Brandon Stephens, Erin Baker, Kyle Lapczynski
It was 36 degrees Fahrenheit when we got up this morning. Brandon makes a commando run to the bathroom. We ate 1/2" thick pancakes at the Flagg Ranch Lodge and met a waiter from Indiana named Brian.
Brian: It was still cold when I got out to take my first picture by the lake. Kyle was right. The Tetons got better as we drove. We ascended a narrow, winding road in the Explorer to the top of Signal Mountain. The view was really nice except for poor lighting. I recommend going at sunset.
Brandon: I was very impressed by the first view. My only disappointment was the haze. We went on a wild moose chase to Oxbow bend. Oxbow bend was a good stop & very picturesque. The top of signal mountain had nice views and not so nice facilities for mother nature (the throne was not adequate).
Kyle: I'm extremely excited to return to my favorite mountain range. I was not let down by the wonderful views of mountains visible from the road. Signal mountain was a very nice stop. The summit had great view of meadows below. The best views of the Tetons was just below the summit at the Jackson Lake Overlook.
Erin: Everything was absolutely breathtaking. I liked everything about it. Oxbow bend and Signal Mountain were beautiful.
Brian: While atop Signal Mountain, somebody (???) questioned whether the French Explorers ever stroked it to the Tetons.
Jenny Lake
Our first view of the mountains.
Kyle and Erin pose atop Signal Mountain.
Signal Mountain
Mount Moran.
Jenny Lake
Kyle happily runs across the meadow toward the mountains.
Kyle happily runs across the meadow toward the mountains.
Jenny Lake
Kyle returns to the car. That's Grand Teton in the background.
Jenny Lake
Kyle helps Erin out onto the rocks.
Kyle and Erin pose at the edge of Jenny Lake