Originally Posted by
Gambit McCrae
All of my hiking experience has been on the AT, Kentucky, TN or Georgia. I decided today that I need to broaden my experience level to the west. I know nothing about it, but I know I have all the gear needed to do a trip to Grand Teton National Park.
If folks could ramble about anything from what time of year is best, to do you need a down puffy year round, a thick down or light down?
Tarptent Strato2 appropriate or do I need the Hilleberg with guy lines?
Daily mileages compared to enjoying 15-20 mile days on the AT?
Bear awareness, canisters (required or recommended)?
I am looking at the Grand Teton Crest Trail, I think it is 40 miles? but I would probably try and find a 20 mile loop to add to that The landscape looks like something you could most definitely do 8 miles a day and enjoy the views.
Just looking for an abundance of knowledge to educate myself