Montanapalooza Question

“OK, I am fairly new to this board so will someone give me the complete lowdown on this trip. I was scheduled to join my buddies in Colorado in July but I will not be able to make that trip. I need the what,when,why,where,who,etc... I will be looking to escape the heat & humidity of Arkansas. I haven't been to Wyoming or Montana in a long time & would enjoy going back.”

“What- great backpacking trip in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness on the Cooke City to Alpine trail, ~27 miles, 5 days, 4 nights of high altitude, alpine adventure
When- July 14-19
Why- Because it's there
Where- Meet in Red Lodge, MT on July 14, shuttle vehicles and head over to Cooke City, MT
Who- 18-20 TT'ers, 4 of whom (Aero, Geezr, Newgirl and Chief) live in MT and WY”

“Thanks Aero.”

“I'll put you on my email list so you can get all the late-breaking news.”

“Are you going to be out here Arky?”

“Come on Arky, join the Arkansas contingent. It currently stands at one. lol”

“oh no, not two hogs. oops . . . razorbacks!”

“sooie pig!!!!!!”

“I'm going to see about getting off work. I am really looking forward to making a trip this summer away from the Arkansas heat & humidity.”

“Alright . . . grizzlies love hogs!”

“oink oink!”

“No heat or humidity at 9000'”

“jgeils, Are you planning on driving or flying? It's probably about a 24 hour drive from here”

“I'm going to burn one of my free airline tickets.”

“Pigs can fly?”

“Sure. Haven't you seen them on the Pink Floyd Animals cover?”

“If pigs can now fly, then the Vikings are gonna win the Super Bowl, right?

Or do I have to wait for HeII to freeze over too?”

“We saw the Eagles on that tour. Alpine Valley, Wi. in '95 I believe. GREAT SHOW”