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Spend a private day in the Teton backcountry with a guide who knows the range, the snowpack, and the daily weather. The day starts early at the Jackson office with a gear check and an avalanche beacon refresher. From there, we head into Grand Teton National Park or to Teton Pass. Long, steady climbs up classics like Olive Oil, Wimpy’s Knob, 25 Short, Maverick, or Shadow Peak earn 2,500 to 6,000 ft of skiing back to the valley floor. Your guide matches the tour to your group, from gladed tree skiing on low-visibility days to scenic summits and high traverses. Private days work for novice to expert skiers and splitboarders, and no lift ticket is needed.
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We meet early at the guide office in Jackson for a gear check and a beacon refresher, then drive into Grand Teton National Park, about 30 minutes away. Once we’re at the trailhead, we switch into touring mode and start climbing. Days usually run 6–8 hours in total, including the morning at the office.
Duration: Full day, 6–8 hours
Meeting point: Guide office in Jackson
Climbing: 762–1,829 m (2,500–6,000 ft)
What’s included: Guide, gear check, and avalanche beacon refresher
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Included:
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- An experienced AMGA-trained or certified guide with extensive knowledge of the Tetons
- Private day: one full day of private backcountry skiing or splitboarding, with a gear check and avalanche beacon refresher
- Ski mountaineering course: 3-day course, including a morning Zoom session on clothing, equipment, packing, and snowpack conditions, a field skills day, and two days on ski mountaineering terrain in Grand Teton National Park
- Ski mountaineering course: instruction in avalanche rescue, ice axe technique, rope management, snow anchors, booting, crampon use, steep skiing and riding, snowpack assessment, and navigation
Add-ons:
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- Ski, splitboard, and avalanche safety gear rental — can be arranged at an additional cost, leave us a note if interested at checkout.
Not included:
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- Backcountry ski or splitboard equipment (rental packages available)
- Avalanche safety gear: transceiver, shovel, and probe (rental available)
- Food and water
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Accommodation
- Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
- Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
- Guide gratuities — optional
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In order to join a private day, good fitness is required. Days are matched to your group, from novice to expert, and you can expect 762–1,829 m (2,500–6,000 ft) of climbing and skiing over 6–8 hours.
The ski mountaineering course requires excellent fitness and advanced skiing or riding experience. You should be comfortable on steep, ungroomed, and treed terrain and ready to climb 1,219–1,829 m (4,000–6,000 ft) each day. Prior backcountry touring experience is expected.
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Ski or splitboard equipment (rental packages available):
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- Alpine touring, telemark, or snowboard boots
- Touring skis or splitboard
- Climbing skins, trimmed to fit
- Ski poles
- Helmet — optional
Avalanche safety equipment (required, available for rent):
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- Avalanche transceiver
- Shovel
- Probe
Clothing:
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- Mid-weight long-sleeve top
- Mid-weight insulated jacket
- Shell jacket with hood
- Puffy jacket, ideally with a hood
- Synthetic or wool long underwear bottoms
- Shell pants with full side zips and built-in gaiters
- Synthetic or wool socks, with liners recommended
- Three pairs of gloves: light, medium, and heavy
- Medium-weight ski hat
- Baseball cap or visor
- Buff or neck gaiter
Accessories:
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- 30–40 L ski pack
- Thermos or insulated water bottles
- Plenty of snacks
- Sunglasses and case
- Ski goggles
- Spare prescription glasses or contact lenses, if needed
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Headlamp
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.
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Group sizes and pricing:
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- Private days run for groups of up to 4 people, and the cost per person decreases as the group grows.
- For the ski mountaineering course, the price is per person.
Backcountry skiing in Jackson Hole can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
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- If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
- Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
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The starting point of your adventure is Jackson, Wyoming. To get there, most people fly into Jackson Hole Airport, which is the closest option. Idaho Falls (a 2–2.5 hour drive) is often cheaper, and Salt Lake City (a 4–5 hour drive) also works. From there, you can take a shuttle service or rent a car to reach Jackson.
For private days, you will meet your guide early at the guide office in south Jackson. Grand Teton National Park is about 30 minutes away. On the ski mountaineering course, day one starts on Zoom at 8 am, and on days two and three you’ll meet in Grand Teton National Park. It’s best to arrive the day before, and don’t plan to travel on the day of your tour.
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We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
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