As mentioned in our post last weekend about snowshoeing with my (Stella) new legs, we have many trips planned for Spring and Summer 2024! Typically, winter is when we do significant traveling, but since we were unable to, we are going all out for the upcoming warm months of this year. The first, and most … Continue reading Spring & Summer Adventure Plans 2024
Teton Sunsets, Grand Teton National Park is a breathtaking expanse of majestic peaks, pristine lakes, and abundant wildlife. Grand Teton National Park is renowned for the towering Teton Range, which rises dramatically from the Jackson Hole Valley, creating a stunning backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Grand Teton, the highest peak in the … Continue reading POTW: Teton Sunsets
Some of you may be wondering why BaseCamp@GrandLake has not posted anything for winter adventures, especially considering the abundance of snow. Normally, we travel extensively in the winter but this season has been quite different. We have only taken one winter trip thus far, to Jackson Hole the week prior to Christmas, and it ended … Continue reading 2023 Winter Adventures: What’s Going On?
Stella and I spent the day backcountry skiing in GTNP. Our adventure started at the winter gate closure on the Moose entrance side of the Moose ~ Wilson Road. We skied along the road before entering the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve and skied toward the Snake River to the east. We continued along the river … Continue reading POTW: Backcountry in GTNP
Larry and I have passed through Pinedale, Wyoming numerous times on our way to Jackson Hole and Alpine. For some reason, however, we never spent time exploring the area. During our Wyoming Labor Day Weekend there, we learned that we had really been missing out on seeing the numerous lakes in the area. There are … Continue reading Wyoming Labor Day Weekend
It is always a struggle returning to the city after spending time in the mountains, regardless of the season or mountain range that we are in. Although, the sting is slightly more potent when returning from Jackson Hole/Alpine because of how much we love that area. There are so many trails to explore, and each … Continue reading Jackson Hole/Alpine Winter Adventure
Mount Moran, standing sentinel at the North end of the Teton Range in Grand Teton National Park. Named for Thomas Moran, known for his stunning landscape paintings of the West. At 12,605 feet, Mount Moran is the fourth highest peak in the Teton Range, second in prominence to Grand Teton. Our latest Jackson Hole winter … Continue reading POTW: Mount Moran