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Day 49 – August 15
3 Highlights: 1. Cowboy gave us beef jerky 2. Huge cat or wolf/dog tracks 3. 10 min Non-sleep deep rest Daily Summary: – Distance hiked: 46 km – Starting point: Near Shoal Lake – Ending point: 15 km from CDT/Green River Lake – Weather conditions: Mixed but mostly sunny Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings): Woke… Read more
Day 48 – August 14
3 Highlights: 1. Hot spring 2. Espresso by Swiss drummer at paid hot spring 3. Beautiful views Daily Summary: – Distance hiked: 44 km – Starting point: Turquoise Lake – Ending point: Above Shoal Lake – Weather conditions: A mix of rain and sun Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings): Woke up on a tilted floor,… Read more
Day 47 – August 13
3 Highlights: Daily Summary: Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings): The day kicked off with a wonderful 5-hour slumber, generously spiced with last night’s beans making their gassy escape. Who needs meditation when you can start your day with a fart symphony? Skipped the zen stuff and jumped straight into Instagram updates. Because, you know, priorities.… Read more
Day 46 – August 12
3 Highlights: 1. Tram and bus ride with fellow hikers. 2. A McDonald’s feast with Gabe, Phil, Granite, Rocky, and others. 3. Dinner in Jackson with Joleen, her son Martin, and the hikers from the past few days. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 31 km • Starting point: Alaska Basin • Ending point: Teton Lookout… Read more
Day 45 – August 11
3 Highlights: Daily Summary: Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings): Today was one of those days that makes all the hard work worth it. The Teton views were nothing short of spectacular, especially after climbing two high passes above 3000 meters. The day was full of camaraderie with long breaks, great conversations, and a lot of… Read more
Day 44 – August 10
3 Highlights: 1. Morning with cranes. 2. Webb Canyon and berry picking. 3. Interesting conversations with fellow hikers: Granite, Barefoot, Lights Out, Gallery, Balm, and Saint. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 42 km • Starting point: Somewhere on the map close to the Tetons national park • Ending point: South of Dead Horse Pass •… Read more
Day 43 – August 9
3 Highlights: 1. Nature and wildlife – wolves singing a lullaby. 2. Lunch at Flagg Ranch. 3. New acquaintances. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 36 km • Starting point: Heart Lake • Ending point: Glade Creek Trail • Weather conditions: Mixed, mostly sunny but not too hot. Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings):Yellowstone has been nothing… Read more
Day 42 – August 8
3 Highlights: 1. A squirrel hurling pine cones at my breakfast setup 2. Knee-deep river crossing 3. Elk sighting near a hot spring Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 32 km • Starting point: Moose Creek Meadows • Ending point: Heart Lake • Weather conditions: A mix of sun and clouds3 Highlights: Daily Reflections (challenges, insights,… Read more
Day 41 – August 7
3 Highlights: 1. Morning mist at Summit Lake 2. Old Faithful—caught the geyser eruption just as I arrived, had a glorious shower, and enjoyed good food and company 3. Spent two hours with Spirit, who gave me great input on the Tetons. Apparently, 2/3 of permits are walk-up. Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 40 km… Read more
Day 40 – August 6: Yellowstone National Park
3 Highlights: 1. Entering Yellowstone 2. Swimming at Summit Lake 3. Meeting five fellow hikers Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 30 km • Starting point: Moose Creek Plateau • Ending point: Summit Lake • Weather conditions: Mixed Daily Reflections (challenges, insights, musings): Another long water carry day—because what’s a day on the trail without lugging… Read more