Backpacking Yellowstone: The Thorofare Loop, SOLO October 2021 [Short, Color Corrected] 

This trip took place from Oct 2nd through the 11th, late in the backpacking season for Yellowstone. I didn't see another soul for 9 days. The original plan was to spend 10 nights and 11 days in the backcountry. Due to bad weather, I hiked out a day early making the trip an 8-night, 9-day trip. I covered 87 miles total, traveling from Heart Lake to the East side of Yellowstone Lake, then down the Thorofare, up and over the Continental Divide again and over to Mariposa Lake, down the Sanke River to the Snake River Confluence, and finally out via Heart Lake. Temperatures ranged from 20F to 70F. Wildlife was galore!
I did this trip solo after some plans fell apart. I stayed at 8J1, 7G1, 6A3, 6D2, 6Y6, 6Y4, 6M4, and 8C5. I saw and heard a ton of wildlife on this trip. I didn't see another human for 9 days, which was the best part. Solitude does a lot of good for the soul. I apologize for the camera mount rig that is visible in some of the shots, either I rushed the shot or didn't notice. I'll be upgrading my rigging next year. Also, there isn't much shot on the last two days as I hiked 17.5 miles one day in heavy snow and freezing rain, then 15.5 miles the next day to beat the oncoming winter storm and 12" to 18" of snow that fell the next day.
Big shout out to my wife, Teresa for being as understanding as she was with me on this trip. I scared her on my 2nd to last day by not contacting her for over 9 hours. Heavy cloud cover will impact the Zoleo, FYI. To my best friends Alex, Ian, and Josh - next year fellas.
Finally, this trip video is not a guide. Please do the research yourself before taking on a trip like this. Yellowstone is a dangerous place if you don't know what you're doing, what you're getting yourself into, or don't have the correct gear. Weather is the big player in Yellowstone, so be prepared for the worst. Please use good judgment, share your plans with others, and don't be afraid to ask for help. Keep comments civil and polite, please. Enjoy!
0:00 Introduction
1:14 Day One, Hiking into Heart Lake 8J1
8:59 Day Two, Up and over to Grouse Creek 7G1
19:18 Day Three, My Favorite Site 6A3
31:39 Day Four, Into the Thorofare 6D2
52:42 Day Five, Bend in the River 6Y6
59:53 Day Six, Thorofare Ranger Station 6Y4
1:13:36 Day Seven, The Climb to Mariposa 6M4
1:22:28 Day Eight, 17.5 Miles of Snow and Ice 8C5
1:29:19 Day Nine, Outrunning the Storm