Meeting friends in the Tetons

Grand Tetons

06/20/19 – 06/26/19

Happy 10 year anniversary Michael and thank you for this wonderful trip. I can’t think of a better anniversary gift. We carried on north to the Grand Tetons. We will wait for Jim, Jackie, and Slim Goodenberger to complete our little caravan. We had seen an intriguing review of Shadow Mountain, a free campsite in the Bridger-Teton National Forest that looked out at the Teton Range. The road was advertised as rough but we decided to give it a go anyway. Mike and I took the lead and Bob waited at the bottom of the Forest Service Rd for our report. It was definitely more for 4WD vehicles but we took our chances and were rewarded with beautiful views. It only cost us the loss of a couple of our favorite ceramic mugs that flew out of the cupboard and a container of blueberries that had to be cleaned out from behind the couch when our fruit hammock collapsed on the drive up. We initially had found a spot with great views on top of a ridge but the winds had started blowing pretty good and rain and lightening were in the forecast. I just hoped it wouldn’t be too much as I’m not sure we could make it out with the road muddy or more washed out. Fortunately the weather was not as bad as predicted. We spent the next few days exploring the town of Jackson Hole and had lunch with our Neighbors from Beaver Circle Michael, Addie, Juniper, and Tuba who have been living and working here. (They too are renting out their house in Pagosa). Tuba was our dog Dede’s best friend in the neighborhood and would often come down to our house to play with her. Bob was again our taxi and tour guide and took us on a drive along the Teton Park Road. We stopped at the visitor center and Jenny Lake. Mike who recently confirmed with the USCG that his captains license had been renewed, inquired as to if they were ever in need of boat captains for the tourist boat across Jenny Lake. (Keeping our options open…?) On the way back, we took the long way around the 8 mile forest service loop rd that led back to our camp…the entire road is pretty bumpy. We were also able to connect with our dear friends from St. Thomas, Kirstin and Steve Biery, they are working for a contractor that handles the concessions for the Park Service. They are provided lodging while they are working here this summer and then will return to Edwards, CO to work in Beaver Creek over the winter months. It is wonderful getting to reconnect with dear friends.