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Snowshoe Sampler

Posted on: March 9th, 2019 by thcAdmin No Comments

The Snowshoe Sampler Tour offers a unique glimpse at Grand Teton National Park. A professional guide will lead a short excursion introducing you to our local ecosystem. Tours depart from Teton Village, after a short drive up the road to the national park you will gear up and begin your adventure. The two hour foray is an excellent alternative for the non-skier(s) in the group or for those looking for a day activity off of the slopes.

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The experience will generally offer wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic views of the valley, especially on clear days. Grand Teton National Park and the Jackson Hole valley are part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which is the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 states.

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Snowshoeing is as simple as walking, the adjustable poles assist in balancing. Opportunities to learn about the local geology, flora and fauna while perhaps doing a little tracking abound. Bring a camera.

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Your guide will provide snacks and water along with the necessary gear. If you do not have a a national park pass the entrance fee is $5/person. Dress in warm layers, mittens or gloves, hat, and warm boots. Sunglasses or ski goggles are recommended on sunny and/or windy days. We would be happy to help you arrange a tour. Cost is $75/person.

 

 

String Lake

Posted on: September 26th, 2017 by thcAdmin No Comments

String Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park. The trail head is accessed at the south end of String Lake via the String Lake parking area. The trail provides access to Jenny, Leigh & String lakes, Hidden Falls, Inspiration Point, Cascade and Paintbrush canyons. The lake is located at the base of Mount Saint John, and connects Leigh Lake to Jenny Lake. You can branch out, if you want, and create various loops by linking different segments of trail to thoroughly explore the area’s entire trail network.

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Circling String Lake itself provides a hike of just less than 3.5 miles with just under 600′ in elevation gain. The trail’s elevation gain occurs along the backside of the lake. As the trail meanders west along the very base of the Tetons, wonderful views of the area abound. The water tends to be fairly warm due to the lake’s shallowness. Bring a swim suit and a towel so you can take a dip. The water’s clarity is unsurpassed. The lake is quite shallow.

String Lake has always been a great place to kayak or canoe on calm waters. In recent years the lake has become quite popular with Stand Up Paddle Boarders. You can rent watercraft at at Dornan’s, located near the Moose visitors center. Inner tubes are fun to take out as well. On the weekends it can get a little crowded, locals come out in good numbers.

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To get there, turn west off the Teton Park Road at the North Jenny Lake Junction and continue roughly 1.5 miles to the String Lake Trailhead. There is a large parking area, it will fill up at mid afternoon during peak season.

Its An Early Spring 2012

Posted on: May 12th, 2012 by The Hole Concierge No Comments

We are curently being blessed with fabulous Spring weather. The warmer temperatures this season have melted out the lower elevations. Hiking and biking trails are accessible throughout the valley. Take advantage of these conditions and get out there and enjoy the day! As the photo illustrates, the lower slopes of the peaks in Grand Teton National Park are now melting out and should provide for some earlier than usual access to many higher alpine areas. It has been a few years since the Jackson Hole area has had weather like this. Locals and visitors can be heard commenting on the good weather and inviting conditions to getting out and exploring the area.

Rent a bike or take a hike, the community pathways system is clear. Trails in Cache Creek are clean of snow and mud.  Soon the Cache-Game divide should be clear of snow. Other near town trails should be go to go by mid-may. On Teton Pass only the lower trails should be explored, below Phillips. Snow King is pretty clear as one can tell just by looking. In Grand Teton National Park the trail from Moose to Jenny Lake is ready to go, this is a paved trail parralleling the Teton Range at its base.

Getting out on the river would be another good way to spend the day. A whitewater or scenic float down the Snake River.  Enjoy the sunshine and take in some wildlife. The river corridor is an excellent place to see wildlife. Rivers are still cloudy with spring runoff. Contact a local fishing outfitter if you’d like to get into some trout. Just over the border in daho local waterways are coming on line.