Teton Backcountry Skiing & Riding

Adventure
Learn
Pin
Jackson Hole
winter
Winter
moderate
Moderate
–
difficult
Difficult

Overview

Guided Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding in the Tetons

The Tetons have become world renowned for excellent backcountry skiing and riding and consistent snowfall. We at The Mountain Guides live for the deep and light snow that blankets the Tetons every winter and its this love that keeps us busy and out in the mountains everyday. You can be rest assured that any one of our AMGA-trained or certified guides that you go out with will have intimate knowledge of the Teton range, the snow pack and the daily weather patterns to help choose the perfect tour for that day. Our guides work in these mountains year-round and know where to find the good snow in the nooks and crannies of the Teton Range.

Custom Private Backcountry Tours for Every Level

It takes years and years to become familiar with the range and knowing multiple options and tours for all conditions and weather and this is something that we truly pride our self on. We offer custom trips for novice to expert skiers and riders and will help you select objectives in line with your ability and enthusiasm. Join one of our experienced guides for a day of untracked powder, solitude and exercise. Our backcountry tours span from gladed tree skiing during low visibility days to scenic summits and high mountain traverses and everything in between. Get a group together or join us for a private day out for some of the most beautiful backcountry touring terrain in the states!

A Typical Teton Backcountry Ski Day

Days start early at our Jackson office with a gear check and an avalanche beacon refresher, then head to Grand Teton National Park or Teton Pass. Sustained climbs up classics like Olive Oil, Wimpy's Knob, 25 Short, Maverick, or Shadow Peak earn 2,500–6,000 vertical feet of skiing back to the valley floor, and most days run 6–8 hours. No lift ticket needed. Tours are matched to the group, from gladed tree skiing on low-visibility days to scenic summits and high traverses.

Who These Tours Are For

  • Intermediate to advanced skiers and splitboarders who want a full day of untracked snow with a guide who knows the range
  • Visitors who want to ski the Tetons safely without local knowledge of the snowpack and terrain
  • Groups of friends or families looking for a private day out; custom objectives for novice to expert

Group Trips & Intro Courses

All our tours are private. For group backcountry ski and snowboard trips check out our Backcountry Camps, or for competent resort skiers and riders looking to learn more about backcountry travel techniques, check out our Intro to Backcountry Class.

Arguably the best value in the valley! This adventure requires no $100 lift ticket and pairs you with one of the most experienced backcountry guides in the industry. An unparalleled experience for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers and riders.  The day starts early at the JHMG office and from there the guests will go through a quick gear check as well as a quick avalanche beacon refresher.  From there the group will head out to Grand Teton National Park or Teton Pass, where we will quickly get into touring mode and start stretching the legs for the uphill ascent.  With sustained efforts up Olive Oil, Wimpy’s Knob, 25 Short, Maverick or Shadow Peak, this earns you thousands of feet of pristine snow in the heart of the Tetons as you drop back to the valley floor. Expect to get in 2500-6000 vertical feet.  You can also expect these days to run about 6-8 hours in total beginning early at the JHMG office.  Because of scheduling, these trips cannot be booked directly online. Please click here to inquire about specific dates for your adventure.


Check Availability

307-298-1150