Backpacking Experience beautiful vistas and endless wildflowers as you backpack through the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. We specialize in custom tours in the Teton Range, Snake River Range and the Big Hole Mountains. Our backpacking trips are designed around summer highlights such as peak wildflower blooms and fall foliage.

Backpacking trips may be scheduled to your fit your preferred dates. Please inquire.

 

Grand Teton Backpacking Experience

Trip length: 1 night or 2 nights
Rating: your ability
Experience one or two nights under the stars. This is a perfect trip for families or novice backpackers to learn about nature and the art of backpacking. A variety of terrain is available in the Tetons. Trips are personalized to your interests and physical ability. Please inquire for details.

 

Summer Solstice - Dance with the Divine

Trip length: 3 days/2 nights
Rating: easy to moderate
Celebrate the Solstice, Mother Earth, energy, and unity within nature. Join Cathy Shill and Whitney Nelson-Chapman to hike in the amazing mountains, dance with the Earth,and engage in lively heart-felt conversations and nature interpretation. Align with this auspicious time of the year to grow and change inwardly and outwardly. Retreat leaders are biologist and nature interpreter, Cathy Shill and biologist and mid-wife, Whitney Nelson-Chapman.

2012 dates TBA / $780

 

The Northern Tetons: Scenery Abounds

Trip length: 4 days/3 nights
Rating: moderate
Rated moderate, this trip will spend four days in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness adjacent to Grand Teton National Park.  After setting up camp near the shores of Green Lake, you will have time to explore the northern Teton Crest trail; day two will be spent day hiking into the northern Tetons and day 3 you will move camp to Granite Basin. Wildflowers galore and you can’t beat the high country and the subalpine meadows. This is a less travelled area so take advantage of time in nature away from the crowds.

2012 dates TBA /$780

 

Atop the Tetons: Rendezvous Mountain, Grand Teton National Park, and the Jedediah Smith Wilderness

Trip length: 4 days/3nights
Rating: easy to moderate
This trip starts with a tram ride to 10,400 feet at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. We'll leave the crowds behind as we cross through Grand Teton Park to Moose Creek Canyon to set up camp. On day two, we'll climb a 9,000 ft. pass to a glorious alpine meadow for our next camp. On day three, we'll summit a 10,000 ft. peak, then return to camp to relax that afternoon. On day four, we'll enjoy the morning at camp with a tasty breakfast before returning to a different trailhead.
2012 dates TBA / $800

 

The Southern Tetons: Fall Foliage and Scenic Splendor

Trip length: 3 days/2nights
Rating: moderate to strenuous
Explore the mountains in their last display of color before winter snows blanket them in white. We'll travel through aspen trees, cottonwoods, and mountain maples all ripe to bloom with the traditional colors of the fall season. This trip is progressive.
2012 dates TBA / $585

 

Prices are based on groups of four people.

Trip includes healthy, hearty meals, snacks, knowledgeable guide, tent, ground pad, sleeping bag, and other camping necessities for a safe trip. We endorse "Tread Lightly" outdoor ethics to protect nature. Equipment use does require a deposit to ensure proper handling of gear. 

Trip prices reflect an interactive camp so campers learn the art of backpacking which includes water filtration, safe travel in bear country, camp set-up, and guidance from your expert leader. A camp jack or porters are available at an additional cost if you prefer a more relaxed experience.

Private trips available and all equipment can be rented locally.

 

Backpacking Reservation Policy:
Reservations require a 50% deposit. We accept Visa, MasterCard, personal check or money order. Balance is due 30 days prior to scheduled trip. Cancellations made 30 days prior to departure receive full refund less a $100 reservation charge. Cancellations made within 30 days of departure result in forfeiture of all monies unless we can re-book your trip. We reserve the right to cancel any trip necessary and will refund all fees.