Triangle X Ranch

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John Butcher riding back to the Triangle X Ranch.

About Me

I fell in love with Jackson Hole when first introduced to the area by the Butcher family. When I decided to spend the summer of '11 out here in JH, a former Pingry athlete, Katie Occhipinti, suggested I blog the adventure. I had no idea what a blog was but Katie O set the whole thing up and got me on my way. Last summer was a tremendous experience. The blog details all the great fun I shared with friends from June '11 - Oct. '11. Even before I left to head back to SRQ, I knew I wanted more of JH. I am now back in JH for "Adventure Summer Round Two!" Many friends have encouraged me to continue the blog this summer ...... so here we go! I arrived to town on June 12th and immediately felt at home. I am looking forward to another summer of hiking, biking and visits from friends. I once again look forward to sharing this experience with all of my friends who have planned to visit me out here. I also look forward to sharing the experience with my friends who follow this blog. Enjoy the pictures and the adventure. Happy summer to everyone!

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Fun Day Hiking, Jumping and Climbing!

At the start of the hike
No working for me today.  It was all about playing with Katherine and Turner and we had a great time.  The day began early with a 4 hour guided hike over and around Munger Mountain.  Our guide was named Jill and she did a great job.  The weather was nice and we enjoyed the hike and the beauty of Munger Mountain.
Getting Turner hooked up











Jill (a native of MA) educated us with facts along the hike.  She told us about the history of the area, the animals, trees and flowers.  Jill has been leading hikes in the area for 10 years.  I highly recommend her to any of my buddies who are heading this during my "summer season of adventure."




Locals out for a ride
We saw some beautiful and interesting things along the way.  

Remains of a deer that did not survive winter

Taking a break at the top - elevation 8000



Hiking for close to three hours and moving from an elevation of 6200 feet to an elevation of 8000 feet will make a person (especially a 12 year old boy) very hungry.  After the hike we enjoyed a nice Mexican lunch (Turner picked our location) back in town at the "Merry Piglets".  

With our stomachs satisfactorily filled, we headed off for the next adventure of the day.  Because it is Turner's vacation we let him pick the next activity.  So off to Teton Village we went to jump on the bungee trampolines.  Four years ago I had experienced bungee trampolining for the first time and had a blast.  I knew that Turner would love it and I was glad to see Katherine "jump" into the action too!  The weather had gotten cloudy and a bit colder, but that did not slow us down at all.  





After jumping for one tickets worth of fun, Katherine and I were ready to just sit back and watch Turner enjoy the fun.  He jumped a few more ticket sessions and then he was ready to face the climbing wall.  Turner was awesome and like a "Spiderman Kid from Birmingham".  He did so well strangers stopped to watch him climb!  








After the jumping and the climbing, a bit of shopping had to take place.  While Turner and I looked around the store and waited for Katherine, he made a new best friend!



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2 comments:

  1. SaraJune 19, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I want to do both of those things when I get there in August-the hike and the trampoline-also the smores! Sounds like so much fun!!! Can't wait.

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  2. Jo Ann DeMartiniJune 19, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Sara - I definitly have to see you on that trampoline......we are going to be doing some laughing that day! Can't wait!

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