Sun and Summer Snow: Backpacking the Teton Crest Trail

As Alex and I neared Jackson the sky grew dark and angry, sending down torrents of rain that our faulty windshield wipers had trouble mopping away. We were on our way to pick up our backcountry permits for the Teton Crest Trail, permits I had applied for the moment they became available for reservation on January 3, 2018. After nearly eight months of anticipation it became an increasing reality that the weather could foil the hike I had spent more than half a year dreaming about.

Grand Teton, Backpacking Trips, WyomingSonja SaxeSeptember 7, 2018 Comments

5 Must See Spots in Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park is a place that needs to be seen (and smelled!) to be fully appreciated. It feels like someone removed a layer of the Earth and exposed its insides for all to see.

Yellowstone, WyomingSonja SaxeJuly 19, 2016Comment

Backpacking to Surprise, Amphitheater, and Delta Lakes in Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton, Backpacking Trips, WyomingSonja SaxeJuly 14, 2016Comment