Headed off from Salt Lake City towards Jackson.  Spectacular scenery  as we went up into the Grand Teton Range.  Went for a float trip down the Snake River.  That was a little different and also quite cold.  Wind had come up and the guide had his time cut out to direct this little rubber raft/boat where he wanted it to go.  Afterwards we headed for Yellowstone National park for two nights.

It snowed lightly as we travelled, but this continued overnight too and everything was covered in light snow.  Have seen lots of bison ad elk.  Travelled around Park to many geothermal features.  More spectacular scenery, which only got better as the snow increased.  It looked just like a Christmas card scene.

Have now seen Old Faithful go off but it was so cold that the water spray was almost lost in the steam created. 

Very cold overnight – down to -3.  Snow much heavier in the morning.  Road had been closed going back to hotel the night before and road we planned to take the next morning was also supposed to be closed.  Drove out there anyway and road was open so headed across the pass towards next stop.  Top of pass is almost 10,000 ft above sea level so was a steep twisty ascent and descent.

Tonight (Thursday) we are at a ranch.  Everything very well set up for guests, good accommodation.  Had dinner in ranch house, bonfire and ‘smores afterwards.  Played horseshoes and had a sing along around fire.  Tomorrow it is fishing, horse riding or resting before going to Keystone for 2 nights.

PS    ‘smores are one cracker biscuit, a few squares of hershy chocolate, a toasted marshmallow and another cracker on top as a sandwich.  This is a campfire treat over here.  Quite tasty