- THE -
ANCIENT VOLCANO
ADVENTURE
THE
ANCIENT
Volcano
Adventure
Mysterious. Elemental.
- Soak in the crystal blue water of Mr. Bubbles, a remote hot spring
- Visit geothermal basins with hissing steam vents, boiling acid baths, and tall, spewing geysers
- Feel the spray of monumental waterfalls, and scout out bears and buffalo in vast grasslands
The Ancient
Volcano Adventure
Yellowstone
Length: 6 Days / 36 Miles
Trip Type: Moderate/Active
2023 Dates:
- Aug 21 – 26
fully booked - Aug 31 – Sep 5
5 spaces remaining
Cost: $1,986
- Deposit: $400
- Balance due: 90 days in advance
Mysterious. Elemental.
Ancient Volcano Adventure
- Soak in the crystal blue water of Mr. Bubbles, a remote wilderness hot spring
- Visit geothermal basins with hissing steam vents, boiling acid baths, and tall, spewing geysers
- Feel the spray of monumental waterfalls, and scout out bears and buffalo in vast wild western grasslands
Yellowstone / 6 Days / 36 Miles
Trip Type: Moderate/Active
2023 Dates:
- Aug 21 – 26 fully booked
- Aug 31 – Sep 5 5 spaces remaining
Cost: $1,986
- Deposit: $400
- Balance due: 90 days in advance
Adventure
Itinerary
Adventure Itinerary
DAY ONE
After shuttling to the trailhead with your guide, a gentle hike leads to Lone Star Geyser. Eat lunch while awaiting the eruption! Camp in a meadow surrounded by chirping eagles in their nests. Perhaps a herd of bison will visit tonight!
5 miles | +450 ft
DAY ONE
After shuttling to the trailhead with your guide, a gentle hike leads to Lone Star Geyser. Eat lunch while awaiting the eruption! Camp in a meadow surrounded by chirping eagles in their nests. Perhaps a herd of bison will visit tonight!
5 miles, +450 ft
DAY TWO
Make camp before day hiking to Shoshone Lake and an isolated volcanic basin. Spewing geysers and erupting acid baths create quite a show. These volcanic features are close to the trail. We are careful not to fall into the boiling water!
7.5 miles, +450 ft | -250 ft
DAY TWO
Make camp before day hiking to Shoshone Lake and an isolated volcanic basin. Spewing geysers and erupting acid baths create quite a show. These volcanic features are close to the trail. We are careful not to fall into the boiling water!
7.5 miles | +450 ft, -250 ft
DAY THREE
Climb over the Continental Divide and emerge in a vast meadow. The entire trail is downhill from here! Camp deep in a forest canyon next to our own secret waterfall. Cool off in the rocky campside creek before dinner.
7 miles, +650 ft | -550 ft
DAY THREE
Climb over the Continental Divide and emerge in a vast meadow. The entire trail is downhill from here! Camp deep in a forest canyon next to our own secret waterfall. Cool off in the rocky campside creek before dinner.
7 miles | +650 ft, -550 ft
DAY FOUR
Cross a steamy, super-heated creek on stepping stones. Relax in Mr. Bubbles, a sparkling blue hot spring, hidden deep in Yellowstone. Magma heated water charges through a vent. The ground rumbles underfoot.
3.5 miles, -800 ft
DAY FOUR
Cross a steamy, super-heated creek on stepping stones. Relax in Mr. Bubbles, a sparkling blue hot spring, hidden deep in Yellowstone. Magma heated water charges through a vent. The ground rumbles underfoot.
3.5 miles | -800 ft
DAY FIVE
Ford Bechler river as it courses over dramatic cascades. Stand on cliff’s edge next to the breathtaking Iris Falls, and admire the double Colonnade Falls. At camp, wade out to a river island and relax in the warm evening glow.
6 miles, -750 ft
DAY FIVE
Ford Bechler river as it courses over dramatic cascades. Stand on cliff’s edge next to the breathtaking Iris Falls, and admire the double Colonnade Falls. At camp, wade out to a river island and relax in the warm evening glow.
