Training Log Archive: cmorse

Spent the AM in Jackson - Ellen & the kids had breakfast at the Bunnery, I went for an oil change, then browsing galleries and outdoor shops. In the afternoon we spent time at the visitor center doing Jr Ranger stuff then did a 4pm Snake River Float Trip.

Up early and drove to Bradley/Taggart Lake Trailhead. Ate a classy breakfast on the sidewalk as there were no picnic tables (or shade).



Attempted a ccw loop heading to Bradley Lake first, but was thwarted by a recalcitrant bear munching on the trail and refusing to budge (over 25 minutes). Heard he bluff charged another group of hikers so we opted to backtrack and do an out/back to Taggart Lake. Had a good long break at Taggart.

more later...

Long driving day from RMNP to GTNP - managed to get through 5of6 of the LotR Extended DVD's. Drove right through the realm of the Swampfox - looks like mighty fine O terrain - one of these days I'll get a chance to run there.

Over Togowotee Pass and into Jackson Hole to find all but one campground full - quick U turn and down to Gros Ventre where we secured a site - not a great campsite, but we decided to spend our days around the park and just come back to Gros Ventre to sleep. Even had picnic breakfasts and such away from the campground.

Rather than deal with traffic, we took the free hiker shuttle from the campground up to Bear Lake Trail head. Did a nice hike around the lake and then took another trail down to Alberta Falls and came out at a trailhead further down where we picked up the hiker shuttle back to camp. Can't do that very easily parking at one spot - me like the shuttle.

Saw a couple coyotes at very close range from the hiker shuttle back to camp. Saw a nice herd of Elk in the park, then made a fire and had dinner. Then the boys and I went to a ranger talk on Weasel's where they finished up their first Junior Ranger badge of the trip.