Desk Jockey
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Looking for advice on upcoming backpacking trip to Yellowstone with my brother in the 3rd week of May. First time at Yellowstone for both of us. We are both experienced hikers and above average fitness.
We are flying into Bozeman and getting a car. Have 6 nights and 7 days to play with. We are planning on hitting the backcountry for 2 trips with 2-3 total overnights and mix in the tourist sites on rest days. 2nd weekend is Memorial day so I am hoping to avoid crowds, if possible by being in a more remote area.
Tourist stuff and front country - Anything to add to this list?
• Old Faithful
• Grand Canyon
• Yellowstone lake
• Prismatic Spring
• Mammoth Hot Springs
• Norris Geyser Basin
• Hayden Valley
• Lamar Valley
• Grizzly and Wolf Center
Backpacking options – Would like to do 2 backpacking trips of 1-2 nights each, 5-10 miles a day. I am mindful of the fact that snow or Swollen streams may keep us from doing some hikes at that time of year.
• Sky Rim Trail – 1-2 nights
• Firehole Meadows – 1 night
• Grand Canyon – not sure how to make this an overnight
• Black Canyon – 1 night
Any advice or guidance is appreciated – packing, hiking, weather, crowds, sites to see, what to avoid, etc.
Also, how much time should I spend in Grand Teton? I am thinking a day of driving around to take in the views before heading back to Bozeman to fly out the next day.
Shower me with wisdom roksliders…
We are flying into Bozeman and getting a car. Have 6 nights and 7 days to play with. We are planning on hitting the backcountry for 2 trips with 2-3 total overnights and mix in the tourist sites on rest days. 2nd weekend is Memorial day so I am hoping to avoid crowds, if possible by being in a more remote area.
Tourist stuff and front country - Anything to add to this list?
• Old Faithful
• Grand Canyon
• Yellowstone lake
• Prismatic Spring
• Mammoth Hot Springs
• Norris Geyser Basin
• Hayden Valley
• Lamar Valley
• Grizzly and Wolf Center
Backpacking options – Would like to do 2 backpacking trips of 1-2 nights each, 5-10 miles a day. I am mindful of the fact that snow or Swollen streams may keep us from doing some hikes at that time of year.
• Sky Rim Trail – 1-2 nights
• Firehole Meadows – 1 night
• Grand Canyon – not sure how to make this an overnight
• Black Canyon – 1 night
Any advice or guidance is appreciated – packing, hiking, weather, crowds, sites to see, what to avoid, etc.
Also, how much time should I spend in Grand Teton? I am thinking a day of driving around to take in the views before heading back to Bozeman to fly out the next day.
Shower me with wisdom roksliders…