We have been pretty busy at work so far this season at Luton’s Teton Cabins. It took about a week to complete spring cleaning all the cabins and the lodge. Every log gets wiped down with a damp rag, and then oiled with Old English Wood Oil. It is a tedious process, but the wood looks fantastic when we are done. Many guests this year have commented on how nice the cabins look, and they are surprised to find out they are over 25 years old. Brad and Joanne, the owners, are very particular about cleaning, and it shows. We have already received several 5 star reviews on Trip Advisor this year, and the season is just getting started!
We have a fantastic group of work campers this year, which really makes for a pleasant work environment. And, based on our first pot luck, they are all good cooks as well! Karen and Al are back again along with Jodi and Ken who worked here a few years ago. Joining our experienced crew this year are Shawn, Erin and Melissa.
Dan, Joanne, Karen, Brad, Shawn, Erin, Jodi, Ken, Melissa and Al (standing)
We have managed to get out and do a few things on our days off, when the weather has been co-operating. We had a few days of snow early in the season and it’s forecast again for tomorrow – ugh!!! We have also had some wind, rain, hail and flood warnings. This year the Tetons received over 600 inches of snow, and the snow melt has caused the rivers to be near flood stage. We are keeping our fingers crossed that the road to the cabins does not get closed.
Snow Day!
With all the snow, we knew the waterfalls would be spectacular, and we were not disappointed! It was a bit windy out, as you can tell by Dan’s hair!
And no visit to Yellowstone would be complete without getting caught up in a buffalo jam!
And to top off the day, we met up with Tom and Ellen at the Old Faithful Cafeteria for dinner. They are working out in West Yellowstone again. It was great catching up with them, and we plan to get together later in the summer.
And to continue with our crazy weather, last night it was raining to the East, which resulted in one of the nicest rainbows I have seen. Melissa and I went out to take some pictures, and half of our guests were standing outside taking pictures as well. No rain…no rainbows! Thanks Melissa for the photo!
We are looking forward to a great summer and expect to be busy as the cabins are near capcity all summer. Hopefully the crazy weather will settle down soon so we can get out and explore the area more on our days off. We should have more time to explore since I won’t be sidelined by a broken foot like last year.
Quote for the day: “In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside 24 hours.” – Mark Twain
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Lucky you..snow! It was 90 here today. Felt like Florida. At least it cools off at night.
We have met Dan’s double. We are working with a couple, Deb and Dale, and can’t believe how much Dale looks like Dan. Same haircut.
Enjoy your snow day.
Good job. Love the pictures especially the rainbow. Rain and sleet today and what is going on with the wind?? Miss you. Hope to get over soon.
You guys all look terrific! Snow is pretty, surprised that Dan didn’t have on a jacket!
Wonderful to read your update! I am LOVING Yellowstone NP! I haven’t had time to get down to the Grand Tetons yet. Let me know if you are going anywhere past the Grant Village/West Thumb area, I’m in the Grant Village General Store. LOVE it here…the snow, not so much!!!
Thanks Debby! We have only been up to Yellowstone once this summer, to see the Lower Falls and Old Faithful. We will come back up once they open the new trail to Fairy Falls and the Grand Prismatic Overlook. I heard that should be done in July. Will let you know. The store at Grant Village is nice.
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