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Backpack to the marvelous Shoshone Geyser Basin and come face to face with this stunning area that boasts more geysers than Iceland! On your way there, soak up the sweeping vistas of Yellowstone, America’s first national park, where there is no shortage of wildlife, unique plant species and epic geothermal features. Let your private guide navigate you through Yellowstone’s breathtaking backcountry and suggest the best jewels in the area so that you can experience this colossal wilderness the right way.
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After flying into Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, MT, your guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Bozeman at around 9:15 AM. You’ll meet your group and guides in Bozeman and get to know each other over lunch at a local brewery. After your meal, head to Yellowstone National Park and enjoy some sightseeing and short hikes with your guide before arriving at your camp in Canyon Village. You’ll have your dinner and get ready for the next day.
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After breakfast, visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and soak up some scenic views. You’ll then head into the Hayden Valley for some wildlife spotting and make a pit stop at West Thumb Geyser Basin along the glorious Lake Yellowstone. After lunch, get to the Lone Star Geyser trailhead, and your adventure into Yellowstone’s backcountry can officially begin! You’ll hike 9 miles along backcountry thermal features that could erupt any minute. Set up your tents and indulge in a tasty camp dinner along Shoshone Lake.
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After a hearty breakfast, explore the stunning Shoshone Geyser Basin which houses one of the highest geyser concentrations in the world! Enjoy your lunch and hit the trails towards your final campsite, also along Shoshone Lake. Your guide will make sure to remind you to keep your eyes peeled for the elk who love spending time along the shore. After dinner, get ready for the last day of this exciting backpacking adventure.
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Upon waking up at dawn, you’ll start your hike out of the backcountry and meet the shuttle that will take you back to your starting point. Before leaving, enjoy some of Yellowstone’s most famous features—Grand Prismatic Spring and Old Faithful. Your guide will drop you back at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport at 4 pm for your travel home (or back at your accommodation in Bozeman if you’re staying on).
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What you get on this adventure:
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- An experienced, private, medically-trained hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- 4 days of hiking and backpacking
- 1 night of camping in the front country and 2 nights backpacking in the backcountry
- All meals from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 4
- Park entry fees & permits
- Accommodation in tents for three nights
- Sleeping pad
- Round trip transportation from Bozeman to Yellowstone and back
What’s not included:
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- Sleeping bag
- Single occupancy accommodation (available for an additional $200 per person)
- Transportation
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In order to participate in this beginner-friendly backpacking adventure, you need to be fit and have a bit of hiking experience. Still, no previous backpacking experience is necessary to take part in this adventure. Expect to spend up to 6 hours per day walking or hiking (up to 10 miles and 1000 ft elevation change) while carrying daypacks or backpacks with water, snacks and camping gear. Keep in mind, Yellowstone has very extreme weather. It can be warm and dry in the day, but cool in the evenings. Recently, daily highs have been reaching well beyond historical averages.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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- Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 60L+ bag)
- Sleeping bag rated to 15 degrees (available to rent)
- Pack cover
- Cotton or silk sleeping bag liner
- Travel pillow
- Earplugs
- Hiking poles — optional
- Reusable water bottles or bladders (3L total capacity)
- Down, puffy fleece warm jacket
- Waterproof rain jacket or shell
- Breathable wicking base layers
- Lightweight hiking pants
- Rain pants
- Warm clothes to sleep in
- Wool socks (1 pair per day of trip)
- Comfortable clothes for camp
- Spare clothes for layering
- Lightweight hiking boots
- Sandals or camp shoes
- Buff or scarf
- Warm hat
- Sun hat with a brim
- Small, personal first aid kit (including blister treatment)
- Small, quick dry towel
- Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, insect repellent, toilet paper, etc. — please choose biodegradable and scent-free items)
- Headlamp
- Sunglasses
- Camera — optional (but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and prices:
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- For this backpacking adventure, the max. client to guide ratio is 5:1.
- It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The cost does not decrease as the group grows.
- The maximum number of participants is 8.
Backpacking in Yellowstone National Park can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
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- If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
If your group has backpackers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
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To get to Shoshone Geyser Basin, most people fly into Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Montana, just under 2 hours away from Yellowstone National Park North Entrance, MT. From there, you can rent a car or take a taxi to Bozeman, MT, where your guide can pick you up.
You’ll want to pick a flight that arrives before 10 AM MST on the first day. Alternatively, your guiding service can collect you from your accommodation in Bozeman at around 9:15 AM if you’ve arrived early. At the end of your trip, your guide will drop you back at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport at 4 PM for your flight home (or back at your accommodation in Bozeman if you’re staying on). The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group. Please make sure that your departing flight is after 3:30 pm.
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We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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