I posted an invite under travelers tavern

I must have went upstairs about the time you posted. Can we chat in there?

Would you like to chat under the Grumpy Old Men site?

Pm sent. Let me know if I failed to get it right...again please!

Follow their instructions about the bears and you will be fine. The only time I ever see a bear is when I solo. They really do prefer to avoid people and a single doesn't make enough noise.

Where are you flying into? Is someone meeting you?

I'll keep you posted on my next years plans and maybe you can see some of Idaho. Be sure to post pics of your Absorka trip.

Hi Grandpa! I responded to your questions under my own public message site and have to run (I don't have time to delete it and retype now so I'll leave it posted there for you to read. I do that most everytime I don't post a pm!). Have a good day!

Sounds like a great vacation Judy. I hope your Absorka friends are experienced with bears. That is prime Griz country. Are you driving? Are you taking your dog? And what is your Absorka exit point? And are you talking scenic driving or backpacking or some of both?

Are you going home via Pickle Gulch? Just trying to get a handle on just what you want to see and do and how much time you have to do it. Answer those questions and I will have a better idea of what to suggest.

Hi Grandpa, I hope you are doing well!
I planning on backpacking with a group in the Absaroka Range 9/1-9/5 and thought I'd stay another 12 days or so in Wyoming exploring some of the sights there in the backcountry. I'm hoping to catch up with a couple of groups for backpacking and need some advice for a few don't miss places. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

I didn't see a side trip into tibet on this guide service but others do have them. It would be awesome to go into Lhasa for a day or two. Considering the air fare to get to that part of the world, the side trips are miniscule. I would want to cram as much into the trip as I could.

Too late for this year, it would have to be next at least. Prime time is late Sept, Oct, and early Nov, from what I hear. Not sure when Elyse would be able to go. Our other friends from KY are partially retired and could go anytime IF they decide they want to. I don't think any of our younger bunch could escape that long.