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2008 Beartooth's Trip Itinerary
Bear in mind this is a rough idea of what I want to do right NOW. Obviously things can change...
| FRI | JULY | 25 | Depart Manitowoc, pick up Canadian Dude and possibly Brett Favre from Mitchell Field (MKE). |
| SAT | JULY | 26 | Arrive @ Buffalo, WY and grab some breakfast and/or a shower at the KOA. Cross Powder River Pass in the Bighorns and make our way to the Beartooth Highway via the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway. Camp at Island or Beartooth Lake. |
| SUN | JULY | 27 | Begin hike from Island Lake, camping at Albino Lake |
| MON | JULY | 28 | Short day hiking to Jasper Lake then climb to overlook above Black Canyon Lake to check viability of hiking down to lake on second hike. |
| TUE | JULY | 29 | TBD, possibly Rachel Lake |
| WED | JULY | 30 | Move camp to Thiel Lake |
| THU | JULY | 31 | Hike out. Post-hike meal in Buffalo or Worland. Travel to Red Lodge and the Beartooth Mountains. Resupply, pack, meet Reed and Ward for dinner |
| FRI | AUG | 1 | Rainbow Lake |
| SAT | AUG | 2 | Fossil Lake |
| SUN | AUG | 3 | Off trail to Anchor Lake |
| MON | AUG | 4 | Off trail to Alp Lake |
| TUE | AUG | 5 | Off Trail to Flat Rock Lake |
| WED | AUG | 6 | Off trail to Two Bits Lake |
| THU | AUG | 7 | Off Trail to Black Canyon Lake or one of the Rock Lakes |
| FRI | AUG | 8 | regain trail and hike Out. Begin for home. Possible stop at HikerJer's in Billings for a beer and possibly to say "hi" to Brett. |
| SAT | AUG | 9 | Arrive @ home. Glutonous meal, clean up, etc.. |
| SUN | AUG | 10 | Take Canadian Dude and possibly Brett to airport. |
| MON | AUG | 11 | Begin planning next summer's adventure |
