Month: October 2018

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Avoid death in the mountains using this crampon sharpening technique

When climbing snowy mountains, sharp crampons and a reliable ice axe are the difference between life and death. A climber died on Tweeinot in 2018 because he wasn’t wearing his crampons even though he carried them. Apparently, he didn’t have an ice axe, either.

This video shows you how to sharpen your crampons easily and quickly.

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October 2018 Daily Journal for GTNP & JH

Foliage Reports September/October 2018 

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Plan Ahead! Expect a 30-50 minute delay at the Gros Ventre Roundabout today and for the next four or five days. You won’t want to be stuck in a line of traffic while the pink skies are happening at your destination sunrise spot!.” Note: On Saturday, construction didn’t begin until 7:30 am. 

Roads: If you are driving between Jackson and Rock Springs on Highway 191, keep an eye on the Highway Reports. The highway is occasionally closed near Bondourant due to the Roosevelt fire.

Moulton Barn in Grand Teton National Park

Quick Foliage Overview: I am still seeing a mixed bag of conditions. In some areas, it’s over. It’s prime in others like Oxbow Bend, and there are green trees in quite a few places. In other words, Foliage Season is far from over. Across the board, colors haven’t been as vivid this year as in some of the previous years. The photo above was taken yesterday with dark, moody skies. Nikon D850 and Nikon 24-70mm lens, Handheld.

Oxbow Hillside

Oxbow Bend: Oxbow is prime right now. This was taken yesterday. Unless the wind picks up, it should be good for another couple of days. There are a lot of colorful aspens near Cunningham Cabin. Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-200mm lens, Tripod.

Stealthy Badger

Badger: Spotted at Elk Ranch Flats yesterday morning. Uninta Ground Squirrels have gone into hibernation, but critters like Badgers, Foxes, and Coyotes will be hunting all year. Nikon D850 and Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens, Handheld.

Teewinot Bull Moose

Teewinot Bull Moose: Moose are still in the rut. Bulls are usually around a Cow.

Teewinot and Young Challenger

Teewinot and Young Challenger: Captured in the sage flats along Gros Ventre Road. Nikon D850 and Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens, Tripod.

Teewinot and Young Challenger

Teewinot and Young Challenger: So far, I haven’t seen any “real” battles, but have seen numerous sparring battles. With that said, I’ve seen quite a few Bull Moose with broken tines. They must be fighting somewhere! Nikon D850 and Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens, Tripod.

Young Bull Moose

Young Bull Moose: Give this bull another five or six years and he will likely be in the thick of the rut. Nikon D850 and Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens, Tripod.

Black Bear in Hawthorn Bushes

Black Bear in Black Hawthorn Bushes:  Seen yesterday along Moose Wilson Road. Several Black Bears have been seen there over the past few weeks. Leaves are turning red now. Nikon D850 and Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens, Tripod.

Bison Pair

Bison Pair: Most of the Bison rut is over, but you can still find Bulls staying close to the Cows. This might explain how we see bright “red dogs” much later than the bulk of the calves each year. Watch for Bison at Elk Ranch Flats and around Antelope Flats right now.   Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-200mm lens, Handheld.

Oxbow Bend Color

Oxbow Bend Color: Get there soon!. Nikon D850 and Nikon 70-200mm lens, Tripod.

Additional Foliage photos here:  Foliage Reports September/October 2018 

The beginning few days of October will resemble the last few days of September.  September 2018 Daily Journal for GTNP & JH

Check back often in October!

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Best of the Tetons Photo Tours

My custom photo tours help me keep this site active and updated. If you are going to be in the area over the next few months, please consider a tour with me! While some of the fall color may be over soon, the animals are usually quite active during October and November. There are less Wildlife Management Volunteers and tourists, and the park has a much more open and friendly feel. Click the photo above for more information!