Backpacking Yellowstone - The Bechler Valley October 2023
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- This trip took place on Sept 30 - Oct 7 starting at the Firehole River Trailhead and ending at the South Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. During this trip, it rained for 3.5 days, continuously. We both froze our butts off for a few nights, but thankfully the last few days of our 8-day trip were clear skies, or at least it wasn't raining. The last day was our first full day of sun.
The original goal was to see Dununda Falls and Union Falls, but between the weather, high rivers due to multiple days of rain, and a portion of my back going numb due to vertebrae bugging me, I decided to skip them for this trip. There's always next time.
On this trip with me this year is Chad. Chad is a neighbor and good friend of mine who wanted to see the glory that is Yellowstone. He got a bit more than he bargained for, but we both survived.
This video is NOT a guide. Please do the research before attempting a trip like this. You need the right gear and mindset to do this trip. Without the right gear, we would have been in deep trouble starting on day 3. Be prepared for the worst, and hope for the best, folks. If you have any questions for me, please add them in the comments. I'll do my best to answer all I can. Please keep your comments civil and polite.
My LighterPack Link: lighterpack.com/r/c5e6xh
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Day One - Firehole and Buffalo in camp
15:56 - Day Two - Climbing, Rain, and beautiful Gregg Fork
36:07 - Day Three - Mr. Bubbles, Rain, and Falling in Creeks
46:35 - Day Four - Grizzlies, Rain, and High Rivers
1:02:19 - Day Five - Ash Creek Cutoff Trail, Fire, and NO RAIN!
1:16:51 - Day Six - Screaming Eagles, River Crossings, and Climbing
1:27:51 - Day Seven - Ash Creek, serene Beula Lake
1:42:59 - Day Eight - South Boundary to the Truck
![Backpacking the Yellowstone Thorofare, October 2021 [EXTENDED VERSION]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/RgIsvMOBdmc/mqdefault.jpg)
![Backpacking the Yellowstone Thorofare, October 2021 [EXTENDED VERSION]](/img/tr.png)
You Two Look Like Brothers. Almost Twins. Its Beautiful I Thank You Both For This Video Im Planning On Hike Trip There Myself Hopefully This Year. Thank You So Much God God Bless You Both❤❤
Did same route about 3 weeks before you
Thanks for the great video
My son and I did it in two
FYI the fishing is epic
Great meeting you at Mr. Bubbles! This makes me glad our trip ended the day after that. Haha. Had similar weather to you up at Shoshone Lake with rain/snow all night that night. Rain stopped for us after that though and we had a rain-free walk out. Sad you missed Dunanda but it sounds like it was the right call!
Great meeting you and your team too. It was a great day, just got a bit too cold and wet, and never got a chance to dry out. It ended well at least. Thanks and I hope to see you out there again one day :)
10 secs in and already excited bc seems like there’s nature sounds and not music
What a great video and a good time of year to go. I did the Heart Lake loop in July with my son. Yellowstone is a special place to backpack!
Great video. Excellent footage & commentary. Smart choices about knowing the terrain and your limits. You (along with many others) have inspired me to mount an expedition to the Thorofare next Labor Day! Only critique I have is to keep the camera pointed at the scenery while you talk. I LOVE that you have NO music. I love the backcountry for quiet. I don't need a soundtrack! I look forward to all your future videos!
Thank you! Yes, I agree. I’m going to work on that this season locally and see if I can do better. Much appreciated.
Yes!! SO jealous I missed this trip. This was the first thing Maggie and I watched after getting home from our wedding. You always make great videos of legit wild trips. I TOTALLY relate to those food cravings you guys were having lol. You’re also spot on regarding the importance of carrying some trash bags. But man, that was some stunning fall scenery in the Bechler, with really cool wildlife encounters. There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t crave being back in Yellowstone, so videos like this certainly help past the time. I’ll definitely watch this multiple times and you’ve once again put out one of the better and more immersive backpacking videos out there. Cheers Aaron!
Thank you VERY much Mike! Congratulations you two on the wedding!
Excellent, Aaron. Just loved it. Beautiful scenery. A couple of real good sports. Thank you. Safe journeys.
Fantastic adventure! Really appreciate the landmarks you provide - I can follow along on my mapping SW (Gaia)!
Absolutely beautiful❤ loved this video, I'm watching it on 01/08/24 and I was freezing just watching you guys shiver ..blessing you two made it safely all around. Thank you for taking us along ❤
Fabulous video, Aaron. Immersive. I love hiking in Yellowstone but have not had the opportunity to do a backpacking trip there. Someday. I’ve watched all of your annual videos and have enjoyed each one. Thanks for taking us along!
Thank you! It was a challenging trip this year, but so worth it!
I love you videos man, you know why? I watch all these young folks out there hiking 10-15-20 miles a day through amazing places. Then I realize I can't do that...especially carrying gear and food. Getting permits in places like Yellowstone or Glacier, etc is hard, because your campsites are not always available, and the rangers will give you sites further apart that you can handle sometimes. The Bechler is on my to do list!
Thanks man! My 10-15 mile days are almost over. Looks like some canoe trips are in order soon 😎
Thanks for the support!
I toyed with the idea of hitting the Shoshone thermal area via canoe from Lewis lake up to Shoshone lake! Though canoeing around the south end of Yellowstone Lake would be amazing as well. @@longwildernesswalks
@@fiziksgeek3562oh it is!! If you aren’t into climbing, take the 9-Mile down the east side to the southern side. It’s easier. If you want to see a bunch of thermals, come in from heart lake. Honestly, IMHO, that side of the park is hands down the best. Very few people want to hike 50+ miles to see this stuff, so you might not see anyone. I went 10 days out there a few years ago in October and didn’t see a single soul the entire time. It was incredible.
No matter what, have fun!!!
Glad to see that tarp came in handy! I got a similar one from gossamer gear a few months ago for the same purpose, I've not needed it yet but it's only a matter of time.
By far the most valuable piece of gear we had with us this year :)
thank you, so beautiful. I'm an old lady so will never be able to get out there but I feel like I'm there. Great video.
Absolutely amazing 👍🏽
Great adventure thanks for bring me along
Glad you enjoyed it
What kind is your tent? That looks so easy!
It’s a Zpacks duplex. Great tent. 19 oz total.
Why were you yelling at the little black bear that was already moving away from you?
He was heading right at me, after three or four yells he didn’t stop. It was raining hard and I didn’t think he heard me. Legit scared me too. 😂 when he finally noticed me he kinda freaked out. What you saw was the last 10% of the whole situation. Plus, the less I say about the situation the less my wife worries when I go. 😆
Love this video of your trip. Not so much all the food talk towards the end, kinda negates the experience. Too much of your enjoyment of that last leg focused on that instead of soaking up the last bit of the natural beauty.
Not sure if you’ve ever done a lengthier backpacking trip, but it’s part of the experience to crave food towards the end of the trip. Backpacking food gets old haha