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Activites in Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole is a destination for unique adventures and family activities. At Snake River Caretaking, we have relationships with the best service providers in the valley and would love to help you plan your trip to Jackson Hole. Below are just some of the activities that are available.

Jackson Hole is a hiking and biking mecca. The valley has over 56 miles of paved pathways that link the town of Jackson to Teton Village and Grand Teton National Park, and over 115 miles of mountain bike trails. The mountains and surrounding national parks offer endless options for hiking trails — you are sure to find something for everyone always with breathtaking scenery.

Road Biking

Paved or hard-packed roads and trails throughout Jackson Hole offer dramatic views and the possibility of wildlife sightings. Families and recreational riders will enjoy riding along the National Elk Refuge Road or The Pathways of Jackson. More experienced cyclists will enjoy the challenge of Teton Pass.

Mountain Biking

Pedal your way through a biking adventure on Rendezvous Mountain or further into the pristine Jackson Hole backcountry. Base Camp provides in-house bike rentals, helmets and any other equipment you may need. Rendezvous Mountain is home to a man-made trail system that is largely accessible via lift service. A scenic pathway system is available in Grand Teton National park while over a hundred miles of mountain bike trails are accessible in the Bridger-Teton, Targhee National Forest and Cache Creek Canyon areas. Riders of all ages and levels can enjoy pedaling through fields of wildflowers, along mountain ridges, through aspen groves and alongside rivers and streams.

Hiking

Right outside the Resort’s Base Camp or minutes away in Grand Teton National Park, hikes to dazzling mountain peaks, waterfalls and glacial lakes abound. Panoramic valley views will take your breath away. Explore countless hiking trails, from beginner to advanced levels. For those who choose to go on their own, Base Camp counsellors can provide all the necessary information, maps, directions and recommendations, including where to go and what to bring, wear, look for and expect. They can acquaint you with the wildflowers, wildlife, birds, history and geology of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Bring your camera to capture the stunning landscape and rare wildlife. www.holehike.com

Biking & Hiking

Family Activities

Jackson Hole offers plenty of activities for the whole family. From viewing rare wildlife in their natural habitat to experiencing the cowboy culture at the Jackson Hole Rodeo, there are many options for everyone in the group.

Wildlife Safaris

Private wildlife adventures give you the opportunity to safely and comfortably view magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, beyond the highways and in remote areas. Along the way, you will learn about the flora and fauna, geology and history of this significant ecosystem, and have the opportunity to view elk, moose, mule deer, bison, bears, wolves, mountain lions, bighorn sheep, bald eagles, river otters, trumpeter swans, owls and other rare birds. Our fantastic wildlife guides will customize the route based on your specific interests and recent wildlife sightings.

Chuckwagon Supper Rides

Horseback Riding

Jackson Hole Rodeo

Elk Refuge Sleigh Rides

Alpine Slide & Mountain Coaster

On the Snow King Mountain, rising from the town of Jackson, ride the chairlift to the top of the mountain and thrill to the adventure of the alpine slide, a luge-inspired ride that hurtles through 2,500 feet (760 metres) of wildflowers and forest. Your slide-ride down can be as relaxing or exhilarating as you like. You control your own speed – no special skills are required. Slide opens Memorial Day weekend.

Challenge your mind, body and spirit as you explore the peaks in Grand Teton National Park or experience a family adventure at one of the area ropes courses. There are all levels of opportunity, whether you are a seasoned mountaineer or just want to try a new adventure.

Climbing

Ropes Courses

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s new Aerial Adventure Course is a network of zip lines, balance beams, cargo nets and other challenges – all suspended 25 feet above the ground. The course offers a range of features with varying levels of difficulty to allow you to stretch your limits, both physically and mentally, while harnessed up and safely on belay. No experience is necessary, and the Aerial Adventure Course is great for kids and adults alike. The Aerial Adventure Course will be open daily in the summer. www.jacksonhole.com

Via Ferrata

Rock Climbing

& Mountaineering

Water Activities

Jackson Hole is home to many beautiful lakes and rivers, where you can enjoy a wide variety of activities, from a relaxing day of fishing to an adventurous whitewater trip down the Snake River Canyon.