6 miles | -750 ft
DAY SIX
Traverse the wild western grasslands of Bechler meadow. Cross a wobbly suspension bridge, and eat lunch on a soft riverbank. Fish jump, crickets chirp, and frogs hop around us. After a jaunt through a colorful forest, our journey is complete!
7 miles | +100 ft, -100 ft
DAY SIX
Traverse the wild western grasslands of Bechler meadow. Cross a wobbly suspension bridge, and eat lunch on a soft riverbank. Fish jump, crickets chirp, and frogs hop around us. After a jaunt through a colorful forest, our journey is complete!
7 miles, +100 ft | -100 ft
What's Included?
Backcountry Accommodations
- Permits for each backcountry campsite in Yellowstone
- 3-6 nights of wilderness camping
Meals & Snacks
- All meals from the 1st day’s lunch to the last day’s lunch
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and lots of snacks!
Group Camping Gear
- Shared gear, bear canisters, water filters, cookware, first aid kit, etc.
- Individual tents
- Personal trail journal
- See gear list
Shuttle
- Transportation between parking lots and trailheads, if necessary
What's Not Included?
Transportation to Yellowstone
- Adventurers take own car to reach group meeting point in Yellowstone
Gratuity for Guides
- 10% – 20% recommended
Trip Insurance
- Read the Terms and Conditions regarding our deposit and cancellation policy
- “Cancel for Any Reason” trip insurance is imperative
GEAR RENTAL PACKAGE
Backpack • Rain Cover • Sleeping Bag • Sleeping Pad • Camping Pillow • Trekking Poles • Headlamp • Batteries • Mug • Bowl • Utensils
* Tent already included with trip
Simply bring clothes!
$245/trip
What's Included?
Backcountry Accommodations
- 3 – 6 nights of wilderness camping
- permits for each backcountry campsite in Yellowstone
Meals and Snacks
- All meals from the first day’s lunch to the last day’s lunch
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and lots of snacks!
Group Camping Gear
- Shared gear, bear canisters, water filters, stoves, cookware, first aid kit, wilderness permit, card games etc.
- Individual tents
- Personal trail journal
- See gear list
Shuttle
- Transportation between parking lots and trailheads, if necessary
What's Not Included?
Transportation to Yellowstone
- Adventurers take own car to reach group meeting point in Yellowstone
Personal Gear and Clothing
- Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpack
- Personal clothing
- See gear list
Gratuity for Guides
- 10% – 20% recommended
Trip Insurance
- Read Terms and Conditions for full deposit and cancellation policy
- “Cancel for Any Reason” trip insurance is imperative
Backcountry Evacuation
- Read Terms and Conditions for full evacuation policy
GEAR RENTAL
PACKAGE
Simply bring clothes! • $245 / trip
Backpack • Rain Cover • Sleeping Bag • Sleeping Pad • Camping Pillow • Trekking Poles • Headlamp • Batteries • Mug • Bowl • Utensils
* Tent already included with trip
The Heart Lake Round Up
5 Days | Moderate - Breezy
- Circle one of Yellowstone’s largest, most beautiful lakes
- See colorful volcanic springs and bubbling geysers!
Journey to Half Dome & Clouds Rest
6 Days | Moderate
- Climb the heart-racing cables to the top of Half Dome!
- See Yosemite’s most gripping viewpoint atop Clouds Rest.
Includes Half Dome!
Shoot the Black Canyon!
4 Days | Breezy
- Follow the Yellowstone River through a wild western canyon
- Moderate hiking days allow plenty of time to swim!
The Heart Lake Round Up
5 Days | Moderate - Breezy
- Circle one of Yellowstone’s largest, most beautiful lakes
- See colorful volcanic springs and bubbling geysers!
Journey to Half Dome & Clouds Rest
6 Days | Moderate
- Climb the heart-racing cables to the top of Half Dome!
- See Yosemite’s most gripping viewpoint from Clouds Rest.
Includes Half Dome!
Shoot the Black Canyon!
4 Days | Breezy
- Follow the Yellowstone River through a wild western canyon
- Moderate hiking days allow plenty of time to swim!
