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Post by Spartan on Dec 12, 2016 11:23:29 GMT -8
What about time frame? Late June? Early July? Late July? August? Any thoughts/suggestions? This is your honeymoon, right? We'll give you suggestions on where to go, but as far as when to do it (so to speak) you should be able to figure that out by yourselves. I would trust the word/experience of people on here before random info on the internet as to when. Missing groups, bugs, weather. People here would have that experience first hand.
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Post by reuben on Dec 12, 2016 11:31:22 GMT -8
I would trust the word/experience of people on here before random info on the internet as to when. Missing groups, bugs, weather. People here would have that experience first hand. Uh, I wasn't talking about hiking.
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Post by Spartan on Dec 12, 2016 11:40:40 GMT -8
I would trust the word/experience of people on here before random info on the internet as to when. Missing groups, bugs, weather. People here would have that experience first hand. Uh, I wasn't talking about hiking. Haha oops. You see. I'm bad at reading people on these forums lol
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Post by hikerjer on Dec 12, 2016 12:42:12 GMT -8
All the suggestions above are great hikes. But I think we have to keep in mind that the young woman involved has been on three days hikes as far as experience is concerned. While all of the hikes mentioned are great, I think we have to keep in mind that we are making recommendations to a relative newcomer to the hiking scene. We certainly don't want to send her off on an expedition that would seem pretty moderate to those of us with experience, but would be an ordeal to someone new to backpacking. Could turn her off to backpacking or worse, ruin the honeymoon. Lamebeaver's suggestions might be a little closer to what they're looking for. Maybe some of us should rethink our suggestions, myself included. I speak from my own honeymoon experience.
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Post by Spartan on Dec 12, 2016 13:58:56 GMT -8
I appreciate the concern. She is really a self driven person and loves a challenge. Like stated before, we are in pretty good shape working out 4 days a week and running with dogs. Hiking with gear is definitely a different ball game but we've always been comfortable carrying our gear over long distances. The views look spectacular and we both are really excited. Now to get down the the exact plans
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Post by hikerjer on Dec 12, 2016 18:53:01 GMT -8
So, where did you decide on? I do admire your spirit.
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Post by tigger on Dec 12, 2016 20:24:23 GMT -8
I'd save that energy for the sack. Get a tent, put it in the hotel room on top of the bed...and climb that mountain, up and down...over and over...and then order room service and do that hike all over again.
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Post by Spartan on Dec 12, 2016 21:20:49 GMT -8
So, where did you decide on? I do admire your spirit. Teton crest trail. Haven't picked an exact route. Hopefully we get that all planned out by next week.
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Post by Spartan on Dec 12, 2016 21:22:27 GMT -8
I'd save that energy for the sack. Get a tent, put it in the hotel room on top of the bed...and climb that mountain, up and down...over and over...and then order room service and do that hike all over again. If I wore what you have on, I wouldn't be able to keep her off me
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Post by absarokanaut on Dec 13, 2016 5:49:55 GMT -8
Of all the great choices I'm humbled you're coming here. Several of us have a good amount of experience in the region and will help you have a great trip. Here's some quick off trail info on the best eats in the area:
Blue Lion-World Famous Rack of Lamb Gunbarrel-World Famous Buffalo Prime Rib Snake River Grille Il Villagio Osteria ......
Cheaper but decent lodging: In Jackson call up Town Square Inns and compare them to Expedia, etc. I hate online reservations but sometimes they are considerably cheaper. If you want to go a bit upscale I say start with the Wort Hotel then Wyoming Inn. Wort centrally located and has the bar where locals and visitors mix it up nicely, The Silver Dollar. Rustic Inn not well located IMO. In the Village Hotel Terra is always getting awards but the Inn At Jackson Hole is a great cheaper alternative. Snake River Lodge is amazing, better than 4 Seasons in many opinions.
In the park great eats include the unbelieveably well priced and delictable nachos at Signal Mt. Lodge. Love Dornan's in moose, you might look into rates for their cabins too.
Gotta run to work. Have a good one.
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Post by Spartan on Dec 13, 2016 8:43:50 GMT -8
Thank you! I'm probably going to PM you when we start figuring out details. We like that we can take a drive and see Yellowstone before we leave too. We're gonna be there for 10-14 days and hike 3-5 of those.
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Post by hikerjer on Dec 13, 2016 11:28:49 GMT -8
The Teton Crest is a great choice. I believe you need to reserve campsites far ahead in the peak seasons so you'd better get right on that. absarokanaut can help you with that and he will. He's a good guy. Trust him. I speak from personal experience.
I don't know where you're coming from but if you're driving and it's in the northern US in the east, make sure you take US highway 212 across the Beartooth Mountains (between Red Lodge and Cooke City, MT) Absolute stunning scenery and billed as one of the most scenic drives in the country. Just a suggestion if it works out. Let us know what we can do to help. I too, live in the area (sort of).
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Post by Spartan on Dec 13, 2016 11:33:31 GMT -8
We will be coming from Michigan and probably fly in to save us 2 days of driving. Thank you guys for all the help. I'm sure I'm going to be asking some questions when I get into the details.
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Post by hikerjer on Dec 15, 2016 18:21:42 GMT -8
Fly into Billings and rent a car. That way you can still drive the Beartooth Highway, drive through Yellowstone via the fantastic Lamar Valley and head down to the Tetons. Just a suggestions.
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Post by absarokanaut on Dec 16, 2016 5:49:33 GMT -8
Billings is a good choice, but I think you'd find the best bang for your buck would be to fly to Salt Lake City and rent your car there. It's less than 5 hours from Jackson or West Yellowstone depending on how you wantto do your trip. The Beartooth is important but I tell friends if they're not coming from Red Lodge to drive up from Cooke City to the Rock Creek Vista and turn around.
Warmup Dayhikes: Boat Across Jenny and Hidden Falls, inspiration point. First day easy one. Bearpaw and Trappers Lakes: 11 miles total out and back, very level, jaw dropping views the whole way. Ampitheatre Lake: Very popular for good reason. Well trailed, almost 10 total miles with over 3k gain. Phelps Lake: Very nice, a lot less people than Jenny. I do it from Rockefeller Preserve and sometimes park there but hitchhike to Whitegrass/Death Canyon Trailhead and then back. Famous rock to jump in lake, about 30' high. Lake of the Crags: Steep and not an official trail but INCREDIBLE and totally doable with basic directions. Hanging Canyon is AWESOME.
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