From powder to corn and everything in between, the Grand Targhee Resort’s backcountry has enough varied conditions to keep backcountry skiers of all tastes and ability levels enthralled. Nestled near the Wyoming-Idaho border, Grand Targhee has a solid base by the middle of November, getting just as much snow as Jackson’s classic slopes, but without the crowds and lines. The mountain has 2,602 acres of skiable terrain with an amazing vertical drop of 2,270 ft (692 m). While it doesn’t have the steepness of its famous neighbor, it boasts fewer crowds, deep powder, moderate slopes, and plenty of routes ideal for die-hard skiers, too. Hiking out of bounds from the resort lifts gives you access to thousands of acres of gladed bowls you won’t want to miss on a powder day. Find out why the best backcountry skiers ski in Jackson Hole’s Grand Targhee from Lily Krass, backcountry skier, mountain biker, hiker, and Jackson Hole local.
The wide selection of different slopes guarantees you’ll find your ideal line
Take in the phenomenal views of the Teton Range and Wyoming’s vast wilderness
Experience Grand Teton National Park’s backcountry without the overwhelming crowds
Leave the lifts behind for a full day of quality skiing in the Grand Targhee’s backcountry! Grand Targhee’s north-facing powder and south-facing corn offer a myriad of options for intermediate to advanced backcountry enthusiasts looking to upgrade their skills or just shred some epic slopes. Your experienced local guide will help you choose the right route and keep you safe in Targhee’s beautiful backcountry. And when you need to take a break, enjoy the spectacular views of the stunning Teton Range!
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Grand Targhee, Wyoming, please refer to Wyoming’s COVID-19 Travel Safety Information website.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get in this adventure:
What’s not included:
To enjoy this backcountry adventure, you need to be in excellent physical shape. You will be on your feet for a full day, ascending slopes and managing controlled descents in variable conditions. All participants should feel comfortable on challenging blue or black-level resort runs and be able to carry a loaded daypack while skinning up variable degrees of terrain.
For the enjoyment and safety of everyone involved, participants must be approved to participate in advanced backcountry skiing tours either through a previous trip with the guiding service or through recommendations.
To participate in this tour, you need to have previous powder skiing experience. You will be skiing, touring, and summiting on glaciated terrain for 7+ hours. Your guide will take care of the planning, oversee your technique, and teach you how to better manage the terrain. They also have the experience and avalanche training necessary to keep you safe. If you’ve never backcountry skied before, we suggest joining a guide for a private intro to backcountry skiing in Jackson Hole or a full-day of basic ski touring in Grand Teton National Park.
For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring:
For personal items, we recommend bringing:
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent:
Ski rental locations are in Driggs, ID, 20 minutes away from Grand Targhee, and should be picked up the night prior to your outing. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.
Group sizes and pricing:
Backcountry skiing in Grand Targhee can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to the Grand Targhee Resort, most people fly into Bozeman International Airport 4 hours away. From there, you can rent a car or take a local flight to Jackson, WY, which is a short bus or shuttle ride away from the resort.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, which will usually be at the gates of the Grand Targhee Resort. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
Day Trips Cancellations
Fully refundable within the initial 48 hours from booking, unless the trip date is less than 7 days from the time of the booking.
Cancellations up to 7 days prior to the trip date are refundable 100%.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to the trip date are non-refundable.
