GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK

Half Day Snowshoe Adventure (AM or PM)   

Become an adventurer as you follow the tracks of your local naturalist guide through rolling hills and snow covered forested groves at the base of the Grand Teton Mountain Range.

Our half day (4hr) guided snowshoeing tour will give you a taste of the beauty and uniqueness that backcountry travel offers.  Your guide will design the tour around your group’s interests and desires, creating a customized and unparalleled experience.  We are happy to accommodate any ability level and will provide all of the necessary snowshoeing equipment.    

The Day

We’ll get an early start to make the most of our time in Grand Teton National Park. Depending on the group’s interests and desired energy level (see description below), we’ll chose from one of our favorite snowshoeing destinations in Grand Teton National Park.   We have access to snowshoeing locations in the park that are flat, rolling, open or heavily forested.  If we are treated to a sunny bluebird day then we will enjoy traveling out in the open right below the majestic Teton Mountains.  If the snow is falling, we will choose a location with a bit of cover.  The stillness of the snowy forest when walking 5 feet above the ground is truly a special experience.  Throughout the program your guide will present your group with a variety of high quality snacks to enjoy during your stops.   As we explore the park’s backcountry, we’ll keep watch for animal signs, interpreting tracks and unique habitats. Your knowledgeable guide will share interesting facts about snow science and winter ecology to complete your experience in this winter wonderland. No previous experience is necessary to enjoy a day on snowshoes. We like to say “If you can walk, you can snowshoe” and your guide will happily share some tips and tricks to make the activity more efficient.  These programs are offered as small groups with a maximum of 7 participants.      

Choose your ideal Energy Level:   Our group programs offer a leisurely pace, if you are interested in a faster pace level please contact us (307) 690-9533. We offer private programs that can cater to any activity level. 

Leisure: This type of tour will focus on taking advantage of teaching moments to learn about winter ecology and interpret animal signs. We’ll have plenty of time to stop and take photos and we’ll be moving at a pace where you can easily hold a conversation with friends.

Moderate: Our moderate tours will move at a slightly faster pace, focusing on covering a little more ground so that we can experience more of the backcountry.

Aerobic: We offer the aerobic energy level for any of our tours that are booked privately. Aerobic style tours are great for our guests who are in top physical condition and don’t mind breaking a sweat. We’ll focus these tours on covering as much ground as possible and experiencing the depths of the backcountry.

What's included

• Experienced and knowledgeable naturalist guide, dedicated to providing you with a safe, fun, educational and unforgettable day.
• All guides are Wilderness First Responders, an intensive 80-hour first aid certification.
• Professional quality Swarovski Optik Optics.
• Pickup/Dropoff at a convenient Jackson location.   Pickup at your hotel can be arranged as well for private tours.
• Modern snowshoes, trekking poles and overboot gaiters.
• Snacks to enjoy en route and during the experience.
• Hot beverages for enjoyment after your excursion
• Water to enjoy in one of our reusable take home water bottles.
• Professional quality Binoculars and Spotting Scopes.
• Visual aides for a hands-on learning approach.
• Modern and comfortable safari style rig that is equipped with winter studded snow tires.
• Window seats guaranteed for every guest.

What to Bring

•  Layers
•  Winter Hat
•  Gloves
•  Warm ski socks
•  Snow pants
•  Goggles or sunglasses

Covid-19 Protocol

We understand your need to be flexible with travel plans and have amended our cancellation policy.  For all single-day tours, the deposit is completely refundable up to two weeks before your tour.  Please see our Covid-19 page for full details on our protocols currently in place.

Your Customized Experience

Custom Safari Style Vehicles

• We provide vehicles with  roof hatches for safe and unobstructed viewing.
• All of our vehicles have 4-wheel-drive and studded tires, essential for winter travel in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
• Everyone is granted a window seat, to ensure a great view! There is plenty of room for jackets, camera gear, backpacks, etc.
• In our larger van, there are no uncomfortable benches that are hard to get in and out of. We have installed comfortable captain's chairs.
• We use PA systems when needed, have installed cup holders, and provide stools for easier access. Our guides are always willing to help you in and out of the vehicle.

Professional Optics

We are proud to partner with Austrian-born Swarovski Optik—award-winning, world class optics. Each guest has access to Swarovski CL (8x30), EL (10x42) or NL (10x42) binoculars for personal use throughout the tour. ATX spotting scopes (30-70x magnification) are also available for viewing wildlife from afar. And, to help preserve the memory of your adventure, we capture all the action with Ollin spotting scope adapters, sending you home with photos and videoes!

Mobile Wildlife Museum

Our naturalist kits provide the opportunity to touch and see different items up close. We have antlers, pelts, claws, horns, and more! All items were collected or purchased outside of the National Parks; it is prohibited to take anything out of the parks.

Additional Amenities

• We provide a Wildlife Sightings List for tour participants to fill out, if you'd like. You take home a copy and we keep a copy for our records.
• Your children will love our “Children’s Activity Book”. They can work on this during the tour or take it home for later. This book is filled with crosswords, coloring pages, matching games, wildlife bingo, and other engaging activities. You provide the child and we provide the book and crayons.
• All of our guides carry radios to aid in sharing wildlife sightings. When the location and timing is right, we will head to that active wildlife hotspot for uninterrupted viewing.
• We provide iPads on all tours that are filled with maps, wildlife photos, diagrams, animal sounds, and other visual aids to enhance your learning experience.
• We take our coffee seriously. This is why we brew Cowboy Coffee organic beans for you every morning. We will serve your coffee from our vacuum insulated French Press carafe while in the park watching the sunrise. We also provide a selection of organic teas and hot chocolate.