Things to Bring Along on a Day Ride

Required Items

Hat
Sunscreen
Bug Repellent
Sturdy Shoes
Long Sleeved Shirt
Warm Jacket
Filled Water Bottle
Raincoat

Optional

Camera
Gloves
Binoculars
Snacks

Things not allowed

Bear Spray
Shorts
Sandals
Fanny Packs
Backpacks
Firearms

Additional Things You Should Have in May, Early June, September, and October

Extra Layers of Clothing
Thermal Underwear
Heavy Jacket
Warm Gloves

General Wisdom

It is best to dress in layers
Wool insulates when it is wet
Rainsuits with tops and bottoms are best
Rain ponchos are a bad idea
Cowboy boots are terrible in the rain

Final Thoughts

Chances are, the sun will shine and it will be a beautiful day, but you do not want to be unprepared in the mountains.

Be sure to check out the number one selling CD in the Park by your outfitter and guide, Jett Hitt. You can download samples of this full scale violin concerto that was inspired by the Park and recorded by the Slovak Radio Symphony. It is the perfect sound track to your Yellowstone vacation.