June 17, 2025 to June 19, 2025
Grand Teton NP and Yellowstone NP
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Breakfast was at Dornans, in Moose - unremarkable except for its proximity to the Climbers Hostel (8km), wifi, and it being the closest place to get food, before the 50km to Jackson
We took the inland road down to Jackson (Moose Wilson Rd) and back on the highway - both have lovely cycle tracks. 85km on our "rest day" but no load on the bikes.
In Jackson, and fuelled on flat whites, I began thinking about how to include a side trip to Yellowstone. We'd been advised by hostel folk that cycling in the park wasn't a great option as narrow roads, no shoulder, and drivers looking for wildlife was a messy combo. Plus, cyclists cause traffic blocks and precipitate poor driver decisions. Also, all the camp sites were booked, and the loop was about 150km.
Thinking about camping outside the park, I called Bedroll and Breakfast (thank you Andrew for suggesting I get a US number) and after talking about their offering (too rich for us!) I asked for advice on tours into Yellowstone.
That question got us Gus at Teton Wildlife Tours, who booked us Neil for the next day, with 0630 pick up from our hostel. Both our cards wouldn't process for payment, and Karo's is now locked, but my good friend Peter filled the gap with his US card. A whole lot of little things clicked into place, and suddenly we had a plan for a 1 day Yellostone Highlights Tour!
We were very excited!
Unfortunately I spent the night vomiting, and was feeling terrible next morning, but no way was I missing this tour! I took a bowl from the kitchen to puke into, and off we set. Neil tried hard to pretend that having his passenger throwing up into a bowl was sort of normal, but I only did it twice, so no real problem, right?
We had a superb day. Neil took us to spots most likely to have animals, he told great stories, and his knowledge of the biology of animals and history of the park was deep and entertaining.
I will let the photos do the talking:
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Our 1 day tour was definitely great value. We got bears ×5, Elk herds, Bison herds, a coyote, and volcanic activity. All the highlights and zero pedaling.
Thursday is a rest day. Back on the route Friday.
Today's ride: 95 km (59 miles)
Total: 2,843 km (1,766 miles)
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