by admin | Feb 2, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
I woke up at 3:00 am to stoke the fire, and let the dogs out. Stella ran right out, but Huck went out the door, tucked his tail and tried to run back in. I had already shut the door only to here his paw tapping at it right away. Upon letting him back in, he gave me...
by admin | Jan 30, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
Black Sand Basin is one of my favorite places to hike through during the winter season. Hardly ever do we see another person, thus giving the feeling that this is truely our park. Iron Spring Creek splits this geyser basin and adds to the beauty. Bison are almost...
by admin | Jan 21, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
Damn cold here this morning. 28 below 0 at 6:30 am. Tonight it has warmed up a bit and it’s snowing side ways. Dumping. The Tram line in the morning at BS would be a great place to be. Waist deep…probably….should be. Everyone can quit praying...
by admin | Jan 14, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
Snowpack Update: SW Montana as of today. Jefferson River Drainage: 103% Madison River Drainage: 109% Gallatin River Drainage: 111% Consistent snow continues to precipitate on the mountains in Southwest Montana. 4 more inches has fallen here on Horse Butte...
by admin | Jan 6, 2011 | 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide, Yellowstone National Park Winter
Things have slowed down a little around here….finally. Busy is good, it means there’s money in the bank. Paperwork has stacked up, once again, and if Stella doesn’t take all my time today I might actually get to it…doubtful. Fishing would...
by admin | Jan 2, 2011 | Madison River, Yellowstone National Park Winter
This winter has been deep thus far. Very deep. West Yellowstone is sitting at 124% of normal snowpack on the first day of January, 2011. “Haven’t seen a Winter like this in 30 years” is the common phrase around town. Most drainages in the Madison...
