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MTgirl's Yellowstone and Grand Teton travel thread

Discussion in 'Travel' started by MTgirl, Nov 9, 2013.

  1. May 19, 2016 at 3:07 PM
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    Iamraiderpower

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    @MTgirl been keeping an eye on NPS and plowing...noticed they had some avalanche slides that put them behind. Getting a little concerned a lot of the road and trails will still be closed when we are there June 12-15, what do you think?
     
  2. May 19, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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    there are warrants out for them now. and they've done stupid crap in other parks so their stupid little apology is sounding a little less sincere
    http://www.kbzk.com/story/32007844/...ark-rules-post-other-video-of-park-violations
    I WAS RIGHT!!!! BAN CANADA!!!!
    http://www.kbzk.com/story/32004941/...-calf-in-vehicle-at-yellowstone-national-park

    agreed

    there are signs everywhere!!!!

    what dates are you going to be here? i have a feeling the road will be opened maybe memorial day, but most likely the weekend after. trails are another story all together. those are opened as the snow melts naturally so there's no guarantee there
     
  3. May 19, 2016 at 7:15 PM
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  4. May 19, 2016 at 7:45 PM
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    Iamraiderpower

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    Looking at June 12-15 as of now
     
  5. May 19, 2016 at 7:48 PM
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    My best guess: 80% certain the roads will be completely open. Most trails along the valley floors will be open, higher trails not likely.
     
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  6. May 20, 2016 at 3:10 AM
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    Iamraiderpower

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    That's good to hear :D
     
  7. May 25, 2016 at 6:25 PM
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    MT girl; Newborn moose video. Not the parks, but it are moose.

    If you've already seen it, watch it again. I think it's great!
     
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  8. May 30, 2016 at 7:04 AM
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    Still on my way up this week, currently over at my Grandpa's in Rexburg, ID.

    Leaving tomorrow AM for Jackson Hole & GTNP. Most likely will spend either Weds @ GTNP and Th Fri @ YS, or spend alternate days between the parks.

    I know there's another TW member staying near us at Flagg Ranch on the same days, but can't remember who. Stop by the trailer and say hi if you want, silver DCSB with black shell.
     
  9. May 30, 2016 at 8:06 AM
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    that would be @tacogeorge
    I may be heading down to the Tetons as well to do some moose hunting, keep an eye out for me and Runner!
     
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  10. May 30, 2016 at 8:18 AM
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    Looks like the crews had a couple set backs last week - a rainstorm caused a mudslide which caused a flood which caused a beaver dam to blowout which flooded the road just past Lake MacDonald. AND another storm dumped a foot of fresh snow on the upper elevations so the crews had to stop and wait for an assessment of avalanche danger before continuing. Looks like the west and east crews had just met and finished their first past on the entire road too!
     
  11. May 31, 2016 at 8:23 PM
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  13. Jun 1, 2016 at 1:25 PM
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    daaaaamn I just saw that on the NPS page after you mentioned it. Come on fellas I need yall to get to steppin! I want to drive the whole road...Hopefully the whole road will be open on June 15-18 when we are there
     
  14. Jun 1, 2016 at 3:46 PM
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    Headbutted her in the chest and knocked her on her ass
     
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  15. Jun 1, 2016 at 5:36 PM
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    :rofl: she got what she deserved!!! No sympathy!!!

    :mad: No fair!!! Get back to work!!! o_O

    and her chest where the head hit :laughing: ;)
     
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    Yeah, I tried to pet an elk once. :rolleyes: I was like...3....grew out of that nonsense
     
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  19. Jun 1, 2016 at 6:38 PM
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    25 days until I get to Yellowstone!!!
     
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