Snowshoe & Wildlife Combination Adventure
GROUP SIZEMAX 7 (call for larger groups)
SEASONNOV - APRIL
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK
Jackson Hole Wildlife & Snowshoeing adventure offers an authentic winter experience that combines the wildness of Grand Teton National Park and the discovery of the ecology and wildlife that make it unique.
One of our naturalist guides will lead your group on two distinct activities during this 8hr adventurous day. In the morning, there is no previous experience necessary as you step into nature on a half day snowshoeing excursion to one of our favorite winter destinations. Your afternoon will be spent exploring the snow covered Grand Teton National Park and portions of the National Elk Refuge while discovering the wildlife and ecology that thrive in the winter season.
The Day
To begin this full day expedition, you’ll meet your guide in the town of Jackson. Hotel pick up is available for private groups but we recommend meeting us in town to expedite departure and maximize your time in the park. We’ll spend the first half of the day on a snowshoe adventure in Grand Teton National Park. While we are exploring the backcountry we will keep an eye out for animal tracks and signs, discussing topics like winter ecology and snow science. In the field you will be treated to a variety of high quality snacks. We’ll head back to the car for lunch at Dornans’s (or similar) and switch gears in the afternoon to focus on viewing wildlife. Sit back and relax in our fully outfitted safari style rig as we pursue our favorite winter habitats in search of critters such as bighorn sheep, elk, moose, deer, coyote, fox, eagles, trumpeter swans and more. Your local guide and naturalist will lead discussions on topics of your interest and provide you with ample time to take photographs.
Energy Level:
When booking the group option you will enjoy a leisurely pace when snowshoeing. For private offerings we can accommodate any energy 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
- An enthusiastic and experienced naturalist guide, dedicated to providing you a unique and authentic experience.
- 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.
- Professional quality Swarovski Optik Optics.
- Modern snowshoes, trekking poles, overboot gaiters and backpacks
- Wide variety of snacks that are locally produced and organic when possible.
- Lunch Indoors at Dornan’s (or similar) between activities.
- Hot and cold beverages
- Water to enjoy in one of our reusable take home water bottles.
- Window seats guaranteed for every guest
- A comfortable safari style vehicle (with winter studded snow tires) that has been equipped with roof hatches and sliding windows for excellent viewing and photo opportunities.
What's not included
- National Park Entry Passes - we can pick these up on the way in
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
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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
