|
Backpacking Tours
Your economic stimulus: Book any backpacking trip with us by June 30 and you will receive a 10% discount!
 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. With over 20 years of experience guiding tours in the backcountry, we know how to make you feel comfortable and will ensure you enjoy your time spent in the mountains.
 The One Nighter: A Backpacking Introduction
Our most popular trip
(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 two days guided hiking, all backpacking equipment, all meals and shuttle back to trailhead.
 The Rammell Yurt Experience and Overnight Backpack
Perfect for families
(Rated Easy)
Join us for a casual hike up Badger Creek, perfect for families with young children and those that are new to the sport. Spend your first night at our Rammell Mountain Yurt, our most accessible yurt and a unique experience for folks of all ages. You’ll go for a short naturalist hike near the yurt to orient you to the area while we prepare a gourmet dinner for your family complete with appetizers and dessert. After dinner, the kids can roast marshmallows and the adults can relax around the camp fire. The next morning, we will drive you through the quiet side of Idaho where families still ranch and farm potatoes to a National Forest trailhead. After a gentle four mile hike, we will set up camp and everyone can explore the wildflowers and scenery. Large granite boulders are nature’s playground here and kids of all ages can learn the basics of rock climbing with us as we have fun scrambling on the rocks. We’ll enjoy dinner and breakfast in the great outdoors before returning to the trailhead by 3 pm. This is an affordable, educational experience that your family will remember for a lifetime!
Cost: $1,750 for a family of four. Includes two nights lodging (one at the yurt, one in the backcountry), all meals starting with dinner on day one through lunch on day three (two dinners, two breakfast, three lunches), all backpacking equipment and transport to/from the trailhead.
 Three Day Wilderness Adventure
July 14-16
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: $585/person. Includes three days guided hiking, all backpacking equipment, all meals and shuttle back to trailhead.
 Three Day Grand Teton National Park Trip
July 28-30 / August 11-13
(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: $585/person. Includes three days guided hiking, all backpacking equipment, all meals and shuttle back to trailhead.
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
Yurt Rental Only
You can rent the yurt for your family or friends and supply your own meals. Yurt rental rates are $95/night for one to two people, $120/night for three to four people, and $150/night for five to six people, plus tax. Includes exclusive use of the yurt. Please inquire.
All trips are subject to a 3% Forest Service user fee
|
