Half Day Cross Country Ski Adventure (AM or PM)
GROUP SIZEMAX 7 (call for larger groups)
SEASONNOV - APRIL
Grand Teton National Park
A Nordic Ski Tour for Beginners in Jackson Hole
(We offer programs for advanced skiers as well) Call to inquire.
New to Cross-Country Skiing and want to learn how while taking a tour with an expert Naturalist? Join one of our PSIA Certified Naturalist Guides on a snowy adventure through Grand Teton National Park! During our half day (4hr) guided beginner cross-country ski tour we’ll provide winter ecology interpretation and professional nordic skiing instruction.
The Day
With towering mountains and over 14 miles of groomed nordic trails, cross country skiing in Grand Teton National Park is one of the best kept secrets in North America. These programs are offered as small groups with a maximum of 7 participants (call for larger groups). Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures is the only GTNP authorized concessionaire with all PSIA certified nordic instructors so you know you are touring with the best.
Activity Level: Leisure
This type of tour will focus on taking advantage of teaching moments to learn about cross-country skiing technique and winter ecology. 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.
We offer private programs that can cater to any activity level.
What's Included
- PSIA Certified Nordic Naturalists, the best in the valley!
- All guides are Wilderness First Responders, an intensive 80-hour first aid certification.
- Pickup/Dropoff at a convenient Jackson location. Pickup at your hotel can be arranged as well for private tours.
- Swarovski Optik Optics
- Hot tea and cocoa in the field.
- Comfortable vehicles equipped for winter travel in Grand Teton National Park
- Window seats guaranteed for every guest.
What's not included
National Park Entry Passes - we can pick these up on the way in.
Cross country ski rentals - please rent skis in advance from the following locations:
Ski Rentals: Delivery
Black Tie Skis - Click here to Rent
Ski Rentals: Town of Jackson
Skinny Skis 65 W Deloney Ave, Jackson, WY 83001 (307) 733-6094
Teton Mountaineering 170 N Cache Dr, Box 1533, Jackson, WY 83001 (307) 733-3595
Black Tie Skis 225 W Broadway Ave, Jackson, WY 83001 (307) 201-6205
Ski Rentals: Teton Village
Jackson Hole Sports 7720 Granite Loop Rd, Teton Village, WY 83025 (307) 739-2687
What to Bring
- Layers
- Winter Hat
- Gloves
- Warm ski socks
- Snow pants
- Goggles or sunglasses
EcoTour Adventures is a Gold Level Sponsor of JHNordic and supporter of the Grand Teton National Park Foundation.
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
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Ben was the best tour guide we have had on any of our trips! Within minutes we felt like we were on a tour with friends. He not only made us feel really welcome, but his knowledge of the area and ecosystem was incredible. If you are looking for a nature tour in Jackson, this is the one for you!
Tyler P -
Our family enjoyed the full day exploring Grand Teton National Park with our guide Seth. Seth was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and geology of the park. He did a great job answering our sons’ (ages 13 & 10) questions and was persistent in finding wildlife — he really knew all the backroads to travel to find wildlife and see the park, that we wouldn’t have figured out as first time visitors. The breakfast, lunch, coffee and snacks were awesome. We all enjoyed viewing and taking photos from the guide SUV’s roof hatches. Overall, Seth did a fantastic job at keeping us all engaged during the tour. We highly recommend!
Jenn_mcge -
What an incredible day! Memories to last a lifetime. Our guide, Chris, was so accommodating to our needs and shared so much information and her knowledge of the parks, the animals, and the history of the area. Our lunch was delicious, the vehicles comfortable and Chris was flexible with the places we wanted to stop at and where we wanted to keep going. We saw 610 and her three cubs, bison, elk, and moose. If you are in Jackson and you have an entire day to devote to the tour and the parks, it’s worth every moment. We highly recommend Chris.
B8883SFdeniseb -
We had two amazing tours with the company. A Full Day Grand Teton Tour with Seth and a Full Day Yellowstone Geology and Wildlife Tour with Mark. Both guides were skilled drivers, knowing the best places to see great parts of the parks. We saw lots of animals in Grand Teton, and mostly geological features in Yellowstone. Both tours included delicious snacks and lunch. The company does a great job of supporting local business and donates to help local wildlife preservation.
John and Susan S
