Gardiner is at a altitude of 6000 feet and we woke to a lovely sunny day, still around zero degrees. The ranger on YS entrance told us that the road was ok to Jackson, so off we set. We took an hours stroll around Norris basin to take in the sulphur steam, then south. The road from Madison leading to West thumb assented and so did the packed snow on the road. By the time we were at 8600 feet, traveling was slow and scary. The downhills being the issue on ice. But we dropped out of the park to find the route snow free. Yellowstone leads straight into Teton NP, but before the official entrance a big bear ran over the road. Stopping I managed to get the photo below, glad we're sitting in the car.
Down the valley to Jackson with great views of the snow covered mountains. It's been decided a steady day wildlife watching from the car tomorrow.
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