YELLOWSTONE and the GRAND TETONS -CONTACT US
16 days - Backpacking and exploring amongst North America's finest landscapes - A wilderness experience - Jackson Hole - Hot springs - Grizzly bear, wolf and bison
Rising abruptly above the surrounding plains, Wyoming's jagged, snow-covered Grand Tetons is one of the most awe-inspiring ranges in the Rocky Mountains. From the former fur-trading outpost of Jackson Hole, we set off on a 5-day backpacking excursion into the west side of the Tetons. Avoiding the main trails, we climb through rarely-visited canyons to make camp beside clear creeks and unnamed mountain lakes. Our route takes us across the spine of the range, in view of the breathtaking Grand Teton (13,770ft.) and the adjacent Cathedral Group. Before leaving this beautiful wilderness, we take the opportunity to ascend a straightforward 11,000 foot summit. After a night in Jackson Hole, we transfer to Yellowstone National Park and make the obligatory visit to the impressive geyser known as "Old Faithful." Here, our 4-day exploration will take us into the pristine backcountry of an area famous for its spectacular geothermal activity and abundance of wildlife.
DURATION: 6 nights hotels & lodges, 8 nights camping, 11 days DEMANDING trekking, max altitude - 11,000ft. Some meals not included.
Brief Trip Outline & Notes
Day 1. Arrive in Jackson Hole. Day 2. Drive to Teton Canyon trailhead. Trek to our first campsite beside a nameless lake tucked beneath glacier carved granite buttresses. Day 3. Day hike to Table Mountain (11110 feet). Day 4. Over South Leigh Pass and camp at South Leigh Lakes. Day 5. Day hike to Leigh Peak (10680 feet). Day 6. Descend to Teton Canyon trailhead and return to Jackson Hole. Day 7. Day excursion into Grand Teton National Park. Day 8. Travel to Yellowstone National Park and the Old Faithful Inn. Day 9. Into the Yellowstone backcountry. Grant's Pass. Day 10. Shoshone backcountry and Geyser Basin. Day 11. Three Rivers Junction and Bechler Canyon. Day 12. In Bechler Canyon. Day 13. Hike out to Bechler Ranger Station. Return to Jackson Hole. Day 14. Depart Jackson Hole.
