Haley
So I was thinking of going on a roadtrip this summer to Wyoming. It will be a trip consisting of 3-5 college girls and we want to go backpacking. The Grand Teton hiking trails look fun but the Wind River trails also look beautiful! Which would you recommend? We also hope to visit Yellowstone at some point. We plan on spending around 10 days there.
Also none of us have ever done a long backpacking trip so where can we learn the ins and outs of backpacking? Like how to pack, how and where to camp, how to keep bears away, etc.?
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http://books.google.com/books?id=DcvLoSN25AUC&dq=frommer's+yellowstone+and+grand+teton+national+parks&printsec=frontcover&source=bn&hl=en&ei=tSOAS53kEMiUtgeX8_z1Bg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CCMQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=&f=false
http://www.powells.com/biblio?isbn=9780762734207
http://www.wikio.com/shopping/core/viewreview.jsp?rp=1506140&pt=3&id=1000&rt=6008
Check these links for a few good books that should be helpful.
http://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/back.htm
All backcountry camping in "Grand Teton National Park" requires a permit. Backcountry camping permits are issued free of charge to walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis. Permits can be obtained at the Colter Bay and Craig Thomas Discovery and visitor centers, and at the Jenny Lake Ranger Station. Beginning in 2008, backpackers will be required to carry approved bear-proof canisters when camping below 10,000 feet in elevation. Bear-proof canisters are provided by the park or visitors may use any of the following approved canisters during the overnight stays in the park backcountry.
http://www.backpacker.com/august-09-rip-go-paintbrush-cascade-canyons-loop-grand-teton-national-park/destinations/13245
"Paintbrush-Cascade Canyons Loop": 18.1-mile counterclockwise loop starting at String Lake trailhead (1). Take the String Lake Trail .1 mile to a bridge (2) between String and Jenny Lakes. After .2 mile, bear right at a Y-junction onto the Paintbrush Canyon Trail (3). You'll cross a marshy area west of String Lake (look for moose), then curve north across sage-covered foothills before climbing 4.6 miles through subalpine forest to Holly Lake at 9,410 feet (4). Eat lunch in the shadow of 11,539-foot Mt. Woodring before tackling a 1,310-foot, 1.5-mile pull to the crest of Paintbrush Divide (5).
http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/backcountryhiking.htm
"Yellowstone" has a designated backcountry campsite system, and a Backcountry Use Permit is required for all overnight stays.
Hiking and camping restrictions are occasionally in effect as a result of bear activity. Never camp in an area that has obvious evidence of bear activity such as digging, tracks, or scat. Odors attract bears, so avoid carrying or cooking odorous foods. Keep a clean camp; do not cook or store food in your tent. All food, garbage, or other odorous items used for preparing or cooking food must be secured from bears. Most backcountry campsites have food poles from which all food, cooking gear, and scented articles must be suspended when not being used. Treat all odorous products such as soap, deodorant, or other toiletries in the same manner as food. Do not leave packs containing food unattended, even for a few minutes.
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/yellowstonenationalpark/0809026044.html
Shoshone Lake is the largest backcountry lake in the Lower 48 and a popular spot for backcountry hikers. The shortest route to the lake is via the "Delacy Creek Trail", which begins 8 miles east of Old Faithful on Old Faithful-West Thumb Road. From here, the trail winds 3 miles along Delacy Creek through moose country and the edge of the forest at the lake. At this point, it's a tossup: You can head around the lake in either direction. Assuming that you take a clockwise track around the lake -- a distance of 18 miles -- you'll continue 4.5 miles on the Delacy Creek Trail to its intersection with Dogshead Trail, and then head west on the Shoshone Lake Trail until it intersects with the North Shoshone Trail and returns to your starting point.
You may find the links at the bottom of the page helpful too.
How did you meet your spouse?
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I met my husband when me and my girlfreinds were at lake powell one summer. Actually all of us girls met our hubbys that faithful trip. It was actually quite funny how we met them. We had anchored our Chapparal boat with a wake board tower and killer stereo system near page beach. The speakers were blasting "margaritaville" and a boat of guys pulled up and asked us to show them our tits. Then a miracle came. We were all 21 at the time and the guys in the boat were like 40. The miracle was four guys on seperate wave runners, all hot six packed guys. They said "leave these girls alone, theyre to hot for you suckers!" and the old guys looked at them, and then us and drove off. I guess they thought they were our boys. Anywho they said "aren't you guys the camp that has the red ford 5150 over there, well there was some drunk raiding your cooler!" We pretty much freaked. So one guy, my hubby and another took three of us on their sea-doos back to our camp. Lukily, he only took a thing of mayonaise and a pack of wine coolers. The other girls came back with the boat and we told them it was all okay. The guys were camping right next to us, so we envited then over to sit and talk. Alex, my husband came out of his tent with a thing of mayonaise and wine coolers! He said he owed us for not knocking the drunk out of his pantys. We talked and had some drinks we had a blast, all of us. We discovered that they only lived like 30 minuets away from us. Then as we were talking, we all found our true love. He is so smart, hillariouse, kind, a great dad to five and about to be six kids. We got married two years after we met. WE had our honneymoon in the exact same spot we met. Then we stayed at his moms house for the reception. WE both got so drunk, but that night, things got a little out of hand. I felt him get up and he said he had to pee. All of a sudden I heard this splashing sound. His moms computer was in the room we slept in. Then I got up, turned on the light, and he was standing there peeing on his moms computer! We were so out of it! But dispite all of that, we have five BEAutiful children. Miachel, Bailey, Breanne, Derin, Kaila, and now I am pregnat with our sixth, a boy, due in two months. What a story, Huh?
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