Backpacking Tours

Feel the stress of everyday life melt away as you spend your days hiking and evenings camping in the serenity of the mountains. You’ll learn about Leave No Trace camping and how to travel and camp safely in bear country.

We offer a variety of backpacking tours to suit all abilities. Join one of these tours or request a custom tour for the dates that suit your schedule. Our group tours are limited to 8 people. We provide all of the equipment and you show up in good physical condition, ready to explore your new environment. All of our backpacking trips include lodging and dinner at our yurt the night before trip departure. We’ll issue your gear and prepare for an early start the next day!

The One Nighter: A Backpacking Introduction
(Rated Easy)
Perfect for those new to backpacking or short on time. This tour has several options and can be catered to your activity level. Choose a leisurely tour to Badger Creek in the northern Tetons where we will hike in 4 miles with little elevation gain. From our base camp, we can ascend Dead Horse Pass that afternoon with light packs. After breakfast the next day, we will hike to the Teton Crest Trail with light packs and make our way back down to the trailhead by 4 pm.

For those looking for more of a challenge, we will hike 3 miles with 1,800 feet of elevation gain to our base camp in a subalpine meadow. Time and weather permitting, we can hike to the summit of a 10,000 foot peak. On the second day, we will hike over a 9,100 foot pass and descend for six miles back to the trailhead along Moose Creek in the southern Tetons. (Rated Moderate)

Cost $395/person. Family rate is $1,200 for a group or family of 4 persons.Scheduled on demand. Includes one night’s yurt lodging before the trip, two days guided backpacking, all meals and equipment.

Three Day Wilderness Adventure
July 13-16
Spend 3 days covering the spectacular backcountry terrain of the northern Tetons. We will hike 4 miles into the mountains on our first day, set up camp and spend the afternoon ascending Dead Horse Pass with small, light packs. On day two, we’ll gain 1,600 feet of elevation over six miles as we hike onto the Teton Crest Trail. We’ll camp that night by an alpine lake. On our third day, we’ll descend five miles back to the trailhead with fantastic views of the tri-state region.

Cost: $660/person. Includes one night’s yurt lodging before trip departure, three days guided hiking, two nights camping, all backpacking equipment and all meals including dinner from July 13 through lunch on July 16th.

Three Day Grand Teton National Park Trip
July 28-31st / August 17-20 (Rated Moderately Strenuous)
For those seeking more of a challenge, join us for this three day backpacking trip in the southern Tetons.  The first day we will climb 2,000 feet to Mesquite Divide with great views of the high peaks.  From there we will descend to our camp in the Moose Creek headwaters for a total of 7 miles.  On day two, we ascend into Grand Teton National Park, where we will hike 7 miles to our camp at the base of Fossil Peak. On day three, we descend 5 miles down Fox Creek to the trailhead. This is a linear hike with a shuttle provided.

Cost: $660/person. Includes one night’s yurt lodging before trip departure, three days guided backpacking, all meals and equipment.

We Provide

• Sleeping bag, backpack, ground pad & tent
• 3 hearty and healthy meals a day plus snacks
• Certified guides equipped with mapping skills, first-aid certification, and knowledge of the natural and cultural history of the area. Guides will also provide instruction on how to have a safe and enjoyable adventure in the mountains.
• "Leave No Trace" low-impact camping
• Lodging, dinner and breakfast at our cozy, secluded yurt before your trip departure
• A detailed clothing & equipment list

For those that like to hike but want some amenities of traditional lodging instead of camping:

Day Hike & Yurt Lodging Package
Join us for an informative day hike in the mountains and then spend the night in our cozy Rammell Mountain Yurt, nestled in the aspen trees. This is your opportunity to stay in the backcountry without having to backpack! After our hike, you can enjoy the soothing sounds of the forest, take a hot shower or relax on the deck with a glass of wine. We'll prepare dinner for you as you watch the sunset. Ahh, the great outdoors!

Price based on the number of participants and the number of days. Please inquire.

Yurt Rental Only
You can rent the yurt for your family or friends and supply your own meals. Yurt rental rates are $85/night for one or two people, $110/night for three or more people, plus tax. Includes exclusive use of the yurt. Please inquire.

All trips are subject to a 3% Forest Service user fee