Your journey begins today! You’ll meet your group and guides in Bozeman by 11am and get to know each other over lunch at a local restaurant. Then, you’ll head down to the world’s first national park! We’ll enjoy some sightseeing and short hikes before arriving at our camp in Canyon Village. There, we'll look through our packs together to make sure we're prepared for our backcountry adventure!

On our first evening together we will take the time to get to know each other, set some individual intention for the trip and take in the peace of the great outdoors.

Accommodations: Camping

Meals: L, D

After a morning meditation practice, we’ll head into the Hayden Valley for some wildlife spotting, then stop at West Thumb Geyser Basin, situated along the enormous Lake Yellowstone!

Eventually, we’ll find ourselves at the Lone Star Geyser trailhead, where our adventure into Yellowstone’s backcountry will begin! We’ll hike 9 miles along backcountry thermal features that may erupt as we pass, giving us a private show!

We’ll arrive at our campsite along Shoshone Lake, where we will set up tents and do some gentle movement to workout the kinks from the days travel.  Afterwards, we'll enjoy a delicious camp dinner and some much deserved rest and relaxation.

Accommodations: Camping

Meals: B, L, D

Another optional morning meditation practice will clear our minds for the day's new adventure.

After a filling camp breakfast, we’ll hit the trails towards our next campsite, also along Shoshone Lake. We’ll keep our eyes out for elk, who enjoy spending time along the lakeshore. Once at camp, we'll have time to relax and swim in the lake!

Accommodations: Backcountry Camping

Meals: B, L, D

We’ll wake up at dawn to start our hike out of the backcountry. Then, we’ll hit Yellowstone’s most famous features: Grand Prismatic Spring and Old Faithful. After enjoying the show, we’ll make our way to our glamping accommodations in West Yellowstone.

There, we’ll enjoy a farewell dinner and bonfire!  In addition we will have our final closing session and offer our guides appreciation and gratitude for all of their help on our trip.

Accommodations: Glamping

Meals: B, L, D

After a leisurely morning with some recovery movement and mindful practices, we’ll make our way back to Bozeman. We’ll stop at Bozeman Hot Springs for a dip in their 12 hot and cold pools, saunas and steam rooms. We’ll enjoy lunch in Bozeman before heading to the airport where we will say “see you soon!”

Meals: B, L

We provide a full service experience. Included in your trip cost:

+Transportation: All transportation is included from arrival in Bozeman, MT to the return to the airport.

+Food: All food from lunch on day one to lunch on day 5 are included as outlined in the itinerary.

+Accommodation: Accommodation during the backpacking portion of the trip will be in shared, modern, lightweight 2-person weather-proof tents. Also included is a one night stay at glamping accommodations on the last night of your trip.

+Equipment: Trip participants will be responsible for providing their own hiking clothing, rain gear, and sturdy hiking footwear. We will provide group camping gear along with sleeping bags and sleeping pads. Option for us to rent backpack and hiking poles for you. The guides will provide the group safety gear such as tarps, emergency communication devices and bear spray as well as group cooking gear and food.

+Safety: As with all our trips, safety is our number one priority. We expect the unexpected and will have plans for anything that could happen while on our adventures. We will have radios and other types of emergency communication devices, evacuation plans, and all of our guides have current Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certificates.

+2 Root Expert Tour Leaders who will facilitate mindfulness/wellness practices

+2 Local Guides

+Daily mindfulness activities

+Individual pre-trip assistance as needed

+3 month pre-trip preparation guide

+2 pre-trip calls

+2 post trip calls

+Access to our Director of Traveler Experience who can help answer all your questions!

+All tips/gratuities

+6 Week Post-Trip Meditation Series to help integrate your experience

+Lifetime access to the Root Community

Airfare, travel insurance, souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, and anything not detailed in the itinerary.

August is an ideal time to be in Yellowstone! The snow has melted, the weather is lovely, the wildlife is plentiful, and there is much to explore.

The average temperature is 77 degrees Fahrenheit during the day with lows in the upper 30’s/lower 40s at night. Because of the range of temperatures and the chill factor at night it's best to be prepared with lots of layers including rain gear to protect you from Yellowstone’s notoriously high winds. Below you can find a full packing list. ng 80°F (25°C) for the month.

You’ll need to arrive in Bozeman, MT by 11am on August 12th.

Please depart from Bozeman, MT any time after 3pm on August 16th.You’ll need to make sure you are in Amman, Jordan any time on May 8, 2025.

We classify this trip a difficulty level of 5 out of 5. Which means prior hiking experience is highly recommended. This is a beginner friendly backpacking trip, so no prior backpacking experience is necessary. However expect to carry a 35+ lb pack for multiple days on trail for sustained daily time. Expect elevation gain, variable terrain and weather conditions. Below are approximate daily mileages. You can check out the full detailed itinerary here.

Day 1: Sight seeing and short hikes

Day 2: Hike to backcountry campsite- Approximately 9 miles

Day 3: Hike to next campsite - Approximately 7 miles

Day 4: Hike Out – Approximately 4 miles

Day 5: 0km

Sleeping accommodations are a combination of glamping and frontcountry as well as backcountry camping as detailed in the itinerary.

Your first 3 nights will be camping accommodations with the first night in a front country campsite and the next 2 at backcountry camping set ups.

Your last night will be at beautiful glamping accommodations.

Accommodation during the backcountry portion of the trip will be in shared, modern, lightweight 2 person weather-proof tents.

You will be carrying a heavy backpacking pack (35+ lbs) with everything you need for camping for 4 days. You will be carrying individual gear as well as a portion of the distributed shared group gear provided by the local guides.

The key in backpacking is to pack as light as possible! We will talk about this much more and will make sure you are prepared!

You can find a detailed packing list here. We will also go over gear in much more detail on our two pre-trip calls.

Yes! Most dietary requests can be arranged in advance.

Incredible meals are provided by the local guides and will help be prepared by all participants.

On the days you’ll be camping there is no access to electricity and minimal to zero access to cell phone service.

During the backpacking portion of the trip there will be no access to showers or toilets. Your guides will show you how to practice “leave no trace” practices for elimination on trails and outdoors.

Here is a packing list. We will also go through gear questions in more detail in our two pre-trip calls.

Yes! It is absolutely recommended that you do practice hikes, walks, or strength and cardio conditioning to prepare for this trip. Three months before the start of your trip you will receive a pre-trip preparation series that includes a training plan.

Please email info@rootadventures.com or schedule a call. We would love to hear from you!