Arrive To: Arrive at hotel in Jackson; check-in between 4 and 5 pm. Following your arrival attend a "Meet and Greet" party on the deck of Rendezvous River Sports. 6-7 pm appetizers and refreshments will be served. This will offer the opportunity to meet your group and also the Jackson Hole Kayak School instructors for the week, while getting a preview if the weeks adventures and an introduction to the boats and gear that will be used. Jackson Hole Kayak School has a huge fleet of 2013 kayaks from Wilderness Systems, Legacy, Perception, Hyside, Dagger and Jackson as well as the finest paddles and gear from Werner, Kokatat, Astral and more. Touring kayaks are stable and have very comfortable seats and outfitting. You may choose tandem kayaks and will have the opportunity to try different boats as the week progresses.

Dinner: Dinner on your own

Evening: Remainder of the evening free

Lodging: 49er Inn and Suites

Gear up for a kayaking adventure on the scenic Slide Lake, formed in 1925 by a massive earthquake.

Note: 4:1 instructor to participant ratio enables the program to accommodate all skill levels. Travel through the National Parks will be in vans provided by the kayak school. Come prepared to savor and appreciate your time traveling, as this is part of the discovery. Every moment offers splendid views and unexpected encounters as you explore fragments of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem's 28,000 square miles.

Breakfast: Deluxe Complimentary breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Back to Rendezvous River Sports to gear up for a kayaking adventure on the scenic Slide Lake. The morning drive will take you past the National Elk Refuge, into Grand Teton National Park and up the Gros Ventre River. Look for bison and moose along the way and of course, the spectacular views of the Teton and Gros Ventre Ranges. Slide Lake was formed in 1925 by the cataclysmic collapse of the north slope of Sheep Mountain. The slide path and debris are still clearly visible along the Gros Ventre River to the natural dam that created the lake. Once at the water, your instructor will double check the fit of your kayak to make sure you are comfortable for the days paddle. Individualized instruction on water safety and basic paddle strokes will begin. For those with paddling experience the focus will be on refining technique and possibly some advanced skills. Views of surrounding forest, the red rock of the Gros Ventre Range and the peaks of the Tetons will compete for your attention as you cicumnavigate Slide Lake. As you paddle the lake the the instructors will offer interpretation of natural history and some of the truly unique geological features of this impressive backdrop. Kayakers of all levels will appreciate the personalized instruction and being immersed in the natural world that surrounds them.

Lunch: Deli lunches at Slide Lake

Afternoon: Continued paddling on Slide Lake while allowing time to stop and enjoy some of the sights of both the Gros Ventre Mountains and Grad Teton National Park on the return to Jackson.

Dinner: Dinner on your own

Evening: Free evening to enjoy beautiful Jackson, WY.

Lodging: 49er Inn and Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Continue flat water kayaking on Yellowstone Lake while traveling through both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks to the lake.

Note: 4:1 instructor to participant ratio enables the program to accommodate all skill levels. Travel through the National Parks will be in vans provided by the kayak school. Come prepared to savor and appreciate your time traveling, as this is part of the discovery. Every moment offers splendid views and unexpected encounters as you explore fragments of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem's 28,000 square miles.

Breakfast: Deluxe continental breakfast at the hotel

Morning: The day will begin early with a 7 am departure as the group will travel 75 miles through Grand Teton National Park following the entire length of the Teton Range into Yellowstone - the World's first National Park - and then over the Continental Divide to Yellowstone Lake. Paddling instruction and kayaking fun will continue as paddlers enjoy honing their kayaking skills on the largest freshwater lake above 7,000 feet in North America. Instructors will guide the paddlers along the west shore to the West Thumb Geyser Basin. This fairly sheltered portion of the lake allows for views of the Absaroka Range and some of Yellowstone's unique thermal features.

Lunch: Lunch will be on one of the many beaches in the area while the instructors give a presentation about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and some of the challenges facing Yellowstone Lake and the Greater Yellowstone area.

Afternoon: After a short paddle back participants will load the van and drive 16 miles northwest to enjoy on the Yellowstone's most unique sites - Old Faithful. Take time to explore the wonders of the Upper Geyser Basin, see a geyser erupt or relax in the grand lobby of the historic Old Faithful Inn - one of the largest log structures in the World.

Dinner: On the way back to Jackson the group will stop at Signal Mountain Leek's Marina & Pizzeria to enjoy the best New York style pizza. Take time to sit on the deck overlooking beautiful Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park.

Evening: Return to Jackson

Lodging: 49er Inn and Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kayak the moving water of the Snake River against the breathtaking backdrop of the Grand Teton mountain range.

Note: 4:1 instructor to participant ratio enables the program to accommodate all skill levels

Breakfast: Deluxe continental breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: A short drive from town will bring you to the Wild & Scenic Snake River. The Snake River and its tributaries in Jackson Hole were recognized as Wild & Scenic by congress in 2009 and 400 miles of rivers and streams in Teton County now have the highest level of federal protection. This local stewardship effort - led in part by Rendezvous River Sports team - recognizes the outstanding and remarkable values of the waterways of Jackson Hole. The deep and forgiving waters of the Snake River are ideal for learning to paddle on rivers. For today, paddlers will switch to super stable inflatable kayaks (there will be hard shell river kayaks available for those with experience). Both wet suits or dry suits will be available to keep everyone warm and comfortable. Once on the river adventurers will learn the basics of river features, river safety, and how to adapt the strokes you learned to a moving water setting. The group will paddle 9-12 miles of Class II on the Snake.

Lunch: Sack lunches along the river.

Afternoon: Participants will continue honing their kayak skills as they paddle the river amidst the magnificent expanse of unspoiled nature. Natural history interpretation by kayak guides will enrich the afternoon discoveries.

Dinner: Dinner on your own

Evening: Free evening to enjoy all the night life that Jackson has to offer.

Lodging: 49er Inn and Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

All participants will continue paddling the river: optional whitewater kayaking.

Note: 4:1 instructor to participant ratio enables the program to accommodate all skill levels

Breakfast: Deluxe Continental Breakfast

Morning: The Snake River will again provide the venue for the days kayaking adventure. Everyone will have the choice of either paddling another beautiful section of scenic Class II moving water or those who are feeling more adventuresome and comfortable with their skills will have the opportunity to try whitewater kayaking. Regardless of your choice it will be a great day on the river. The scenic option begins near Wilson, WY and travels through 12 miles of braids with views of the Tetons, Snake River and Gros Ventre Ranges. This stretch has bountiful birding and wildlife. Bald eagles, osprey, pelicans, and blue herons are seen regularly, as well as sightings of moose, elk, deer, beaver and river otters. The whitewater option will take adventurous paddlers along the Alpine Canyon stretch of the Snake, which is World famous for its super fun, yet fairly forgiving rapids. This experience will offer the challenge of paddling through Double Draw, Hair Cut Rock, Cut Banks, Blind Canyon, Big Kahuna, Lunch Counter, Rope, Champagne, and Cottonwood.

Lunch: Regardless of which option is chosen, all will enjoy a well earned riverside lunch along the way.

Afternoon: Individual skill levels will be accommodated on both scenic or whitewater options as guides continue to direct the kayakers on their last day of adventure on the glorious river. Congratulations everyone!

Dinner: Closing dinner and good-byes at local restaurant

Evening: Last evening to enjoy beautiful Jackson, WY

Lodging: 49er Inn and Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Deluxe Continental Breakfast

Morning: Independent departures

Meals Included: Breakfast