Fly Fishing

Jackson Hole is known as a Mecca for fly fishing, drawing enthusiasts from around the globe. Our in-house director of fly fishing offers casting and fly-tying lessons, and expert instruction and guiding on private float trips in a hand-crafted wooden boat. Just minutes from Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole, Snake River offers abundant wildlife viewing, unsurpassed sceneries of the Tetons – and world-class fly fishing for native cut-throat trout. Day trips and custom fly-fishing vacation packages are available.

White Water Rafting/Scenic Floats

Jackson Hole is home to a wide range of river-running options. Trips vary from a calm, scenic trip on the upper Snake River to a wild ride on the rapids of the lower Snake. The calm section meanders through Grand Teton National Park, offering unique perspectives on the mountains and a safe way to see wildlife. The exciting lower stretch of the Snake River runs the white water of the Snake River Canyon. Experience Big Kahuna, Lunch Counter and other fun rapids rated from Class II to Class III, depending on conditions. Some river guide vendors include: Sands, Barker Ewing, Mad River, Dave Hansen, Jackson Hole Whitewater, and Solitude.

Kayaking & Canoeing

Wooden Boat Tours

Jackson Hole is known for its three outstanding local ski areas, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Grand Targhee Resort and Snow King Resort. In addition, there are countless backcountry opportunities, as well as nordic skiing trails.

Resort Skiing

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has 133 trails including 50% expert, 40% intermediate and 10% beginner. The mountain features 13 lifts including Bridger Gondola and our world-famous Aerial Tram, which cruises right by Corbet’s on its way to the top. With 2500 acres of in-bound terrain and 4,139-ft vertical drop, there’s plenty of room to explore. www.jacksonhole.com

Snow King Mountain has the steepest north-facing in the lower 48, making for challenging terrain. Fear not, beginners and intermediates: a majority of the lower mountain is rated for beginner and intermediate abilities. Add in a snow-tubing park, snow biking trails and an ice-climbing wall, and you have a full-service winter wonderland. www.snowkingjacksonhole.com

Grand Targhee Resort is a year round mountain resort situated in the Western slope of the Tetons in Alta, Wyoming. Located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, the abundance of light powder snow and lack of lift lines in the winter and unbeatable singletrack and downhill biking amid spectacular views in the summer creates an adventure-lover’s paradise.

Private Instruction

Nordic Skiing

Heli Skiing

Since 1974, High Mountain Heli-Skiing (HMH) has been offering its guests the ultimate deep powder helicopter skiing experience in Jackson Hole. We use the newest model AS-350B3e A-Star helicopters to access our terrain. Our 305,000-acre terrain consists of ranges south of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, including all of the Snake River and Palisades Mountain Ranges, and portions of the Hoback, Teton and the Gros Ventre Mountain Ranges. Vast open bowls, steep chutes, enchanted forests and glades can all be yours to explore.

Backcountry Guides

Skiing

& Snowboarding

Aerial Adventures

For adventure enthusiasts, try an aerial adventure, including scenic flights over the Tetons or a peaceful hot air balloon ride.

Hot Air Ballooning

Scenic Flights

Enjoy a guided tour of the mountains, canyons and lakes of the Teton Range and Teton Valley, Idaho. Our knowledgeable pilot will point out the Grand Teton Cathedral Group, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Targhee, Jackson Hole Aerial Tram, Table Mountain, Mount Moran and up to seven mountain ranges if the conditions are right! It’s the easiest way to view the splendor of our mountains and great for those special photographs.

Paragliding

Jackson Hole is home to world-class golf courses. Try these courses at each end of the valley.

Teton Pines

Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club

Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club is the valley’s first full-service championship 18-hole golf course. Opened in 1963 and redesigned in 1973 by Robert Trent Jones II, it showcases some of Jackson Hole’s most breathtaking Teton views. This semi-private club is consistently ranked number one in the state of Wyoming by Golf Digest magazine. Located just 20 miles (32 kilometres) from the Resort, the club offers a pro shop, golf instruction, club rentals, driving range and putting green.

Snake River Sporting Club

Snake River Sporting Club was named “Best In State” for Wyoming in Golf Digest’s 2015-2016 America’s Greatest Courses annual rankings. The Tom Weiskopf-designed championship golf course first opened in 2006 and in 2007 was named the magazine’s No. 2 “Best New Private Course in the United States”. Following a five-year closure, the golf course reopened for play in May 2014 after a USD 5 million rehabilitation that included replacing the surface of every green, restoring all bunkers and adding new practice facilities.

Golf

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