wydaho wildfleur wednesdays

Apr 18

During my Grand and Glorious Summer of 2023, I managed to meet a friend for peak wildflower trail runs on mid-week afternoons and dubbed them Wydaho Wildfleur Wednesdays.

field of brightly colored wildflowers and mountains in distance — View from the 2023 Grand Targhee Wildflower Run

As the first pasque flowers arrive, my mind begins schemin’ and dreamin’. Now is that sweet, tender time of year when I feel drawn to begin studying up on wildfleur monikers, dusting of my trail running shoes, and prepping my lungs for getting up to the proper altitudes to capture the views and frolic amongst the beauties. Cheers to the upcoming wildflower season, even though it feels achingly far away! Queue Tom Petty because you, yes, YOU! “belong among the wildflowers.”

But first, let’s enjoy the fresh 18” of powder for closing weekend on the ski hill. Don’t laugh! Ok, ok. It is pretty amusing to have a big traditional Easter snow, I’ll grant you that one. It lined up nicely this year. Then, let’s enjoy some downtime for Mud Season and locals only fun. Finally, let’s solidify our plans and get excited! Obviously, I’m ready for this after two weeks in a row of sharing my wish list with you, haha! What are you most excited about for the upcoming seasons? What schemes are coming together in your mind?