Yellowstone
Backpacking

Yellowstone Backpacking
Spend 5 nature filled days in the backcountry along the famous Thorofare trail with Backwoods Adventures in America’s oldest and most storied National Park……Yellowstone!!!!

Join Backwoods Adventures for this amazing domestic get-away to Yellowstone National Park. This 7 day trip to America’s most storied National Park includes 5 days and 4 nights of backpacking along the famous Thorofare trail. We’ll spend plenty of time enjoying our surrounding as we hike at a leisurely pace, explore the shores of Yellowstone lake, and sleep in the beautiful Wyoming backcountry!

Our days will begin with breakfast and coffee before loading up and hitting the trail mid morning. We will take time to view the flora and fauna as we hike at a leisurely pace, stopping for a lunch break and time to relax. Most days we will enter camp by mid-afternoon to set up, with plenty of time to explore, fish, take photos, and enjoy the wonders of the backcountry!

We will cover roughly 5-7 miles a day, hiking 4 to 6 hours and remaining at an elevation of approximately 7500 ft. There is some elevation gain and loss each day, but no mountain passes or high peaks making this a Level 2 trip. Each participant will carry a pack weighing approximately 30-40 lbs. Your pack will contain your personal hiking items for the trip as well as food and cookware divided amongst all members of the team.

After our 5th fantastic day in the wild we will head back to Jackson for a farewell dinner where we share stories from our amazing week. Spend one more evening in town enjoying the mountain lifestyle before departing with unique bragging rights the following day!

A complete pre-departure packet will be available once you book this trip including a detailed travel itinerary.

What’s Included?
The price includes all hotels, all transfers once in Jackson, most meals, group gear, park and guide fees. Yes, you can (almost) leave your wallet at home - the price is ALL inclusive! This is a unique feature of the Backwoods Adventures trips as most companies price their trips on land cost only.

What’s not included?
Personal gear and clothing for your personal use on the trip; alcoholic drinks at meals, guide tips (should you choose to tip your guide): additional charges in hotels such as laundry charges, etc.; additional activities outside the designed trip; airport and immigration taxes (in some situations); travel insurance; any medical costs; and any costs associated with leaving the trip early by your choice. The trip price is figured on double room occupancy; however, single occupancy is available at an additional charge.

Group Size
We like to travel in small, more intimate numbers. This allows us to build great chemistry as a group and also allows for opportunities that may not be available while traveling in larger numbers.

Tips
During your Backwoods Adventures experience your leaders work 24 hours a day for the duration of your trip ensuring that you have a great time. If you feel they gave you an excellent experience, and you wish to leave a tip for them, it is greatly appreciated! Certain Backwoods Adventures trips will require the additional assistance of porters, drivers, or other local staff members to assist with the overall operation. These are hard working individuals who also stay on task 24 hours a day and assist in any way necessary. It is not mandatory to tip, but, it does highly supplement their pay, therefore, again is greatly appreciated.

Trip Leader
A unique feature of Backwoods Adventures is that you can talk directly with your guide. Please call or email Joe Koehly (316.200.5780 ~ jkoehly@backwoods.com) with any questions you have regarding this adventure.

Meals
At Backwoods Adventures we know that well fed travelers are happy travelers! We aim to please your palate by providing great meals both in town and on the trail!

Accommodations
Our accommodations will vary based on our location. However, all hotels are among the highest rated in the area both for location and amenities. We strive to deliver high quality and unique experiences in the area we are visiting!

Travel Insurance
It is strongly suggested that you have comprehensive travel protection insurance. Trip insurance can include coverage for medical emergencies, coverage for trip cancellation due to your own accident or illness, or all of the above. We recommend this insurance as Backwoods Adventures cannot be responsible for covering these types of individual situations. Should you choose to purchase this insurance, please carry your confirmation information with you on your trip. Please provide us with the name, policy number and emergency contact number of your chosen insurance company.

Health
Some of the activities that you may choose to participate in while in Wyoming take place at 7500 and are strenuous. They should not be undertaken if you have any health conditions which may put you at risk. You are strongly advised to consult your physician for a thorough medical check-up and clearance before a empting the hike. If you are over 50 years old, talk to your doctor about doing a 'stress EKG'. Should you require any medication whatsoever, you must provide your own and be able to administer it yourself.