Sunday, January 8, 2012

Kat-Dogger in the Hole

Hello everyone! Katharine Lange Transue here, guest blogging live from Jackson Hole, WY. Just spent an awesome, spur of the moment, long weekend here hanging out with Chels and Trev. We have no snow in Tahoe, which means no tourists and no business in the restaurants (my weekend job). So, when I found out I was getting called off for the weekend, I just jumped in my car and headed for Jackson and the white stuff! Even though the locals don't think they have much snow here either, they actually do, and we took full advantage...Chels and Trev never fail to show their guests a good time! Day One started with an early morning hike up the Glory Boot Pack up on Teton Pass for me and Trevor. The snow conditions on the ski down weren't necessarily epic, but it was still the best skiing I'd had all year! One great adventure was followed by another as we headed up Granite Canyon on snowmobiles to dip in the hot springs. Riding with Trevor was quite the wild ride, and the hot springs were warm and gorgeous, even with the sub-40 degree creek crossing!


Early morning views from the top of Teton Pass.



Katharine checking out the valley below after a great hike.

Katharine and Trevor, all smiles after reaching the top.



Katharine, Jim, Blaire, and Chelsea heading up Granite Canyon...what a bunch of sled heads!

The lack of fresh snow made the boot pack track a little icy and treacherous in places, especially for someone in rubber-less ski boots!


After the cold creek crossing, you couldn't jump into the hot pool fast enough!

Armed with the appropriate supplies, we settled in for a nice long afternoon of soaking and relaxation.


Yay, so happy to finally be hanging out with Chelsea again!

Our gang of 5 was definitely the perfect number for this little pool...Katharine, Chelsea, Trevor, Blaire, and Jim.


Chelsea and Katharine...all warm, cozy, and smiley, even after a slippery and freezing crossing back through the creek.

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