Rocky Mountain Gold

A historic post from my first trip over to Yellowstone and the Tetons

Yellowstone, here I come.

Flying tomorrow to start a three week photographic expedition through Yellowstone NP and The Grand Tetons.

The trip takes me across the Rockies, taking in Colorado, Montana and Wyoming and some of the most stunning scenery in the US

Hopefully, as well as the landscape there will be some wildlife encounters..Elk,Moose,Bison,Bears,Wolves, Eagles..

Follow the trip here.

Weighing in at a shade under 12 kilos, my backpack for the next three weeks. 20 minutes after checking in at LHR I’m in Weatherspoons having a rest!

So, whats in the pack?

Tenba Shootout 24l backpack

2 camera bodies, nikon d750 and d7000

Lenses; Tamron 150-600,Tamron 24-70,Nikon 16-35,Nikon 50mm,Nikon 70-300

Spare batteries x3

Filters, Hitech Formatt polarizers, nd grads, Lee Big Stopper

Lacie portable hard drive

Macbook Pro

Binoculars

Head torch

Peak design capture

Various cables.

For the record, yes I am open to product endorsement and any kind of sponsorship.

First stop is Denver. At one mile above sea level its a long way up from Barry Island. Jeez, the air is thin. Didnt realise what a problem dehydration would be at this altitude. I was wondering why everywhere you stop you get given a pint of water! The other notable thing..weed…everywhere. Marijuana is legal in Colorado.