Here are some pictures from a recent trip to the Grand Tetons National Park, in Wyoming. Michelle and I drove out to Montana and picked up Alan in Bozeman.
We hiked 29 miles in the first three days -- through Death Canyon, up along the Death Canyon Shelf, into the Alaska Basin, and then out over the Static Peak divide all the way down to Phelps Lake. Day four was a only a 2-mile jaunt from Phelps Lake to the car.
We went as high up as 11,300 feet at Static Peak and as low as 6800 at Phelps Lake (same day!) Lots of elevation, dry heat, and sunshine. It was a taxing excursion at times but we had a great time and will enjoy the Tetons again!
The Tetons
Gros Ventre River, a tributary of the Snake River
Clear skies!
Heavy packs but big smiles
Let's begin
Phelps Lake overlook
Tired already?!
Day 1: In Death Canyon
Alan with his knife
Michelle with her smile
Dave with his shaded-head.
From our campsite on the morning of day two, we heard a moose stumble through our campsite... that was cool! Alan woke up and actually and saw it.
the Shelf... tomorrow's mission
Atop the shelf (Day 2)
Looking back down Death Canyon
Along the popular trail
Los Tetons
Day 3-- Heading over the basin and along Static Peak Divide toward the entrance of Death Canyon
Looking west over Alaska Basin (where we slept on Day/Night 2)
At (Buck Mountain?) the Pass
This place was like Geology heaven--- so many gorgeous minerals! Alan was our guide having recently graduated with a degree in Geology. He rocks! :)
Timberline Lake, still with ice, even in August
Looking east over Jackson (airport)
Atop Static Peak (11,300 feet)
We got out in good time... before any crazy weather!
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