Pre-Hike

7/27/13  I had a chance to cover the tourist areas of the park on my drive into Jackson Hole. I then spent one more full day in the valley to take in the sites, get my backcountry permit, and prepare for the solo expedition.
DSC01317 After business was done in Casper, I made the road trip across Wyoming to Cody and then down through Yellowstone on my way to Grand Teton National Park. The...
After business was done in Casper, I made the road trip across Wyoming to Cody and then down through Yellowstone on my way to Grand Teton National Park. The…
DSC01321 There were several great, scenic turnouts along John D. Rockefeller Jr. Highway 89 heading South through Yellowstone. Here I spot a small herd of Elk running...
There were several great, scenic turnouts along John D. Rockefeller Jr. Highway 89 heading South through Yellowstone. Here I spot a small herd of Elk running…
DSC01323 Driving around the Northern edge of Yellowstone Lake.
Driving around the Northern edge of Yellowstone Lake.
DSC01329 An impressive waterfall from one of the turnouts along the highway.
An impressive waterfall from one of the turnouts along the highway.
DSC01332 A river runs through it. Iconic Yellowstone scenery is everywhere.
A river runs through it. Iconic Yellowstone scenery is everywhere.
DSC01337 Driving around the West Thumb area of Yellowstone Lake.
Driving around the West Thumb area of Yellowstone Lake.
DSC01350 A closer look at the Bison.
A closer look at the Bison.
DSC01351 I came across a couple Bison on the way into Grand Teton National Park.
I came across a couple Bison on the way into Grand Teton National Park.
DSC01356 Now officially in Grand Teton National Park, I start to get my first view of the Tetons and the Snake River. I then continue the drive all the way down to...
Now officially in Grand Teton National Park, I start to get my first view of the Tetons and the Snake River. I then continue the drive all the way down to…
DSC01359 The morning of Day 2 I head to the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center at Moose Junction to get my backcountry permit. The center is big, beautiful, and...
The morning of Day 2 I head to the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center at Moose Junction to get my backcountry permit. The center is big, beautiful, and…
DSC01360 I stayed at the Painted Buffalo Inn. Absolutely the worst hotel experience I have ever had. Crazy to think that I would probalby be in a quieter, cleaner, more...
I stayed at the Painted Buffalo Inn. Absolutely the worst hotel experience I have ever had. Crazy to think that I would probalby be in a quieter, cleaner, more…
DSC01361 Jackson Hole is evidently the historic name of the entire valley below the Tetons, and is used interchangeably with Jackson for the city name as well.
Jackson Hole is evidently the historic name of the entire valley below the Tetons, and is used interchangeably with Jackson for the city name as well.
DSC01365 The entire town sticks with the western theme despite having a number of very upscale, tourist attraction stores. It's an odd combination of Tombstone and Rodeo...
The entire town sticks with the western theme despite having a number of very upscale, tourist attraction stores. It's an odd combination of Tombstone and Rodeo…
DSC01366 The Jackson town square. Jackson is a great little town of less than 10,000 that dates back to the late 1800s.
The Jackson town square. Jackson is a great little town of less than 10,000 that dates back to the late 1800s.
DSC01368 The tram out of Teton Village. It was just recently build in 2009 and climbs almost 4,000' from around 6,500' to 10,450' in about 15 minutes. Most people start...
The tram out of Teton Village. It was just recently build in 2009 and climbs almost 4,000' from around 6,500' to 10,450' in about 15 minutes. Most people start…
DSC01369 During the summer, the ski slopes and chair lifts turn into mountain bike runs.
During the summer, the ski slopes and chair lifts turn into mountain bike runs.
DSC01370 Later in the morning, I drove up to Teton Village, which would be the start of my hike the following day. Teton Village is a beautiful, world class (and...
Later in the morning, I drove up to Teton Village, which would be the start of my hike the following day. Teton Village is a beautiful, world class (and…
DSC01374 After leaving Teton Village, I take the little Moose-Wilson Road towards Jenny Lake. The road turns to rough dirt and was originally built only to reach...
After leaving Teton Village, I take the little Moose-Wilson Road towards Jenny Lake. The road turns to rough dirt and was originally built only to reach…
DSC01376 Back on the main road at one of the many turnouts with picturesque views of the Tetons. It has been raining for most of the day, which doesn't bode well for...
Back on the main road at one of the many turnouts with picturesque views of the Tetons. It has been raining for most of the day, which doesn't bode well for…
DSC01383 The Cathedral Group of the Teton Range... Grand Teton, Mount Owen, and Teewinot.
The Cathedral Group of the Teton Range... Grand Teton, Mount Owen, and Teewinot.