Summer Activities
In the summer months, Jackson Hole is in full swing, from relaxation at RockResorts SpaTM to river sports, rodeos, climbing, and backpacking. Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are inundated with rare opportunities for everyone, even the kids. Whether it’s a trip down the Snake River or a horseback ride in the hills, Jackson Hole and its surrounding areas offer new and exciting opportunities for adventurers of all ages.
Please contact our Concierge at 307-732-6002 to assist in the booking of reservation or answering any questions regarding our many summer activities.
Outdoor Adventures
Mountain Biking
Enjoy pedaling for a half day, full day, or customized private mountain bike tour through the beautiful surroundings of Teton County. Allow our friendly staff to help find you the right trip. Any trips to suit the first-time leisure rider through the advanced single-track rider, we can help get you on your way. Each tour includes your own mountain bike, helmet, transportation, and a local mountain bike guide.
Hiking
Explore Jackson Hole by foot, and watch the natural world come alive with Hole Hiking Experience as your guide, or simply feel free to trek off at your own unguided leisure! Discover these spectacular mountains with a knowledgeable naturalist, or create your own personal trip into the ‘hills’. Our concierge team will be happy to help book a guided trip or highlight a map for your review.
Golf
If a relaxing round of golf in the foregrounds of the majestic Teton Mountain Range is your idea of a vacation, please be sure to ask our concierge about the possibilities of reserving a tee time at one of our local, world renowned golf courses. We sure know how to help create a memorable day out on the links.
Miniature Golf
Let our concierge highlight a map to this 18-hole miniature golf course featuring a tumbling stream and waterfalls. It is beautifully landscaped and sits right next to the Alpine Slide. You don’t need to be on the pro tour to get a hole in one here in Jackson Hole.
Horseback Riding & Fishing Trips
Fishing
Enjoy the thrill of a cutthroat or rainbow trout on the end of the line, as you drift along the river of one of the most beautiful and diverse fly fishing destinations in the world. Your professionally trained guide will make sure that all of the day's necessities are in place for this memorable experience, instructing you as to the intricacies of fly fishing while letting you relax and breathe in all of the beauty and splendor this area has to offer.
Horseback Riding
Explore Grand Teton National Park and its surrounding area by horseback! Yee Haw! Choose either a one hour, two hour, breakfast, dinner, and or wagon ride. Our Concierge will be happy to get in touch with a local wrangler to help saddle up the horses and get you on your way down the trail.
Whitewater/Scenic River Trips
While in Jackson Hole please be sure to experience one of our historic local rivers! Our concierge would be proud to suggest the best way to get you afloat.
Whitewater
Encounter the excitement and challenge of raging whitewater by rafting, kayaking, or duckying your way down the Snake River! All guides that will be recommended by our concierge staff have been guiding guests of the Tetons down that old river for years. All companies must pass our strict background and insurance qualification checks. We promise nothing short of a memorable trip for your family as you paddle your way from “West Table to Sheep Gulch” here in Teton County.
Scenic
With the Teton Range as the backdrop to this beautiful scenic rafting trip, your guide will surely be able to provide a memorable experience that you will have trouble describing to your friends and family. Please be sure to ask the concierge about which scenic raft company would be best to fulfill your desires and camera’s memory card.
Picturesque Rides
Wildlife Expeditions
Both sunrise and sunset tours offer a four-hour introduction to the wildlife of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem, taking advantage of the times of day when the animals are the most active. Expedition leaders know the best wildlife viewing spots, understand animal behavior, and will teach you how to find and observe wildlife on your own (without disturbing the animals or endangering yourself). Their customized, safari-style vehicles are equipped with sliding roof hatches and windows to maximize observation opportunities.
Aerial Tram
Ride the tram up Rendezvous Mountain to an elevation of 10,450 feet for spectacular views of Jackson Hole and the surrounding mountain ranges. Don’t forget your camera! The pictures taken from this elevation are nothing short of your own post-card memory that you will be proud to share with friends and family for years to come.
Grand Targhee Scenic Chair Lift
Ride the scenic chairlift to the top for incredible views of the Teton Mountains. Hike or ride down the trail network on a rental mountain bike. Additional mountain activities include horseback riding, a nine-hole Frisbee golf course, an outdoor climbing wall, and a challenging ropes course.
Snow King Scenic Chair Lift
Grand Ride to the top of Snow King Mountain for magnificent views of Jackson Hole. Explore nature trails, and enjoy the picnic area. Just six blocks south of the Jackson Hole Town Square, try the Panorama House Snack Bar and Grill (open Monday through Saturday).
Alpine Slide
The Alpine Slide provides an exhilarating scenic ride down Snow King Mountain. The track winds through woods and wildflowers with spectacular views of the Tetons. You control your own speed. This activity sure is fun for both Parents and Children alike!
Marinas
Colter Bay Marina
Located in Grand Teton National Park, the Colter Bay Marina on Jackson Lake offers exciting narrated scenic boat cruises, breakfast and dinner cruises to Elk Island featuring fresh grilled trout, canoe and 9.9 hp motorboat rentals, and lake fishing through Grand Teton Lodge Company. Call 307-543-2811 or visit www.gtlc.com for more information.
Music Festival Concerts
July through August, the Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF) takes place nightly in Walk Festival Hall, Teton Village. One of the world's great summer music festivals, the GTMF offers chamber music and full orchestra concerts under newly appointed Music Director Donald Runnicles. Experience the magic brewed by renowned guest soloists and conductors.
For further options or reservations, please do not hesitate to contact the concierge at 307-732-6002.
