone Lake Hotel and we are ready to part, with many beautiful memories and a longing to return…….again.
August 13, 2010 at 7:56 pm |
Amazing!!!
August 13, 2010 at 10:27 pm |
It would only be better with you here………my Mom wants you to join us for a drink at the Cowboy Bar
August 13, 2010 at 9:42 pm |
Hiking sounds wonderful and a bit challenging, but if anyone can do it it would be you, Suzanne. Your parents look like they are enjoying the comfort of the hotel and the knowledge that their daughter is safe from all the critters.
We talked about you at DOM this week at Cathy’s condo. Our hike was on the beach. The beach has changed dramatically since last year.
Be safe and we’ll see you soon.
margaret
August 13, 2010 at 10:32 pm |
DOM……….looking forward to seeing and celebrating all soon at the upcoming nuptials!
What a joy and honor.
Shopping in Jackson now…..Bummer!
August 13, 2010 at 11:56 pm |
This is awesome.
August 15, 2010 at 3:06 pm |
Thanks, Adam.
Hope you can be out here next year……..look up the Tobacco Root Mtns and check out the cam
at Big Sky Mt…..
August 14, 2010 at 1:04 am |
Wow, you have had an amazing trip.I envy all the wildlife you’ve seen and the other spectacular sights. Can’t wait to catch up. I guess it will be at the wedding, huh? The only downer is that school is starting soon…be safe.
August 15, 2010 at 3:05 pm |
How is the season going at the Estate East of Katahdin?
I am sure you have some wildlife stories for us too!
Looking forward to the wedding and witnessing and celebrating with loved ones.
School…….school?…….oh yeah…….hoping for a snow day.
August 14, 2010 at 1:05 am |
Adventure of a lifetime… every summer, dear. Thanks for the news and pictures. Missed you at DOM but thought of you.
August 14, 2010 at 4:57 am |
AWESOME Goo! Great pictures. Wish I could have joined you, glad you all had such a great time! Mom & Dad look great as usual!
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Looking forward to seeing you and catching up on all your adventures
We are planning to hike Mt Washington either Aug 21 or 28, if you are back and interested let us know.
Love, Box & Ken
August 15, 2010 at 3:02 pm |
I thought the Mt W hike is your birthday hike…….is this now a floating holiday? : )
Congratulations on the new truck!……I have some perrrfect trails for you……let’s start with the Rubicon in California!
What did Ken treat himself to………something fast and sleek? I want a ride!!!!
October 17, 2010 at 1:47 pm |
Suz- lovely entry. Your Dad looks very happy- what a good looking couple they are!