I am planning on doing a solo 3 or 4 day backpacking trip at the end of June / early July. I am stuck on where to go. I have never been to Glacier or the Wind River Range, and I have been to the Tetons but have never hiked there.
As of now, I am thinking of Glacier or the Tetons, but I know there is a permit process and huge crowds. I don't necessarily want to be surrounded by tourists the whole time. I have heard that the Wind River Range is more rugged and less crowded.
I am looking for a trail in the range of about 17-24 miles and not extremely difficult, as I am meeting my brother and girlfriend two days later to do a 26 miler. If you have any trail suggestions for the desired lengths that would be great.
Also, regarding the backcountry permit process: would you recommend reserving the permit in advance and for an extra fee, or is it possible to get the permit the day of or day before during the season I am planning on going.
Thanks in advance for any help.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-10/body-of-missing-perth-man-muhammad-ferdiansah-found/100747652
A body believed to be that of a missing man has been found in the Stirling Range national park in Perth.
Police say they discovered the body near Mt Toolbrunup during an extensive search for 26-year-old Muhammad Ferdiansah.
Mr Ferdiansah's family have been informed of the discovery.
Around 5pm Sunday, a body believed to be that of Mr Ferdiansah was sighted from a police helicopter high up on the western side of Mt Toolbrunup.
Police said their only means of access to the site was by helicopter, and due to poor weather conditions the recovery of the body was postponed until today.
Acting Inspector Hugh Letessier was on site during the search and recovery operation and said Mr Ferdiansah had strayed far from the hiking trail.
"He clearly had left the track, deviating a significant distance to the mountainside where he was located.
"We don't know the reason for him venturing off the track."
Inspector Letessier said police would continue to investigate the incident.
