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THE TETONS (ALTA), WYOMING

Intergenerational Rocky Mountain High: Riding, Rafting and Climbing in the Tetons

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6 Days | 5 Nights
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderately Challenging
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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.

Program intended for grandchildren from 9 - 12 years of age.

Enjoy an action-packed week in spectacular mountainous country offering beautiful panoramas, incredible wildflowers and a variety of wildlife. Whitewater raft through rolling rapids in the Grand Canyon of the Snake River. Challenge yourself on a climbing wall and climb a mountain peak to be rewarded with majestic 360 degree views. Experience the thrill of horseback riding in the scenic Tetons. At the Jackson Hole Rodeo watch the local cowboys; bull riders, bareback riders, and more. Enjoy the scenic grandeur of Grand Teton National Park. Examine nature close-up on the trail; capture and identify butterflies and hunt for fossils. Discover the lifestyles of native animals through "hands-on" investigation of real skins and skulls.


Highlights

• Enjoy whitewater rafting on the rolling rapids in the Grand Canyon of the Snake River.
• Experience the thrill of horseback riding and see real cowboys in action at the Jackson Hole Rodeo.
• Climb a mountain peak to be rewarded with majestic 360 degree views.

Program Notes

A permittee of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

Activity Notes

3-6 hours of physical activity daily including hiking a mountain trail, horseback riding and whitewater rafting. Elevations of 6 -10,000 feet.

Date Notes
7/14/2013
16 Mile Overnight Scenic and Whitewater Combination Float a scenic 8-mile stretch of the Snake River and spend one night on the river bank in teepees with comfortable sleeping cots. Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner served by a campfire and wake to a hot breakfast; then get ready for 8 miles of exhilarating whitewater. Program schedule does not permit a rodeo visit, but does include horseback ride, mountain peak hike and a day in Grand Teton National Park. 3 nights Grand Targhee Resort, 1 night camping, 1 night Jackson (last night.)

Coordinated by Targhee Institute at UMW.


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5 nights of accommodations
14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
7 Expert-led lectures
8 Field trips
9 Hands-on experiences

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