August 18 – 24, 2024

Activities

Backcountry Camping & Glamping

Included

Medically-trained, naturalist guides
Round-trip transportation
Accommodations
Tent, sleeping pad, and group camping equipment
Glamping
All meals
Park entry fees

Weather

Yellowstone and Grand Tetons have very extreme weather – in fact, the highest recorded difference in temperature in a 24-hour period was recorded in Montana at over 100 degrees! July can be warm and dry in the day, but cold in the evenings with highs in the 70s and lows in the 30s. It can snow any month of the year and often does!

Group 

Good Trippers can be any age but most of our travelers are in their 30s – 50s.

We get families, couples and friends, but most of our travelers come solo! We have guided tours for all abilities, just make sure to review the Intensity section for information about what to expect on your trip.

All public trips are 18+. If you’re traveling with kids, we’d be happy to make any itinerary private! Email info@goodtripadventures.com.

Intensity – Difficult

Expect to spend up to 6 hours per day walking or hiking (up to 16 miles and 2500ft elevation change) while carrying packs with all of your equipment! this trip is for experienced hikers.

Accommodations

• One night frontcountry camping in Yellowstone
• Four nights backcountry camping in Yellowstone 
• One night glamping in West Yellowstone
• Pricing is based on double occupancy accommodations
• Single supplement is available for an additional $600 per person

Accomodations for Yellowstone Thorofare & South Boundary Backpacking Guided Trip

Day 1

Your journey begins today! You’ll meet your group and backpacking guides in Bozeman and get to know each other over lunch at a local brewery. Then, we’ll tour a bit of Yellowstone along the way to our frontcountry campsite for the evening. At camp, we’ll organize our packs together and make sure we have all the gear we need! We’ll also split up some food & gear to share among the group.

Meals: L, D

Day 2

We’ll get an early start on the trail, traveling to the north shore of Yellowstone Lake where we’ll begin our adventure! We’ll cover 13.5 miles and arrive at our serene camp right on the lakeshore! At camp, we’ll cook up a delicious dinner before setting up our tents!

Meals: B, L, D

Day 3

Today, we’ll hike 15.5 miles along the Yellowstone River and under some of the tallest towering peaks in the park. We’ll arrive at our campsite at Three Mile Bend, where we can take a dip in the refreshing river before setting up camp like pros!

Meals: B, L, D

Day 4

Up and at ’em! We’ll head west for another day of scenic walking, and pick up with the South Boundary Trail. We’ll cross several rushing creeks and rivers as we hike 15.6 miles to our stop for the evening: Fox Creek.

Meals: B, L, D

• Required Gear
  • Backpacking pack (60+ liters recommended)
  • Day pack (15-30 liters recommended)
  • Luggage (can be left in the vehicle, 1 small suitcase per person)
  • Sleeping bag (also available to rent), rated to 15 degrees
  • Pack cover
  • Headlamp
  • Reusable water bottles (at least 3 litres) 
• Recommended Gear and Personal Items
  • Cotton or silk sleeping bag liner (optional, recommended if renting)
  • Travel pillow
  • Sunscreen
  • Earplugs
  • Insect repellent
  • Toiletries (please choose biodegradable and scent-free items)
  • Small, personal first aid kit (including blister treatment)
  • Small, quick dry towel

Packing List for Yellowstone Thorofare & South Boundary Backpacking Guided Trip