Yellowstone

[sbctwin]

I have done this ride the last two years. In 2005, it was cold and snowy (mid 30's) for the ride from West Yellowstone to Old Faithful. I was able to get some hand and feet warmers in my shoes and gloves and the weather cleared up for a few hours. I made it back to West Yellowstone, somewhat dry. In 2006, it was a tad warmer, but it rained. And it rained. My twin sis 'sagged' for me because she wasn't into fishing in the cold and rain and I was able to change into dry clothes at Madison junction on the way to Old Faithful. Once at Old Faithful, I changed clothes again and debated whether to ride the return trip. I made it back to Madison before quitting. At that point, I had no more dry clothes and I couldn't feel my feet. I still 'enjoyed' the ride. I will be, more than likely, riding it again this year. This year, hopefully the weather will be dry. If you plan to ride, make sure you bring those chemical shoe and glove warmers. Also, rain gear. They have a shuttle such that you can shuttle to Old Faithful and ride back, or ride to Old Faithful and shuttle back. There is a good hill coming out of Madison Junction to Old Faithful, but all in all, the hills aren't that bad.