Pack your bags and get ready for a weekend of adventures in the winter wonderland that is Jackson Hole! In the shadows of the Teton Mountain Range, this weekend will be jam-packed with winter activities that include dog sledding, snowshoeing in Grand Teton National Park, and a sleigh ride on the National Elk Refuge. Just one of these activities is reason enough to visit Jackson Hole in the winter, but we’ve made sure that this weekend combines some of Jackson’s most iconic activities.

This weekend, a group of Her Wilderness women will do a variety of activities that provide an immersive and authentic Wyoming winter experience. After arriving on Friday afternoon, attendees will have a chance to settle in at our downtown accommodations while getting to know one another. Together, we will enjoy dinner at one of Jackson’s many delicious restaurants. Then, on Saturday, we will gain some elevation (and incredible views) during a scenic gondola ride at Snow King Mountain Resort. This gondola ride provides a birds-eye view of the town of Jackson and the surrounding mountain ranges. Next up, we’ll head to Teton Village for a one-hour dog sledding tour. Finally, we’ll find some rejuvenation at Astoria Hot Springs Park. This first full day will feature a variety of views of Jackson Hole and its stunning winter landscapes. 

On Sunday, we’ll check out of our accommodations before heading to the National Elk Refuge for a sleigh ride. The National Elk Refuge is home to thousands of wintering elk each winter, and because the animals are accustomed to the sleighs, the sleigh ride allows visitors to get especially close to these herds. But our day doesn’t end there–next we’ll drive into Grand Teton National Park. The national park is mostly closed during the winter, but a few winter trails are open to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. With rental snowshoes in-hand, we’ll decide on a trail to snowshoe and enjoy many picturesque moments throughout the afternoon. Once we’ve finished snowshoeing, it will be time to depart, but expect to conclude this weekend with many pictures and lifelong memories!

LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS + MISC. DETAILS

Included in the cost of this trip is two nights of lodging in a cozy Airbnb near downtown Jackson. Our home base for the weekend, the space is warmly decorated, but the biggest amenity is its location–which will provide our group easy access to the local restaurant scene and all of our activities. On average, we will be commuting 20-30 minutes to each of our activities. The bedrooms have double beds, so each woman will be expected to share a bed with another attendee–please be prepared for that. We will need to check out of the Airbnb Sunday morning, but luggage and personal belongings can be stored at Sam’s house while we’re adventuring on Sunday. Be prepared to depart Jackson Hole Sunday evening after snowshoeing. 

AIRPORTS + TRAVEL INFORMATION

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• Jackson, Wyoming (JAC) Airport (12 miles)
• Idaho Falls, Idaho (IDA) Airport (93 miles)
• Pocatello, Idaho (PIH) Airport (146 miles) 

FAQ’S AND POLICY 

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