S E P U L C H E R M O U N T A I N
Yellowstone National Park
Northwestern Wyoming

Before I go too far an equipment check is in order. In addition to my bear spray, I've also brought along my bear bell. I tie it to one of my hiking boots to maximize its ringing effect. I wish to alert the bears to my presence as I hike through their habitat. I hope they don't recognize the ringing as their dinner bell. I guess we'll just have wait and see what happens.

On my way up and over a small bridge. According to the sign, 1/2 mile to go before the Sepulcher Mountain Trail strikes out on its own.

At the trail sign I hang a left then quickly realize it is at this junction where the trail becomes steeper. Looking over my shoulder I discover I've hiked high enough to have a nice view. The Rockstar drink I drank earlier in preparation for this hike has started to kick-in and I'm now flying up the hill. Red Bull, one of the Rockstar's competitors, has the tagline "Red Bull, it gives you wings!" I think Rockstar should change their tagline to "Rockstar, it gives you turbo jet boosters!"