Triangle X Ranch

Triangle X Ranch
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!

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Hike to Coyote Rock

Enjoying the view from Coyote Rock


Saturday morning found me heading out on a hike to Coyote Rock.  It was an easy up and down and a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning.  The trail is part of the Gros Ventre mountain range.  When hiking in the Gros Ventre, you usually have a view back across to the Teton Range.  This view made for a nice and easy hike.  Due to the fact that the trail was easy to follow and did not gain huge amounts of elevation, my eyes could be looking up instead of down on the trail.  Some of the trails we take are so steep and rocky that your eyes have to be focused on the ground to make sure you don't trip.  The hike to Coyote Rock was more like a nice stroll in the mountains.


Starting up the trail

Getting close to the rock
















View from our highest point on the hike





Southern view from Coyote Rock


























A trail ride came walking by as we snacked on top of Coyote Rock

The nice thing about a stroll in the mountains is the time you have to notice things you might not see on a more intense hike.  Time to notice things that I would not see in Sarasota.  Time to notice the simple beauty of Jackson.



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