A view of the Missouri River from the top ridge of Mann Gulch near Helena, Montana.

A nice, dry photo before hopping on a raft to hit some Class 4 rapids on the Gallatin River in Montana.

Canary Springs at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Showing off my “Eat Water” sticker from Montana Whitewater while lounging in the Crazy Creek chairs at base camp in Hyattville, Wyoming.

A reflection on the glassy surface of beautiful Grace Lake in the Bighorn Mountains near Hyattville, Wyoming.

Taking a dip in a Wyoming stream after a long day of hiking in July.

Getting ready to fireman belay for my campers when we went rappelling on a 105ft tall rockface in Wyoming.

Our platform tents at base camp – living in the lap of luxury in the backcountry!

My co-counselors and me at the top of the mountain after our 6-day adventure backpacking in the Wyoming wilderness with our campers.

Photo op with the vintage Yellowstone National Park tour bus in Wyoming.

A view from the top of Mann Gulch in Montana after a challenging uphill hike.

Gotta watch out for those pesky moose out in Montana!

The beautiful “Grand Canyon” of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

A gorgeous mountain lake hidden away at 9,800ft in the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming. Trust me, they don’t call this Lost Lake for nothing.

Rolling up my sleeves…er…pant legs… to cross the river during our backpacking trip. Time to get serious, people. That water is COLD.

What trip to Yellowstone National Park would be complete without a few close encounters with bison?!