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September 22 - 29, 2012
$1400
Mary Krueger, Leader
 TRIP IS NOW
FULL -
CONTACT THE TRIP LEADER TO
BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST.HOWEVER A SECOND SECTION IS BEING OFFERED: SEPT 25 - OCT 2. SAME PRICE. CONTACT TRIP LEADER SANDY HILDRETH FOR DETAILS. 2ND TRIP IS NOW FULL - CONTACT LEADER TO BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST. Yellowstone, our first National Park, hardly needs any introduction. Famous for its wildlife, geysers and thermal features, and beautiful scenery, it was designated as a National Park in 1872. The 2.2 million acre park has also been designated as a biosphere reserve and World Heritage site. Most of the park lies in the state of Wyoming, but parts of it are also in Montana and Idaho. There are more geysers in Yellowstone than anywhere else on earth. Wildlife sightings of bison, elk, grizzly and black bears, and even wolves are likely on a visit to the park. At this time of year, the elk will be in rut, with their bugling calls filling the air, and the trees should be in Fall color. There is so much to see in Yellowstone that it would be impossible to see it all in a week long trip. I have planned our itinerary to include the major areas for which the park is famous as well as some areas that most visitors don’t get to. I have been to Yellowstone seven times, and have hiked many of the trails on our itinerary. I always look forward to going back to the park! Our outfitter and guide will be the Yellowstone Association Institute (YAI), a non-profit organization dedicated to “preservation through education” about Yellowstone National Park. We will hike each day with a guide/naturalist from the Association/Institute who will present, as we hike, an interpretive program, on various features of the area in which we are hiking. These are mostly moderately paced, interpretive hikes with stops for observation and instruction along the way. You need to carry only a day pack on the hikes. The park is less crowded in September, and the trails have fewer hikers on them. This is a good trip either for people who are visiting Yellowstone for the first time, or for people who have been to the park but would like to return and see it and learn about it in more depth. This is an active hiking trip (see itinerary and hike descriptions), but if your preference is for fast-paced, non-stop hiking this is probably not the trip for you. This trip is meant to be a learning experience taking place on scenic trails in an area that is unique in the world. One does not want to rush through this! Trip Itinerary Outing Cost: The cost will be
$1400.00 per person.
Payment Policy: A deposit of $500.00
is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance of $900.00 is
due no later than June 30, 2012.
Cancellation Policy If you need to cancel
the trip at any time, an $85.00 ADK registration fee is non-refundable.
The balance of the deposit is fully refundable up to June 30, 2012.
After June 30, 2012, no refunds are possible unless your space can be
filled from a waiting list. However, if ADK cancels the trip or if in
the opinion of the leader, this trip is not for you, the full amount
will be refunded.
Accommodations We will be staying at
YAI’s Yellowstone Overlook Field Campus in Cabin #2. (check it
out at www.yellowstoneassociation.org and navigate to “staying at
Yellowstone Overlook Field Campus”). The campus is located just outside
the north entrance to YNP, and about 1.5 miles from the town of
Gardiner, MT. We will all be in one large cabin with 3 bedrooms, 2.5
baths, fully equipped kitchen, and living room. Linens are provided.
Campus hosts have a phone for emergency use, and most cell phones work at the Overlook. YAI will pick us up in one of their vans each morning to travel to trailheads. Meals We will prepare our
breakfasts and pack our trail lunches in the cabin kitchen each day,
and will also prepare three of our dinners there. The rest of our
dinners will be at hotels/restaurants in or near the Park on the way
back from the days’ hikes, or in the town of Gardiner. Dinner on our
last night will be our Farewell Dinner at a restaurant in the town of
Gardiner, or at Mammoth Hotel in the Park, and is included in the price
of the trip.
Hikes Hiking will be mostly
easy to moderate, with possibly one or two more strenuous hikes.
Distances will be between 4-8 miles a day at elevations of 7,000-
10,000- feet, and with elevation changes ranging from 40 ft. to 1400
feet or more. On some days we may take several short hikes in different
areas rather than one long hike. Hikes will be guided, over marked and
maintained trails, and may involve exposure to unprotected heights,
wildlife, sun, wind, geothermal features, rain (or snow!), cold or hot
temperatures, insects, and crossing of cold water streams and possibly,
snowfields. Sturdy, waterproof hiking boots with good tread are
essential.
Included in trip price
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Prices
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trip
arrangements
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subject
to change due to
circumstances beyond ADK's control. All registration fees are
non-refundable. Details including cancellation policy will
be supplied to
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